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News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-07-25

A COLONY of Russian Mennonites ap-
peals to the Constitutional Convention
of South Dakota, asking that clause
be inserted in the organic law of the
new State exempting the members of
the colony from military service. The
petitioners allege that opposition to war
and love of peace led them to exile
themselves from fatherland and settle i'll
Dakota
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-07-25

SWISS engineers pride themselves on
the boldness of their enterprise, and
have resolved to eclipse the Eiffel tower
sensation. Under the auspices of II
syndicate of Zurich capitalists they are
now planning nm aerial railway, by
which they propose to connect two Of
the peaks of Mt. Pilatus with wire ropes
and send tourists from summit to sum-
nit in cars sliding along the wires.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-07-25

In the merry days before the war the
trusting scllo0lboy believed with all his
heart in the maelstrom, the mountains
of the moon, the great American Dcs-
ert and other pleasant tales OF travellers,
and it is with intense grief that he has
grown up to learn that the maeistrom
never existed, that the mountains OF
the moon have gone up, that the Amer
can Desert is only brief sandy waste,
and that even the Desert of Sahara is
by no means the desolate, treeless spot
it was cracked up to be.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-07-25

Tr is said that prominent merchant
in Atlanta, Ga, has adopted the follow
ing novel plan of determining the prlce
of his chickens: He has four c0ops. In
them he has hal| inch, one inch, an
inch and half, and two inch anger
hole. All the chickens he can squeeze
through the first he sells for 10 cents,
through the second, Il cents, the thlrd
20 cents, and the fourth % cents He
is making money.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-07-25

LAST year S3S, ZOO was paid in New
York for the racing colt King Thomas.
No such amount of money was ever be.
fore given for a yearling i'll New York
or anywhere else i'll the world. And re
Gently a chestnut colt, half brother of
King Thomas, was sold at public auc-
ton for $4,000. Surely, so far as dol
lars and cents are concerned, we do
things on magnificent scale i'll this
country.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-07-25

MILITARY preparations are making in
Servia on large scale. 1t has been de
cided to arm 10000 men of the third
levy. Why these unusual precautions
should be taken to increase the military
forces is one of the mysteries of Eastern
diplomacy. Servia has become the COM
mon ground for Austria and Russian in
triguers. If European war breaks
out, it is moro than probable that a
campaign will be fought there.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-07-25

The Pusey & Jones Company, at
Wilmington, Del, has just completed
the steamer Chumbo for service at Quay
aquil, South America, and the steamer
is now being taken apart and shipped to
New York, where it will be reshipped
on the steamer Newport. The parts of
the Chumbo have been boxed and
location Sfst. IN useI SO that inc bGta o
lading will describe perfect stearAer.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-07-25

A TABULATED statement shows eight
railroads sold under foreclosure in the
first six months of 18S9 These roads
represent 1,575 miles, $48, 399, 600 of
funded debt and $44, 274, 900 of capital
stock. Eight roads have also passed
into the hands of receivers with mile
age of 2,690 miles, $66, 458, 600 of bond
ed debt and $50, 10000 Of capital
stock,
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-07-25
NOTES AND COMMENTS.

Mexico seems inclined to develop
into cotton growing region, in order
to make her independent of the United
States in the manufacture of the raw
material.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-07-25
He began to sharpen a pencil vigor-

He began to sharpen pencil vigor.
ously.
"And you-are Grumley2" Mr.. Hor-
shaw stared at him, as if he might have
been the sphinx, or museum freak, or
an ichthyosaurus come back to life.
81 am Grumley, sir
s'Julia," Mr.. Horshaw turned to his
wife, upon whose face an 81 told-you-
so' expression was mingled with one of
renewed dismay, ''this-this isn't my
man at all. II fear we have been
humbugged again.
"JVe :" said his wife cuttingly, despite
the conviction of a second swindle now
forced upon her. We! I don't know
anything about Detective Grumley, but
[ do know that some men are very weak
and credulous creatures-so easily i'm
posed upon"
Mr.. Hcrshaw sank de.eetedly into a
chair, white Mrs. Horshaw proceeded to
explain.
81 fear it is a gone case, said the
real Grumley when he had heard all.
/ "Now they've got 'em both they II melt
the gold and spout the diamonds sepa
rately. But, good gracious, are you not
aware, sir, that in large cities every
stranger who makes up to you is pre-
sumably rascal until he proves the
contrary"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-07-25
Doors of Paper.

