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Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18
Sustained Her Reputation.

Arkansas City Traveller.
Wichita sustained her reputation for
liberality and cordial treatment in the
royal manner in which the board of
trade entertained the visiting guests at
the banquet given on Tuesday evening"
Wichita has some very shrewd, farseeing
business men, to whom she owes more
than she can ever repay for her marvel
Gus prosperity. One can not help admir-
ing the splendid pluck, uneasy energy
and unity of purpose exhibited by the
business men of Wichita-character
tics which do not wait for but make OPP
portunities. In addition to this COM
mendable spirit Wichita believes in the
newspaper, and the EAGLE, tower of
strength to that city, is right royalty
supported and right royalty has it deserv-
ed it,
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18

Every soldier who remembers what sort
of town Cairo. Illinois, was during the
war. viii be ast9nlSLed 10 learn that the
citizens are furious over a state uent IN
the illinois edition OF the Elective Com
plete Geography, that Cairo, the most
southern town Of Illinois, ! located on a
low point OF land, between the Mississippi
and Ohio rivers Parts OF the town ar
frequently inundated. Exchange.
The last sentence in the foregoing Is
misleading. The only -inundation" that
has occurred TO any portion Of Cairo for
several wears has been to lower points Of
circumscribtd area, and these by sIpe
water only. Ii is a fact that Cairo, stu
ated at the confluence Of the OHIO and
Mississippi rivers. was the only town on
the Ohio that was not overfiowed ny the
great food in that stream in 49,. II is
projected hr the finest system OF leves=
"a 3.H continent.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18
THE STATE CONVENTION.

There is no fault to be found. we think
with the action Of the Republican state
central committee on Wednesday. 1t was
generally expected and desired that one of
the conventions would be given to Topeka.
The selection of Wichita as the place for
holding the other is cOmmendable. 1t is a
recognition of the claims Of the southwest,
as well as tribute to Wichita'S import
ance as one of the largest cities OF the state
Besides, there is known to be some dis
affection at Wichita on account Of the
workings of the metropolitan police law,
and it is thought the presence of the con
vention there may have wholesome infu-
ence towards allaying IT. There is no sig
nificance in the fixing of the dates-and no
objection to them.-Emporia Republican.
The state administration saddled that
metropolitan police on Wichita, and no
body was surprised more than Governor
Martin and his crowd that Wichita had
scoOped majority Of the central COM
mIttee. Wichita acknowledges its obi
cations but not to the men who brought
defeat to the Republican party in this
county,
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18

The desrability of community as a
place of business or home for the family
is best shown in its natural advantages
and educational and religious privileges.
Communities, cities and towns. attract
the better element of society in proper
ton as civilization and the comfort and
happiness of the citizens may be advanced
Theiliberality with which these interes 5
have been encouraged and sustained here
speaks volumes for Wichita, and such
conditions, Astounding here as perhaps
nowhere else, have contributed TO the
volume of attractions that have made
the city famous and brought hither much
of the wealth. Intelligence and social and
moral worth that characterizes Wichita 5
society.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18

Governor Hughes. Of Arkansas seems
to have pretty much the same estimate
of his abilities as governor as Carter
Harrison did his as mayor of Chicago.
i. e. that upon his retention of the office
he occupies depends the well-being Of
the community. and in consequence he
IS a standing candidate for his own sue
cession. He has nearly served out his
second term and IS in the field without
opposition 10 speak OF in his own party.
The well informed Republicans Of that
state are greatly encouraged at the out
look for success in the pending cam
paign. The Democratic majority has
been steadily growing less for several
years. and this being a presidential year
the effects of the tariff issue Will mater
tally aid the Republicans. the protection
sentiment being very strong III the
state.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18

\ recent analysis OF the population of
Kansas. according to the Kansas City
Stars statician, reveals the fact that
Missouri has contributed almost twice as
many people to that commonwealth as
any state in the Union. The Star saws
Ohio sent II .633 emigrants 10 Kansas.
while Missouri, which l. the only state
that exceeds that number, furnishes
136, 12j. This Is a mistake. as 10 other
states. Illinois is credited with some
thing like l4j, 900. Indiana with nearly
as many and Iowa with about 49, 600
The impression has always prevailed
that Kansas was very largely settled By
New England people, but the fact is
that, while the Plymouth Rock"
element was notably influential in shap
ing the destfnies Of the state during the
formative period of its history. the total
immigration from all the New England
states has been but l0,7e2 people. The
total from all foreign countries has been
GO.-Ic The target increase in the
census of the state has been. after all, in
the natIve-born population. which
amounts to go. o57 This Is a very
Creditable showing, considering the fact
that almost every municipality in Kan
sas still preserves among its objects Of
interest the first child born upon the
town plat
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18
A Grand Affair.

