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Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05
$50 NORTH MAIN ST


Wheat, which is now the bread corn OF
twelve European nations, anG is fast sup
planting maize in America and several in
ferior grains in India, was no doubt widely
gr.-vn in the prehistoric world. The Chi
ness cultivated it 200 B. c. as gift direct
from heaven; the Egyptians attributed its
origin TO Isis and the Greeks to Ceres. 4
classic account of the distribution Of wheat
over the primeval world shows that Ceres,
having taught her favorite, Tnptolem IS,
agriculture and the art Of bread making,
gave him her chariot, a celestial vehicle
which be esd in useful travels for the pur-
pose Of distributing corn to all nations.
Ancient monuments show that the cultiva-
ton Of wheat had been established in Egypt
before the invasion of the shepherds, and
there is evidence that more productive varie-
ties Of wheat have taken the place of one, at
least, Of the ancient sorts. Innumerable va
rieties exist Of common wheat. Col. LIE Cou-
teur, Of Jersey, cultivated $50 varieties. Mr..
Darwin mentions French gentleman who
had collected 1922 varieties, and the great firm
of seed merchants, Viimcrin-Andrieux ct
Cie., cultivate about twice as much in their
trial grounds near Paris. In their recent
work on Lies Meilleurs Bles" N. Henry l.
de Vilmorn has described si1ty-eight varie-
ties of best wheat, which he has classed into
seven groups, though these groups can hardly
be called distinct species, since d. Henry L. de
VilmorIn has crossed three of them--Triticum
vulgare, Triticum turgidum and Triticum
durum-and has found the offspring fertile.
Three small grained varieties of common
wheat were cultivated by the first lake
jewellers of Switzerland time of Trojan war;
and as well as by the less ancient lake dwell
ers of western Switzerland and of Italy, BY
the people of Hungary in the stone age, and
by the Egyptians on the evidence of brick
of pyramid in which grain was imbedded,
and to which the date of 1859 B. C. has been
assigned.
The existence Of names for wheat in the
most ancient languages confirms this evil
dence of the antiquity of its culture in all the
more temperate parts Of Europe, Asia and
Africa, but it seems improbable that wheat
has ever been found growing persistently in
O wild state, although the fact has often been
asserted by poets, travellers and historians
Edinburgh Review.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05

Elderly Gentleman can manage this
matter for you young man, but it viii cost
you hundred rubles.
Young Oficer-Al right; here's the half
of hundred ruhle bin for you, and as soon
as you get the thing done you shall have the
other half
Elderly Gentleman @hocked)-Good heav-
en-! so young, and yet 50 tfull-Earper's
Nsrayire
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05

a little girl of the Italian race Is in the
habit Of visiting certain houses in Boston
quite regularly. receiving food and some
times other articles, which she slows awav
snugiy in the basket which is her constant
Companion In her round Of visits one siav
she was accompanied BY another little girl
who had no basket. The good lady OF the
house, after supplying the iit.ie girl a. usual,
remarked: Does not your conpSasna wan.
something. toos' oh, no, was tie reply
She's rich. Her fatser woriSr'-Bossoo
IlReA
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05
THE COURTS.
INSTRUCT COURT.

Yesterday was the last day of the Sep
| TENDER term in the district court and
| Judge Reed disposed Of number Of loose
ends, rendering Judgment in twelve
cases. Today the November term opens
again with LIP cases on the docket,
twenty-five of which are criminal. The
| vast amount of work transacted during
the September term is almost incredible
and is unparalleled in any court. Without
the most perfect syetem of bookkeeping it
would simply have been impossible and
| while Judge Reed is to be commended for
his energy and close attention to business
the term record reflects great credit On
Clerk Luling. A night force of clerks has
been employed during a greater part of
| the time and no expense or trouble has
been spared to keep the records abreast OF
the work. The September docket con-
tanned 1852 cases, 72i of which have been
disposed of, leaving 1,210 on the November
docket. Added to these are the cases filed
during the September term, SOP in number;
making the total cases in the November
term /, 712. These figures are compliment
in themselves to Judge Reed, Clerk Luiing
and all of the attaches of the court. In
addition TO this the attorneys and every
one who Las had any dealings with the
court has word of praise for the general
efficiency of its officers
PROBATE COURT.
Marriage licenses were issued in the
probate court yesterday to Nelson 0. Nc
Cless and Carrie Fisher both OF Wichita,
and to John LaVance of South Hayen,
and Miss Lillian j. Taylo of Wichita.
Claims allowed against the estate of Il.
o. Benleigh deceased.
COMMON PLEAS.
Yesterday was the first day of the No
vember term IN the court OF common
pleas. Judge Balderston approved the
bond of H. D. Heiserman in j. E. Stafford
VS. The ST Francis Hospital.
S. 3. Baker consolidated with the Wich-
ita Pump company VS. Marshall ct al; WAS
on trial and virtually disposed of. The
November docket is this court contains 3S2
cases, thirty-one of which are criminal
POLICE COURT.
On Sunday seven vags were run in and
disposed of yesterday in the usual way.
Several DRINKS and a minor case of dis
turbing the peace completed the work of
Sunday.
DR.. Van Noy and one Flint had little
misunderstanding yesterday in which a
couple of rusty revolvers were displayed
The case will be tried on Wednesday morn
ing.
One OLIVER was too drunk to be heard.
Seven solled doves made the usual con-
tributions to city's finances.
Officer Burrows arrested Newton Payne,
charged with being the father Of the aban-
doned child recently found on Oak street
and concerned in leaving it where found.
His bond was fixed at 81 900.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05
RECORD p0oE.

