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Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
r.s. Tim. on a w..,-y. Road.

The engineer pulling ths limited s1
press on the Pttsburg. Fort Wayne and
Chicago railway have for sosse time besr
attempting 70 surpass each other Ia tb'
speed Of their trains The fastest tin.
made since the limited was put on III.
road was BY EDginssr King. who covered
the distance Of rs miles. between Forf
Wayne and Chicago, making eleven
stops. IN 10 MINUTES, pulling one com
bin3.ion srooksr, dining car and thres
sleepsrs. and IL averaged = speed a near.
ly ffry-f0ur miles an hOE-. Yesterday
this record ~as bToken, vhen Engines
Christie pulled tho train from Fort
Wayne to chIcazo IN 10 rninH:es
Some parts Of tbs rad were co~ered q.
the rate o, sixty-aTs miles 81 boar. -
n1Arka5Is peyforrnAaos when fhs ~s.gki
Of the limited express u oonsis-st
The b<g- lo.g rsf1 vas from Hamlet q
South Chicago. FIFTY -seyen ralie-. "a s.Ity
ninu:ea--Fors Wayne 1nd-l Special
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
Area of Cultivated Land.

Some interesting statements regarding
the extension of the area Of cultivated
land in the United States are presented
in the May report Of the statistician Of
the department Of agriculture. 1t ap-
pears that the area under the four prin-
cipal arabic crops-corn, wheat. oats and
cotton-increased from 1913 ,0o0, 900 acres
in 1879 TO l5s, 000. 900 acres In 1895. This
represents an expansion in nine years Of
the area under these crops Of 81 ,0O0, 900
acres, or an extent Of land more than
equaling the entire area Of the three
northern New England states Tie in
crease In the area under corn. oats aud
cotton is greater than the total area Of
the state Of Ohio. This striking result
leads the statistician 10 make the further
calculation that IL the increase Ia al
titled and grass land has been La the
same proportion rs that In the four crops
mentioned we have now total area Of
improved lands In farms Of 3J5. 600. 900
acres, as compared with 25j. 900, 90 acres
in 1873, or an increase almost equal 20
the total surface area Of New England
New York and New jersey, e4uaiing the
entire area Of improved land IN 1880 70
the eleven cotton states. with the add
ton q Delaware and Maryland The
figures Of the coming census dealing
with the agricultural area should present
some interesting comparisons with those
OF the last census year.-Bradstreets
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
BAR ASSOCIATION LIBRARY.

The following named persons have been
appointed by Judge II. c. Sluss, president
of the Wichita Bar association, in pur-
suance of resolution adopted at the last
meeting of the association, as special
committee to take into consideration the
ways and means of establishing bar Ii
brary for the use of the members of the as
ISOLATION, and to confer with the county
commissioners relative to providing d
room for such library in the new county
building: George l.. Douglas, r. r. Yer
million, j. r. Hallowell, S. j. Howe and
J. NJ. Balderston. The committee is ex-
pected to take action at once and report at
the next meeting
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
THE PUBLIC HEALTH BOARD,

The public health committee viii meet
this evening at the office of Drs. Fordyce
and Van Mugs in the Getto block. The
board is anxious to have an opinion from
the city attorney on the removal of the
Hydraulic mill dam question. They have
asked that an opinion be ready at that
time sure and that the city attorney be on
hand with the same and let them have the
full benefit of it. The city attorney will
be absent as he is out of the city on BUSH
ness and the assistant city attorney, Mr..
j. A. Brubaker, it is said. will be on hand
ready to entertain the board with some
sort of performance.
The board is figuring on getting some
legal opinion on other questions as they
claim their duties at present are in great
damand
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
A NEW FIRM.
Huttig Bros. d Company Arc the Successors
of the "wichita Sash q Door Company"

