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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
Building a City.

Arkansas City Dispatch.
Upon an invitation sent out by the
board of trade of the city of Wichita,
upon the completion of grand struc-
ture erected by the merchants of the
| city, we, in company with Editor Camp
bell, Mayor Huey and the president Of
merchants club, took the afternoon train
on Tuesday and landed in the hospitable
lap of the Peerless Princess at the Carey
house in the early evening. Every
preparation had been made for the
accommodation Of guests from over fifty
| towns and cities.
We went to Wichita to learn some
| thing of their experience in building a
city. In the speeches of the gentlemen
who had been identified with all her
progress, we learned that sublime faith
in the future, courage and Judgment are
| the main elements.
The meeting was held in the large
room just completed by the board for
their use. Attorney Norris, in behalf of
the board, delivered the welcoming add
dress, in which he adverted to the motto
displayed: Harmony, Unity, Strength,
| Success as a synonym Of the past, and
a promise for the future.
After the Introductory speech on be-
half of the board. and the registration
was accomplished, the order was issued
to the members of the board of trade to
each conduct a guest TO the banquet.
| This part of the program was simply
magnificent, spread for four hundred
with every delicacy that cuisine affords,
was set out for the guests. At the con-
clusion Of the banquet came the oratory.
| which developed the facts on which rests
Wichita's unrivaled past. and the facts
upon which she bases her hopes for a
magnificent future.
Judge Sluss, an old resident, re-
sponded to the toast of Wichita, and de-
tailed the struggle from an open prairie
| to a magnificent city. Our opinion, as
he gave the details in the different stages
OF Wichitas growth, from the acqui-
sition of the cattle trade, the move
| ment on the departure of the cattle
trade, which made a necessity TO COM
mand the wheat trade by obtaining the
railroads, and on the passage of the rail
! roads the necessity of manufacturing
| interests and commercial capital was
that Wichita. by far seeing business cal
culation, by recognizing the necessities
as they arose, by going down i'll their
own pockets with a liberalIty unexam-
pied in the history of cities, had been the
arbiter of her own destiny. In
the presentation of facts and
| details on the subject of
bridges, we were struck by the differ
enCe of action between our two Coun-
ellis. Mr.. Sluss stated all their troubles
in reference to building means of com
munication, and the advantages in ac-
quired property which led TO building a
city on the other side of the river. He
stated settled fact. that the city, with
unanimity, had reached out for i'm
provement of every avenue leading into
the city, and what the city was unable
to do, the citizens themselves took in
their hands and did
The speaker paid glowing tribute TO
the press as a grand factor in their up
building and the press in response ac-
knowledged that the city at all times
and in all places had stood by them.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

The Kingman News says the Beacon ia
vors NJ. NJ. Murdoch for governor simply
because he is a resident of Wichita. The
News errs We expressed the hope that
the Republican party in Kansas would be
consistent for once in it's existence and
nominate man for governor who has the
bravery, despite the tenets of his party, to
express his Indignation at the fool legis
lation" of the doodle legislature, who
opposes unjust, burdensome and I'M
American legislation, who has strong con-
victions and has the courage to- express
them The Beacon would be pleased to
see such man honored by being made the
Republican nominee for governor. We
favor Mr.. Murdock's nomination, but we
could not favor his candidacy for, despite
his many other excellent qualities, has the
one serious defect of being Republican.
Wichita Beacon.
Even such a qualified Endorsement,
coming from political opponent, is
more gratifying-of greater value-than
a nomination wrested from the wires
and screens of any political organiza-
tion
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

city with enough money well in hand to
foster every branch of legitimate enter
prise. Hon. VI. N. Murdoch then ham
died 1.-The Manufacturing and In
dustrial Interests of the city in
way that acted as revelation
in the way of review of results attained.
And then came Kos Harris on the toast
1.-The board of trade. His flights were
wonderful and the whole force of the
ebullient energies and .unconquerable
ability TO rise to any gigantic effort
necessary in the upbuiiding of the mag
ical city, welled up in his utterances and
struggled for power of tongue and vocab-
ulary sufficient to convey the deepness
and reserve force at the bottom of the
workings of the board of trade. If every
member of that board. two hundred
strong, was as Overwhelmingly enthused
as was Harris. no wonder Wichita is
what she is.
The visitors was the guests of the NAM
moth new hotel. the Carey Grand during
the balance of the visit and all will re-
member the event with pleasure.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
No Wonder Wichita Is What She Is.

