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Arizona silver belt., 1889-01-19

The United States has 57.376 post offices. as against 18,6S8 in Germany,
 l7,5S7 in Great Britain, and 7.296 in
 France. Excluding Germany, the United States has about as many post offices as all the countries of Europe combined, sEd is adding to the num- Der at the raie ot about 2G00 per an- nun. In ths gross postal reYeaue. the United states stands first with S52,- 695, ,l7679, while that of Germany IS S45 l94.357. of Great Britain. Si2.- 3623l6 and of France, s2S, 779 30l. In the length of its mail routes the United States Is fsr ahead of any aibsr country, with 403,976 niles, while those et Germany aggregate osly s. 8S5 miles. these of Great Britain, 4f.275 miles, and those Of France, 65.- 334 miles; and in the vsilsage oi mail service annualiy performed the United IS innieasurably ahead eff Gil other nations, the serYiss of this country amounting ts 2S7 251.045 miles, that of Germany to 132, 2,0ll 695 miles, that of Great Britain to 52.669554 miles, and that of France to 90, ,960, ,803 miles.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-01-19

There are 100 eases before the Su preme Court Of New Mexico.
Arizona silver belt., 1889-01-19
SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI
Preventative of Chis.a,

is not surpassed
 It is endorsed by the best chemists as the most eitcacious, strengthening Tonic this country has ever produced, the value of which win be recognized by all who may use them.
 Private citizens of Arizona visiting St. Louis have expressed their convictions that it is pc culiarly adapted to the wants of that Terri tory, and needs only q trial to insure it's speedy introduction there.
 Orders addressed to THE WEST INDIA MANUFACTURING COMPANY will be promptly executed. dec 1S If
Arizona silver belt., 1889-01-19
Cures for Black Lea.

A correspondent eff tue Kansas City Livestock Indicator has found sulphur cure and preventative of black lsg, It IS fed by mixing with their salt. He says that soon after trying it the young cattle stepped dyIng, and we never have lost any cattle from the black leg whlle feeding sulphur with their salt. We feed a ponna of sul- phur to half bushel of salt l will not try to say what causes the disease, CT why sulphur will prevent it, but any one troubled with losing cattle with the dreaded disease would do well ts try 1t.
 Another correspondent gives the following as a remedy: Take 10 lhs. salt, CT 6 lbs wood ashes. lb. sul- phur. Take of black an,imony one teaspoeniul to every calf Mix well together. have 40 to 60 calves every year and reysr think of lssing any with black leg of late years have sssn acquainted with the disease for 40 years and lost good maay before l learned what ts do. There have been several of my neighbsfs who have lest eslvss within the past two years. They came to ma fsr advice and gave them my remedy. and their calves quit dying. l would not be afraid to insure a thousand head fer sns dellar per head against black leg,
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
Excursions to California


Special excursion trains TO California
points via the Missouri Pacific railway
Wednesday, Dec. IL, and every alternate
Wednesday throughout the winter Cheap
rates and firstclass accommodations;
choice of routes You can go VIA Fort
Worth and K. Paso or via Pueblo, Denver
and Salt Lake City. All tourists cars are
taken care of by firstciass porters who will
wait on passengers without extra charge
The Missouri Pacific railway Is the great
southwest system which connects the
great commercial centers and rich farms
Of Missouri. the broai corn and wheat
fields and thriving towns and cities of
centers of Nebraska.
The grand picturesque and enchanting
scenery and the famous mining districts of
Colorado
he agricultural. fruit, mineral and
timber lands and famous Hot Springs OF
Arkansas
The beautiful rolling prairies and wood
lands Oh ,4e Indian Territory
The sugar plantations of Louisiana.
The cotton and grain fields-the cattle
ranges and winter resorts Of Texas.
Historical and scenic Old and New Mex
leo and forms with its connections the
popular winter route to Arizona and Cali
forna
For reservation of berths and general
information relative to any trip. business
or pleasure, call at city ticket Office. l37
North Main street, or at depot, corner
Second and Wichita streets.
+. T.. BLECKLEY,
15-tf Pass. and Ticket Agent
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
Frisco Line TO st. Louis and the East