Three years ago the Radford brothers
established business in Wichita under
the name of the Wichita Sash & Door
company" They have been doing large
business in their line ever since the OPEN
ing, their establishment being located at
the corner Of Rock Island avenue and Di-
vision street But recently they conclud-
ed that they should be located nearer their
factory, at Oshkosh, Wis. SO they de-
termined to remove to Chicago, and ac-
cordingly about ten days ago they effected
sale OF the business to Huttig Bros. &,
Company, who assumed charge on June 29.
Among the lumber men the firm of Hut
tig Bros. & Company is well known as
one of the most substantial of business
houses. 1t is one of the largest institu-
tons of its kind in the west and has been
engaged in business Tor twenty-eight
years. They ship sash, doors, blinds,
mouldings, building paper, stair-work
brackets, inside finish, etc. to twenty-one
different states and territories. The COM
bined sale of all their houses is more than
that of any one firm in the Uuited States
Their trade has been built up by fidelity
to strict business principles-by selling
The main factory, or parent house." is
at Muscatine, Iowa, and is known as
"Huttig Bros. Manufacturing company"
1t is under the supervision of Fred Hut
tig, president. H. W. Huttig. secretary,
and William Huttig, ST., general manager.
William Huttig. Jr., is in charge of the
Kansas City establishment, which is
known as the western Sash and Door
company" 1t was established in 1883.
The "Huttig Sash and Door company"
established December, 1885, at St. Louis,
Mo-, is under the management of G. II.
Huttig.
At ST. Joseph, Mo-. the establishment is
known as the Huttig Brothers Manufact-
uring company. 1t was established in
1887, and is under the charge of Robert
Bryars.
The Wichita house will be under the
management of ". l.. Sharp. Mr.. Sharp
came to Wichita from ST. Louis, where he
has been acting in the capacity of assist
ant manager of the Huttig Sash and Door
company, of that city. He has wide ac-
quaintance among lumber men of this
section, having once been the travelling
salesman of the Western Sash and Door
company, their Kansas City house.
The EAGLE, speaking for the people,
welcomes this new company to our midst.
Every substantial firm that establishes
itself in Wichita adds another star to the
diadem of the Peerless Princess.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
superstitions About i7-Y~ar Locust..

Farmers from nearly every section Of
the country are reporting the appearance
of the seventeen year locusts in great
numbers. More or lees superstition Ia
attached TO the advent Of the locusts,
aud many put full confidence In the be
lief that the fate Of the country for ths
ccxt seventeen years IL decided by what
ever letter appears on the locusts wing.
IN proof Of this they cite the fact that 10
1855, when they appeared Ia great sbun.
dance, the letter Nv could be plainly
seen on their wings. which siguifed
war As war followed in few year.,
the superstitious idea gained strength, and
Is very generally believed in throughout
the country.
In 1872. the next regular period for
their appearance, it u claimed the letter
"P' could % as distinctly seen on thsiy
wings a. the W. Of seventeen years 10
fore. Peace and plenty followed their
last appearance. which satisfies the cred.
ulous that the locust L. a true prophet
What letter will appear on their wing,
this year has no. yet been discovered.
but the country folks are anxiouAly
awaiting ar investi gation Of the matter
Louisville Courier-JouruaL
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
NJ. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC.

The First NJ. +. Sunday school will hold
a picnic at Riverside park today. Officers,
teachers, parents and scholars. regular
members of the school, will be taken the
round trip TO Alamo addition for one fare
II they get their tickets before starting.
The school will meet at the church at a.
m. where tickets can be purchased. The
train. composed of six coaches, will leave
at $3.50. Members of the school are re-
quested to bring hammocks, croquet, balls
and bats, foot balls, skipping ropes.
Quoits, kites, tincups, plenty of lunch, and
anything else that may contribute to a
good time.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
BACK IRON WICHITA.

FROM the 81 Louis Republic.
The st, Louis delegation OF merchants
and members of the merchants exchange
returned to the city yesterday evening
from Wichita, Kan, whittier they had
been since last Wednesday upon the in
vitation of the Wichita board of trade.
All the visitors were in high glee over
their hospitable reception, and spoke en-
Enthusiastically of the future business pros
poets of Wichita aud her commendable
desire TO align with St. Louis as her
metropolitan market, instead of Kansas
City. Mr. John Whitaker did not return
with the party. but remained to super
intend his new packing house, which is
now nearing completion. Mr.. George H.
Morgan told Republic reporter that the
best Of feeling prevails among the bust
ness men of Wichita, who think that the
reaction from her disastrous boom of a
few years ago is now past, and that values,
especially in the business parts of the
town are increasing.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11

He also was great walker, and not more
than fifteen years ago he walked thirty
five miles over the hills in Scotland. liz
my opinion he is still good for twenty
mile tramp. He always attached the
greatest importance 10 physical racrea
tons, and he lost no opportunity Of en-
couraging Us in them. He hiss proved
their benefits, and I think is not bad
specimen of their value. But il was only
In manly sports and games, in rational
recreations, that he stimulated and lee
Us. What did he do IS regards myself
He sent me to Eton, and every one mus,
be pretty well satisfied that lad at Etor
would get enough physical recreation"
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
ENTERTAINMENT.