County Superintendent. Psnces class
ifaestioEl register is the nos; rorn-
pie.s thing q tie kind ever published
John McDonald. editor OF tns Wss:ern
School Journal, writes II examined
superintendent Psnce's Classification Reg
lsG~r, snd ~as much pIeased with IL A
number q ps-sEteucents proaounce -
superior 70 suy other TOW before tie peo-
pie. and they are q the oDinsoo that 10.
Register should bs= ylaced "a oar oousty
schools There Is 10 resson Why h&s-@&s
.natsey should be go.ng - distant cities
EAeH we have a better article "a ca oxa
state AGdr-zs X l. .EEooES.
Manager EAsLg
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05

| have found out a gift for my fair. 1t
is not a ring of gold, nor flowers for her
hair, nor pearls for her white neck, but
Salvation Oil for her sore throat She's
singing bird.
In all large communities persons are
taking an increased interest in property
insurance, and perhaps for that very rea-
son are insuring their lives by using DR.
Bvlls Cough Syrup, when they are first
attacked with cough or cold,
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05
HYPATIA

The executive committee and the other
temporary committees will meet at Mrs
Shields on Wednesday afternoon at 2:3C
O'Clock.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05
A. TA6G, Proprietor.
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THE WICHITA EAGLE.
WICHITA KAsaAA
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05

The grading Of Market street has been
completed as far AS Pine street and the
work on Main street Will be commenced
in the early part of next week.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
CRAWFORD GRAND.

Tonight Keep it Dark opens at the
Crawford Grand This musical comedy is
given credit for being original in every re-
Specb and rs mirth provoking production
has never had an equal. 1t Is spoken of in
the highest terms by the press far and wide
AM those who want to laugh and grow
fat" should all be present The play is a
pleasing condemnation of musical gems
and funny things with now and again
side-splittiug joke. Ii has been charged
that il contains one chestnut
FLORENCE BINDLEY.
Speaking of the attraction which appears
at the Crawford the last half of the week
and the bright little star, the Chicago
Times of a recent issue says: The merry
voice OF Miss Florence Baby Bindlev ard
her agile patters evoked round after round
of applause at the Academy last evening
from large and delighted audience. The
petite star is a local favorite. clever COM
medienne, and Il wInsome. fascinating
lady. Mrs. Frank the ever pleasing man
ager Of the organization, has an excellent
company, a splendid play. a rich and real
lstic assortment of scenery, ana will doubt
less reap regal harvest during the pres
ems season.
DEAR IRISH BOY.
A plasrnt Irish comedv-drama, entitled
Dear Irish Boy" had its first production
at the Windsor on Monday night. Dan
Mccarthy, supported by good company.
as the light-hearted, manly young Irish
man, danced and ssng his way into the
good graces OF the large audience. who
were delighted with his deiineauion of the
part of Teddy O'NeiL Gus Reynolds as
Nike McClutchey gave a strong imper-
sonation of the low comedy william of the
Dan Man and Michael Feeney type. The
remainder of the cast was satisfactory
The play has thrilling situations and
strong climaxes. 1t WAS handsomely and
appropriately staged. New York Journal
Crawford Grand November II and u
Seats on sale Friday. November s. at box
office.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05

4 hsnd.orns iiihogrsph nap o, this etsy.
containing The names q al tbs s;r-~ts.
parks. colleges aud psbiic euildinxa
ho'sis, etc a complst- map Twelve ~
fifteen inches. On Bnsn paper, esn - lad
NJ this oii4ee al 4 nominal sun- -
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05
DEAR IRrSH BOY.

