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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-05
OF GENERAL INTEREST

Twentv-four kinds of coffee are adj
ver;ised by New York importin g
house.-N. Y. Sun.
There are no fewer than sixty-four
volumes of the German bible tor the
blind. 1t costs twenty-five dollars.
The letters are in haut-relief and the
paper very thick.
Don't eat raw chestnuis in the dark.
How would you like to be poor, de-
fenseless, fat little worm. and be
crushed to death by munching
giant? -Pittsburg (Pa.) Bulletin.
The practical printer who becomes
an editor lie apt to be, above all things,
a good paragraphist. The best schools
for editors and reporters are printing
offices.-Current Fact, Cincinnati.
Two New Haven boys, with guns
on their shoulders and pockets filed
with knives and pistols, were arrested
in Bridgeport recently on their way
to the west. where they were going to
kill Indians.-Hartford Post.
OF five hundred and fifteen cases OF
consumption at the Royal Intiamary,
London, sixty-eigh. per cent. is of per-
sons following indoor occupations.
One man cured himself by taking long
morning and afternoon walks to his
business.
The Venezuelan congress has con-
ferred the order of "The Bust of the
Liberator Bolivar" upon each member
of the New York Seventh Regi ment OF
Veterans who took part in the unveil-
ing of the statue of Bolivar in Central
park in June, 1884.
A ghost, after frightening a num-
Der of people almost to death at
Derby, Eng, was arrested by police
man and found to be sixteen-year-
old boy. He had been employed by q
landlord to personate q spirit in order
! to drive away an undesirable tenant.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-05
A NEW APPLICATION OF IRON

According to the San Francisco
Chronicle, an inventor in Stockton. in
that state, has discovered new pro-
cess of preparing iron, which is said to
make metal tougher and more elias
tic than steel. Tine material is to be
known as wrought cast iron. 1t is a
composition of which 20 per cent. is
cast iron, most of the carbon being ia
ken ont. Its manufacture costs from
six to seven cents per pound and the
iron can be made in any Ordidary iron
foundry. 1t is said to be the
strongest ever made, 100 pounds
of it giving three times the
strength of $50 pounds of cast steel.
1t is claimed that besides being
tougher, stronger and more elastic
than steel, the new metal can be easily
forged without the slightest danger of
chipping off. Under the lathe the
metal gives a shaving similar to that
of wrought iron, aud presents a
smooth cIose-grained surface. The
peculiar qualities of the new sub
stance, it is asserted, make it superior
for machinery, as it can be made
lighter, and yet possesses the required
strength The inventor, young me-
chanic of Stockton, has already begun
| TO make castings from il.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-05
CAPITAL AND LABOR.

The cage of Steep has been at
great pains in gathering the senti-
ments of persons whose opinions are
entitled to weight as to the best
means of adjusting differences be-
tween labor and capital not only in
the interest of the employer and the
employees, but for the benefit of the
whole people. The employer and the
employed are apt TO think that strikes
aud lock-outs concern none but them
selves, but, inasmuch as they interfere
with the regular routine of business,
suspend traffic and endanger life and
property, they are matters that con-
Germ the people at large. The opinions
gathered bv the cage of Steel" are
the sentiments of eminent economists,
fiuanciers, labor commissioners, repre-
sentatives of labor organizations and
leading manufacturers. The general
sentiment is to the effect that arbitra-
ton is the best means of settling all
differences arising between the en-
ployer and employed. We concur IN
this view. Ii has, as Professor James
suggests, the advantage of subjecting
the acts of the parties to the efficient
and powerful control of public
opinion, which should be the tribunal
at the bar of which all questions that
conern the public in republic should
be tried. Cooperative propuction is
discussed, and there are diverse
opinions regarding its success. Work
ing men, as as rule, lack education
and business tact sufficient to conduct
q concern of any considerable magni-
tude, and where there is one capable
to superintend such enterprises
experience has shown that in nine
cases out of ten he may be bought of
and thus sacrifice the interests of his
colleagues to his own ends. The
whole question is one that will take a
long time to solve.
There seems to us to be no reason
for conflict of interests between labor
and capital. The laborer wants work
and the man of capital has the money
to set a project on foot that will fur
nish the required work. The only
question then is the distribution of
the profits, and il seems to us that it
would be to the inter est of the CAPT
talist to make an equitable division
and thus secure the friendly co-opera-
ton OF his operatives and consequent
" good service, and the servant should
work in the interest of the establish
ment in order that it may prosper.
There is another side to this ques-
ton, and one that should not be lost
sight of, and in view of the fact that
lust now the iron manufacturers are
coming together with view to ad.
vancing the price of their produc-
tions, it becomes a matter of prime
import, viz: The interest of the con-
sumer. An equitable distribution OF
the profits of the factory beween the
workmen and the manufacturers, is
all right as far as it goes, but how
does it serve the best interests of the
whole people if the manufacturers pay
high wages to their men and advance
the product In proportion a. he raises
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-05
Britain

