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Wichita eagle., 1886-12-28
ANOTHER CAPITAL MOVER.

In the summer Of 1872 the EAGLE sug-
gested that to take map of Kansas and
cut it up into eight equal squares Topeka,
the capital of the state, would be found
near the center of the northeast eighth.
Each of such subdivision would be about
one hundred miles square. The center of
population was at that time on line drawn
from Ottawa to Emporia. We then went
On to show that should the western half Of
the state become as densely settled as tie
eastern half, and the Arkansas valley as
densely populated as the Kaw valley from
Topeka to Kansas City, there might arise a
demand for the relocation Of the capital at
some point rs far west as Wichita Gen.
Web. Wilder, who was then editing the
TT. Scott Daily Monitor, took up the
question and published diagram showing
that the position Of the EAGLE was not u
fancy The EAGLE was talking of
future twenty-five or fifty years hence
But southwest Kansas has in population, as
in every other respect, outstripped all cal
culatioHs by vhomsoever made.
And now comes the Mcpherson Free
man with the declaration, in all good earn
est, that the capital must be msvcd, and
puts in a claim for Mcpherson. We will
NOT reproduce the Freeman's article. but
here is single paragraph which will be
found interesting:
A cerding to the census of March, 1886, |
the population west of the sixth principal
meridian was about half a million, while |
now it is about five hundred and fifty |
Thousand. Taking a short distance cast |
ward aud southeast Of Mcpherson, there |
are two hundred thousand more people |
within easier reach Of this city than they |
are OF Topeka. This represents half the
popuistioa Of the state, and before 1--WE
years more this territory will contain |
nearly three Gfths of the total population |
of Kansas. Westward the capital Of an
empire takes is way"
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-28
~- -
ANDALE ANAIGZED.

| To the Editor Of the Eagle
Thursday was big day with our mer
cants. Main street was crowded to its ut
most capacity by the wagons loaded witt
grain, hogs and sheep, which find read,
sale at the highest market price in AnDale
and the farmers are not slow in recogniz
ing this fact.
j. VanNorman, formerly with the St
L., Ft. g. & W. railroad, is in town shak
ing hands with his many friends. Come
again Van.
ME thinks" we hear low but deep toned
voices crying for the authorssof "AnDait
Chaff, published in these columns last
Sunday. Ii Mr.. ''Peleg' will visit AnDale
he may be able TO lecture upon the ups and
downs OF ,ynanite, as some Of the boys
have saved some for mis- benefit.
We understand that our happy faced and
genial town-elas Mr.. r. N Anderson, in
teads buying real estate in Plano, Ill.
Frank thinks hs is offered a choice ''lot' at
4 bargain. atr.ogs, Aeo some go west
while others lad inducements east.
Messrs. c. w and ". W. Anderson
made Wichits dying visit on business Oh
Tuesday last.
Jesse Carr aEd L. Price are spending
the holidays II their CID home ia Conway
Springs.
Se,ersl Of our citizens visited Wich ita
Monday to pay taxes and sec the future
great. -
In endeavoring to reach the fast train
due here at $50 p. N. Tuesday, Tony
Wise~hauk easae near meeting with an ac-
eldest, however, he survived until the next
train came bringing his worldly hope"
Miss Aggie Shay started for her home
Thursday morning accompanied by one OF
p Georges popular statesmen. Mr. Tanv
Wineshauk. thus reversing AnDale society
etiquetle. Shay Ike Tony.
The Christian church Of this city Is to bc
dedicated neXt Sunday, Rev Hufcher will
assisted by number of noted
divines The choir will b. under the aus
pices of Prof Anderson, who will use I'M
firing efforts to give all lovers Of music a
rare treat Services in the forenoon. and
ali those not in attendance will miss the
pleasure Of hearin. fine discourse.
AnDale Is moving steadily 10 !he front in
eminence ard power. and her sister towns
are already beginning to look up to her as
a bright star aud trying to follow in her
footsteps.
Not knowing of anything else. I will
close Respectfully, ANNALIzA(Rl.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-28
GROWTH OF CHICAGO.