The St Louis 81 san Francisco railway
is now the only line running Pullman
Palace sleeping ears from Wichita to ST.
Louis without change; and in addition to
this service they also run elegant free re-
Ginning chair cars and handsome day
coaches between the two meuticn ned cities.
The Frisco line is the shortest and
quickest line under one management be-
tween Wichita and st. Louis, anu has for
years furnished to its patrons an unsur-
passed through train service, not bving
dependent upon connecting lines 10 make
through route is the case with other
lines, consequently the delay so vexatious
TO travellers are not encount red. Only
one change of cars to Boston, New York
and other principal intermediate cities.
Trains leave Oak street union depot at
1910 a. M. and 10 p. III.
FOR lowest rates, maps. time tables and
any other general information cali upon or
address w. ID. Murdoch, passenger and
ticket agent, No. IL \. Main ST.
d. WIsHART,
Genl Pass Agt., ST. Louis No.
W c. MELVILLE,
Travelling Pass. Agt., st Louis. Mo-
Dis u
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
Garfield University.

The third term of this popular institu-
tion begins on Tuesday, January %.
There viii be a full set OF classes in every
Northumberland, college, music, art.
theology and Jaw Tuition IS so per term;
boardin boarding hall = per week 1t is
one Of the best and cheapest schools in the
state. Student can take any course they
desire; beginning and advanced classes in
all normal and preparatory studies. There
viii be special class preparing for the
large and composed of teachers of ex-
perience. The attendance. in all depart
ments, IS upwards OF 80; and III the
literary colleges it is - per cent larger
than last year. For catalogues address
d56-St IL ". EVEREST.
Chancellor.
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
An Honest ReStauraut.g

Waiter, what is this!''
He was sitting at table digesting that
hauucinating dream, that mockery of res
taurant mockeries, a modern oyster stew.
Calling the white-aproned darkey to his
side, he pointed down into the dish, and
SAID:
Waiter, what is thlsT''
II beg yah pawdon, sah2' queried the
waiter.
This thing must be investigated II ap-
pears that you have given me an oyster
stew with an oyster in it. Come, this is
hardly fair. And l am stranger too
"Heyr' asked the puzzled waiter
=" Irepeat that you have given me an oys-
ter stew with an oyster in IT. Must pay
any thing extra for the oysterr'
"No-why!"
"Wel, that's all right; I'm glad of il, y
smiled the stranger, Strengthening up.
Only don't see how you can make any
money at that rate. You pay dollar gal
Ion for oysters and then sell stews at sixty
cents That's barely living profit, whereas
If YOU put an oyster in the stew-well, ii
beats me how You can afford to do it. Isup-
pose you'll be putting chicken in the chick
en- salad, ham in the ham sandwiches. and
veal In veal pie, next. Then You'll be so
rash as TO give man clean napkin, be-
sides putting vinegar in the vinegar caster
when it's run out. You folks will bustsuu
with goodness If you're not careful Texas
SiftfnvS
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
Outrage on a Colored CI,rrvmsu.

Rev. Melanchton Fish, colored divine,
received a call from a colored congregation,
provided he gave satisfaction Last Sun
day he preached his trial sermon After il
was over he walked home with Uncle
Nose, who is celebrated for being the most
candid old niger in Austin.
Dat ar' congregation. said Rev. Fish.
patronLzlngly. IAN composed OBJ de finest
looking body OBJ men eboer saw"
81 dat am your caadied 'pinion, you
should nebber have called 'em belubbed
bredern,' remarked Nose, quietly.
why not, Uncle Moser',
''Bekase you don't look like You belonged
to the family. You amt fne enough lookin'
TO be more den forty-second cousin. much
less a brudder'
There now exists polar wave, or a
glacial period between Uncle Nose and the
new pastor. and there is some talk of
hostile ueetnG.-Texas SutingA
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
TIE CONFEDERATE EALF-DoLLAR.

