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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07
THE HOMESTEAD LAW
General Provisions of the Laws Which
VIII Be Applied to Oklahoma.

The homestead law alone governs the
taking of land in Oklahoma. There is
no school land except the 18th and Both
sections of each township, no pre-emp-
ton or timber culture land, and the
Communication provision of the homestead
law is repealed so far as it affects Okla
homa, 1t must also be understood that
no land scrip of the United States of any
kind can be used in taking up these
lands. The only laws applicable to
Oklahoma are the homestead law, by
which a settler can take 100 acres and
the general town site law, under which,
after filing plat, lots must be sold at
public auction at minimum price of
so lot. The Communication provision
being repealed locator can not buy his
homestead outright at any time, but
must proceed to earn his title by living
on the land for five years and cultivat-
ing forty acres. He can not be absent
more than six months at any one time.
A great many persons have been confused
IN regard to the prices to be paid for the
land BY the provisions of the Springer
bill which did not pass. Under the act
which did pass a settler IS not required
TO pay anything at all for the land, but
gets it as gift from the United States.
The only money he is required to pay Is
for office fees, which amount IN ali TO
about sec. Sl6 of which are paid at the
time of entry and the rest on completion
of title.
The act of 1872 is in effect 1t is
known as the soldiers and sailors
homestead act" II gives honorably dis
charged soldier and sailors each 100
acres of land, and deducts from the five
years residence his term Of service In
the army or navy during the war of the
rebellion. One years residence and
cultivation, however, are necessary, and
he has six months from the fling of the
application to make entry and commence
improvement.
The beginning Of claim consists in
application in prescribed form accom-
panied by an affidavit. which applica-
ton must be presented IN person ar the
land Office of the district
The following form OF application is
sufficient: II, -. hereby apply to
locate under the homestead laws OF the
United States - quarter of section
No. - III township No. - OF range
No. -containing 100 acres, IN the -
land district OF Oklahoma II the Indian
territory.
Witness my hand this - day OF
- a D. 1889"
The affidavit to be made before the
register or receiver must state that TIE
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07
WICHITA'S FINAL VICTORY.
A BOOM OF THE SURVIVAL OF THE
FITTEST.
Her Brilliant PaSt-Her Future Encom-
passed by Successes-Her Ulti-
mates Power, Wealth and
Greatness.

Where, for months past, manifold in.
fiuences, begotten OF many diverse in
terests, seemed all arrayed in a COM
bined and unrelenting effort to retard
the onward sweep of Wichita and, if
possible, to discredit her uncontrovert-
ible advantages, prestige and destiny as
the coming metropolis of the great CEN
trail state, now all is changing and not
only are former inimical interests work
ing for the Strengthening of all her
claims and positions, but her most pow
erful antagonists have become friends.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07
KANSAS KoLLARY.