Garfield Relief Corps No 80 viii meet in
regular session on Tuesday. November 5.
at $50 p. m.. in Garfield hall. A fnll at
tendance is desired as a question of i'm
porseuce must be decided.
Mrs. NELLIE CoNCKLIN, Secretary.
Mrs MARY W. BUCKsER, President
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The Ivy Leaf Chapter Eastern Star will
meet this evening at 1:30 by of W. NJ.
MAY PEARCE, Sec'y.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05

A gospel social will be held in the Oak
Street church on Wednesday evening, No
vember 6. All are cordially invited.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05
Manila Wrappsrs-
New Pullman Car on tho syn, y. Kout. d,

tween " ickiia I'D ~ Joseph
The AtchiSor. Topeka d santa Re rail-
road are now running ia their hight train
!eavlna wichita at si-S y. N. new conbl-
nation Pullman sleeping and chair car.
Wichita 70 81. Joseph. through Topeka
and Atchison. This car arrives AZ Topeka
81 4:35 =. m, Atchison ~ q 30 =. M and -.
Joseph clock a. u. The SAINT, re l.
the only line having this arrangement.
from wichita. W. u. MURDOCH.
3Jtf Passenger and Ticket Axent
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05

Missouri Pacific railway tbs shores.
Inc TO St. Louis, by - niles diZ<~f
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05
rees~

All Drivers have positive order, 90 pre-
vent passengers from s.stas On and 81
front platform Of carr. CT sand ca tss
ssEe.
Passengers most keep OF Of the :roas
platform WICHITA STRICT Ri Co
S<Z
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05

Ihree hou.n the 1ulcxes: 20 -. Loaks-
Missouri Pacific railway Ia
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05
MASOCE BALL,

The great unwashed met last evening at
the court house with their alleged result
mission masquers out. Fred Bentley made
few remarks on the supreme Importance
of the moment. He was followed by John
Eaton of Winfield, who went oyer the
same old story about how hard it was to
get drink in Kansas. L. ID. Haymaker
followed with few desultory remarks on
the situation.
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05

This Office 10 prepared 10 furnish all tho
blanks which are used ir connection with
proving up homsstesas ia Oklahoma We
use Coop's blanks. which are the suiy
blanks printed that have been approved by
the land commissioner at Washington
l24tf
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05

The Louisville Courier-J ournal of recent
date, said, editorially, of the two armies of
the late war: Zone left the field of defeat,
conquered, but self radiant, to work out a
new destiny by the same qualities which
had distinguished them in war; The
other victorious, becomes an army of
mendicants first, and then an organized
band of political bandits, pledged to the
support of the party that will open TO them
the doors of the public treasury. The old
uniforms of the rebel soldiers will be the
symbol of civil faith as well as of martial
duty, while the blue uniform, glorifed in
battle, viii be the symbol of dishonor, be-
cause assumed by highwaymen ready to
betray the principles of the republic for
ten pieces of silver"
Wichita eagle., 1889-11-05

Pad snd Adv.r,i. in ear Wan, CsIann
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-01-23
New Use for Pine Roots.

The Stanton Clipper says: "a short
time ago Gen. Alger, of Detroit, was
in this city the guest of Hon. II. II.
Kinds. While here he greatly adj
mired the pleasant and brilliant fire
in Mr.. HIS CRATE and took occasion to
inquire what he used for fuel. He
was informed that the fuel was moth.
ing but the roots trimmed from the
commonplace pine stump in the pro-
cess of fence building. He was great,
ly surprised and made further ipquir-
les and investigator as to the quality
of fire, heat, light, etc., and was Sc
much pleased that he determined that
he would substitute the roots for the
camel coal he was using in his CRATES
He then and there ordered car load
of the roots cut in Is inch lengths
shipped to him in Detroit. Mr.. Kinds
has filled the order by shipping the
roots this week. This may be the be.
ginning of another important chapter
in the history of the pine stump.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-01-23
Public Debt Statement.