By the United States census in 1910
Chicago had 4,479 people BY the sam,
census in 1850 it had 1888. Three years
later its city censss taker gave ii 80, 130, ol
an Increase of %, 197. In two years more
it increased 10000, or total of 80. O00.
In 1890 it reached 100. .206 In 1870 il
reached 306, sos; an increase Of 1G1 ,399 in
ten years In six years more, 1876. it had
added 1873, 325 more 10 It's population A
part Of this growth shows aa increase of
$40 per cent in twenty years. It's trade in
1852 amounted to &20, 900, ,0G0. In 1879,
twenty-three years after, its trade amounted
to the enormous sum OF $685., ,0(0, eco. OF
this, $232, 328, ,0Ge was produced from the
farms tributary to Chicago
Thus it follows as nj ght the day. >" that
VIXEN place has the right location a very
thttle start is all that is necessary to lead on
TO fortune and to fame.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-28


Another mighty heart has ceased tC
= thTob responsive to the promptings Of &
patriotism as noble as it was conspicuous,
another brain ceased to formulate into
burning words aspirations Of Il soul whose
grandeur acknowledged but one shrine,
his country's veal. A voice which had
commanded the movements Of victorious
legions, no less than the attention Of listen
ing senates, is silent John 4. Logan, the
soldiers ideal nd the statesman's peer, is
numbered with the nations heroic dead.
It were useless 10 recite the marked life Of
the brilliant services Of one who but such a
short time since was a standard bearer in a
great national contest. His life, so far as
the American people are concerned, since
he first entered the service of his country
as . soldier, has been an open book, Few
men, indeed, Of the exalted arena to which
he belonged could in their death have
caused such vacancy as has the proud
but loving chieftain, whose loss millions
will today sincerely mourn.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-28

The Art Amatuer contains in the New
Years number: Colored plate ''Margue
rites charming rendering by Edeth
Scsnnel: beautiful decorative head by
Ellen Welby, and numerous other studies,
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Fruit Painting in Oils" Portrait Paint
Ing, China Painting" Other attractions:
Talks with Artists, beginning with the
"Life class" and an interesting illustrated
account of Paul Bsndry, the eminent
French decorative artist This magazine
is indispensable to all practical art lovers
and art students. Price, 80 cents; 81 Il
year Montague Marks, 90 Union Square
" V
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-28

4 meeting was held at Atlanta the other
night which was addressed by Judge Kelso
aud other prominent gentlemen in favor of
running the Wichita 6, Cedarvale road by
wav of Atlanta Box City, Grenola, and
southeast to Sedan The idea with them
was that the townships along the originally
contemplated line would fail to vote the
bonds in which event the line mentioned
would prove very satisfactory.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-28
KANSAS KERNALS.
Wheat, Corn and Live Stock.

BY the special report ST Major William
Sims, secretary Of the state board of agri
culture, which has just Been issued, it ap
pears that the total Prsduet Of corn in the
state of Kansas during the past year was
l39, $50, 50 bushels; this is the most valua
bic product the state has, the total value OF
the corn produced ia Kansas for the two
years past being abset s1S, coo, coo.
The following is the product of corn in
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-28

The handsome January number of the
magazine of American History opens with
the initial chapter in its series Of studies in
the rise, progress and development of jour-
nalism in America, the commencement of
which is anticipated with interest the world
over. This chapter, treating of 'Pre-revo-
lutionary Editors" and the Beginning of
Journalism in America" illustrated in a
useful, unique and picturesque manner, is
intensely absorbing This very interesting
article is from the pen of Hon. S. G. W.
Benjamin, late munster of [. S. to Persia,
an author, who writes in an easy flowing
narrative style, great care being given to ex-
act data Another no less interesting article
entitled "A Curious Chapter in Vermonts
History" by J. L. Payne, who illustrates
from old records at Ottawa, the secret ne
gotiations which came near making Yer
mont British province This article
shows much work and pains on the part Of
the author, and will not fail to delight the
vi liiStOly Il
just and appreciatiye Tribute to Chester
A. Arthur" with splendid portrait of our
late ex-president as the frontspiece to the
magazine Hon. John w Johnston con
tributes ''The First American Rebel" and
Charles W: E. Chaplin writes of "The
Property Line Of 176S,' illustrated with an
outline map. An article of exceptional at
fractions for all political students is John
Van Buren-a study in Bygone
Poiics," by Charles H. Peck; and The
Baltimore Convention, 1885," by A. W.
Claron, whose scholarly studies of the con-
published in this magazine have
been SO widely read, completes list of
papers-all excellent The maga-
zine of American History is not only a gem
to the student of history but also an mex
haustable source of historical information
for the general reader This magazine is |
30. 90 year and so cents number in ad-
vance and is published at so Lafayette
Place, New York city
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-28