Peabody Graphic.
In answer to an invitation from the
executive committee we attended the
grand banquet given by the business
men of w ichita Tuesday evening. the oc-
casion being the dedication of the new
board of trade building there. and of all
the fine things we have attended in Kan
SaS during the past ten years this
equalled any Of them. The new board
of trade hall is undoubtedly the finest
building in Kansas, and the ceremonies
of its dedication were betting its mag
niticence Between 800 and 900 repre-
sentative men of Kansas were seated at
the banquet tableS-cOngressme legis-
latorS, newspaper men ana the like. and
under the glare Of the electric light in
that mammoth structure the sight was
imposing and grand.
The banquet was intended to outstrip
anything of the kind ever got up in
Kansas before. and we believe it
did it. as everything we ever heard or
read of to eat and drink was there. and
a great deal besides that we couldn t
name to save us.
Eloquent and appropriate speeches
We're made by attorney ". ). Morris, OF
Wichita. Hon. Tom \. Mcneil editor OF
the Medicine Lodge Cresset. Judge Sluss,
Hon. W. ). COrbett. Col. Lewis. Col.
Marsh Murdoch and Hon. X. Harris.
and not one of the speeches but what
were the personitication Of eloQuence
and oratory.
The meeting adjourned at O'Clock 4.
m. Wednesday and the visiting guests
from all over the state We're assigned
quarters at Hotel Carey, the finest hos
telrv in the state.
Ii was an occasion which will live long
in the memory of those present and one
that but proves what has often been as
serted-that Wichita never does things
ly- n n I've.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18

Dedication,
Kincrnan Democrat.

The editor of the Democrat had the
pleasure of attending the dedication
ceremonies of the board Of trade build
ing at Wichita Tuesday night. The
people of Wichita succeeded in exem-
plifring western hospitality in the most
striking manner. Invited guests COM
menced pouring in early in the morning.
and as soon rs their presence was known
they were taken in hand By some
Wichitan and industriously entertained
during the rest of the dav. About s y.
m. the company assembled at the new
board of trade hall in the S-dgwick
building. where four hours were passed
in social confab. speech-making and
banqueting. After the banquet. and
after the half dozen toasts and
happy responses. the master of
ceremonies announced that carriages
were in waiting az the door to convey the
visitors to their respective hotels. which,
by the way, were provided by the board
OF trade
The dedication was throughout one Of
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18

the pleasantest affairs we have ever at
tended, and we think. viii explain to the
careful observer the secret OF Wichita s
success. They are agreed among them
selves, and when they decide to do a
thing they do it with all their might.
The result is they score a victory and as
tonish their visitors and competitors.
The citizens of the burg thought it no
trick at all to entertain four hundred
visitors, but a very severe test Is IN store
for them. The Democratic state conven-
ton Will assemble over two thousand OF
the unterrified. and II the denizens prove
equal 70 the occasion the Democracy Of
Kansas viii acknowledge that Wichita is
the Peerless Princes.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18

1t is said that Bishop Bowman intro
duced \. w. Smith to the conference as
the next governor of Kansas. This is
Missouri all over and sounds like one to
Kansas City born. The Bishops con-
tretempts will no doubt please Maj. Joe
Hudson, who holds to the Congregational
rule we believe, yet if the bishop pleases.
the Republican party in convention
will no doubt desire to be heard when it
comes to Kansas politics.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18

The statement that editor Tomlinson
had forsaken or deserted Kansas and his
good Topeka daily, the Kansas Demo-
crat, and taken position on the editorial
staff of the New York Sun is one of
those campaign heterophemies. perpetra-
ted to cripple his endeavorS to elevate
the Hill boomlet. No, w. Z. T. has not
quilted the Sunfiower state and will not
SO long as single rascal" of a Rerub-
lican is retained in an appointed position
under Democratic dynasty. What he
may do after the 4th of next March is an
after consideration.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18

