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1T WASN'T LOADED.

An accident occurred last evening Mt the
gunsmith shop of Mr.. Keinter, of the ave.
nue., that came very nearly proving 4 seri-
Gus affair. A farmer took breech-loading
shotgun into the above shop to have it re-
paired 1t seems there was loaded shell
in the gun, and the latter was so badly out
of repair that if could not be discharged,
and therefore the repairing had to be done
with the load in the shell and this in the
gun. TIE work was upon the lock and very
close to the shell, and while the repairs were
being made the gun was by accident dis
charged. The load of shot passed through
the partition that separates the shop and a
saloon, tearing hole as large as ones hand
just back of the stovepipe. Luckily, though
there were several persons in the saloon at
the time, no one was within range and con-
sequently escaped injury. One man had
the plastering scattered over him, and all
were more OF less frightened. The sound Of
the shot attracted crowd at once, and the
subject was thoroughly discussed and the
gunsmith pretty roundly criticised. He
claims that he did not know it was loaded.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-28
THAT ABDUCTION.


Our article, distressing case of abduc-
tion," in yesterday mornings issue, brought
out number of alledged facts concerning
the parties. yesterday, which iftrue, changes
the complexion of the affair in many inn
portant particulars, and inasmuch as the
whole transaction appears to be pretty gen.
orally known We feel at liberty to give the
name of the girl
Her name is Cora Munger and rumor has
it that she did not amount to much morally.
1t is also limited that the friendship existing
between her and the man, J. S. Hamilton,
who was intrusted with the state warrant for
the apprehension of the parties, is not of a
creditab!e character. 1t is further alleged
that this man is masquerading as detective,
but under what authority is not stated. II
is further limited that he could not have gone
to Kiowa 1.-THE place the parties are alleged to
bel and return, during the time he was alb
sent. 1t is also said that he claimed to have
borrowed money from the state to dcfray his
expenses on the trip; and again that he
claimed TO have received kilograms of which
there is no record in the Office in this city.
We cannot vouch for the truth of any OF
the above statements, but if they are true, i;
is a very crooked business from beginning to
end, and should be thoroughly sifted. Fur
Their developments may be looked for in
the near future. Our authorities should be
very careful who they delegate to serve state
warrants.
Since writing tine foregoing We are inform
ed that the man, Hamilton, has skipped the
town.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-28
A WARD CLUB.

The Republicans OF the First ward held
meeting last evening and completed per
mahent party organization, electing a full
set of officers with w. p. Stern as chairman.
But more of this hereafter. The name de-
cided upon was 1.-The First Ward Republic
can Club" Now let the Republicans in
each of the other wards emulate the sensible
example set by the Republicans Of the First
ward. II this is done when next spring
comes full Republican city ticket can be
put in the field composed of the best men in
the party and triumphantly elected. For
years has the EAGLE urged such organiza-
tons, but il has been only temporizing and
yielding, with untrue men, boilers and kick
ers having the say, until the party had
almost ceased to be one so far As organiza-
ton was concerned. These are times for
earnest, honest, organized effort, BY town.
ships, wards, counties and states. and those
who ere not for such organization are ut
only for the ranks Of the opposition.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-28
THE BLACK BUILDING.

A good deal has been written about Mr..
Robert Blacks new building, corner Of
Douglas aud Emporia avenues.
The several rooms were time and again
said to be rented; the facts are that not one
one of them was rented till few days ago.
The west room on the ground floor has been
rented to Mr.. Copeland for a billiard hall.
In conversation with Mr.. Black, yesterday,
reporter gained the following information
concerning the future Of this fine block:
1t is not intended that any of the rooms on
the ground floor will be used for hotel pur-
poses, unless the lessees see fit to rent them
seperate from the hotel proper, which COM
prises all the two upper stories together
with the new addition now begun at the
rear of the main building and fronting on
Emporia avenue. The new addition will be
of brick with stone facings to correspond
with the main building. This addition
fronts SO feet on Emporia avenue and ex-
tends so feet west, and at the northwest cor
ner an L lsx25 feet will be built, All the new
addition will be three stories high.
The ground floor of the main body of the
addition will be divided into dining room
and kitchen; and the upper part for sleeping
rooms. The lower part of the l. will be
used as laundry and the upper part for
sleeping apartments for the help.
Mr.. Black says that the hotel has been
rented to two brothers named Roberts, one
of whom is a hotel keeper in Springfield,
Mo. The other brother who is said to be
an accomplished hotel man, runs the Leland
hotel in New York City. He has been con-
nected with the Leland Bros, who own
frst-class hotels in every large city east of
the Mississippi river, for many years, which
fact establishes his status as hotel man.
Mr.. Black intends to partition off twenty
feet from the rear of the corner room, for a
private office for himself, the door of which
is on Emporia avenue.
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SAVE THE PIECES.