Anthony Republican
We take this, the first opportunity Of
attesting to the right royal treatment
rendered US, in common with others
from all parts of the neighboring coun-
try, by the Wichita board of trade. An
address of welcome was given US by w
S. Morris. of the board of trade, and re-
piled TO on behalf of the visitors BY T. a
McNeal, of Medicine Lodge. who fairly
convulsed his hearers by his witty say
ings. The banquet followed and was
magnificent in spread and detail of which
four hundred guests partook. When the
time for toasts arrived, Hon. II.
c. Sluss made the announcement
that in Wichita at least
prohibition prohibited. and not drop Of
liquor was seen at that banquet nor
afterward. The speeches in response to
the toasts were effects Of oratory which
awakened the liveliest attention and
happy applause. Judge Slnss reviewed
the many laborious steps made IN Wich-
ras advance from Its infancy. ". ;.
Corbett gave statistics Of commercial
traffic which almost astonished one who
knew not Of the tremendous railroad ser
vice had in that city the past few years.
Il. ". Lewis gave the banking and
financial history. with its millions IN
VOWED. and reported the banks OF the
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
THE STATE VETERINARIANS.

The Kansas State Veterinary assccia-
ton held its regular quarterly meeting
in the parlors of the Windsor hotel,
Topeka, Thursday afternoon and even
ing. The president and secretary being
absent Vice-President Epperson of
Ottawa, presided over the meetings, and
DR.. J. NJ. Phillips of Wichita acted as
secretary. A number Of interesting
papers were read and discussed and
several questions of Importance to the
profession orally considered. A resolu-
ton was adopted changing the time of
holding the meetings of the society from
quarterly to semi-annually.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
How Choctsw Women Impress.

Pasadena Union.
Senator Dawes sought to interfere
with the right Of Indian women to marry
white men This excited the ire Of a
Choctaw girl, and she wrote the senator:
do you know, you delicious old dirt
pie, that the 's4uaw men, as you call
them are gentlemen-just as good as
yourself-and that their wives are very
often ladies OF good sense and education:
Oh, you dear old drake, how / would
Ike to crawl on TO your eminent picture
for two minutes and a half and show
You bow we Choctaw women can make
lasting impression" Give it 10 him.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

If the terrible weather that has pre-
vailed in the east the past week shall
have the effect Of stopping the periodic
garbling of Mr.. Greeley's alleged advice
to a young man on certain occasion by
the newspapers of that quarter and firing
it unfortunately at the west, we shall
feel that their sore experience will not
have been endured in vain.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
The Kansas Dairy association meets a
Topeka March 20.

There seems to be a sort of epidemic of
hydrophobla through the country this
spring, as hardly week passes that one
or more mad dogs are not reported. For
tunately no human beings have vet been
bitten, but there have been some narrow
escapes, and every possible precaution
should be taken to preuent such calam-
ity.
Is there any one Of the old states tina.
can equal Kansas: There are states that
have as good SOIL perhaps. there are
states tina, have as much mineral wealth.
there are those that are SIS well suppliei
with railroads. but there is no one State
that combines all these things in equal
degree with the Empire State of the
West.-kinsley Mercury.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
The Cherokee Indians as a tribe have

The Cherokee Indians as tribe have
given the only practical demonstration
of the anti-poverty doctrine urged by
George and McGlynn. Each member of
the tribe is said to be worth $4,000,
which has been derived, largely, from
trading lands with the United States
government, though something was re-
Ceived in gifts, and small sums were OBJ
tanned through treaties, land sales and
land leases. If the white man was worth
this much money, per capita, poverty
would be thing of the past and pauper-
ism unknown. The champions above
named might learn point or two that
could be used by them to advantage.
However, this being practical data they
would probably be puzzled to adjust it to
their system of theories.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