Uncle Billy Holman, of Indiana, is
known as the great objector, but that
comes Of his verbal interpretations on the
floor of the house and is confined to that
sphere and realm wholly. He never
objects to nothin'" when the personal
interests of William the | are involved.
He is now trying to connect himself
with the current of gubernatorial light
ming, but his chances are regarded as
somewhat efferescent
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18
whe, opera:ss Against Him

P-z;f EsgstsF
The Republican clubs Of Wichita arc
booming Hon. 81. VI. Huriock far gov
crnor. The fact that Mr. Murdoch y ar
honest man, afssays fHarlessly expressing
his con victiorss. above political chioan~rv.
Gppo-ed To- the on. idea in fssiirics will
{ revsr operate against him b. ~ tho
nominee o! Repubh an COW rfIor.
such capaD3e men a. he are below par in
the Republican party ~ Ran.as.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18

There has been heavier rainfall in Cali
fornia the past month than has been
known there for many years. 4 local
paper says the total precipitation has
amounted to forty-tive inches. With the
quantity taken in by the earth and the
immense storage III the mountains n the
shape of snow and ice, to be let out by
the warm sunshine of spring and sum-
mer. the denizens of that usually arid
section calculate that there will be an
abundance of moisture-enough TO last
through the season, making the vallies
vast fields OF waving green" May ii so
Inc
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18

Oxford, Mississippi. claims to be the
cone Christian city of the south The
whites have five churches. and the
colored people three, and everybody con-
nected with the two newspapers belongs
to the church. Oxford is the home Of
Mr.. Justice Lamar, erstwhile secretary
of the interior.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18

Senator Brown, of Georgia, in his
speech on Wednesday, on the resolution
offered by himself for the repeal of the
revenue laws, for once rose superior to
his partisan prejudices and talked pro-
lection and sense like a man recently
emerged from darkness to daylight.
Now if the senator would only back up
his sensible talk by the sensible act OF
voting as he talked he would not only
show excellent judgment but superior
courage. Will he do it?
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18

1t is presumble that when Marion gets
vaccinated and Intakes, so there Will be
no danger of any of her neighbors catch
ing small pox from her, she will raise
her quarantine against them; at least
will let her people receive packages by
express. For the convenience of her
people we trust SO.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18

If it be true as stated by spokesman
reason to doubt it, that the Brotherhood
As an organization and as individuals are
in such splendid condition, financially,
the disinterested public will naturally
ask. what are they striking for 1t
would seem to indicate that their sriev-
ance is not a real and pressing one, as
most people bave been led to suppose.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18

Chicago is the head-center of the pre-
vailing railroad strike, though we have
not seen so much as mention of the
name anarchist in that connection. The
current disagreement between the
engineers and railroad companies has SO
far afforded them-if there are any left
no opportunity to bob up. lis well.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18
LIES Main Object and End.

The time is fast coming when the
grave and gay. the sedate and frivolous.
the dominic and the pugilist. the broker
and the gambler. and all mankind will
drop their daily avocations and HE them
to the bleaching boards of the base ball
ground. What wonderful creature is
man.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18

The indianapolis journal never tires of
turning itself loose on Kansas. The
drouth in Ingiany and consequent loss of
the grass and corn crops seems to have
reused our Hoosier friends. If the good
Lord should in His wisdom dish them up
dose of grasshoppers in the course of
the seasons there would be no living
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18

The memory of Ireland's patron saint,
st. Patrick, was forcefully emblemized
throughout the county yesterday by the
myriads of ''bits of ribbon" green that
We're worn upon as many manly and
womanly breasts. Snakes have no
terror to the Observation-Disclosures
Celts anywhere, unless it be the two
legged sort secreted in the grass.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18

Dick Colver says he will bet cool
million dollars that Cleveland will be the
next president. Wed take the bet, only
we know that Dickey only meant the
little bluff as a taunt to Topeka Tom
linson who is Just back from his Hill
junket in the east.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18
r.s Quite Eagllsa, You Know

IL has ben discovered that Sir. Clsve-
land got the phrase, "a public office y
public trust. from England. Il b said
II wa first used IN an Enslish court de-
orion IN ist,l. quite likely. hr, Cl-re-
land got his revenue policy fron knc
land. and ms secretary OF cate -e-zns 70
b. getting his dipiomAssc policy from 'h-
same quarter. Altogether il Il an al
n1inistrstion quite too too.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18
Daily X eagle
MARSHALL NJ. MURDOCH. EDITOR.

