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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-21

THENEw MIDLAND sUPERlNTENohNt;-
Tbesppouucementin thee AZETTE yesterday
evening that MIR. J s. B Thompson had
been appointed acting Superintendent OF the
Virginia Midland division of the Richmond
and Danpille railroad, in place OF Col. koDt.
Andrews. who had been temporarily re-
heved of duty, at his own request, was
ceuple.e surprise. The order appointing
Mr.. Thompson was to day enlarged TO
cover tbe Washington and Ohio division al
so. so that Mr. Thompson now fills exactly
the position held by Col. Andrews. Mr..
Thompson is too well known in this city to
need special mention. He has been con-
necttd with the road in various capacities
and in is several departments since he was
hoy. 10 all OF which he has faithfully and
efficiently discharged his duties, and it may
be said has taken "civil service" course.
His promotion is considered by his many
friends Just IT ognition of his ability as a
railroad man.
Mr. Thompson has already assumed the
duties Of his new position, but, as yet, has
made no change in the officers. There were
various reports in circulation to-day that
several changes had been made but such
was not the case-yet awhile at least
though it is presumed that some will be
made
MAJ. c. NJ Bolton, Chief Engineer of the
& d., has assumed charge of the main
teuauce of roadway and structures of the
road and this morning, with MIR. Henkin,
Of the engineering department, and Mr.. P.
Evans, left here for trip Of inspection
over the road Mr. Evans was invited to
accompany Mr.. Bolton. as he formerly bad
charge OF and was perfectly familiar with
the roadway and could give all needed in
formation, but the report that he has been
re-appoipted to his old position is not con-
frmed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-21

r,r thi. section fair weather, stationary tenn
nrrstnro variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-21

STEAMSHIP CHARrERBD.-As heretofore
stated in the GAZETTE the Old Dominion
steamship Line has chartered the steamer
John Gibson. which has recently been
thoroughly overloaded at Norfolk, to run
between that city and New York, and she
VIII make her first trip from Norfolk this
evening, under the command Of Capt. Geo.
Dung. OF this city. Capt. Dole. Of the Old
Dominion Line, will assume command when
she reaches New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-21

FUNERAL The funeral Of Mr.. Harrison
Jacobs took place from st. Mary's Church
this morning and was attended By large
number OF friends High Mass was said by
Kev Father O'Ksue, and Messrs II. B.
asliow, Thomas Hoy, R. III. Latham, Ed.
WAR; ward Hughes, James Steiner, AID F. f.
Ooioett acted IS pail bearers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-21

COUNTY MATrERs.-The County Court
meets on Monday, with a large criminal
docket to be disposed OF. There are two
felony and several misdemeanor cases
gambling and polioy-to be tried at this
term. The Board of Supervisors will also
meet, but will simply organize for the new
h'cal year and adjourn until after the July
term of the Court. when they will meet,
render their financial report for the last fs-
ca year and lay the county levy for the en- i.
suing year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-21

EXECUTORS NOTICE-Haying been appoint
Ia ed and qualified as executor of the last will
aud testament of ELLEN COCKERELL, deceased,
all persons indebted to the aid estate required
to pay the same at once, and all persons having
claims against the said estate will present the
same, duly authentic tied, for payment
BENEDICT WHEATLEY,
iy21 lot Executor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-21

&zb-Menbors of Knights of Honor and Royal
Arcanpm are requested to attend the funeral Of
Bro Jacob Bohraus which will take pace FROM
his late residence Sunday evening, 22nd instant,
at four o'clock.
Jas. L: PETIT. Dictator K. of H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-21

NOTICE.-Lost or misaid CERTIFICATE
~ No. 20 for 5 shares and certificate No.
81 for 50 shares stock In the Janney Car
Coupling Co., which l ahall apply to the Board of
Directors to reissue to NE.
je 30w2m E. II. JANNEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-21