mlsmatist, who willing ely paid four hundred
dollars for its possession; Mr.. Peterson's,
he still retains and has twice refused an
offer of seven hundred dollars for it.
What became OF Memminger's no one
knows, while the one Jefferson Davis had
was taken from him when captured by
United States authorities and never re-
turned.
Just as DAVIS had anticipated, no coins
were ever struck from the die for circula-
ton by the Confederate authorities; and
when the first mint here was ordered
closed by Secretary Memminger little
later, the die thus rendered useless and
practically thrown aside was taken up by DIR.
Taylor personally, by whom it has been since
cherished as a valuable memento of sad
period of the country's existence. He has
yet, am told, but from the fact that the
diverse is an Identical counterpart of the
United States half-dollar of the same year,
no proofs are permitted to be produced
from it.
No other denomination than this was
ever provided for by the late Confederacy,
but dies acre ordered made for Dixie cop
per of Philadelphia engravor and die.
sirker known as Lovett at tho same time
This was to have been one cont of the
usual size and weight, with the liberty cap
and legend and Confederate flag on the OBJ
verse above the date. This man Lovett.
tempted by high price, prepared the dies
as instructed. but owing TO the difficulty of
transmission across the lines into Dixie,
they lay in his possession TIL long after the
war had closed.
Feeling that he was then in possession of
an exceedingly perilous piece of property,
the engraver, after striking about a dozen
of the copper coins, intended to bury the
die; but, with the last cent nodded, it
cracked, and thus the supposed dangerous
witness to the disloyalty Of the engraver
was out Of the way. A few years later he
disposed of the few coins made to a we'll
known collector Of the Quaker City, who in
turn parceled them out amongst wealthy
European and American numismatists at
fabulous prices.
The half-dollar silver piece, however, an
Illustration of which--thanks to the cour-
tesy of Mr. Petersou--I give herewith,
am assured by parties in position to know
was the only coin ever struck under direc-
ton Of the Confederate authorities
JORGE BRISsoN,
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
Try the New and Popular Line.

The Missouri Pacific Colorado Short
line; leaving here at Cos p. M, running
through to Denver, Colorado, Via Pueblo
and Colorado Springs, with only one
change at Geneseo. Leaving on this train
you arrive at Pueblo next morning at
1875; Colorado Springs 1910 Elegant
new Pullman palace sleeping cars through
without change. Remember this is the
short line and that you make direct con-
nections at Geneseo. On your arrival at
other. For further information and res
ervatoD of bcrths call at city ticket Office
1917 North Main street. Cheap excursion
tickets to Colorado points and Salt Lake
City.
E. +. BLECKLEY, Pass. and Tiki. Agt
&c
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
Read. and Order What You should Have.


Each township trustee should have a
trustees record, road record, poor record
and a full set of township records and other
blanks, worth at least s.. Also some sta
tionery.
Each township treasurer should have a
treasures record.
Each township clerk should have a clerk s
record and warrant book.
Each justice OF the peace should have a
civil docket. criminal docket, stray record
transcripts, compiled laws OF 1885. and a
full assortment of blanks.
Each constable should have an assort-
ment OF blanks.
Each road overseer should have road
overseers account book. receipt book for
labor, receipt book for extra work and a
receipt book for material used.
The above should be furnished to the
officers of each well regulated township at
the expense OF the township.
For sale at the EAGLE Office. Orders
promptly filed by mail or express prepaid.
4S-tf w25-tf
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
..If You Need a.Nex "a"