Paper doors are said to be great i'm
nrovements over wooden ones. They
are formed of two thick paper boards,
stamped and nodded into panels, and
glazed together with glue and potash
and then rolled through heavy rollers,
After being covered with waterproof
coating, and one that is fire proof, they
are painted, vanished and hung in the
usual way The Builder.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-07-25

''Julia, said Mr.. Horshaw when they
were back in their carriage, "as a wo-
man of fashion you may be success; as
q man of business | am so SO; but at
present 1 feel as green in the ways of
the world as sucking babe. Let's pool
our issues and-snub each
other no more"
For an answer Julia kissed her hus-
band, for the first time in six months.
Then both were silent for a while.
'"They were such lovely diamonds, p"
she could not help saying at last.
"You shall have a finer pair" he
said. ''Little julie has touched $50.
Thieves can't carry the mine off, my
dear"
Mrs. Horshaw contemplated her un-
brace!eted wrists for moment and then
rewarded her husband with another
kiss. The Epoch.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-07-25

Ir is estimated that the annual money
value of the fruit consumed III Great
Britain is fifty million dollars, OF which
about fifteen million dollars worth is
imported.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-07-25
Advertising Rates.

keadnS notices. 10 cents per line ZACH inssrtion,
But no charge made Of less than al %. Probate
and Commissioners notices "a fnsertions1 IA "a
SloerAuons. Estrays &c, Cs insertioRs Rl. 70. Lee@
@Stioa@ q insertionEl 10 cents peR line
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-07-25
WHAT HE NEEDED.

Mr.. Woodware-That young fellow
you have in your office is the most -ssn-
ceited puppy l ever ran across.
Mr.. Queensware-Ye / knows but
yOu must remember he is young yet,
and his character is not fully formed.
He has never been tried by fire.
Mr.. Woodware Then you'd better fire
him. New York Weekly.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-07-25

Dolly had standing ofsr a
gentleman to das.
Molly-You 4an't say Who "; it,
dear?
Dolly--I dent know. He offere{y.5
stand up and give me his seat tt..sSo1te
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-07-25

The Pastors Wife DR.. TalkweH OK
changes with my husband next Sunday.
Thoughtiess Parishioner = indeed
Perhaps can persuade my husband to
come to churehs-IIife.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-07-25

The urchin now released from school sits on
the wharf all day,
And with a bended pin and worm brings out
the finny prey
He catches ''nippies" by the score, enjoys the
summer air,
And catches something from his pa when
home he doth repair
Alas! how often in the life of every little boy,
The bitter lesson he must learn that sorrow
waits on joy!
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-07-25
THE JOKERS BUDGET.
JESTS AND YARNS BY FUNNY
MEN OF THE PRESS.
Just for Trying-His Profession
Juvenile JOY.

Juvenile JOY.
JUST FOR TRYING.
can not sing the old songs,
As have been requPstcd
When last | tried TO warble them
got myself arrested.
Peru Cali.
HIS PROFESSION.
make my living from my voice, !"
The tramrlct did remark,
As he requested bread and meat
Just after dark.
Well, sing a seng," the cook replied,
And you shah have your fill.
Give us 4 symphony in Q
Or cen q triIl."
Not SO" quoth he. "My voice is not
The kind you like I fear.
It's useful on election days
To howl and cheer"
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1889-07-25
AN INTERESTING STORY.

Watson-What was the largest trout
you ever caught, Fly2
Fly-Let's see, what day of the week
is this, Watson (?
Watson Monday, [ believe. But
what in the world has that to do with
my question:
Fly-Oh, nothing, only I guess yor'd
better wait till Wednesday. [ always
like to get as far as possible from Sun
day when L tell about that trou+-
Bonneville Journal.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-10
RESPECT THE GRAVES.

Since the street car line is giving increased
service to the cemetery, a great many visit
the graves on fine Sunday afternoons. OF
late, however, there has been more or less
complaint that persons totally regardless
of common prepriety walk across newly
planted lots, even stepping on the graves.
1t is hard to understand how civilized be-
ings can be so devoid of every Christian
instinct and so regardless of the most
sacred feelings Of their fellow men as TO
trespass on the last resting place of the
dead. But such is the fact and it causes
no little Indignation. Mr.. Smith, the sex
ton, takes every precaution possible, but
as matter of course he cannot watch
everybody who comes there. He has prom
ised, however, to prosecute to the fullest
extent of the law any who may be detected
in carelessness in this particular. One of
the men employed in the cemetery says
that scarcely Sunday passes that be does
not have to warn some one to keep IN the
walks and drives. These were not boys
bu. men, often in buggies and with their
own dead buried there.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-10
AN OLD TINE KANSAN.