PERSONAL. Rev. Angus Crawford. pre-
iessor at the Theological Seminary, will
preach 10 Grace Church to morrow at S
P. m.
Miss Dolly Henry has gone on visit to
friends IN Gordousville
Mr.. Wifred G Potter, formerly OF this
city, hut now of New York, is in the city
on shcrt visit to friends.
Rev. A. P. Heating. formerly of this city, but
more recently of Providence, Z. L. has been trans
erred to this city and again made assistant to
Eather o Kane, of st. Msry's Church. Father
heating is expected here this evening and his
n"ny friends in this city will be glad to learn of
bis return.
Miss Mamie Harlow and her little nephew, the
son son OF Mr.. NJ. B. Harlow, have gone to Round
Hill on visit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-21

The LUNAR EcL1P5E.-The eclipse of the
moon that will take place about midnight
Sunday evening is the fourth eclipse of the
year, and the last that will be visible in this
portion OF the globe until next year. The
moon will be full, and will enter the shadow
of the ear at about quarter to eleven
O'Clock. The total eclipse will begin about
an hour later, and will continue for an hour
and three quarters, the moon leaving
Inc shadow about half an hour after two
on Monday morning. These favorable
conditions admit of all contacts from
the beginning to the end being observed,
provided, OF course that the weather be
suitable, and the phenomena will attract
more than usual interest on this account.
1t may be remembered that similar occur
renee, which took place on the 2Sth of last
January, was not visible to the eye until
sometime after the beginning of the eclipse
occurred, owing to the fact that the moon
was not sufficiently high above the horizon
10 admit of observations being made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-21
LOST AND FOUND.

I OST-Yesterday evening. between Cameron
IL run and the corner Of Duke and st. Asaph
streets, a CARRIAGE CURTAIN. suitable re.
ward will be paid for its return to this office.
iv21 3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-21

GUNS, PISTOLS, SHELLS, PRIMERS, &C.,
VI &c, at 32S King corner of Royal street. We
have still OH hand good assortment of Guns,
Pistols, &C, of various quality, which we are Of
fering at low prices. Examine DAVIS B. l..
GUNS" equal to the best at much lower prices.
oct27 J. t. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-21
LOCAL RREYITIES.

It is said that the recent wet weather has
greatly damaged the grape crop of Prince
William nountv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-21

ry,RUITfvs VEGETABLE LOZENGE is the tri
L umph over Dyspepsia in any form, Indiees
ton, Constipation or q Disordered Stomach
Price so cents q box; six boxes for $3.50. Sent
to any address on receipt of price, free of postage
For sale by
my23 F. s. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-21

DED WARRIOR and LIGHT HORSE HARRY
II CHOPPING AXES, Disston's Patent Cross.
Cut Saws, Wood Saws, BROAD AXES and Me.
chanics Tools generally, In great variety.
JAS. F. CABIN & SONS,
aup1S Alexaudris, Va.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29
Comedian Daily.

Miss Kate Castleton is entitled 90 the
gratitude OF the thcater.goi public for
discovering and bringing into notice so
clever and delightfully."- original comedian
as Mr. Peter Daily. lie burst upon the
attention OF Memphis audience for the
first time on Monday night. unhcraldel
and unknown, and IN less than ten min.
utcs had convinced his audience that they
sat in the presence of rare fellow. This
impression grew rs the night wore on and
has acquired added strength throughout
the week, and now his praises are on
overybody's lips, and critics and public
are agreed that rs an original, natural born
comedian with an inexhaustible fund OF
wit and humor entirely his own, Mr.. Daily
has few equals and no superiors. This
may sound extrayagant but time will give
it proof.
'Whcre has this cntcrtainingfcllow been
hiding all this timer is n question which
will suggest itself TO all who SEQ him for
the first time. The answer will make pcO-
pie smile. He has been hiding behind
burnt cork, but even in that disguise Miss
Casileton's keen eyes detected his un-
doubted talents, and gave him an oppor-
tunity to unrave himself, which he has
since been doing with signal success His
Cuisines" in a. Paper Doll" his by.
play, and all the bright, sparkling things
lac says are all his own. lIc found the part
a skeleton, and brcathcd life into il. lie is
a fellow Of infinite Jest, and those who
have not seen him had better do sn. In
the language Of the Marchioness, "hc's a
wunner."
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29
LOCAL paavITns.