If the Caldwell Times will keep its
neither garment in position long enough,
he is Informed that the EAGLE was not al
luding to a geographical center in the par
ticular reference wrongly quoted.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-28

The Atchison, Topeka d Santa Fe rail
road proposes to adopt q new corporate
name in which all reference to the state of
Kansas will be dropped Neither Atchi-
son, Topeka Or Kansas will figure here
after in the name of the road-Wichita
Eagle.
And they will also secure million dol
lar building in Chicago for their headquar
ters which will be removed from Topeka
to the CITY of the lakes-El Dorado Re-
publican.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-28

Marsh Murdock is rs hard to down in
his fight for Wichita rs il is 10 unfold the
EAGLE and arrange tie folds. The parer
sticks as tight As he sticks To the CITY of
his first and only love.-Sterling Bulletin.
The folding and pasting machine has
Eeen doctored, and We hope effectually.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-28
SENSIBLE ADVICE.

From the Topeka Capital.
We see tie newspapers of the southwest
are making nominations for governor TO
succeed John A. Martin. Say, boys, as ii
is several days befora the governor is inuag
urated for his second term, let US give our
attention to the legislature, state printer,
speaker, and the business boom.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-28
That would prove another mistake.

Notwithstanding tie fact that prohibit
bition prohibits in Wichita, and that all
the saloons in that city are closed, the of
ticials manage to collect thousapds of dol
lars from certain dispensers of he ardent,
for municipal protection and immunity.
-Abiline Gazette.
That is a pretty broad assertion. May
we ask from whence Your information?
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-28

Meade Center claims to be the best city
west of Emporia. Wonder how this item
will effect Marsh Murdock. - Larned
ChronOscope.
Naught bat truth has any weight with
these quarters.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-28

Pinkerton states that he has the Adams
Express robber, for which the reading
public win give thanks and take courage
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-28
G. A. Peoples,
Steam Dye Works,
113N Market. Wichita.

fhe orlr place ~ the kind In the Arkansas vsYia~
where gents suit and hats be cleaned. rcnurs
tts;-dNe- or resAir-d in 1rst eia-- style order
Goods frosfl aeis,tAace Si!t receive pr ipt attention
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-28

The Wichita EAGLR is still straidlinc
the prohibition question. With one foot
on beer keg aad the other on The dr,y
store statute Marsh presents very unrain,
iy sight -LeaTenworth Times.
The position Of the EAGLE TOUCHING this
great question of the hour. for distinctive
and majestic pose can be likened to nothing
mere appropriately, that we can think of
than the statue lately placed by French
gentleman on Bledsoe island. In the harbor
Of New York, the statue of Liberty En-
Tightening the World Had the F,etr
been less outspoken. or had it. like The
Times. petted the saloon keeper one wear
and dynamitel him the next. Wichita
might haze been like Leavenworth the bv.
word of all law abiding people. But with
the scream of the EAGLE the saloon door
closed and those who didn't fall back on
Gueda waters and the like were forced IN
resort TO drug store lies or go. As does Ds,
Anthony, without anything to drink
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-28
PIE w c V. 80 S. E.

HrcHs tho Douglas Tribune
The fate of the Wichita, Cedarvale &
Southeastern railroad is by no means sealed
by tbs defeat OF the bonds in Gypsum
township, Sedgwick county, and Pleasant
township, Butler county. The men who
are behiss sas project are not of the kind
that are beaten 10y 50 small q reverse. 4
route fully as good is the first ono laid out
can be had through Minneha township
SedSNick county, Brgno township.
Butler county, down Fourmile creek
and the Walnut TO Douglass. Minneha
township. we understand, viii vote liberal
ly to the project, and Bruno township.
Butler county, can certainly appreciate the
advantage a competing line would be.
This route would come by Andover and
give that town two competing roads Pa
thence and perseverance will build railrcads
Just the same rs it accomplishes other
things. Now let all hands go TO work on
this rsEtc.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-28
WHEAT AND CORN

The following table shows the product
of wheat and corn fer the wears named;
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-28
gatlY Eagle
NJ. III. MURpocK. Baitor.
ANOTHER CaIEFTAIN DEAD.

TUESDAY MORNING. DEG. 28. 1896.
Wichita eagle., 1886-12-28

he following summary shows The mum
Der OF live stock in Kansas fer the years
named:
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31
An Execution Fifty years Aro.