On Friday evening. July IL, there will
be an Evolutionary and musical entertain
ment given at the Emporis avenue NJ f.
church by Rebecca McCann and Prof
Rogers, under the auspices of the Royal
Army of Willing Workers. A small adj
mission fee will be charged at the door,
We ask the people to be present and make
this entertainment grand success.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
MAKING MONEY-DON'T BE ALARMED. >,

Mr.. P. V. Healy yesterday received a
message from Mounds, H., as follows;
Where John Moore; have not heard from
him for two weeks" This was signed by
j, H Amrina The dispatch was just q
little amusing to Mr.. Healy. Mr.. Moore
came here some weeks ago and commenced
to figure on Sedgwick county farm land
He has bought some lands already and an
eye out for more, being too busy to write
home and let his friends know what he
has been doing. When the dispatch ar
rived yesterday he was out in the country
seeing wheat threshed, turning out forty
five bushels per acre. The following dis
patch was sent as an answer by Mr.. HealY:
Making money-don't be alarmed.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
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still business
Quality OF our goods and with this sno~sigs
nesese
inches
90 cents are going With ashoe1t rush IS Ladies'
and hmse
small stock s on hand We will them the
snyhar
good nansdab
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
ROOM SECURED,

Mayor Clement yesterday secured the
Garfield hall for the United States court
which meets the first Monday in Septem-
Der. 1t is thought the court will be well
pleased with the selection, as when it was
used a few years ago it seemed to give per-
feet satisfaction.
Nearly three hundred cases are now on
the docket and over eight hundred wit
nesses expected from the territory. 1t is
thought the term will go over the record
for length.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11

Speaking Of his fathers physical rec
reations Herbert Gladstone says, II Tbt
Birmingham Times: He used 20 b
chiefly fond Of rowing, riding and shoot
ing. but during the last twenty or TWEEN
sy-five years be has had 20 give up thoss
forms OF exercise. and, as Is well known.
TO confne himself mainly 70 cutting
down trees. which he does hahit3any.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
RESTZ-RA<kIN.

DR.. f. B. Rentz and Miss Minnie Ran
kin were married on Tuesday evening at
Q o'clock at the brides residence in the
northeast part of the city by the Rev n.
Harmon. The ceremony was performed
in the presence of few friends and after
receiving congratulations the newly mar
RED couple went to their home on South
Topeka avenue.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
Why. Of Course.

The use OF the Eiffel tower Is nov found
70 be not much better than al sdrerris-
ing board. Il Is useless for al scientific
purposes proposed. unless IS lopk oui
tower In case Of siege The Use Of astro-
rornical instruments for accurate ohser-
va.ions vii bs impossible. owing TO The
oscillation OF the structure 4 high hiD
FOX al purposes wo1h serve gate -
well, ard afro-d La addition stassifty.
Precisely why the tower Was b1ilf 10 nov
a problem Il 10 Freoch serszston.
Liable TO become laughing stock MICH
more serious matters must engage she
governments Of the world. and a. fog
science. Z. asks for nothing CT the KIDD
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11

There will be regular meeting of the
Forest City legion No. As, in the A o. L.
", hall tonight. Comrades are specially
invited to attend. Initiation of new mem
bers and other business will be transacted.
s. D. HoLLowELL, Commander.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11

The Musicale and Birds Cantata last
evening at the Reformed church was a
grand success. The large audience room
was crowded to its utmost capacity. The
church realized quite nice sum to aid in
providing pews and furnishing.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
DIED.