Why not avail yourself OF the opportunity
you now have of buying one at COST
Goldsuandt's clearance sale of all kinds of
hats and caps is proving a drawing card.
Many are buying their hats now, thereby
gaining the advantage of from - TO 80 per
cent on the cost of theirshead- dress Re-
member that this is the first bona fide cost
sale of hats and caps ever inaugurated in
Wichita We offer no "clap-trap" subter-
fuge to catch the unwary. We do not in
tend to quit business" Neither "have
we any convenient relatives to assume
charge of our stock" but we will sell you
hats cheaper than they have ever been sold
in this city before. We reserve nothing
but Dunlap hats from this sale. Call at
Goldstandt's. 204 Douglas avenue. d59 2t
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
CRESCENT CITY LETTER
Como Rare Confederate Coins and Their
Interesting History.
Especial Correspondence

gemo Rare Confederate Coins and TAGiR
Interesting History.
Especial Correspondence
NEW ORLEANs.-"I 1t is probably not gem
orally known" said Mr.. A. M. Peterson, Of
this city, to the writer recently, ''that the
late Confederate Government, despite its
tremendous struggle for existence, hadibeen
able to concern itself In regard to coin.
age"
1t was in February, 1861, it will be re-
mem bered, that the New Orleans branch of
the United States Mint fell into the hands
of the Confederate authorities The
Southern Congress was in session at
Montgomery, Ala, at the time, and soon
after the news was announced Secretary
of the Treasury Memminger held consul
tation with President Jefferson Davis, at
which the advisability of attempting the
issue of metallic currency was discussed.
The latter, forseeing that the idea would be
found an impractical one in view of the
great scarcity of bullion that might be
made available, is reported to have been
opposed to the proposition advanced by the
Secretary; but at later Cabinet meeting,
in which the question was brought up, the
earnest and eloquent appeal of Memminger
to the patriotic feeling of his fellow mem
bers seems to have prevailed and ultimately
enabled him to secure Davis approval
So, in April following, several well-known
artists of the South were asked by the
Treasury Department to prepare and sub
mit'designs for a Confederate half-dollar.
A number were sent in. The diverse OF
that finally selected for use Of the die-sink-
er was identical with the United States half
dollar of the series of 1851; the reverse con-
tanned the American shield, with but seven
stars in its upper section, however, to cor
respond with the number of seeding
States; surmounted by Liberty cap and
inclosed by branches of sugar cane and cot
ton, with the legend confederate States
of America above, and the words ''Half
Dol.' in the exergue.
Mr.. Peterson himself, he tells me, having
had some little experience as a die-sinker,
was asked 10 assist Conrad Smith, foreman
of the coinage room of the New Orleans
Mint, in preparing the new die; and they
completed their work the latter part of May
and turned it over to DR.. B. F. Taylor, Su-
perintendent of the Mint, who had four
specimen pieces struck. One of these was
forwarded to Secretary Memminger and
another to President Davis; one given to
Mr. Peterson and the last retained by DIR.
Taylor himself
And, out Of the four, only the where
abouts of two are now known: DR.. Tay-
lor's became the property about twelve
years since of a Weu-known New York nu.
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
st Louis 4 San Francisco Train Service

The Frisco line are now running in their
morning and night trains free reclining
palace chair cars and Pullman palace
sleeping cars from Wichita to St. Louis,
without change. The Frisco is the only
line running two solid trains between
these points without change of any class.
Morning train now leaves Wichita at 1910
a. n. and evening train at 1000 D. m w.
ID. Murdoch, passenger and ticket agent,
l22 North Main street Union depot and
Douglas avenue station. 37-tf
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
Watchers and Watched,

Uncle Peleg Gas he pauses in City Hall
square)-Well, here's the town hall, Mar
thy, an all these 'tarnal big bulldlns across
the way are newspaper offices.
Aunt Martha-Dew tell l wonder why
on airth they built 'em so high?
Uncle Peleg-Guess it's cause they think
she aldermen need a powerful sight o. look
ing over. Bet thar's twenty telescopes
looking from those roofs this minute
Puck
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
Notice.