People who know the history of the
growth of Chicago, Kansas City and
Omaha, must have faith in the certain
and long-to-be-continued growth of
Wichita. Who ever once looked at Kan
sas City. when its streets, in many places,
had to be assembled on a step ladder, can
not find fault with the streets of pushing,
growing Wichita.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

Brother Eaton of the Democrat, was over
at Wichita yesterday consulting with the
"big Injuns" Of Democracy as to the
advisability of holding the Democratic
convention in that city The die seems
cast for Wichita.-kingman Courier.
Wichita is fully advised of the kindly
offices of Mr. Eaton, who is the member
of the state committee of his party, in
behalf of this city in the matter Of hold
ing the convention here, and will bear
his disinterested favor in mind.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

The reserve fund in the banks of New
York was reduced 81, 257 900 during the
past week, loans being expanded 81, 7OO,-
600 during the same period. The sur
plus reserve, which six weeks ago
amounted to about S22, 200, 900, has been
reduced to less than 81, SOC, 900 at pres
ent. This indicates a steady improve
ment in money matters, and it is being
reflected upon the general business and
industrial interests of the country.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

Ohio farmers have very unique way
of checking the spread of Mormonism.
They administer a coating of tar and
feathers and set them down at the border
of the state. The method is not in con-
formity with the strict letter of the law
in such cases made and provided, but it
is infinitely more efficacious in its opera
tons. 1t is never necessary to admin
lister a second dose in any locality; one
carries 'noughness with it that invari-
able removes occasion for further treat
ment.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

With the resumption of communica-
ton by rail and wire between points
within the radius of the recent storm
and blizzard in the east come additional
details of losses Of life and property.
Business of all kinds was suspended for
two or three days and has not yet fnlly
recovered its normal condition.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

The commerce commission would do
well to exert itself to bring about exist
ing difficulties on the railroads, if pos
sible, instead Of formulating new rules
that must remain dead letter until
harmony is restored and general traffic
resumed.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

Evangelist Moody has inaugurated a
campaign against the powers OF darkness
in Leadville, Colo. An exchange sug-
gests that it is his unerring instinct that
always leads him to the right place.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
Frank Hurd Again on Deck.

IOlcIO La q.
AIr. Hurd is evidently bound to try it
again this year in the Tenth Ohio dis
triCt. The opponents of his free trade
foolishness will eagerly welcome his can
didacy. as it will afford them another op-
portunity of endeavoring to convince
Frank that his name is really Dennis.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

The price put upon the head of Tas-
colt, the supposed murderer of the Chi
cago millionaire, Smell, has been in
creased to $4,000. If there is any "fel-
low that looks like" him anywhere in the
country he had best remain close around
where he is well known. That amount
of money will pay for an awfal sight Of
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

Lord Dufferin, viceroy of India, is said
to be the luckiest Englishman living
He has been playing king to over 3O0,-
100000 people, receiving salary of
nearly 100000 year, and is now going
home to be sent as ambassador to Rome,
in order to be entitled to pension. He
will have the grand cross of Bath, and
his earldom will be exchanged for a
marquisate. He will then be marquis,
earl, viscount, baron, baronet. lord
lieutenant, F. r. s., A. and C. c.,
LID. etc.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
Cniustifab!e Crankisro.
Atchison Champion.

Atchls0n Champion.
\ third party prohibition convention
in Kansas, where prohibition is practi-
cally settled issue-beyond the contin-
gency of repeal or the danger of non-en-
forcement, savors very strongly Of type
Of crankism that finds no justification in
the minds of reasonable people.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

Let's give Sullivan and Mitchell rest.
They must be tired to exhaustion from
the pounding they have received from
the press of the earth since their late
hide-and-seek passtime. Give 'em a
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
EXCHANGE SHOTS.
Accounts for Your Excellence.

