The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-07-31

pure artesian water from the gravel
beds far below the loan and sand which
forms the soil. All uncultivated lots
are rank with wild flowers and weeds
which show the strength Of the earth
The primeval live oaks are gradually
giving place TO moro useful and orna-
mental growths of fruit and foliage
plants, and rich palms of half dozen
varieties are interspersed with century
plants and other tropical growths.
The absence Of the hummer element
is not the least conspicuous feature Of
the place, and the splendid sidewalks
are a paradise for baby wagons and chill
dren'S tricycles.
The numerous steam engines which
run to and fro between the ferries to this
city and the limits of Alameda draw
loaded trains well filed with men and
women bound to the city to transact
business.
The trains and ferry boats present the
aspect in the morning of flower shows.
The men wear huge bouquets on their
coats, and the ladies carry large punches
of fresh cut roses and peoples to deco
rate the tables of bookkeepers and ste
nographers.
But the most striking feature Of Ala
media TO the student Of sociology is its
non-partisan municipal policy. Here,
indeed, party politics is ignored, and
men are chosen for their fitness and
not for party or personal advantage
The schools, the police and the sanitary
interests of the place are looked after by
the best men Of the city regardless Of
political affiliations. The nominating
conventions ara novelty. The last one
was called to order by the president Of
the Democratic club, and the permanent
chairman was the president of the Re
publican club. The secretaries were the
scribes to the respective party commit
tees and the vice presidents included
the American party, and / believe also
the Prohibitionists were not overlooked.
In this respect do not know Of any mu-
nicipal or civil organization in this coun-
try where such a condition Of affairs ex-
lists except at Alameda.
1t is not necessary to add that a mere
handful of policemen are TO be seen,
and they have but little TO do.
The worst features of the place are the
gophers, which pillow up the cultivated
lawns, and the fleas, which render life q
burden 10 the women and children
Nature has been lavish in her gifts, and
art has been called upon freely, making
Alameda a delight 10 the eye and q
comfort to the lover Of a quiet and
beautiful home. In driving through
the extended rose embOwered streets !
was not little surprised 10 SEQ running
in the streets a covey Of California tufted
quails. And one finds rich wheat fields
and vegetable gardens interpreted be-
tween elegant homes; but the sound
OF the carpenters hammers on ev-
cry hand indicates that soon these
remaining traces OF agriculture must
yield TO an ever increasing influx Of
home seekers. Avenues are laid out
through corn fields, and soon the spray
Of lawn sprinklers brings forth ricb
green lawns and cultivated flowers.
The growth Of Alameda has been com
paratively slow but steady, and the
space being limited. it never viii be
more than a quiet, delightful. sleeping
camp for the busy clerks and buEiness
men Of this busy. hastling city. Its 80
clusion and quiet guards IL from the
sporting element Of large city and 80
cures 10 it perpetually an industrious
and honest home loving people, WHO'S
interests are common and mutual and
whose patriotism IS not measured by
party whips OF Doodle gathered from thu
pockets Of honest Tax payers.
". q. BEvTos.