An infant son Of Henry Parker died yes
terdsy morning. Funeral services will be
held at $50 this afternoon at the residence.
1885 Woodland avenue. Friends Of the
family are invited to be present.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11

Messrs. Ward L. Smith and Walter S.
Temple. of Tacoma, are stopping at the
Occidental. These gentlemen are extern
sive real estate dealers and control the sale
Of vast amount of Tacoma city property,
and are here for the purpose OF establish
ing an agency for the sale of it.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11

The ladies of the German society will
hold their regular meeting this afternoon
July IL, at the residence OF Mr.. John Weis-
en1uh, North Market street The mem
beers and friends of the society are cor
daily invited to attend. By order.
Mrs NJ. SOMMER, Sec'y.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
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Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11

Rarick brought him to Wichita yesterday
and turned him over to Sheriff Hays
Deputy Marshal Varnum came up from
Guthrie Tuesday night havidg in charge
the two Wallace's who were found guilty
Of selling liquor in the Indian territory.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE nEETING.


The Republican County Central Com
mittee will meet in the district court
room on Saturday, July Is, 1889, at 1:3O
o'clock p. m. All members are urgently
requested to be present, as important BUS
mess will come before the committee.
r. H DOWNING Chairman.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11

The directors of the Leroy g. Cana Val
ley Air Line railway company met in this
city yesterday and elected officers for the
ensuing year. This road is branch of
the Union Pacific, J. II. Richards, of Fort
Scott; T. J. Hudson, of Fredonia; Superln-
dent Harding and NJ. NJ. Murdoch, of this
city, being the local directors
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
LAND OFFICE BLANKS.

We have full line of land Office blanks
of all descriptions. Orders will be filled
and sent by return express. See list Of
blanks on another page.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11

If some portion of that strong street
force were put to work cutting down
weeds our city would present a less repul-
sive side to strangers.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11

Charles Balance and c. F. Jams, of the
stone company, Balance Sc Jams, are at
Hutchinson attending the meeting of the
insane asylum commissioners for the
building being erected in that town. The
appropriation of 100000 by the last legis-
lature for more work on the building will
be expended in that line. and the board of
commissioners, it is thought, will award
the contrsct at the meeting today. Gen.
Murray Myers and II. d. Heiserman went
TO Hutchinson last night, while Tom Nc
Neal. a member of the board and its sec
Rotary. passed through the city yesterday
TO be on hand at the meeting today. Frank
+. Lewis will leave this morning to look
after the interes of the Forest City
Prested Brick company.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS
s. A. O. L. W.

Regular meeting OF the Forest City
legion tonight. A full attendance is very
desirable as there will be at least one
initiation. Don't fail to be present.
S. D. HOLLoWELL. Commander
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11

J. C. Fraker and wife are in the city.
Mr.. Fraker seemingly has good grip on
this earth yet, much better than some
others of corresponding age
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11

The easterner who wishes to visit Wich-
tia can do so for one fare round trip, pur-
chasing tickets at following dates: Aug
6 and 20; September 10 and "A; October s.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11

Mr.. f. Lee Hall, who for some years has
had charge of r. G.. Dun's business in this
city, has resigned mis- position to take eff
feet on the 18th of this month. His sue
cessor has not as yet been appointed, but
that question will be attended to at the
New York office. He has accepted the
position of confidential man for NJ L. Cohn,
who will be located at Pittsburg, Kan.
Mr. Hall has made many friends in this
city who will be sorry TO see him leave
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11

ATTENTION KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
Regular drill this evening in Masonic
temple at $50 o'clock.
w 5. CORBETT. c. G.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
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ADVERTISERS.

Our rates Of advertising shall be as low as those OF
any other paper of equal value as an advertising
medium. ,, l..
All transient advertisements must be paid for In
advance.
Entered In the postoice at Wichita second class
matter and entered for transmission through the
mails such.
Eastern ONCE at Room 49, Tribune Building, New
York where all contracts for foreign advertising
Will be made, and where files OF the paper can W
Seen. S. c. Beckwith, Agent
All notices for entertainments OF any klnd IN
which an aduittance fee is required Will be charged
at the rate OF five cents per line per Gay; ana NUS
be classified and will not be run as pure reaolng
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11

The following official notice clipped from
Helena paper has ring which is assur-
ing:
4 REWARD OF $50 will be paid for the arrest
4 n and conviction of any person engaged in any
burglary that has been committed or may be COM
united within the next thirty days III the city OF
Helena. The delivery of the body OF burglar re-
Gently deceased will be accepted Ia lieu OF arrest
and conviction. THOMAS u. FULLER.
Ma
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11

Among other big crops this year there
will be no end to the potato yield.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11

A private note from Prof Chichester to
friend in the city indicates that the pro-
fessor is very thoroughly though pleasant
ly engrossed in the work of conducting
the teachers institute at Washington,
this state. In that capacity, as well as in
the general conduct of school work in
whatever position, Prof. Chichester has not
only displayed marked proficiency but has
been uniformly successful and popular
with his co-workers. He enjoys a promi-
nent position among the best educators of
the state
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
Manila Wrapping Paper.