| Helen NJ. Cougar and Susan B. An
thony have everlastingly dosed the Re-
| publicans Of LeaveDworth. Gazette X.
| G. No. T.
| The water from the artesian ==i in
Larned is so highly maanetized that a
/ knife blade If held in the water few
minutes will become sufficiently charged
to pick up nail.
| By Law passed last winter the county
superintendent Is empowered To call a
convention Of all sch6oi district officers
for the purpose Of adopting 4 uniform
system OF textbooks for the entire
county.
Seven boys and one girl were born a.
Sterling in one day last week. and with
characteristic impertinence the Kansas
City Star asks: Isn't il time for the
equal suffragists 70 be calling delibera-
tive convention ia Kansas
A woman who was a candidate for
Office yesterday. and who only received
few votes. said this morning. My name
Is pauties. Globe. There were
q good many q her scattered about over
the state. AS a rule women as candi-
dates are not good drawers, even Ia Kan
sas.
a Salina man met modern crank the
other day on his travels. The crank
travels for tobacco house and spends
his idle moments trying 70 prove that
the earth il fat. ond that the sun moves
around. etc.-Gazeste. The fellow IL
nlisfit: put him on procrusfian bed and
readJust him.
Caldwell Is about through ~ith her
difficulties N regard 90 ~a:erwoEks. Tho
city council recently rendered . new
franchise % j. Walker Bates & Co, who
accepted u. The council has passed the
ordinance granting i, and. everybody 10
happy. The contract calls Tor work %
he commenced within fifteen days from
April 3, and 20 Be completed By July !.
STANDARD.
The CONWAY Sugar company have
added 81. 90 worth mere Of nschinsry
to the sugar works q. Coswsy Springs.
and the works now have tust double tbs
amount Of machinery that IL had LAT
year. They now hare = large force II
hands a. work eIcavaung ard preu4r-
ing place % pg, svrup made from Tia
hrsz care. - Il Eaaie INTO sugar ialex Ia
the season -S.ar.
OF thirtesn Democratic mail agents On
the eastern diTislo1 Of The santa 70 a..
pointed IA the iAss ar or eight raousbs
but one secured. a. TIE end Of hls uroha.
;sonsyy course. a permanent acpo.nt-
rsert- That ono vas 81. &. Harris a
Emporia, who's appointment. arrivei
from " @shIzgton lsst ~esk. The oshsrs
wiii al BE- les cut 30 make places sor a.
many Eepooilca1s.-se
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07
MILITARY PARLANCE
DARLINGTON, |. T., Apr

DARLINGTON, l. T., April l.
To the Editor of the Eagle,
Will you kindly inform a constant
reader Of your widely circulated journal,
how, where an army officer of the United
States has been court-martialed and the
sentence a public reprimand, one can
procure copy of the reprimand? The
reprimand was read publicly to the SOL
diers of this department, and does not
that make it public document?
LENNOX.
AS to the last proposition, yes; but as
to the former, we cannot give the de-
sired information ED. EAGLE.l
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07
THE EAGLE OF THE PLAINS.
thespecuully Dedicated to Hon. II. II. Nurdoek
BY THE PILGRIM BARD.

Majestic bird from dizzy height
The earth below thee thou canst scan;
ger cnasm dread and snow capped head
or mountain peaks. thy wings cen fan
Inc storm clouds In thy aerial flight,
Yet not of thee my humble strains,
Shall wake the Tyre to praise thy might,
FROM age 70 age hath poet sage
Prolonged thy praise; be mine the right
TO laud the EAGLE OF the Plains.
Lo. where the prairie grasses nod.
Along the winding Arkansaw,
Where bison's feet the paths had beat,
Up rose the town of Wichita
AS though by magic from the sod.
The red man quit his hunting ground.
Ihe wolf and coyote skunk away,
Inc blson's path soon grew in grass;
Ihose prairie monarchS In dismay
Fled from the busy hammers sound.
Unhnked it seemed from kindred town.
By liae OF wire and iron rail,
while restl ssly long horned sea"
Moved Ger the Chisholm cattle trail;
On countless herds the sun went down.
And in the twilight shadows damp.
Corralled the wagons round the ire;
Ihe DAYS drive done, one after one
Inc weary cow boys soon retire.
Save night herds guarding, kline and camp.
His merry lay the night herd trilied
10 while away the weary hours.
And pressed tie flank OF broncho lank
With spur to aid his tagging powers,
Until the surging herd was stilled.
Twas thus the wonder Of the west,
Deep rooted firm foundation gains.
1t grew SO fast all stood aghast,
Then came the EAGLE Of the plains"
And in the village built her nest,
And as the streets with people TEEN,
While campers line the Arkansaw,
Above the crowd, and tumult loud
Is hesrd the dauntless EAGLES scream.
Ever in praise Of Wichita.
And day by day, year after year,
Through good or i'll, come veal or woe.
The village grew, the EAGLE too,
Increasing as the rivers flow
While sister cities quake with fear.
Dark dawned the year of seventy-foW,
The Hoppers" came with hungry NAV.
Faint hearted fed, in terror dread.
But the brave EAGLE filed her craw,
With "hoppers" and screamed al the more.
The weekly to daily grew.
Full fedged her wings, her shadow great.
Now evermore from shore to shore,
Her voice is heard in every state.
And cen beyond the ocean blue.
Towering along the Arkansaw,
Behold city's massive walls,
With miles OF street, where busy feet.
Wend in and out the busne halls,
The western WONDER Wichita.
Hundreds Of locomotives draw.
Both to and fro the laden trains
While loud Is heardthe mighty bird,
The grand old EAGLE Of the plains,
Prasing the giant" Wichita.
This moral from my story told.
Let worthy printer birds" be fed,
Thus Will your gains reward your pains,
Upon the waters cast your bread
1t will return TO you in gold.
Canema, Kan, April 8, 1885,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07