The reduction in the public debt
during December past amounted IT,
S14, 427, 500, and for the first half Of
the current fiscal year S3l ,522 1893.
The total debt, less cash in the treas
ury on January /, 1888, was 81 ,225.-
sos, 402, and January 1, 1889, it was
81 1874, 062, 25S, showing reduction
during the calendar year just closed
of s91 $50, 144. During the previous
calendar year the debt was reduced
$l16,3s6,093. The principal Of the
outstanding interest bearing debt has
been reduced $1OO.72O,09O during the
past year and to-day aggregates S941,-
041 $50. This includes the s64, $685.
512 Pacific Railroad bonds, $751;. 1872
300 AZ per cents, 1851 1877 800 4 per
per cents, and s14,0OO,0OO navy pen
sion fund per cents. The net cash
or surplus in the treasury on January
1, 1889, was s6O,636, 264, against $751;
234,610 month ago, and is about
$4,000, 900 less than on January 1,
1888. National bank repositories to-
day hold $52,390,163 of government
funds, or about 100000 more than
month ago, The gold fund balance
in the treasury has increased about
$4,500,000 during the past month,
and now amounts to S203, 1885, 18,
and the silver fund balance, exclusive
of 100000 trade dollars, classed as
bullion, is 1851 81, or 100000
less than month ago.
Receipts from all sources from July
| to December 81, the first half of the
current fiscal year, aggregated $780,
679,02S, or about 100000 less than
for the corresponding six months Of
1887. On the other hand expendit-
ures during the first half of the cur
rent year aggregated 1852, 539,412, or
fully 100000 more than expendi-
lures during the corresponding
months of 1887. OF this increase in
expenditures compared with the first
half of the proceeding fiscal year 49,
100000 is due to increase in the
amount of premium for bonds pur-
chased SO, 100000 to increase in or
binary expenses, and 100000 in
crease in the pension charge. The in
terest charge on the public debt for
the six months past was about 81
100000 less than for the correspond
ing months of 1SS7.-Free Press.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-01-23
Reward for Blinky Morgan's Capture.


Cleveland, O., January 18th
Sheriff Sawyer has received letter
from Mrs Lynch, of Alpena, widow
of Sheriff Lynch, the brave officer
who received his death wound from
Blinky Morgan's revolver when that
desperate was captured, asking for
information rs to the reward offered
for the arrest of Morgan. In her let
ter Mrs. Lynch states that she is entire
ly without means to support herself
and four children. After Lynch's
death his widow was left almost pen
niless and has, it is said, been obliged
to depend upon charity for subsist-
ance. The rewards offered from the
various sources would in great meas
ure relieve her wants, but she has not
seen a penny of it. In the aggregate
the rewards amounted to several thou
sand dollars, the Police Commission.
ers of Cleveland Offering $4,000 for
the capture of all the men or $500 for
any one of them.
Police Capt. Hutchinson was ask
ed if he knew where the trouble was
as far as the police board was con-
cerned, and he said There is no
trouble in the police board the mon
ey is there ready for her, but the hitch
is in Alpena. The town is full of
claimants, and they can't come to an
agreement. Those men in Alpena
who are so eager for the money ought
to do the right thing and let the poor
widow have it. Her husband led the
posse he received his death wound
in the struggle, and the other men in
town ought to be thoughtful enough
to let the widow have it. The police
board is only waiting for an agree
ment up in Alpena, that's ALL"
Police Commissioners Bosworth and
Morris also stated that the commits
sion was ready to pay the reward as
soon as it is decided which of the
wrangling claimants at Alpena is en-
titled to it. Both expressed the opin-
ion that it should 60 to Mrs. Lynch.
Sheriff Sawyer is also in favor of Mrs.
Lynch receiving the reward, and says
that he will do all he can to get it for
her as soon as possible.-Free Press.
The Cleveland police officials are
very generous in proposing that other
men should donate several hundred
dollars, and it would look good deal
better if they, the Cleveland officials,
would back their generosity with mon
ey out of their own pockets. There
were seven persons engaged in the at
tack on Blinky Morgan and his pals,
and ut least five of them were in the
room when Blinky discharged his re-
volver. Two men entered the room
the same time as did the late sheriff,
and their lives were in just as much
danger. The seven men concerned
in the arrest are each entitled to a
share of the reward. They earned it..
II is theirs. If they see fit to donate
the hundreds of dollars due them for
their services that night, and can af.
ford TO be 50 generous, it would, of
course, be a very praiseworthy object.
When the Cleveland police officials
insist that these men should give up
their shares Of the reward, they are a
little too generous at other peoples
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-01-23