Hon. G. A. Cotton, an old-tlme kansan.
who is at present chief clerk of the United
States land Office at kingfsher, was in the
city yesterday, and made the EAGLE
pleasant call, when au hour in pleasant re-
minisences occurred. Col. Cotton IS an
old-time Kansan, being delegate to the
territorial convention of '57, was speaker
of the territorial legislature, edited paper
for years in Miami county, was member
of the first state legislature, which elected
Lane and Pomeroy United States senators,
and of which legislature he was chairman
of the Judiciary committee. Under Lin
coin he was the agent OF the Miami,
Peoria, Piankeshaw and Ula tribes of In
dians: was member of the state senate in
1864, and, in short, was, in all the early
affairs of Kansas, prominent factor and
an honored citizen, whose ability and
patriotism were never questioned, but
ever relied upon Verify, it seemed
like old times to hear again the deep reso-
nant tones of Colonel COlton's voice and
see again the sparkle of his blue eye.
Time has dealt gently with him and he
looks little if any Older than he did the
year Wichita was laid out. The colonel is
enthusiastic over the future of Oklahoma.
which is destined to be full-fedged state
in the near future. He says the EAGLES
consistent friendship for Oklahoma has
made it thousands of friends throughout
the entire territory and that no other out
side daily paper is read as universally nor
Quoted so often. Colonel c. mad been up
to his old Paola home and felt that he
must stop over one day and see the Chi
cago of Kansas.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-10
DIED SUDDENLY.

Yesterday afternoon Mr.. Fred Heimple
died suddenly near his residence, on the
corner of South Water and Gilbert streets,
of brain disease. Although his death was
sudden it was not unexpected, as he had
been suffering from serious brain trouble
for four months past. About $50 yester-
day afternoon he became delirious and in
sisted on going TO the shed to see that his
buggy was not in the water. His wife
followed in a few minutes but only IN
time to see him breathe his last. AS he
died be fell against stauntion from which
was suspended rope halter, and this led
to the rumor that he had suicided. Sew
eral physicians examined the body and
found no evidences of suicide, and they
say his physical condition could satisfac-
torily account for his death at any mo-
ment.
He would have been 80 years Of age on
the 18th of December; was born in Ger
many, and came to Wichita about three
years ago. He leaves a wife and six chill
dren to mourn their loss. His sickness
was aggravated by financial troubles, al
though his present circumstances are sup
posed to be quite easy. He was member
of the a O. L. W, and is spoken OF by
his acQuaintances as thoroughly honest
and upright man. The funeral will take
place from the residence on Wednesday
and this morning. as matter OF form, the
coroner will hold an inquest.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-10

"Ive bTougb; Tommy with us. Yes, sad
Mrs. Flghty, meeting Mrs. SmJtEe in ons q.
New Yorxs biggest ard most b@~ildsring
dry goods stores. II don't often bring Tin
for / think there's great danger in having
little children IN one cf these bsg shops - or
the crowded strectA BE wears a ll.sle media
with his name and thc number of cur RES
dence on is, and I've taught him ias1 ~hat ts
say In case be should Ess lsst> and TG know
Just what TO do myselt I'd keep perfectly
calm and 20 right TO police he>aQuar:srs and
gi-s information there and tE>n--vky. wsers
ts the chlld1 Tommy where are yoai Tom
my, Tommy Eighty WheEs id lie goi
Mercy On "a. rha; could have b<osEns of tie
child! Did you So hinat Tornyi Good
hsaveas and earth Hell BE k.Iied t. tbs
c-ovtl Or, what shall DOT Tommy, Tom
myi III 70 crazy II ! dcr- fnd him ttis
minute, Where can he nes Oh snsi! faint
| snail di. IL l have % 20 bore ~i,sos1t bin
Poiscsi Eeipi Nv caijdi Mr. cs&idl snail
never >s kiGn again. I know ] s1snti II
viii hA tEs papa ToszDy, M enid, ny
cElldl O-o-o-nT
And whils thsT were bringing her GO. q.
her faint, Tommy came from o<&irs coaa-
tex, ~ E-rs be Rad Gsyt ia ssa-ch es r>Sss
board ccx-H1l IA T.rss
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-10
PERSONALS.