Lucius Manlius Sargent gave in his book,
published several years ago, quaint illus
tration of the customs which obtained here
in Boston within the past forty or fifty
years. He said that, as there we're very
few inexpensive amusements in Boston be-
sides the Thursday lecture, hangings we're
especially attractive. While riding out Of
the city in chaise, he was compelled TO
halt and remain at rest for twenty minutes
ON Washington street, nea- Pleasant, while
an immense mass of men, women and chill
dren rus. I'D by on their way to the execu-
ton of az Irishman, which took place at
the gallows near the graveyard on the Neck.
The prisoner was in an open barouche, and
this publicity, taken in connection with the
way in which he was dressed, showed how
desirable parade was thought to be in
connection with an axecution. He wore
blue coat with gilt buttons, white waistcoat
drab breaches, and white-top boots, and his
hair was powdered. He was accompanied
by Mr.. Larrassy, the Catholic priest, anc
the physician of the prison.--Boston Post
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31
Run Down by Bloodhounas.

During Sunday evening negro rancher
named Simmons rode into the Warnecke
settlement and stated that negro wearing
q handcuf on his right wrist, the other cuff
dangling, md long chain drag
gging after him. stopped linn near the
sunset Railway, in the vicinity of Bray's
bayou. drew pistol and demanded his
morse. He spurred his horse and made
his escape. Warnecke raised posse and
went to the spot designated and found
tracks and marks Of the trailing chain IN
the mud. They got pack of BLOODHOUND e
and gave them the scent. The dogs ran
toward cabin in the timber on the edge OF
the bayon, baying loudly. When they were
within quarter of q mile of the house the
fugitive broke from the door and darted
through the underbrush, and when War
necke and the posse reached the negro he
was on the trunk of fallen tree. BEATING
the dogs down with trace chain, In Ills
LETT hand he held a pistol. He gave him.
self up rather than fight the bloolhounds
handcuff was on the negro's right wrisl
and another cuff hung loose by a shor
chain. Fastened to this chain was a trace.
chain six and half feet long. He said
his name was Joe Knuckles. but refused t.
say anything else about himself. Blooi
was found on his clothing. But one bulle
remained in his English bulldog pistol
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31
The Bridegroom Was Left.

There was a very trying period in
young bridegroom's life this week. He
secured passage for himself aud bride to
New York by steamer. They boarded the
boat and went to stateToom, and had Just
laid down their lighter baggage when it
was discovered that something had been
left behind. The bridegroom rushed out,
turning the key in the lock from the out
side from the force of bachelor habit and
went up town with the key in his pocket.
When he got back it was to see the boat a
hundred feet from the dock and his bride
wildly waving her hand from the stateroom
window. The boat got some miles down
the river before the imprisoned bride was
able to communicate with an officer Of the
boat, who unlocked her door with a pass
key. However, the bridegroom caught a
train and was able to reach the Cromwell
landing before the boat. It's IN old adage
about the course of true love.-HarUord
HCourant.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31
Cow aud Gander.

A combat between COW and gander is
described by a newspaper of Albany, Ga:
The COW made a violent attack on the gan
der, when, with much deliberation and
GOODNESS, the bird, as the COW rushed on
him. caught strong hold with its beak on
the hair and hide between the horns and
tapped his wings furiously. The aston
ished COW was glad to shake her antagonist
off. But, after retreating few feet and
looking upon the proud neck and insignif-
cant form of the naughty bird, she con-
suded to try him nna anohs her round and again
deliberate if possible in taking his hold,
and, with swift and strong wings, he show
cred his blows on the eyes of the foe. The
COW had evidently miscalculated the
prowess of her diminutive enemy, and, aftel
considerable effort, shook the pugnacious
bird off and beat q retreat.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31
A Hint to a Bashful Young Man.