Secretary Whitney ought to feel
pretty small in the presence of Capt.
Mead, who is now in Washington
fresh from the sea, after hunting all
around the capes and the Bermudas
for a suffi GENTLY muscular gale in
which TO test the Dolphin. The dis
patches say she encountered seventy
four hour gale with the wind at a
velocity of seventy miles an hour and
that the ship condemned by that emf
nent New York sailor, the secretary
of the navy, went through it like s
little man. Mr.. Whitney may know
something about the Hoboken ferry
boat. but he knows no more about q
a naval vessel than Cheyenne Indian
does about conducting a class-meetin.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-05

Evidently the prohibition vice Is
tightening upon the liquor men,
Judge Crozier gave it the first muscu-
lar squeeze in the Leavenworth case,
and now comes Judge Brewer of the
United States supreme court giving
the lever another twist in the case OF
the state against Henry Bradley, in
which case Judge Brewer sustains the
attorney general and remands the case
TO the state courts.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-05

In its trade review edition the Fort
Scott Monitor published a circle OF
KEYS illustrative of the alleged fact
that Fort Scott holds the key TO the
railroad situation. 1t is now in order
for the frey and cruel Murdoch OF
Wichita TO reopen his book and say
that several of the keys represent rail-
road in the air, as it were. Neverthe-
less Fort Scott is right smart of
town and is growing some.-k- e.
Times.
OF course Fort Scott is growing and
growing rapidly, and SO are half dozen
or SO of other Kansas towns, but it is
Kansas City, not Wichita, that regrets
that fact.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-05

Democrats who have been appointed
to Office lately need not feel too Sc
rene. This administration has adapted
the Methodist plan of six months on
probation before they are admitted as
full members. If after a trial of that
duration they be found wanting, they
will be fired out. The senate may as
sist the president in this matter, there
fore no fresh appointee need feel solid
until he is confirmed.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-05

Now it seems that because Prince
Alexander of Bulgaria has proven
himself a good fighter, that meddling,
domineering old snoozer Bismarck is
willing TO withdraw his objection 10
the princes proposed marriage with
the daughter of the crown prince OF
Germany. Should the marriage take
place, Mr.. Alexander might be big
man in Bulgaria, but would be no
great shakes at the German court.
The court etiquette in Berlin is SO
strict that his position would be in-
ferior to that Of the Marquis of Lorne,
who, by the way, was defeated in the
late election, is in the court OF Great
Rritaiu
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-05

Who is this man Jordan who has
burglarized the sub-treasury OF the
United States in New York, any how:
The most important civil service rule
that could be established, in our judg'
ment, is one restraining any appointed
from assuming office until he is con-
firmcd by the senate, especially where
the peoples money is under his con
troll. Until be is so confirmed he car
in no sense be regarded as the peoples
cnryauf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-05
BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE.

fine agricultural and stock farm three and
one-half miles from city, about Us acres broke,
one-quarter section fenced for pasture, plenty
of water and 6 small house.
Also go lots In city finely located and In
good neighborhood- Special terms to those
wishing to make homes.
Also suburban property. For further partic-
MARS see Chris I. Pearce. agent for VIM. Greif-
fenstein at city ole. dlI6-u
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-05

the wages, thus making the consumer
pay the advance? An equitable dis
tributiou of the profits should extend
to the farmer,to the whole people.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-05
Tourist Excursion Tickets.