This forenoon, the horse and delivery
wagon belonging to d. j. Chat6eld of the
east Douglas avenue hardware house, was
standing in front Of the Wichita wholesale
grocer company. Near the horse stood
crate Of wooden buckets packed as is custo-
mary, in straw. While the driver of the
team was short distance away the horse
sought to have to himself picnic upon the
straw and taking mouthful he pulled the
high stack Of buckets over upon himself.
This frightened him very much and he
started to run, the young man in charge
surmised his intention and jumped for his
bit, securing hold thereon; the string of
buckets in the mean time becoming fastened
in some way to the harness.
This bulky and noisy appcndage to his
harness frightened the animal until he be-
came frantic and manageable and he whirl-
ing around lashed the driver up against
street car that was passing and SO severed y
injured him that he was forced to let go his
hold and the animal took tightening dash
south on Main street, narrowly escaping
colliding with several teams npon that thor
oughfare.
He turned east on First street and run to
the alley upon which is located his stable,
but instead of stopping there, the seat of
the wagon, the sideboards and an overcoat
at that point were thrown out and this give
him fresh impetus and on he few bringing
up at length wedged between the Catholic
church and an adjoining hedge. The wagon
was here turned up side down and was found
to be somewhat broken though not very Sc
riously disabled
The gentleman who had charge of the
team sustained pretty severe bruises upon
the side, one ankle and foot, and cash on
the chin. He is attending to business and is
not seriously, though pretty severely injur-
cd.
Moral, hitch your horses, though you
leave them but moment.
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For the EAGLE
THE STORY BOOKS OF CHILD
HOOD

Old story books of childhood. how well 7
love your lore,
sigh for pleasures that We brought. which
1 shall see no more,
Though weary wears have rolled AWAY. vet
still on memoy's KEYS,
1 hear the merry jingle of Dame Goose's
melodies.
l see again before me, Jacks famous bean
stock high,
And wander with Red Riding Hood" while
the wolf is hiding by.
What need can history ever ever give? what
wreathes from laurel trees
Like that which "Jack the Giant Killer" 30
often won from me.
With Crusoe on his desert isle, I've wan
dered hand in hand,
And gaved with him in wonder, at the foot
prints on the sand,
Can Homer, Dante or Milton, or the bard of
Avon's pen,
Ere lead me on in fancy as did childhoods
stories then.
Old story books, old story books; never
pass We by.
But We bring me back life's morning, meath
youths unclouded sky;
All, treasured friends of childhood, cen now
the tears will start;
You've claim upon my memory, strong
hold on my heart
Though fair suspicion may arise that yet my
tear drops flow,
For Cinderalls's wondrous shoe, and italics
of Little joe
Here's tear and sigh for tribute, and may
your names and worth,
Be green when Homer's Iliad shall have
passed away from easth.
Mrs. NJ. T. LEASE.
Wichita, Nov %, 1884.
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SOIREE MUSICALE.

The musical and literary entertainment
given by the ladies in management of the
Wichita Musical and Art conservatory last
evening, was largely attended by the elite Of
our city. The entertainment furnished was
of the highest order, and those who were
fortunate to be present received treat which
will not soon be forgotten. Among the
recitations rendered by Miss Jackson was
1.-THE Witches Daughter" ''Too Late for the
Train," Burst Ye Apple Buds" Goodbye"
judith" and "She Would be Mason"
The repeated and persistent encores accord
ed by the delighted audience to each of this
talented young lady's efforts spoke volumes
for her ability as an elocutionist. 1t was
difficult for those present to decide in which
capacity, as instrumental performer or as a
vocalist, Miss Eugenia B. Harding excelled.
The piano recitals, among which were a
Military Polonaise." by Chaplin, and "Son-
eta Talhetique," by Beethoven, were rend-
cred in faultless style, while her vocal efforts,
'The Daisy" by Ardite, and laughing
song completely won the hearts of those
present, and she was rewarded by continued
applause. Miss Kate P. Calvin officiated as
accompanist in thoroughly acceptable
manner. The piano used was an Estey& Clouhg
grand, procured from the musical house Of
Prof Arbucle.
This delightful soirse was olosed by a
piano solo, ''Eeune de Champagne" BY Miss
Harding, by special request. We trust to
see this class of entertainments repeated in
our city more frequently, q they are Of a
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IT WAS THE CAT.