Leayenworth Times.
The esteemed Wichita EAGLE did not
read with its best eyes when it thought it
found paragraph in this paper stating
that the coal boom had burst. We never
said it, and we would have lied if we
had. We can't tell lie. In that regard
we are like the EAGLE when it is at its
ho.f
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

Senator Butler, of South Carolina,
claims that New York, Pennsylvania and
New England drink three times as much
liquor as the Gallf states, according to
population. But, then.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
The Wichita Banquet.

klngTnan News.
The dedication of the new board of
trade hall at Wichita yesterday appears
to have been a grand success. Over fifty
neighboring towns were represented by
their business and newspaper men-a
gathering of brains, muscle and money.
There were parsons and laymen, soldiers,
civilians and millionaires-especia
among the newspaper men. The meet
ing was presided over by A.W. Oliver and
the welcoming address was delivered by
| w. S. Morris and replied to on behalf of
the visitors by Hon. ''Razzoop' Mcneil,
of Medicine Lodge, in humorous way
entirely original with himself. The
banquet was en- elegant one. pre-
pared under the special supervision OF
| Gondolfo, the caterer. After the feast
the toasts and responses.
| Ali the speakers of the evening had a
warm audience. Figures We're cheered
rhetoric was cheered, oratory was
! cheered, studied wit was cheered. and in
in fact everything Of more than usual
wit was received kindly. The affair was
a grand success. The visitors seemed tC
enjoy the evening highly and all was of
a business social sort. The committee
having the matter in hand spared nc
pains to make it success.
Thus closed day long to be remem-
bered both by Wichita and her guests.
The people of that magic city don't do
things by halves. What is worth doing
at all is worth doing WELL is their motto,
and therein lies the secret of their phe-
nomenal success, coupled with.the fact
that they know no isms when the inter
ests of the city are at stake MAY she
ascend the hill of fame and proudly
upon its pinnacle rest among the great
cities of the nation, proving to doubt
ing and skeptical public that out of the
depths of the Arkansas VALLEY has sprung
one of the grandest commercial and man
ufacturing centers on earth.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
Only One Idea and Afraid of That.


The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
says 1t Is amazing how slowly congress
moves Il IL not Our contemporary
seems 70 forget that il is q Democratic
house. with no IDEAS excepting those
furnished by President Cleveland on the
subject of free trade, and il has holy
horror OF touching that
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

Wichita, your sons made a gallant fight
for the convention and won. Shake
Capital.
They went into the fight to win:-its
the way we have. Just the same, we
strike hands with you.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17

The New York World, in view OF the
attitude of the Democratic party toward
the tariff, calls it ''the cross-eyed Dem
ocracy."
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-03-17
The Wichita Dedication.

Caldwell News.
The editor. in company with R. T.
Simons, of the News. j. ". Ross, presl-
dent of the board of trade, and A. NJ.
Colson, chairman of the council, visited
the metropolitan city of Wichita Tues
day, in response to invitations to assist
the board of trade in that place in form
ally dedicating their new rooms in the
Sedgwick block. Each ons was supplied
with tickets furnishing them with ac-
commodations at the magnificent new
hotel-the Carey Grand. At p. m.
members of the reception committee
notified the visitors from abroad that
carriages were in waiting at the hotel
entrance to take them to the building.
and the Caldwell delegation, escorted by
Barbecue Campbell. were soon rolling
over the paved streets to the scene of
action.
Upon the arrival of guests an address
of welcome by w. S. Morris, of Wich-
tia, was delivered to the guests, which
was responded to in happy manner by
the Hon. T. A McNeal, of Medicine
Lodge. After this each guest was es-
corted to the banquet room below by n
member of the board. In this room
We're four tables, at least 100 feet long,
beautifully decorated and loaded with
delicious eatables. which Gandolfo is so
noted for preparing. The Rev. Camp
bell, of the Arkansas City Traveller, in a
few befittlng words implored the divine
grace of the Almighty upon the occa-
sion, after which all Laid to- in hearty
manner to the enjoyment of an elegant
repaSt.
Toasts and responses were then the
order, and the oratorical illusions of
Wichita's prominent citizens were listen
ed to with interest until 1870 a. m.
The board of trade of Wichita have
ample reasons for their pride in their sue
cess. Their rooms were especially fitted
for them and they are very handsome
The motto displayed consnicuously over
the presidents chair, Harmony, Unity,
Strength, Success, was commented upon
by all as being the secret of the unparal-
leled success of Wichita and its board of
trade. They have out-stripped all their
contestants for the supremacy as being
the largest city in the state, and only by
living up to the principles of their motto
have they done so.
Every visitor was loud in praise of the
treatment received, and the Caldwell
delegation will long remember the event.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-08
= shipping point for cse surround