AS between the freeze up in the east
and tie up in the west the railroads Of
the country have not done anything
like a booming business the past week.
Hope for better things at both ends the
coming week
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18
We Aia'r Quite Ready

ATsarsss 'ET btDAsct-
a bag contract has just been concluded
NY a cattle trus; At Denver with The
French government 10 furnish 80. et9
head II rang. cattle annually. The cattle
viii be slaug htsrsd m Chicago and
shipped from there. Why not slaughter
them in Wishitas
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18
EXCHANGE SHOTS.
Hau oueen Of the WEI,

EaI tll""n O LIH y G.
A1lN1vllIe EaHsf
An the declarations about WirhIfa's
boom beirg busted are simply uou-ousa.
a. her crowded streets, rushing bUHresV
and rising tuiliings ggiIlprpve The whole
commonwealth has right 70 be proud
Of her in every rr.pnct
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18

Farmers say the whea. Is in better
condition than it was ever known az THIS
season Of the year. and if 10 accident
happens 10 II IN the future, the county
will have the largest yield ever realized
IN her history.-Et- scott Monitor.
4 Miss Norton. a coi0red School teacher
- -=avenworth. has been employed By
,-u - oman Suffrage ASSOCIATION 10
labor among the coiored women Of
Atchison. and induce them 20 register a
vote. She receives dollar a day and
expenses.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18

Simpson Neeld returned from the city
of Wichita last week. and he presents
the Telephone with q number of the
Journal IF Commerce. handsome pub
hcation Illustrating many Of the business
houses and giving the statistical growth
Of the city. Whatever MAY be the facts
regarding Wichita now. it certainly has
the improvements 10 make il a substan-
rial place for investments. Mr.. Neeid
has lost none OF his enthusiasm for the
place. Bloomington fIni.) Telephone.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-18

Competition is the life Of trade and
trusts are the death So competition
Raltln,Ssse american.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-08-08

desire the passage of the amend
ment, will not, so far as the amend
ment is concerned, regret this
move, for it will contribute more
than the combined opposition
could contribute to the defeat of
the amendment. Why this is 80
it is not now proposed to seek to
demonstrate. The Intetligemcer has
discussed this phase OF the ques-
ton before and shall again.
Those who desire, as the IntelH-
eencer does the success of the Repub.
licsn party in West Virgin lathe
triumph of the principle of Pro-
lection to American industries
will for this season regret the
move. 1t may be mistake to
suppose that the bulk of the Pro-
hibition party vote will come from
the Republican ranks. Well in.
formed Republicans think it will.
Since there is not even the pos
sibility of success for the Prohibi-
tion ticket, Republicans would be
less than human if they did not re-
sent its presence as a disturbing
element, the more so when many
of them, ardent friends of the
amendment, have warned the
Third Party leaders that by NOM
mating ticket they would GER
tainly imperil the one thing of sub
stantial value, namely the adopt
ion of the amendment.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-08-08
Is 1T STRANGE.
That Political FlOcks are
Seeking New Pastures?

EDITOR FREEMAN
The Wheeling Inteliigemcer (week'
ly) of July 10Th speaks hopefully,
nay confidently of Republican pros.
poets.
One would think to read it that
Democrats were fastening from
their old haunts like rats from q
sinking ship and were seeking
safety in the Republican ranks.
But in that same issue in the
last column of the first page there
is special dispatch from Wash
ington, touching the representation
of the Union Labor Party in collu-
sion with Senator Kenna. The au-
thor of the dispatch thinks he sees
the beginning of a St John side
show in the interests of the Demo-
cratic Party.
We are quite familiar with the
cry that the Prohibition party is a
Democratic Aid Society.
The strange thing is the assum
ed idea that Republican sheep
should be so endangered by the Of
fer of these new fields. Are they
silly sort of flock that are forever
ready to run off into strange and
poisonous pastures?
Or is it that they are starving
for some real issue in the old grave
yard of dead issues?
Are they getting sick of the graz
ing that has been so long saturated
with the slops from breweries and
distilleries
Are thew getting tired of being
herded together in ill-ventilated
pens, simply 20 await shearing
time and are glad to get any chance
to slip out from under the shears :?
Perhaps the author of those ar
tlcles can answer.
In the mean time the Prohibition
Party cordially invites such restless
ones from either Republican or
Democratic fields, and we confident
ly promise you fresh air and pure
water and the shade of the stately
Tree of Liberty instead of the deadly
upas tree of the Liquor Traffic.
D. M. SLEETH.
CAIRO, Aug. 3, 88.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-08-08
MARSHALL COUNTY.
Prohibition Mass COnven.
tiOn.