The i'll success heretofore attendant
upon evictions in Ireland owing to the
tenants Immediately re-occupying the
dwellings from which they were expell-
ed, is now remedied by the novel though
expensive method OF burning the houses
to the ground. No doubt this is effect
ual, but, if continued TO any great ex-
tent. will make the Irish peasants home
less wanderers on their native isle and
bring curse upon the perpetrators of
such cruelty.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07

Let every one who feels an interest in
the prompt development of the states
most important and valuable industries
bear In mind that a convention in the
interest of silk culture will be held in
Wichita on Thursday, the 18th inst. En-
courage the undertaking by attending
and participating in the proceedings of
the meeting.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07

Old Boreas seemed to have forgotten
this year what the world annually ex-
poets OF him in March. The past two or
three days, however. he seemed inspired
with ambition to make up for deficen-
cies and shortcomings. After the mild
and lovely weather of the preceding
weeks the roar of the fierce blasts of last
week was like the heavy echo of for
gotten winter, and the binding dust
was powerful reminder that the wind
god had not gone out of business.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07

The indications are that next Thurs
day, the 18th, viii be more generally OBJ
served throughout the state as "Arbor
Day" in conformity with the governor 5
proclamation, than at any time hitherto.
This is especially true of the schools of
the state. arrangements being made to
observe it upon the campus of almost
every school, public and private. Such
evidences of public interest In matter
that has everything to commend it, with
not word to be said against it. is as
commendable as it is gratifying.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07

VIM. Willard Howard, ESQ.,, OF
Harper's Weekly, who wrote up Wichl'
ia for the Journal of Civilization In such
a gratifying manner, writes us that he
will arrive here on the 18th on his way
to "do" Oklahoma.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07
Women In Public once
Emporia sews.

EmporfR News
That the council Of women may gov
ern O5kaloosa fairly well, is no proof
that they could do the same in Topeka or
Kansas City. Until they shall have de-
monstrated in popuious centers their
ability to direct and control in
public matters, the problem will remain
unsolved, and therefore matter Of legit-
mate doubt among men. Petticoat rule
in the FIVE towns above mentioned will
be watched with considerable interest.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07

1t is not little gratifying the way the
leading papers of the state are comment
ing upon Sluss' explanation and our
apology for said explanation. Not an
editor impugns the motives or the truth
fulness of either. There are two sena-
tors and seven representatives in con-
gress from Kansas, all interested parties,
who car not, who dare not, gainsay a
single word of that explanation or of
that apology.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07

The governors proclamation ordering
an election to be held in the Fourth dis
trict on May 81, to choose a successor to
Congressman Ryan, will cause the score
OF aspirants to rustic. Every county In
the district has one or more candidates,
which will make the contest an exceed
inly lively one.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07

THE EAGLE before the April buds have
all blown will contain some railroad
news which will open the eyes OF some
of the old trunk line managers OF this
state who think they know all that Is
going on down in Boston and New York.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07

An Ohio exchange gives utterance to
this wide spread sentiment: LET the
newspapers of Ohio demand that Murat
Halstead shall succeed Pappy Payne in
the United States senate. This would
be protest against injustice, logical
outcome of political events, reward of
merit and the irony of fate"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07
JOHN gr4gs:s Boys.
olss@-rSszo-a