. shipping point for Cse Surround
ing country.
A Arst class livery stable wiz be
opened Immediately. Telegraph
, stofice and express offices are al
ready established, and the company
intends shortly to erect number OF
fine stores, private residences. and
a 20 contemplates the erection OF alhne
bank building. Lots have been set
aside for school and church purposes,
park and hotel grounds have been
taste ulIy laid out, and over 10000
tres planted on the streets OF the
town.
The lots are good and perfectly
Level, and the company have placed
hem on the market at the lowest
possible price in order 10 enable those
buyipg now to realize handsome
profit within q short space of time.
Compa, ed With surrounding towns,
there are 10 prices as low. In Ontario,
the nearest town on the west similar
Iy situated, lots are now selling at
from 81 ,000 to "a 900.
A town backed by the extensive IN
fiuence OF prominent railroad officials
and such representive men as FL. NJ.
Hellman, W. H. Goucher, 9. +.
Smurr, I. B. Henry, Jno. E. Jackson,
A. A. Staunton, II. NJ. Russell, &c.
whose determination to mako it cne
of the most prosperous towns in
Southern California isassured.
The Cucamcnga Land and Improve
ment Company, duling the last few
months, have been sparing no expense
in improving and beautifying this
splendid piece Of property and getting
it ready for sale; and being now as
sured OF its great success as tho com
ing town between Los Angeles and
San Bernardino, have formally an
nounced it on the market.
As the date Of sale commences at
9 O'Clock A. NJ. on and after Tuesday,
January 10, 1888, at the company's
office, 1907 West First street, Los
Angeles, as we'll as through the agency
of all reliable real estate firms In the
city and throughout Los Angeles and
San Bernardino counties, intending
purchasers should not miss this op-
portunity to get in early and secure
their lots at the fint prices of the
company.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-08

Don't fail TO see the Merry War to.
night at the Opera House.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-08
All THE FRONT.
Largest Piano and Org an House
L.

Largest Piano and Org an House
ON the Ccaas.
When you move TO Los Angeles and the
GLORIOUS climate of California" leave your
old plano behind. Call on US and we viii
sell you 8, Gteinwsy, a Steck, Hartman or @
vose for ccsh or on easy terms at Eastern
prices. Gail and see the new designs in
HAKpNAH cages; listen TO Its solid, exquisite
tone, and you will agree with US that the
HAEDMAS Is getting there" If yen wish a
cabinet organ, REMEMBER we keep hone but
the best.
SHEET MUSIC.
We nave had so many Cells for sheet FL a.
ale, musia books AID ell kinds OF music
goods that we have been forced to lay in a
| fresh stock OF the latest sheet music and
everything else in that line. We can now
sell you anything from Jews-harp to a
grand piano. Or If you want to start brass
band VIC can furnish the instruments. The
sheet music department Is under tho special
supervision of Chas. II. Gabriel, the eminent
composer, who has the reputation of being
the best posted man In his department on
the coast.
TURING AND REPAIRING.
Special attention paid 10 this department.
G. w. HEEsRE, formerly OF 81. Paul. than
whom there is no better, head tuner.
JOHN ". GARDNER,
:1O and 2l2 South Spring street,
dl9-su&W1nlo. Los Angeles, Cal.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-01-08
lnv.sttgatc his.

Santa Ana is to-day the bes. and host pros
porous town in Southern California, aud Is
having en- unparalleled growth. The terri
tory surrounding and tributary to it, Is the
finest section OF country in California, and
will sustain city OF the present size OF Los
Angeles. 1t Is q railroad center; has good
harbor within q few miles, and 10 the com.
mercial metropolis of the greet Santa Ana
Valley.
There will be a grand excursion and quo
ton sale Of fifty lots in the Grange Grove
Tract, on Wednesday. January 11th. This
land lies right In tho heart OF the finc resi-.
dence district on Main street, and Is the best
property ever offered at auction.