Tourist EXCurS1on 1IcKetS.
The Santa Fe route and Frisco line have
placed on sale winter tourist tickets to all
southern points of interest, including New
Orleans, Jacksonville, Savannah, Charles
ton, Atlanta, Pensacols, etc, at very low
rates for the round trip, allowing passengers
to stop off at intermediate points. No
change of cars TO Kansas City or st. Louis
Elegant chair cars or Pullman sleepers are
run on all trains by the above popular
routes. For information, maps. rates, etc.,
call at Union depot or Union ticket office,
opposite postoffice, 119 Main street.
II, b. KELLER, Agent.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-05

The fact that the public debt it,
creased 100000 during the month
of December, don't speak volumes for
this economic, honest administration.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-05
$4,000

Will be forfeited to the school fund of the
State of Kansas if the "Cohn's GirF' Is
not a genuine Havana filled cigar.
d33-eod
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Short Hand.

A cla.s in short hand will be organized at
the Southwestern Business College, on Mon
day evening January 4th. A rare opportu-
nifty will be offered to all anxious young
men and women, who desire to prepare
themselves for good situations. Any one
giving his evenings to this branch for three
months, can obtain thorough knowledge
of the system, and acquire fair speed in
writing. The winter term in bookkeeping
also begins on Monday. Terms reasonable.
d36-4t.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-05

Your farm and city property wanted on
my list if you really desire to sell. Will
publish catalogue of bargains and otherwise
advertise here and at the east.
j. C. SrRUBLE,
d35-6t= l49 Main st.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-01-05

The EAGLES record of liquors sold by
druggists, also the poison record are the
largest and most complete books yet made
containing 1874 pages, well bound at Sl.6(
each. d73-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-18
RUSH HILL RACKET,

CORRESPONDENCE Of the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, Nov. 17.-R. L. Todd's
youngest son, about 8 years old, was
kicked in the face last Friday by . pet
colt. His nose was broken and a cash
cut In the cheek.
The wife of our station agent. Mrs.
Geo. W. Culver. is lying very low with
typhoid fever.
Messrs. Green 4 Woodwine are feed-
ing about sixty head of mules.
John Pike has moved to Wellsville.
Mr.. II N lay bought tho property Pike
left and has moved.
stable, summoned his first jury Satur-
day. to try the case in Squire Doolin's
court of Biek VS.. Hill, for water taken
frcm a we'll when the title of the lot
vas In dispute. The jury gave Biek
Judgment for 80 cents. per Dbl. for the
water.
Mr.. ]. NJ. Beagles shipped to Chicago
Tuesday Two car loaas offat cattle.
The protracted meeting Conducted by
Ed. Nichols ID still in progress -Four
additions TO the church up to date.
DIR. Vance, B. Underwood and J.. +.
Green started Tuesday to Kansas OIL q
prospecting tour. We noticed the
usual sign on the wagon-"Kaasas Of
XC."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-18
GREASY CONFIDENCED.
John Greasy, Living West OF Town,
Boards n Man Two Weeks, and
Gets Nothing for It-Slick
SWindler.

John Greasy, who lives west of
town, and who is well known to some
of our readers, was approached by a
respectable looking, well dressed
man, who gave his name as Il chard
Dun, about two weeks ago, aud
who represented he was a capitalist,
who wanted to invest some money in
zeal estate, adding that he liked his
(Creasy's) farm first rate, aud asked
the price per acre. Mr.. Greasy told
him the prce-$40, and after a little
deliberation the man coBc!ued to
take it. Meanwhile, he had been
"stopping'' with Mr.. Greasy for a
number of days, sleeping in the best
he'd, and eating ali the chickens I'm
Guiding a pet cne) on the place. The
man had stayed with Mr.. Greasy
about two weeks, when he said he
would go to town for the money and
see about ''tixing up the papers, say
ing he would be back in aday or two
Greasy waited. but no man returned,
and finally he realized that he had
been 1eeced out of two weeks of first
class board. THIS is not Il romance !;
the sa,De game has been played on a
number of farmers throughout the
country, and they should he careful
about taking "boarders" in the flu
ture-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-18
SHOT.
Burglar Shot by Or, Pinckney
French Sunday.
RESISTING ARREST HE WAS SHOT
TWICE BEFORE TAKEN.
A Lesson to ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Man
Stranger Here..-He Is Severely
Wounded, but will Live.