Bachelor uncle 3Ah, my dear. you look
ms pretty as picture. I don't wonder
George thinks SO much of you. Has the
rascal proposed YETI"
Peretty niece-aNo, uncle, he hasn't ]
really believe he's afraid to-"
"Why don't you encourage him little,
my dear?"
Il do, uncle; but you know it wouldn't
be modest to do too much encouraging"
mo. Isuppose. I'll tell you what tc
do. though"
what is 1t, you dear old thing7"
"Just wait till Christmas and present him
with one of those mottoes-sG God Bless Gu,
Home If that doesn't fix him nothing
will. - Pittsburg DisDatch,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31
Mon and women in Life'r Prime

M"H Huu "UH1oH III DA'0 a1'110
Who rise unrefreshed, feel languid through tho
day. have little appetite, and whose faces ex-
hibit sallow tint. are on the short route to the
grave Unless they can effect radical change
in their condition they will not roach old age.
IMMIGRATION is the only means Of their physical
salvation Upon Hoststters Stomach Bitters
they can rely to furnish them with the stamina.
which is prerequisite Of health. and to remove
that primo cause Of continued debility, indi-
gestion and non assimilation OF the food. We
Class these cans as one, since they are Joint
Built up and rehabiltated with this superb re-
etoratlve of vgor, The system may bid defiance
to malar e. .rheumatisln. bladder and kidney
enfeebled, Tho Bit ers not only affords safe
guard against dis ase Of q virulent type. but Of
fscts prompt reform In the condition OF
drowsy " disordered ]; Ier and irregular bowels.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31
Storm Signals.

l.. AZ the coming of q great storm is heralded
approach OF that dread and fatal disease - Con-
sumption Of the Lungs, usually announced in
slvance bv plmpiet b1otches, eruptiops. nj
Gers, glandular swellings, and Kindred outuard
manifestations maui of the internal blood poison.
t xnaon, not promptly expelled from the sys.
causing them to ulcerate and break down. BE-
n. ree's AGeid den Medical Discovery is the
great remedy for this, as for all diseases hay.
ing their origin in bad blood. It improves che
appetite and digestion, increases nutrition and
builds up the wasted system - "''>'
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31
IN Il BANK.

kgentleman greatly interested in
kcting statistics of crimes and
halls once visited penitentiary
lie purpose of questioning the con-
$with regard to their occupations
before entering upon career of crime.
This was rather difficult to effect,
owing to the rigid enforcement of the
rule forbidding conversation with the
Prisoners. He did, however, manage to
put question or two to one low-browed
convict.
what was your occupation before
gou came here?" whispered the sta
tistics man.
II was in bank, }" was the reply.
did you take clerkship?"
mo. took q jimmy. "-Ie9as sat-
inqs.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31

Whom you visit or leave New York City. save
baggage, expressage, and % carriage hire, and
stop ct the Grand Union Hotel, opposite
Grand Central Depot "a
6l3 rooms, fitted up at = cost oil Sne million
dollars, u and upwards per dsk European
plan. Elevator. Restaurant sui led with the
best Horse cars, stages. andi tvated rail-
' road 70 al depota Families can better for
any other first class hotel in the city
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31
Outrages by Brigands.

In the neighborhood of Salonica large
band of brigands has, it is said, lately APP
peared. A few days ago, 100 of these fell
lows surprised some merchants travelling
on business, and robbed them of every
thing. Afterward the band entered Turk
ish village, murdered seven unprotected
woman, and set fire to the houses after pill
laying them. The Turkish Government
urges all travellers in those parts to take
armed servants with them.-London DAILY
Mems
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31

Bagley-"Ah, De Baggs! where art thou
going with the hobby-h orse?" De Baggs-
"'Tis for little Jimmy, my youngest
sprout." Bagley (sagely) -"Tis costly bust
ily)-I should say SO. Every time start
I know and then away goes dollar or two
for cigars and beer. philadelphia Call.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31
A Deep Mystery.

Wherever you aN located you should write
to Hsllett 4 Co., Portland, Maine, and receive
free, full information about work that YOU can
DO I'D live at home, making thereby from IS
to $25 and upwards daily. Some have made
over $50 in day. All is new. Hallett T. CO.
sex. All ages. No class of working people
have ever made money 80 fast heretofore
Comfortable fortunes await every worker. All
this seems deep mystery to you, reader, but
send along your address and it will be cleared
up and proved. Better not delay; now is the
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-12-31
The Good Old DAYS.

In illustration of the simplicity of the
old staging times it is related that Gen.
veazie Of the veazie Bank, Bangor, hired
$90, 900 in cash of the Suffolk Bank, Bos-
ton. The money, in gold and silver, was
put into boxes and transported nil the way
to t., Bangor on stages, without any guard.
They attracted no more attention than
would an equal number OF boxes of eggs,
and at night they were put into the stage
offices and remained there safely until the
next morning.-AuQusta (lfe.l Farmer.