a burglar made an unsuccessful attempt
TO break into the residence OF Mrs. C..
bright, No. liz Court street, early yester-
day morning 7.
A meeting is TO b. held in the basement
~ Calvary Church, on the "a OF January.
Tor the purpose OF establishing q high
grade school for boys. large Attendance
Is hoped Tor, especially Of those interested.
Ruben Gilchrist. the mulalto who was
arrested last Wednesday charged with
rape upon the person OF Ida Crowley, a
iilicen-year-old colorcd girl. was bound
over TO the State yesterday by Squire Gar.
vim. lie was committed to Jail in default
oil bond.
The boiler OF engine No. $40, OF the
Louisville x Nashville Railroad exploded
yesterday morning about 1890 o'clock.
William Campbell, engineer aud Horny
Mclaughlin, fireman. were cleaning the
engine at the time OF the accident and
were severely scllded. The damage TO
the engine will no; exceed $50.
Frank Hill (colored) Is locked up at the
S,aiiOn.housc, charged with the larceny of
SO. Christmas Eve Sergeant lledrick lost
an envelope containing that amount. Yes
tcr,lay lledrick heard that llill had found
the money, and sent a messenger to yet il.
liill roiuscd 10 give IL up. The Officer WIS.,
tied Hill in person and demanded the de-
livery Of the money. The negro still
refused TO surrender Il and wits arrested.
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PERSONAL POINTS.

JoHN W. lloBps, OF Galveston, Tex, Is
registered at The Peabody
Mn. AND MRs. WHARTON S. JOKES have
returned from New Orleans.
JUICE WV. NJ. Smru left for Washing
ton last night on law business.
Miss JENNIE BRowS. OF Okolona. Miss.
Is in the city, the guest OF tue Misses
King, on Mo'by street.
MIssts BIRDIE HAM1LroN and Ella Mar.
shall, OF Troy, Tenn, are visiting the lam.
ily Of Capt o. 3. Farris, No 2JO Alabama
street.
MRs. A. L. ELcAU and her sister, Miss
Sallie {. Swayne, have returned TO the
city after months visit to relatives at
Mckenzie, Tenn.
Mn. RAY, OF Syracuse. who il delivering
kcating's History Of Memphis. will confer
favor on some Of the Subscribers 10 ,hat
work by leaving hisaddrcss at TnEArPEAL
Office.
Visitors on Change yesterday: J. Long,
Ripley, Miss; Geo. BnticrwOrlh. Yazpo
City, Mis-; Fred Cloach. New Orleans,
Ia; w. d. Lewis, Helena, Ark; -. w.
Smith, Louisville, Ky; W. T. Smith,
Rossyille. Ark.
Cot. W. A. TuLEY. formerly Of Mem.
ph.s, but now Of Dallas. Tex. aud travel
ing passenger agent 81 the Gu.i, Colorado
q Santa he Railway Is in the city circu.
lating among his Old friends. and will rc.
main here until Sunday.
TnE Rev. DR.. Ingram, Of the Christian
Church, has returned from his trip North,
where lac went 10 spend the Christians.
and will occupy his pulpit SUNDAY morn.
ing and evening. In the evening. among
other things. be will give his opinion Of
the Sunday morning paper.
DR. J. p. DoIE and wife, Nashville;
Paul y. Greene. Birmingham; I. q. Dab
ncy, United States Government Works;
Mis- VI. T. Jones, Pulaski Tenn: q. y.
Stands. Scnaiobin; O.. ID. Hunt. Lcxing-
ton, Nv; :. W. sherman aud wife. Cleye.
land. are among tho latest arrivals at
Gastons.
J. Puan, New York: Ira u. Bronson.
Fort Scott; &. W. Walker. Little Rock;
Judge j. b. Morgan, fernando; W. W.
Ruilcdgc, Brownsville; A. J. Dabney, 4.
:. A.; Mrs A. J. nabney, Somcryillc: W.
a. McNccly aud family, Tennessee. J. V.
kcclgy, Sun Francisco, J. u. Terry and r.
II. French, Senaiobia; J. H. Chase,
''it'hs hlhss ~ - hutteIf NNltlsut arc
at the Peabody.
NJ. MAngs, Brownsville, Tom; ]. r.
nacklin, Arkansas: Charles Moore. Kan
sas City; Y. Boomcr, Chicago, T. q. Rob
ert-on, Mississippi; r. A. Fralcy. Nash
Vile. H. II. Steamer. Hartford: J. :. Nc.
Iaughlin, kansas CITY; Col. W. II. Tits.
gerald aud family, Mississippi: Dr. Mch.
wether, White Haven. 4. 9. Smlthenson,
Kansas City; ]. Cook, Bethany. Mo: T..
II. Smith, Fort Smith, Ark; r. ~. Ste
vcnson and family, Arkansas: T. l.. Fin
ncy' Chicago, are NJ the Clarendon.
Carr. w. y. BgrnELL, president u the
X. G., r. & n. W. Railroad, also president
81 the State National Bank. II Memphis.
Tenn, accompanied by several friends and
a representative OF TIM MwFnfs ArrrAt,
reached the city yesterday In his private
car The entire party WIS dincd ycsicr-
day by DR.. Foster. the s0n-in-lhw II Capt
Bethel The party will leave today Via
the southern Pacific Railroad 10 spend
several days outing In the New Iberia
country. -Acic OrcuHs Timn-DWo.rai, -.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29
THE LIGHTHOUSE BOARD.
Recommendation Mado in tho Annual
Report