The late tenant-Governor Mac
donald, was born in Inverness, Scot
land, May, 1882. He came to Mich
igan as a railroad laborer in 1863, and
worked up until he was roadmaster
of the peninsula division of the Chica-
GA q Northwestern. While serving
as section roadmaster on that road, a
land hunter induced him to buy an
interest in some mineral land, and the
land thus bought turned out to be in
famous Gogebic iron district Mr.
Macdonald invested 5000, and that
small investment has produced in roy
alties on iron mines. about 100000
per year. In 1886 he was elected
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of the State. and
last fall was reelected. He is much
respected by those who knew him and
leaves a large circle of friends to
mourn his sudden death. His family
consists of wife and four children.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-01-23
Worldly Events-1888.
JANUARY.


IA. Passenger train runs into Sec
ton of a freight train, near Talmadge,
Ohio-eight persons killed and many
injured.
Is. Seven persons killed by the
collapse of house at Marseilles,
France.
Is. James Mcmillan, of Detroit,
elected senator by the Michigan Leg
islature.
Is. The congressional House OF
Representatives pass bill which pro-
vides for making States out of terri
tories as follows: North and South
Dakota, Washington, Montana and
New Mexico-fve new States. The
bill has yet to be acted upon by the
Senate.
About 30 persons killed by an ex-
plosion of fire damp in coal mine
near Manchester, England.
London city, England, has her first
election on a system similar to Amer
lean county elections.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-01-23

heepectiuliy,
Y. BEAUDOIN,
Street Commissioner.
Moved by Alderman Campbell that the
report of the Street Commissioner be &C
ceptcd and ordered spread al length on the
journal, and also printed. Carried by un.
animous vote.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEE.
From the Chairman of the special com.
mittee appointed at last meeting to confer
with DR.. w. E. Ziegenfuss, City Physician,
in regard TO vaccinating the citizens in case
of small poI, verbal report, stating that
they had concluded to order said vaccina-
ton done, the doctor to collect pay from
the parties getting vaccinated that would
pay, and for those that would not, the city
to pay him 40 cents each.
Moved by Alderman Desjardins that the
report be accepted and the committee dis
charged. Carried by unanimous vote.
Moved by Alderman Masters that the
Committee on Ways and Means have until
the next regular meeting in which to make
report on the matter of weights and
measures and the bill of the Electric Light
Co. Carried unanimously.
On motion Of Alderman Masters the
Council adjourned TO meet at the call of
the Mayor.
WIN. A. MCDONALD,
Recorder.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-01-23
Railway Building in 1888,

The Chicago Railway Age Of De-
cember % says: "The railway mile
age of the country has increased dur
ing the year by 7,120 miles of main
track. While this is much less than
the phenomenal increase in the years
1887, 1886, 1882 and 1881, when the
new mileage was respectively $4,000,
5000, II $50 and 9,796 miles, the rec
ord of the past year exceeds that of
every other year in history with the
exception of the year 1871, when T.
379 miles were added. New tracks
were laid in all but two of the forty
seven states and territories, the ex-
ceptions to the above being Rhode
Island and Nevada"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-01-23

How unfair, hypocritical and scam
dalous is all this tariff mummery of
the United States Senatc3 The title
of its bill is "To Reduce Taxation. }"
The object of its ceaseless receptions
is to increase taxation. IL has never
had but one desideratum-to make
heavier the burdens of the people.
1t has never had but one ostensible
motive for its acts-to reduce the
contributions which the government
is compelled to ask of its toiling citi-
Herald.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-01-23

2. Listen attentively until the ear
distinguishes the click, click, click Of
the wheel as it passes a rail joint.
The number Of clicks upon one side
of the car in twenty seconds is
the speed in miles per hour. where the
rails are thirty feet in length, and this
is the case generally.
3. Count the number of telegraph
poles passed in two minutes, if there
are four or five wires to a pole, and
in two minutes and twenty seconds. If
there are one or two lines to pole {;
the number of poles passed is the
of miles per hour ut which
the train is traveling.-Ex.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1889-01-23
The Speed of Railway Trains.

The question is often asked by trav-
elers, and much interest is centered in
the rate of speed train is making.
There are three ways of approximate
ly determining the speed with re-
markable degree of accuracy
!. Watch for the passage of the
train by the large, white mile posts
with black figures upon them, and de-
vide $500 by the time in seconds be-
tween posts the result will be the
speed in miles per hour.