WICHITA, Kan. Jan. %, 1889.
The firm heretofore existing between w.
II. and II. II. Maqullken, City Market
House restaurant, has been this day dis
solved by mutual consent. H. II. MaQuil-
ken retiring w. II. Maquilken assumes
all liabilities OF said firm
". II. MAQULKEN.
II. II. MAQUILKEN
Thanking the public for the past patron
age we respectfully solicit a continuance
of the same. W. II. MAQULKEN.
do liz
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
Through Car Servi e. Wichita to Kansas City
via the Santa Fe houre.

The Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe have
now in their night train service leaving
Wichita at $3.50 D. M, the latest and most
approved pattern of free reclining chairs.
These cars will be run daily. In addition
to this. Pullman service on morning train
from Newton. and through Pullman cars
daily on the $3.50 p. M. train to Kansas
City, Atchison and St. Joseph
". ID. MURDOCH,
Pass. and Ticket Agent, 122 North Main
street, Union Depot and Douglas avenue
station. d31-tf
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
500 Reward.

The county commissioners of Sedgwick
county, Kansas. hereby offer reward Of
$500 for the arrest and conviction of the
murderer or murderers of +. L. Brown.
citizen of Wichita. who is supposed to
have been murdered on the night of Janu-
airy 18th, 1889 BY order of the board of
county commissioners d5S-6t
:. DTNKTN County Clerk
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24

There will be meeting of all old set
slers at Allen, Smith & Co.'S office. l35
North Market street, on Tuesday, Febru-
AIRY 5th, for the purpose of electing officers
and attending TO any other business that
might come before the meeting.
K. Il. LAWRENCE. Presid emit.
A. Z. ALLEN, Secretary.
d57 lW- w 45-o
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24

1000 remnants best apron
check ginghanlS z IL yards each
go in this great money saving
sale for - cents,
1-3 off the reduced price on any
clOaE in the Globe.
IA Off the reduced price on
any shawl IN the Globe.
1000 yards good ruching. black
ping, or am, blue white, at 4
cents a yard.
Ladies handkerchiefs wera SC.
now Z for 3 cts; were &c now SC:
were 15c now 8 cents.
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
0nr Great Dress Pattern Sale.

1Oyards fancy Worsted go for
81 cents
10 yards fine alpaca luStreS 90
for SO cents. Only few patterns
left. Come soon.
8 yardS 36-inch fancy WOrstedS
go for 80 cents
10 yards b aCk cable tWillS go
for 1Z3 cents.
10 y ards grey mohair mixtures
for 123 cents.
10 yards double width cash
mereS FOR 135 cents. Only a ew
patterns left, come arly.
8 yards fine HenriettaS and
SergeS, SO inchSS wide, for 225
cents Never get the chance
again Worth 800 cents.
y yards all wool GricOt flannels
go lOr 351 cents.
9 yards 42-inch all wool black
HenriettaS go now for Al cents.
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
REAL ESTATE.

The following are the transfers of real
estate tiled in the recorders Office yester-
day:
w M Hover to J VI Andrews lot Is
block Garden Plain. .....S $50
j n Morgan to J S Anprews So lot
46 Pgrmenler's add. ...-.. 800
Eek to J Sites lots Is, 10, 20 and
2I block junction Town Cos add. 1900
J o Wilkinson to Il Taylor lots IS.
20, ~ and "a Somner st Hopkins
& Ellwood's sub. $500
J o Wilkinson to J r Taylor lots 1, 3
and Cleveland av Aliens I'd add $500
c n More to J V Moffitt lots II, -
and 75 Fifth av North Park add. . 2250
L Lilly to 7 A Bayley lots II and 10
Palisaide ave Eureak and Rock
Island add. .......................... 600
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
Daily eagle
ADJUSTMENTS.