Recommendation Mado Ia tho Annual
Report.
WAsiuNoToN, Dec. Is. Tho annual re-
port OF the Lighthouse Board 30 the Score.
tary Of the Treasury was today made pub
lie. Tho board rcnevs is recommended.
tiou that proper steps be taken 10 prohibit
the establishment or malnlenancs oi pri-
yntc lighthouses aud buoys la the navigi.
bic waters Of tho United States, aud Il
again asks that provision be made TO en-.
able It TO establish inexpensive lights In
cascs Of cxigcncy aud pending the action
OF Congress. II is recommended that APP
proprialions be made for the establishment
Of lighthouse dcpois In the Ninth, Four
tccnth, Fifteenth and Sixteenth Districts.
Attention Is called 10 the hamporcd condi.
ton in which the board Is left by that pro.
vision Of law which requires Il TO accept
the loves, bid 10 10 work for which pro-
posals were advertised. no matter how un.
III the bidder or impossible il may be- for
him 10 do good work, provided be- eau
give good bond. II IL recommended that
the section Of the revenue statutes making
this regulation be- modified. Il I. submit.
tel that proper stops be taken 10 obtlin
the legislation 30 enforce the regulations VI
the board requiring bridges over nayigable
waters 10 DO lighted. Tho board repeats
IL recommendation that a new building
be provided ~ quarters for tbs Light
house Boatd but reduces H. estimate
from $1,000 20 $1,000 for this
purpose. The estimates for general
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29
KnIed by Powder Esp,o.Iop.

srcrlnl Dispatch 10 The Appeal.
llELrNA, Ark, Dec. p. An account Of
dreadful death, occasioncd by reckless
ness, vas just received. A young man
nance VIM. Edson. who lived near North
Creek, In this county, desired to see the
effect that powder would have on loa
when the powder was placed in Il and
exploded. lie bored hole In n log. filed
u with powder aud put In a fuse. and
drove a pin Ia the hole. lie then lighted
the iusc. aud while IL was burning at.
tempted 10 saw oil the pin. In attempt.
ing 10 do ihis, the powder exploded aud
killed him instantly.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29

appropriations amount 10 S3,l07, $40.
Among the items are the following:
Completing sthtu,e of LIBERTY" New
York Harbor, $550,000; Point Betsy,
Michigan lights $4,000; Eleven-Foo
shoal light, Michigan, 100000; depot for
Ninth District, $4,000; tender for Elev-
enth District, $Si 900, st. George reeflight,
California, S200,Oo0; Hecate headlight,
Oregon, $50, 600 Columbia River, bar light,
Oregon, 100000; Gray's Harbor light,
Washington Territory, 100000.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29
cuoIcE ladies' gold wnlchc, At Thayer',