This Office is prepared to fill orders for
MANILA wrapping paper, printed, in size
and quantity, with appropriate cuts and
designs, at st. Louis prices.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
THE COURTS.
DISTRICT COURT.

DISIl.lNl SOCsI-
New suit-Moses Murphy, administra
tor, VS.. the St. Louis & San Francisco
Railway company and the Kansas City s
Southwestern Railway company. Thi:
suit is brought to recover 900 damages
for the killing of Brakeman William Muir.
ply near Beaumont station about a yea,
ago.
COMMON PLEAS.
Court adjourned till Saturday.
PROBATE COURT.
Application for appointment. Of admins
traitor of the estate of John " Bowen, de-
ceased, filed.
Claim of ". J. Brandon IS. estate OF
Richard Combs allowed for sl25 Assigned
TO second class.
Transcript of West vs.. Combs estate.
Report OF sale of real estate by c. Fl.
Smythe, administrator Of Il O. Burieigh
estate.
Confirmation of sale Of real estate by ad-
ministrator OF II. o. Burieigh estate
Mary + Bowen and John Ward appoint
ed administrators OF estate OF John y.
Bowen, deceased. Bond fled and APP
proved.
POLICE COURT.
E. S. Cooper, drunk, discharged
Tom Harris. bad drunk; fined s and
committed TO the rock pile.
Alice Conley and Anna Tuders, prosti-
tuies, were arrested yesterday By Officers
Wood and Burrows
J. T. Gard was arrested by Officer Dun
bar for selling liquor at the old Sherman
house on East Douglas avenue
NOTES FROM The sEERIFy's OFFICE
W. h Hynes the young man who was a
few days ago arrested and taken 70 Guth-
RE upoh charge Of grand larceny, Was
bound over by the commissioner at Guth-
RE. United States Deputy Marshal
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
Dated Helena, Mont, June c5th, lisa.

The cottonseed-lard concerns agent has
been here for two days trying to get special
rates on Wichita lard. Our packers are
indifferent. as there is plenty of market
for absolutely pure lard, and they say that
the cotton-seed combination and damna-
ole adulteration ought to be wiped out by
congress or forced 10 sail under the name
which belongs to ii.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11

The market is glutted with cabbage, and
very few are being shipped.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11

A fistic affair in a loan Office yesterday
is said to have been most enjoyed by those
who were not active participants
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11
Hoods Sarsaparilla

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Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11

S. NJ. JOHNS, Secretary.
Wichita eagle., 1889-07-11

B. H. DOWNING, G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-07
Your Garter Will Bring Luck.

From the Detroit Free Press
Ribbons have always been used for garters,
and good story is told of a Scotch dominic
who picked up ribbon garter dropped by one
Of his flock. He wrote on it in a bold hand:
Lost by Efie McDugal, the frockless hussie,"
and laid it in a book for safe-keeping, intending
to return it publicly with severe reprimand.
But he forgot il and used it for q bookmark
until some years after, when he introduced Miss
McDugal as the mistress OF the manse she
found out where her lost garter had been tar
rying.
1t is considered bad luck to lose a garter, It
being the forboding of greater loss, that Of a
sweetheart or friend No part of a womans
dress is said to have such power in changing
luck as her garter. They should never be left
knotted together or thrown carelessly Dout,
either state representing enemies who will
annoy her.
II young lady sleeps in a strange bed she
should tie her garters about the headboard, at
the same time reciting these lines:
This knot knit, this not tie;
To see my love - he goes by.
Then she will dream Of her sweetheart. To
make it sure she must tie her garters around
the bed-post nine times. This would indicate
that they belonged to the old-fashioned long
garters. The knitted garter had another use,
OF which there are many well authenticated
accounts. Women prisoners Of the old DAYS
used them to hang themselves with then. Oc-
cssionaIly the newspapers of that day had an
account OF some unfortunate girl found dead,
strangled with her own garter.