Mr. n. Willett. Iowa, is in the city FOL
few days
J.W. Sandwich, of Anthony, arrived
last evening.
J. o. Herring, of Anthony, was IN the
city yesterday.
Mr.. w. c. Thomas, Kansas City, is at
the Manhattan.
Mr.. w. n. Ketchum, Chicago, was in
the city yesterday.
Mr.. Edward ID. Warner, New York, is in
the city on business,
Major J. p. Maher, of Usage Agency,
arrived last evening.
D. j. Needburg, of New York, is stop
ping at the Metropole.
Mr. J. L. Reed, of Cleveland, o., is in
the city for few days.
Mr.. Charles H. Prescott, New York, will
be in the city few days.
Mr.. H. Meyer, special for the Santa Fe,
was in the city yesterday.
Mr. F. W. Green left yesterday for Chi
cago over the Rock Island.
The Misses Nicholson left yesterday for
Seattle via the Rock Island.
w r. Crocker. of Sterling. spent some
hours i'll the city yesterday.
Mrs. Remus left yesterday for Tacoma
Wash, via the Rock Island.
Mr.. J. A. Smith, trainmaster of the Rock
Island, was in the city yesterday.
Mr. C. r. Miller and wife left for Chica-
go Yesterday over the Rock Island.
J. NJ. Booker, of New York, is in the
calling on friends in a business way.
G. w. Cox, of Kingfisher, will be in the
city until this evening, arriving yesterday
Mr.. c. H. Tylee, Cleveland, o., arrived
in the city last night and Is registered at
the Carey.
Mr.. j. w. Brown, representing Fair
banks scales, st. Louis, was In the city
yesterday.
Mr.. C. p Moore left yesterday morning
for Dennison. Tex, after spending a couple
of days with friends.
Mr.. T. H. Farmer. of Topeka, represent
ing the New York Life Insurance COM
psny, is in the city looking after business
Messrs w. H. Fogg. r. Baur and
Charlie Southwark were down in the ter
ritory yesterday getting advertising mat
ter.
Mrs G.. W. Dunlap left yesterday on the
Santa Fe for Grand Rapids, Mich, on re-
ceipt of a telegram announcing her sisters
illness.
Mr.. w. +. Swentzell, fourth vice presi-
dent of the Lombard Investment company,
of Kansas City, was in the city yesterday
on business.
Mrs. James II. Dagner, Mrs. Chas.
Jackson, Mrs. A. A. Packer and Mrs.
Morgan made the EAGLE sanctum a call
yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Orlin Crawford returned from To
peka yesterday, but leaves again this
evening for Kansas City and st. Joe Wis
iting other houses in the Crawford circuit.
Deputy United States Marsnals George
L. Walker and J. +. McMurray were in
the city yes erday on business. Mr.. Wal
ker left this morning for Guthrie. taking
prisoner to have his preliminary hearing
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-10
JUVENILE ATTEMPT AT CAR WRECKISG.

Just after dark, last night, an attempt
was made by some kids TO wreck the cleo
trio line near the stock yards. 1t seems
that the driver, on q preceding trip, had
made them get of the car when they were
stealing . ride, and they took this means
of getting revenge. They placed small
bits of iron on the rails just around the
curve, but, fortunately, the headlight ex-
posed them TO the view OF the driver. who
Just had time &c reverse his car. Today
the driver will swear out warrant for the
ringleaders. 1t might have proven TO be a
disastrous wreck, as the car Was full OF
passengers, but the driver was on the look
out for treachery.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-10
1T MAY BECOME A REPROACH.

Mr.. Hardy Solomon is over from Pitts
burg. In explaining his subscription list
he said that no resident, proud Of Wichita
and her great institutions, could fail of an
earnest desire to see that fine edifice COM
pleted. 1t is such pride" that he had
always taken strangers around to see it
and it's magnificent proportions never
failed of very favorable impression. 1t
simply speaks volumes But it has stood
long enough unfinished and is liable to be-
come reproach rather than glory, and
he sincerely hopes to see it completed and
occupied in the near future.
Mr.. Solomon leaves for Pittsburg today.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-10
PRESENTATION.

The movement set on foot few weeks
ago to present Bishop Hennessy with u
carriage must have proven successful.
Yesterday afternoon Messrs. w. P. Carey
and P A. Werlich drove over in the new
carriage and presented it to the right rev.
erend gentleman. The carriage is very
handsome one from the Mckenzie Car
riage company, and both the bishop, whose
property it now is, and those who contrib
uted towards purchasing it have reason to
feel proud of it. The bishop was quite
taken by surprise and expressed his heart
felt appreciation and gratitude towards
his friends who had prepared this pleasant
surprise for him,
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-10
REDUCED RATES TO FARMERS.

All the railroads entering Wichita have
made round trip rate of one and one
third fare to the delegates and farmers
attending the meeting of the Southern
Kansas Farmers association at Wichita
on December 18th, 18th and 10th.
Parties attending this meeting will pur-
chase regular full fare ticket to Wichita
and be particular to take a receipt from
the agent selling the ticket. These receipts
will be countersigned by the secretary OF
the meeting. and then be good to purchase
a return ticket at one-third fare.
JOHN KELLY, Secretary.
Papers in south Kansas please copy.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-10
FROM ALL HALLows' ACADEMY.