WHEELING. W. W.. ncc r.-Rir.r 10 fsst
rising Weather cloudy and cpld
illishl re-, "a, issr p River foct inches
aud stationary. Weather clonf aud COLI
:. Ntksbt re-, hi~.. Der. - River risirr
Faced down Afiauaff tliy. fi louis b. Nnfrtsr
ia~el ~ city 81 lrpfldcucf a. Louis. Do AIM.
CiNEiNNATl, O., puc - -Iigcf " n.,t AMI IAN.
!nF weather clear thermometer o.. Nlrhi-
hict ~ icfi ? inchc' aud FALLING. Weather clear
LOuisNlLLE Ky. Doc n Soou river fail.
ing VITA let in.hcs ou uto falls and fc0i i
lncles ~ The canal Weather oinaf and pYid
Night river hlllug, with icoi iurhcs on tbo
falls ani bet Z inrh0s in DE rlnal Nr1tlrf
TAT ani COOL fnaed down butkcyc State. tln.
clnuati 90 Memphis
CAIRO. ~ Dec "a River u Oct tncbes sod
tislur. weather iaif end cupi naradcd' sidney
Dillon. y LniA q n.ui. Nightaiutef d ioUi aud
tilinz. weather clear aud cnpl Arrived. civ II
llorrfcci ~ Louis, = %. Nrlulio STATE Memphis
Bpm. ncpirtosl' a. A. spred. Mrmphts 1 n IN
ny 81 Flofrnce, Icnnesuec River pm. Granite
ttaic. Cincinnati. pm.
Srrrrfon lno cold chaius a sf1,at...,.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29
Commercial, ronri.,.. Attention.

You doubtless want 20 give the mer-
chants In the surrounding country who
have ~ literally pairunzed you in tho
past year nice Christmas present. and
would suggcst
Nicr hoN oi Cigars.
A Mecrschaum Pipe,
Cigar Case. Holder, etc,
On which We will make you specially low
prices. j. SAYEisoN & Co,
40 Main Sfrgct
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
Memphis Thenter.

A fine audience attended last night and
enjoyed the Kate Castleton paper Doll"
performance. There will be "A matinee this
afternoon, and each child in attendance will
receive toy present as souvenir of the
Paper Doll" engagement, which will close
with the entertainment tonight.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29
Eost In New York.

The sale of seats for this engagement
will open this morning at the Main street
box-oilice. The play is one of the success
full tank dramas of the day. II has Il
realistic river scene, in which Il real steam
boat is plying. A competent company OF
people presents the melodrama in most
interesting manner
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29
sHAn auPpER
The Peabody Continues 10 Maintain Its
Prestige ss n Royal Feeder.

Mine host Galloway Of the Peabody
Hotel. no: only keeps his table supplied
with OIL the dclicaci's which the market
affords, but pnsncks Ill other markets TO
provide bis guests with rich aud rarr lea.
iurcs for his fare. Last nights supper
was q feast Tor an cpicurc. Tho piece dc
resistance was broilcd shnd, Steward
sauce. preceded by oysters and backed up
hy such hpnne-bouchcs - the followin ts
Fried rabbit saucc vclouc, salpicon Of
fowl on toast, cold roas, duck and roast
mutton. lobster salad n Ia Richclieu,
baked potatoes. Saratoga chips, potatoes
saniee, French, Vienna and Graham
bread, twist knot rolls. cream biscuits.
toast. assorted cake. iarina griddle cakes,
maple SYRUP. apple sauce, tea, coffee,
chocolate, milk.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29
Go to Thaycr's Tor fine diamonds.
Tho Ilnnh nfIrrInr.-