vXIICHITA MUSEUM g. FAMILY THEATRE,
w South Main Street, opposite Hotel Metropole.
Grand aggregation of New Freaks and
Novelties.
WEEK COMMENCING
- Monday. = January = 21St, -
CURIOSITY PARLORS-
The Renowned-The Queen,
MADAME DANIELS,
The East India Snake Charner.
The Greatest curiosity OF the Age.
HIMLAJ,
The Spotted Hindoo
Nav Smith Robbins and Walt Mcdonald
In songs. dances and banjo DUETS.
The Laugha Bile farce,
A TRAINED ELEPHANT.
FAMILY THEATRE
The Sensational Melo-drama,
II A R O. D =: II A w z
or the Convict's Vengeance.
Performance every afternoon and night.
OPEN DAILY FROM TO 10 p. NJ
Ladies and childrens day Saturday afternoon
when the little will be admitted at
Half Prices cents
lOc - Admits to See Everything - lOc
d55-6ts
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
UNDERWEAR SALE.

Gents Canton flannel drawers,
1S cents.
Gents Heavy Canada grey IN
derShirtS Al cents.
Gents fancy all wool shirts and
drawers. were 1850 now 75c.
Gents all wool medidated shirts
and drawers. were 1850 now oOc.
Gents all wool fancy and plain
shirts and drawers, were $50 cts
now 100 cents.
Gents uniaundried shirts, size
Il TO II. good value, al linen
bOSOmS, now 50 cents
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
Fine Opportunity. numher Yards.

In order 20 close out their entire business
the North * South Lumber Co. offer their
five lumber yards, with coal business con-
nected, for sale on exceptionally good
terms. All well located and doing their
full share of business. Best Of reasons
given for selling. Correspondence solicit
ed Address North q South Lumber Co.
Wichita, Kansas. d56 I2t
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
s,e,,,, 70 Tor,.,,, Trustees.

We have complete line of books and
blanks as required by the township trus
tees. township treasurer, justice OF the
peace, constable and road oversesr Orders
promptly filled Correspondence solicited
TIE WICHITA EAGLE
dIOqts Wichita, Kansas
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
Natiea

All Drivers have positive orders to prs
vent passengers from getting on and OF
front platform OF cars, or stand on tbs
same.
Passengers must keep OF Of the front
platform. WICHITA STREET RI Co.
trrsF
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
Lovers of Fine Confectionery

VIII find handsome display in the
show case of Robt. Spurgin 402, Z. Doug
las avenue. Some new and delicious can
dies have just been received d5S-2t
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
Visitors to Wichita

Can live nicely and economically at Spur
gins, on Chicago plan, near the Manhat-
ton on Douglas. You pay only for what
you order. Everything new. Cut this ont.
a =
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
To County super,n.endons..

We have just completed a large number
OF sets of school records, including the new
book las required by law, register OF war
rants presented 10 and paid 10y treasurer
Orders filled promptly.
THE WICHITA EAGLE.
dl07-tf' Wichita, Kansas
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
II oak HarA

Only 81 round trip TO Denver, Pueblo
and Colorado Springs, and SIS 20 round trip
10 Salt Lake and Ogden VIA the Missouri
Pacific railway, the new short line. Pull
man sieepers run through Lott
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24

The regular examination for teachers
will be held in the city high school Satur-
day, January 20, 1859, beginning az $50
q. IN ID. :. PENCE,
d46-l7t-w4S-,t County Superintendent
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24

Loans on improved farms made at
lowest rates Lombard Mortgage Com
pany. dS9 WOO
The only Wier City shaft coal at the
Economy, 1l6 y. Market. Att
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
dI9ts

Free reclining char cars are now running
on all trains on the c.. b q y Il -Rock
Island Route" between W ichlta, Topeka
Kansas Cry. St Joseph. Chicago, 81
Louis s.f
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24
Special to AttOrusva

Attorneys pocket dockets for sale at this
office. Orders by mail promptly filed
Address all orders to the Wichita EAGLE,
Wichita Kan d9}-tf
Wichita eagle., 1889-01-24

Blank abstracts for sale at his Office
Abstracts printed 70 order. Orders By
mail promptly attended to Address the
Wichita EAGLE Wichita han .JE