A very large number of visitors were
out to see the young ladies and sisters
Sunday afternoon. The attendance is
twice that of last year and all are gratify-
ing both teachers and parents by theit dill
igent application. Miss Rose Anna Boylin
will start in January ]. She lives at Der
by and did very well last year.
A museum has been started. The collec-
ton of bugs is the most extensive and one
remarked as she gazed at the many insects
on pins and needles: st is pity that all
the bugs that worry the Kansas farmers
are not in the same plight"
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-10
ATTENTION, LADIES.

All those who have promised contribu-
tions TO the luncheon for the reception to
Mrs. Harris tomorrow afternoon must
have their baskets at the hall by noon of
Wednesday, as the reception for good and
sufficient reasons will take place before the
inspection. Ladies will please make a
note of this. NELLIE CoNCKLIS,
Secretary
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-10
THE COURTS.
DISTRICT COURT.

f. w. Bowman VS.. Jerry McCarty was
on trial by jury in the district court yes
terday. George Bird vs.. Walter l.. Hope
dismissed without prejudice at cost of
plaintiff. The habeas corpus of \. b. ia
coby heard. Motion to vacate judgment
in w. r. Moser vs. A. L. Hoxie argued.
In Kain VS.. kain motion TO correct service
granted. In Kendall VS.. Morrison the re-
ceiver was discharged.
COMMON PLEAS.
Charles Weller VS.. John. Sullard Is on
trial by jury IN the court of common pleas
The case involves the question of getting
out of paying for 81 900 worth Of whisky
On the grounds tnat such sale is unlawful.
The main argument in the case is whether
it was Kansas or Missouri contract. Bun
VS.. A. o. L. W. is still under Amusement
by Judge Balderston.
POLICE COURT.
On Sunday there was only one arrest,
Charles Brown for disturbing the peace.
who paid 81 for the offence yesterday
morning On Monday Robert Rucker and
T. NJ. Hickman were arrested for disturb
ing the peace and fined s. each. About a
dozen vagrants registering any name but
their own were salted for the city's benefit.
One case of keeping open Sunday aud one
for petit larceny completed the days work.
Officer Woods notified about a dozen sus-
picious characters yesterday that they
would have until today to choose between
the rock pile and some other point.
JUSTICE COURTS.
The usual round of civil work occupied
the justices courts yesterday.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-10

The holiday display OF the Hyde & Hum
BILE Stationery company was grand sue
cess. Ii is impossible to estimate the
number present, but the store was crowded
with delighted spectators, both afternoon
vening. The Dew Drop club discoursed
sweet music during the evening and added
much to the entertainment of their guests.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-10

Mr.. T. H. Griffith, of the firm OF Chand-
Ter & Griffith, returned from business
trip TO Arkansas City yesterday. In speak
ing Of Wichita's wholesale jobbing trade
Mr.. Griffith is very enthusiastic and
thinks its future growth and development
is already assured. His firm has already
built up a fine trade At Hutchinson, Ar
kansas City, Winfield and other points.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-10
ANN ARBoR GRADUATES

VIII please meet in the parlor of the Man
haitian hotel Tuesday evening, December
10 at $50 o'clock for the purpose OF draft
ing suitable resolutions of coincidence
upon the death of II. s. Fuere, dean of the
faculty of Michigan.
PROF. l.. r. HAMBURG,
r. A. HASTE
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-10

Mr.. William Shepard ventured last
evening from down in Missouri where,
with sharp pick in hand, be has been ex-
pending muscle in search of ores supposed
TO be in his vicinity of more or less value.
He rather denies that be has been scratch
ing rock himself, but his physique gives
him away on his recent history.
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-10

Last evening horse belonging TO Elmer
ingalls,, at l225 North Mead avenue, got
title frisky and broke his rope and got
ut If the barn. He proceeded without
esitstion and delay to parts unknown.
IN an average be shows decidedly sorrel
" RI a white spot on forehead, white on
a}ad legs average size. 1t is said any one
, 4 liberty to ride HIM back home, but 40
see else
Wichita eagle., 1889-12-10

Jake Cooper having reported that he
had great bird dog, and the same to a
certain degree being believed by some of
his friends. party went out hunting
bright and early yesterday morning. Fiji
teen miles south the first bird was found
and the first shot firei. The dog has not
been seen since but his yelling was heard
a mile AWAY.