WASHINGTON, Dec 2S-Today's bond
offerings aggregated Sl3l.5OO rs follows:
Coupon Is, $4,000, at 1891; registered Is,
5000, at l2ll, ex-intcrcst; coupon AS
$1,000, ut lOSi; registered ils, 100000. al
1854. None OF the ollefs OF bonds were &C.
cepied.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29
A hank TciIcr Arrested.

NEw YoRH, Dec. 2S-John II. Stopford,
for the past three years receiving teller OF
the Nineteenth Ward National Bank, was
held for trial today for appropriatingS u 800
of the banks money to his own use. The
charge is made by Samuel :. Ralhbonc,
president OF the bank, to whom slopiord
made confession
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29

NAsHrA, y. r., Dec. 23.-'The sponge
market Is very active. Largo quantities
arc offered and prices are well maintained.
General business Is improving
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29

enhance personal
ueauty is the daily
use of Ayers Hair
Nigor, No matter
what the color Of
'hc hair, this prepa-
ration gives tia us-
tire and pliancy that
adds greatly to Its
charm. Should tho
hair be thin, harsh,
dry, or turning gray.
Ayers Hair Nigor
will restore tho
color bring out a
new growth. and
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29
Hrlo. nyIo. u yIo Al all druggists.
KlIIsa ,I,- nro,ncr.

Special Dispa,ch 70 The AppeaL
NASSDALE, Ark, Dec. 2s-While out
hunting this evening, Dee, the oldest son
Of DR.. I. ID. ilarc, druggist, shot his two
little brothers, Alya aud Garland, acct,
dentally, killing the latter instantly.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29

render tho old soft aud shiny, For
keeping the scalp clean, cool, and
healthy. there is no bottor preparation
In the market,
al am free 10 confess that q trial Of
Ayers Hair Nigor has convinced mo
that II Is a genuine article, lts use has
not only caused the hair OF my wife aud
daughter 10 DO
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29
Beauty

Is desired and admired by all, Among
the things which may host be dnnn 10
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29
TODAY

LADIES cape collars n speciality ai Mem.
phis steam Laundry. pa Second street.
Branch Office 3j7 Main.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-29

FNr gold head umbrcllasa at Thaycr's.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-03-08
THE ORLABONA RING,

According to the dictum Of the EN-
poria News "the Kansas man who
stands in with the real estate ring
that owns Oklahoma and has the entire
neutral strip plated out has other
irons in the fire than those heating in
Kansas SOIL" This is fair sample of
the idiOcy of the arguments Of the OPP
posing Kansas press. Pray what real
estate ring owns Oklahoma, and how
did it acquire it?-Kansas City Times.
1t is an open secret that there is not
rod of land in either the neutral
strip or Oklahoma proper that has
not already been surveyed and staked
out by the enterprise of syndicates who
have their headquarters in Kansas
City, Arkansas City and Wichita. 1t
is also an open secret that combin-
ations have been formed for the pur-
pose of occupying every foot of the
desirable portion of this land, and that
it has even been plated out into
counties and the county seats selected.
Yet these boom papers know nothing
about it. Does the Kansas City Times
man or any other sensible person be-
lieve for a moment that Couch and
other tireless boomers are working
merely for patriotism, glory or a chance
to settle on claim? No, indeed. 1t
is too evident that good solid money is
the incentive to such untiring efforts to
open up the territory, and the question
naturally arises as to where this money
comes from. At the Winfield encamp-
ment being ringsters was openly charg-
ed against those who were attempting
to use the Kansas department Of the
G. A. R. as an instrument in the in
terests of the Oklahoma boom, and
with such effect as to utterly silence
the parties so attempting. If there
is no ring, will the Times tell US who
furnished the money that has been
expended within the last few years in
this matter.