There will be mass meeting of
the Prohibitionists of Marshall
county held in the court house at
Moundsville, on Wednesday, 15tn
day of August, 1888, beginning at
10 o'clock a. H., for the purpose of
selecting candidates for the various
county officers which are to be fill
ed at the general election in No
vembe- next. All who will work
and vote for the success of the party
will be recognized as delegates from
their respective localities. Big
mass meeting at night to be ad-
dressed by able speakers. Good
music in attendance, and everybody
welcome.
By order of the Committee.
SECOND DISTRICT SENATORIAL CON-
vENTIoN,
Will be held in the Court House,
Moundsville, August 18th, at close
of County Convention.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-08-08
PharOah's Party.

Real reforms do not come by
piecemeal. The children of Israel
did not leave Egypt by counties.
They organized party and all
went out together. If they had
tried the '4ocal-option" plan they
would never have reached the pro-
missed land, but would have con-
tinued in the Pharaoh party, work
ing at making bricks without
straW.-Southern Star.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-08-08
West Virginia News and
Notes.

Hon. W. l.. Wilson was renom.
mated for Congress by reclamation
at Piedmont, July 25th.
Judge J. M. jackson received the
Democratic nomination for Congress
in the 4th Dist, July 25th. Jack
sons vote was 81 to 88 for Mr..
Hogg.
The county court of Wetzel Co.,
has ordered that vote be taken at
the November election on the ques-
ton of removing the county seat
to Wileyville.
Upwards of fifty guests are now
registered at the Salt Sulphur
Springs of Monroe. Old Sweet,
seventy. The Greenbrier White,
five hundred.
AS soon as Judge j. M. Jackson
received the nomination for Con-
gress, he resigned his Judgeship,
and the Governor has appointed
Hon. J. G, McCluer of Parkersburg
to fill the vacancy. Mr. McCluer
is the Democratic nominee for the
position.
Democratic State Convention
meets at Huntington, Aug. 10th.
The Republicans of Wood Co.,
nominated the following ticket on
Saturday Aug. 4; Sheriff, J. T..
Buckley; Prosecuting Attorney G.
T. Caldwell; County Commission
er, R. N. Corbit, House of Delegates
W. l.. Vroomaa, L. F. Stone, Jacob
Meyer; Assessors, Robert Alexan-
der and S. L. Quinn; County Sur
veyor j. S. A. Farrow.
The freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1886-18??, 1888-08-08

bind together the young men of West Vir-
g1nia, who are free from the prejudices and
animosities of the past and who believe in
the principles of the Prohibition party, and
give those principles the strength that
comes from united action alone.
ARTICLE III.
SEC. l. The officers of the League shall con-
sist Of a President, Vice-President from
each Senatorial District, a Secretary and
Treasurer.
SEC. 2. The d u ties of these officers shall be
those usually devolving upon officers of such
bodies, with the exception that each Vice.
President shall be considered organizer for
his Senatorial District.
ARTICLES ".
SEC. l. An Executive Committee Of five
shall be formed, consisting of the President,
Secretary, Treasurer and two other mem
bers, who shall be selected by the League.
SKC.2. The Executive Committee shall
have general charge of the business of the
League.
ARTIcLEv.
Any Prohibition Party Club may be ad.
mitted into the League upon application to
the Executive Committee. Any young man
over fifteen years of age who believes in the
principles OF Un6 frOl1D1tlOn rarity, ana is
not member of such Club, may become
a member in a similar manner.
ARTICLE
SEC. l. Regular meetings of the League
shall be held at the time of the State Prohi.
bition Convention and at the place where
this is held, details to be arranged by the
Executive Committee.
SEC. Q. The Executive Committee may call
a special m Getting of the League upon request
OF four local Clubs.
SEC. 3. Every Club shall be entitled to
three delegates, and such counties as have
no clubs, shall have the same representa-
ton.
ARTICLE VII.
Every Club shall regulate its own details
of work, organization, ETC., according as they
may see fit.
ARTICLE VIII.
An assessm emit fee of % cents per year
shall be made upon each member of the
League for necessary expenses incurred.
ARTICLE TX.
This Constitution may be Amended by
o-thirds of the members present at any
meeting.