Last Sunday about 5 O'Clock, a. m,
DIR. French, of South Mexico, shot ii
man named A. j. Smith, who had
been in his house, while resisting the
doctors attempt to arrest him.
The facts in the case are about as
follows: At an early hour yesterday
the doctor, who resides on South
jefferson street, near the jefferson
crossing, was awakened by a noise in
the kitchen of his house, which is To-
Gated Immediately east of his sleep
ing room. Thinking burglars We're in
the house, he arose, and taking his
pistol, slipped down the hall, indieat-
ed by F in our illustration, passing
the kitchen and gong out of doors,
stood at the point marked A, expect
ing his wife to make q noise, brighten
ing the burglar out of the east hall
door. Contrary to his expectations,
however, he heard a door shut on the
north side of the house-the door
opening on the porch (B). The
doctor Immediately ran around the
house, where he was confronted by a
man on the porch, The man did not
notice DR.. French until he was within
a half a dozen feet of him, when he
turned, at first seeming too astonish-
ed to speak.
"You're the fellow I've been look
ing for for some time" said Mr..
French.
swell, what'r We goln' to do about
it? answered the man, assuming q
though" air.
Il intend to take you down town;
so come along" returned the doctor,
at the same time laying his hand on
his arm.
The burglar, looking at DR.. French
CONTEMPORARY, with one stroke of
his arm, which was a powerful one)
threw his captor a dozen feet from
him, off the porch. Then the fun
commenced. The doctor, who was
now thoroughly aroused, took de-
Iibrate aim at the burglar, who, by
this time, was leaving the porch, and
fired, the ball striking him in the
flesby part Of the left arm. The mar
didn't seem to notice the shot, but
started on a run, taking the course
marked G, for the front gate. On
his way to the gate the doctor fred
three more shots, one Of which took
effect in the mans (Smith) arm.
Smith became confused by the shoot
ing and missed the gate six Or seven
feet, and in his attempt to climb
over the fence, DR.. French captured
him. Smith was now thoroughly
frightened, and begged most piteous-
ly for his life, at the same time shout
ing, "Watson, Watson; help, help"
DIAGRAM OF PREMISES.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-18
MARTlNSBURG MUSINGS
correspondence of the Ledger.

correspondence OF the Ledger.
MARTINsBURG, Nov. l6.-Miss Angie
Copeland, on Wednesday, returned from
a pleasant visit to St, Louis,
N. Friedman and bride returned Thurs.
day from an extended wedding tour.
T. J. Lawder has returned from Eureka
Springs, much improved in health.
Judge Forrist, of Mexico, and G.. Bar
ker, of Wellsville, were in town Frida,
on business.
Mr.. G. c. Elder, of Shelbyville, Ken
lucky, is visiting his father,
Leonard Peyton is dangerously til with
typhoid fever,
c. II. Green, of Whiteside, Mo-, S ent
Sunday here.
Farmers have again commenced plow-
ing.
On Saturday night Minor Clifton lost
two valuable horses with collie.
Mrs. Mary B. Noel, whose death was
reported last week, was born in Vir-
ginia, October 7, 1890. While young she
moved to Kentucky, where she married,
and on the death of her husband went to
Illinois. In 1855 she moved to Monroe
county, No. When quite young she con-
nccted hersef with the Regular Baptis,
Church, but afterwards joined the Uuited
Baptist Church, of which organization
she remained a member till her death.
Married, Monday evening by Rev. ]. F.
Smith, Miss Annie Bowers and Leonard
Clements, of Galloway.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-18
Joe & Vic Barth.
CLOTHIER RS.
The Mansfield Reunion.

On the 18th inst. the writer was
invited to attend a reunion Mt the
residence of Rev. R.. G. Mansfield, l
1-2 miles east of Mexico, it being the
occasion of the old gentIeman's s2nd
birthday. There were present his
four daughters-Mrs. 1. C. French,
Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. RoseDerry and
Mrs. Jno. S. Smith. His three sons
William, Edward and Charles.
Ten grandchildren and one great
granddaughter, Miss Malle French,
five years old. Also his sons-in-law-
Messrs. l. G. French, John S. Smith,
James Stewart and Roseberry.
Father Mansfield is truly a pioneer of
Au'irain county /; was born IN Orange
county, Virginia. November 18th,
1904 emigrated to Kentucky with
father and settled in Todd county,
of that State. When a mere youth
he married Miss Sarah E. Beatty, of
that county, in 1880; emigrated to
Missouri in 1888 and settled in
Howard county /; and in 1884 removed
to Monroe county, this State, and
finally settled in Audrain county in
1886 Before Mexico was known,
even thought of, since which date he
has been a constant resident Of this
county. His donations to the city
and county while yet ID their swad-
ding the records fully attest. be
having laid out what is now known
as the "original town of Mexico :"
and by way of inducement donated
the ground for the public square,
where the court house now stands,
the old cemetery and $1,000 in cash.
Mr.. Mansfield can relate many
"reminiscences of carly Kentucky life
as well as the hardships of the
pioneers of Audrain. He remembers
his fathers stories of the Revolution
AIRY times, who was at the surrender
of Yorktown, Oct. 10Th, 1881, and
was present when Gen. O'Hara de-
livered The sword OF Lord CORVALLIS
to Gen. Washington. Mrs. Sarah
Mansfield will soon reach her three
score and fifteen. She, like her hus-
band, is quite cheerful for one of her
age. 1t is interesting to hear those
old folks tell their tale of life, who
have lrlved the STORMS, withstood the
Disappointment, and are now nearing
the shores of eternity.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-18
In MemOriam.