John Bright has done England great
number Of good ser~sces- bat none Of
more value that the vas he has brcssgi..
up ms boys. There are three Of them.
his father. Jacob, was a Tsoor weaver,
and John did nos forget that To wheel
Of fortune tarns, ard whether il does or
mo- rich father can inHiCt TO worse
curse on his c6iidrea than TO brsng them
up IN idIenesz 50 Of the thrss bows
Phillip was seat % work IN the John
Bright mills In The as,xaS ssaAd, being q
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07

If Jay Gould concludes to add to his
railroad burthens by taking up the Santa
Fe the headquarters of the combined
systems will have to be Wichita. Count
ing the w. & W., in which the Santa Fe
is half owner and the Denver, Mem
phis & Atlantic, which is operated from
Wichita, our old friend would have no
less than five distinct lines of road reach
ing Wichita.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07

Adverse talk. gloomy prophesies and
illnatured ISLANDERS of and ABOUT Wichita
have had their day and never again VIII
she or can she be made to suffer from
these sources. People can be fooled
once, but they can't be fooled the second
time about the same thing.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07

Those who think this government too
prodigal in giving away lands to its rail-
road builders will learn with some won
der that the Australian government has
just granted a projected railway 16,oO0,-
900 acres, or 10000 acres per mile; more
than three times as much as this govern
ment ever gave to any railway.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07

Will some one please explain wherein
the fun or honor of being a United
States senator comes in when such speci-
mems of political exegencies as ]. Ralph
Burton is permitted to pose as possible
factor? 1--WE would not live always"
but an answer in the course of thirty or
forty years will be thankfully received.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07

That more or less popular phrase. 'In
the SOUP" it may not be generally
known, has long been in use in differ
ent forms among the Germans.
For instance. Der sitZt in
der bruhe" ('.ue sits in the soup j:
"Er hat SIGH cine schone suppe einge-
brockt' c'he has made a nice soup Of
himself, meaning he has put himself in
a bad Ak; > and Pr mus de einge-
brockte suppe seibet essen" (''He must
eat the soup he has cooked himself
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07

Kansas City Times: Sothey are going
to raise $4,000 in Wichita with which
to down the EAGLE. Better raise
100000 and clap 100000 on that.
Bright, fearless, well established, in
dependent newspapers like the EAGLE
are not SO easily downed. We've seen
this thing tried before.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07

From the best information it can get
on the subject, the Salina Republican
soberly declares that there are more in
the Fourth district digging post holes for
fencing than there are blowing for corn"
Well, that's all right they will get
through with the former in time for the
latter. However, come to think Of it the
fence builders are not corn planters, so
its no difference as to time.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07
Cruel Sarcasm.


Saiina Gazette.
The municipal elections in Kansas this
year went, as was expected they would,
Overwhelmingly Republican, but not be-
cause women as a class voted that ticket
but chiefly the Republicans in all Kan
sas' cities of the first and second class
outnumbered the combined Democratic
and woman vote.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07
But She Didn't Win.

Emporia News,
Susan B. Anthony is woman of such
rare courage and steadfastness of pur-
pose, and has made such gallant and
spirited fight in behalf of her brother
that we shall not be surprised TO hear Of
some distinguished citizen of Leaven-
worth falling in love with and captur-
ing her for his bride.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07
state SIX Convention.

NaIlfF Cerfer Asws-
The silk growers convention meets at
the board of trade rooms IN Wichita
April 10, at p. N. Hon. Philip Walker,
from the department Of agriculture, viii
address the meeting. Wlchitz's new
mayor has consented 20 address the meet
ing. Mas II. II Davidson, q Junction
City, viii have a valuabIs article 20 read.
Miss Priddy, Of Wichita, viii contribute
an interesting essay and others are ex-
pectsd to ASSIST 81 the nesting
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07