In memory of Jul school.mate, EARL
Glass;, who departed this life November
9TH, 1856.
Farewell, ourdear, our darling one,
Death has blighted thy young life;
Has taken you as his treasure
From this world of care and strife.
Who shall wait thy coming footsteps,
As we oft have done before,
Can it be we meier shall hear them
Never hear them any moref
Never more shall you. dear schoolmates
Greet you with their loving smile;
Never more shall earth's fair fancies
Your pure. loving heart beguile.
Gan it be that Yeu are silent
Sleeping in your new-made grave?
Can it be that thy pure spirit
Has gone to One that died to save !
All! tits so-thy lips are speechless
Thy warm heart has ceased to beat,
You have to join the angels
Gone, to join that Chorus sweet,
A ScHooLMATE.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-18
ST. LOUIS. MO.
MAPLE GROVE GOSSIP.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
MAPLE GROVE, Mo, Nov.-We are glad
to note that frankie Canterbury is much
better.
Mrs. VIM, Fitzwater has been quite
sick since last Sunday.
Stock-water is becoming scarce and
many wells are low.
Mr.. Darnel leaves this week for Mon
roe county.
Charley Lewis has traded the farm of
so acres, on which VIM. Lewis lives, to
Aft. Fox for his farm of 40 acres.
The spelling bee Friday night was well
attended and all spent the time pleasant
ly. After the spelling exercises the
Maple Grove Banner was read by Miss
Lizzie and Mr.. Goldie williams. 1t was
full of wit and humor and was quite COM
mendable to the young editors.
A literary society was organized Friday
night to meet every two weeks, on Friday
night, at the school house. The tempo
rary officers are: Ii. ID. Davis, president,
and Miss Lizzie Brown, secretary. j. T.
| Williams, Joel Gard and Thos. Scott were
appointed to draft a constitution and by
laws, Forrest Brown, Miss Matte Fox
and J. N. Cross were appointed as pro-
| gramme committee.
Prof. S. d. Dawson and several Of his
pupils, of the Pleasant Valley school,
were over Friday night to help u.
Rev. J. s. Jesse is now preaching to the
Baptist Church at Laddcnia. His ap-
p~ointments are on the second Sunday of
each month.
Goldie Williams says he got home
Friday night. Some are disposed to
doubt it.
Mrs. Gard vas visiting in Mexico last
week.
j. A. Smith is putting some much need
ed improvements IN our roads this werk
John Smith bought some nice shoats
last week at 1926 per hundred.
Sunday school al Maple Grove meets al
3 O'Clock p. m.
Somebody wants to know what has
become of Mr.. James Guthrie.
One young lady thinks it Is not right
TO apply a joke TO a person who is entire
iy innocent. Us.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-11-18
THE GAS WELL.
A Ledger Reporter Visits the Well
Promises Big Things, If
Developed.

A representative of This paper made
a trip to the gas well, three and one
half miles west of Mexico, on Sunday
last, with a friend, behind a span of
the smoothest flyers of this city. He
found everything as represented in
the LEDGER of the 18th inst. Acrowd
Of the neighboring farmers was gath
cred around the mouth of the well,
specializing on its merits, and the
probable outcome If the well was
bored deeper. BY leaning over the
well, the reporter could detect a sick
ching, gassy smell, which became
s~uffocating If inhaled long enough.
The reporter has not yet been inform
ed as to what Mr.. Bradley will DO
whether he will abandon it or go
deeper. He Is ready at any time to
show the well to anyone who is
curious enough to visit it.