The Rhode Island legislature is having
hard time to select successor Tor
Senator Chace. After four ballots
without choice an adjournment was
had to April 8.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07

natural mechanic, and then given full
course in an iron foundry. The other
two boys have been thoroughly drilled
in the mills. and they are az Democratic
as Yankee boys. When we get an artist
ocracy of work instead of an artis.ocracy
of idIeness, we shall get what Ii worth
keeping. All mischief comes from des-
pising labor.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07
KNOXVILLE. Tenn. Anril 8

To the Editor OF the Wichita Eagle.
Please state the conditions as to time
mot April 22) required to acquire title to
the Oklahoma lands: c.. T. c.
Answer to this query will be found in
substance in those give to the queries
quoted above, and the synopsis of the
laws given elsewhere in this issue.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07

A great chance In White goods, White
goods special good value.
One lot at Al cents Checks and stripes
worth cents.
One lot at ) cents yard, In checks and
stripes worth 10 cents.
Que lot at Oh cents, check and stripes,
worth IL cents
One lot at sj}S cents, checks and stripes.
worth ia cents
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07

Oklahoma was not exactly made Tor
Wichita, but the railroad developments
of the near future will lead some people
to think that Wichita must have mad
her fine Italian hand in the business.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07
MCkEAN, Pa, April 4, 1889.

MIN Fan, I'd, april f. 1883.
To the Editor of the Eagle.
VIII you please give the present law of
the Indian territory in reference to a per-
son taking homestead, timber and pre-
emption claims, and how long he must
stay to hold it? d. HAYFoRD.
The law in question is that part of the
Indian appropriation bill passed by the
last congress which provides for the
opening to settlement of the lands, de-
scribed and bounded, in addition to the
general homestead laws of the United
States, to which special reference is
made in said bill and are published else
where in this issue of the EAGLE. A
person after making settlement, and en-
try of claim at the land office may
leave said claim for six months, but at
the end of that time must take I'D per-
manent residence and remain for the
balance of the term of five years, except
ex-soldiers and sailors OF whom a resi-
dence of three years is required and
who may prove up and commute or
transfer his claim after residence of six
months.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07
9ai11 eagle
MARSHALL N. MURDOCH. Editor.

The business streets of Wichita for the
mast week have been alive with the indi-
cations of her coming metropolitan
greatness.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07

age of the homestead law must reside at
least a year on the land, even though he
may have been six or seven years III the
military or naval service.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07
Handkerchief Sale.

40 dozen printed border, one cent each.
- dozen printed border, very pretty ct 4
cents each.
II dozen assorted style, at cents each,
worth Is cents
dozea CHI ice designs, will place on
sale at Is cents, worth y cents
dozen at Is O. nts, worth 80 cents
IS dozen sheer lawn, printed border, at IS
cents, worth IS cents.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07
EXCHANGE Scots.
Just to be in the Fashion.

Salina must have Missouri river freight
rates. Wichita is so ever lasting proud
over her that Salina must have the
fashion.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07
The Liveliest Corpse Extaut.

Contracts for 200 new dwelling houses.
to be completed by July /. have been let
IN Wichita. Still there are people who
say Wichita is dead.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07
Beaded Wraps.

Beaded wraps elegantly finished. We
will place on sale Monday st
29Sc, 29Sc, $3.50, 29sc.
Worth 400 to $50 cents
A special good thing in Cloth Jackets-ii-
rectoie sty le-new Canneneras-Peasan
and Nuns cloaks. New line of infants
cloaks.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07

Take particular
notice Of what
we say IN regard
to the UnusQa;
Opportunities 10
save Money that
we speak about
in this advsrtise-
ment.
We sell bargains
not baitA
Regular and
special are sold
as advertised.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07
Childrens !: Hosiery
Sale.

Extra heavy ribbed cotton, double knees,
Marble Proof. Sizes from AZ TO 81.
Your choice Of them at only II cents a pair,
or two pair for &c cents Then you buy as
cheap as we do-Only % dozen to sell. Any
one pair worth 25 cents.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-07
Sateen Sale.

New line, new designs, choice patterns at
SIS cents per yard. A Satsen Dress for 81 90.