On Sunday evening when twilight had
thrown her mantle Ger the city and gas had
been lighted to make cheerful the many
homes and public places in which were hud-
died weary humanity resting from weeks
lsbors, or listening to the words and law that
was to guide them through another week of
life's trials, vacissitudes and battles; to say
nothing of the young man who was burning
the illuminator for which the ::grim-visaged
pater-familias of his Araminta had to pay,
there came a cough. A cough. and sniff.
A sniff, snuff, cough, cough, cough. A
glance at the stove, the gas light, and the
sewer, a wise look, a wry face and sugges-
ton from everybody in town. 1t was sui
phur in the coal and must be removed,
raise the windows. 1t WAS leak in the gas
pipe and must be repaired, send for the
plumber and throw open the doors. 1T
was sewer gas and would cause an explo-
sion, put out the lights and fly. Whoever
was correct or whatever it might be,
the vapor was so poisonous and oppres-
sive to the lungs that houses and hotels
werethrown wide open, and from the churches
the auditors rushed out until they were
almost deserted. Everybody had their
theory as to what it was, the opinions differ
ing widely, though all agreed as to the
gigantic nuisance. Yesterday the fact was
developed that the difficulty arose from the
gas company having used on that day for
the manufacture of their illuminator an
article of coal that was very heavily charged
with sulphur, and this fuel of hades was what
was raising the grand and general ruction
the young city on the Nile.
The company's defense has not as yet
been heard, though it is to be hoped that
they can and will make satisfactory ex-
PLANTATION, as the experience Of gas consumers
for the time referred to, and also last night.
has been injurious and unpleasant in the
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-28
ALWAYS WITH YOU.

During the past week many benevolent
persons requested the writer to agitate the
organization of provident association in
the city. Every one of those who expressed
desire to see such an organization perfect
ed had plenty of good cast-off clothing that
they would be glad to donate to duly au-
thorized agent of such society; others
would furnish a sack of flour, ham or a
christmas turkey.
The writer is not sure whether or not
such an organization already exists in this
city. If it does its agents should bestir
themselves. If there is none, steps should
be Immediately taken in the matter. There
are hundreds of poor people in this city,
many, too many more, will swell their ranks
during the winter that is before us.
In the east there is scarcely a town-no
matter how small that has not its proyident
society. In the west little need for such Or
CARNATIONS have heretofore existed, but the
indications now are that the winter now up
on us will be one of the dullest in the histo-
ry of our city. In view of this fact it is to
be hoped that the benevolet amongst us
will take action in this matter.
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A BRAVE SOLDIER,

The writer spent pleasant half hour yes
terday in conversation with Judge S. Mey-
er, of Canton, Ohio, who expects soon to
quit the horrid cline of the old Buckeye
and settle in the metropolis of southwestern
Kansas.
Judge Meyer commanded the 10th regi-
ment, Ohio volunteers in the late rebellion,
and interested the writer with numerous de-
tails Of the battle of Gettysburg, in which his
regiment was almost annihilated; going into
battle the first of those memorable three
days fighting, the memories of which will
never fade while the Republic lives.
Col. Meyer is of German origin and stands
in the front rank in society and in the coun-
ellis of the county which he lives, having
been prominent lawyer for quarter of a
century, and worn the erErine during the last
eight years. He was an enthusiastic admir-
er and friend of President Garfield, and took
the stump in his interest in the campaign of
1880. One Of his sons attained the rank of
brigadier during the war and is now in the
regular army. Another son, Capt. F. Mey-
er, who lost an arm at the battle of Shiloh;
will also settle in this city in the practice of
law. We shall be happy to welcome him
TO the future great city of Kansas.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-28

We had pleasant call yesterday after
noon from Mr. Geo. o. NJ. Bucl1ner, a broth.
er of our fellow townsman. Mr.. BIS. home
is in Buffalo, New York. In answer to 9
question as to his personal knowledge of the
new president-elect, he said he knew him
very well, having spent nearly two years in
his Office Along IN the course of the con-
yersation Mr.. b., who is a Republican, said
that Cleveland made very good mayor,
but that the outside of his wonderful victory
over Folger, for governor, there was nothing
about the man to render him desirable can
didate for the democracy. We gathered
from Mr.. Buckner's conversation that Cleve-
lane is an old moss-back Democrat thorough
ly welded to the ways and methods of that
party, and man who will swing right into
the majority influence of that party, without
reference to where its strongest interests may
be located, and that anybody who takes
Cleveland for a political reformer is badly
fooled.
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HOW WE powNEp THE CIDER.

We amt no prohibitionists no longer, or
words to that effect. 'sThis time don't
count" anymore. not till after Thanksgiving.
anyway. A suspicious-looking five gallon
keg with the spigot already cooked and
primed was rolled in at our kitchen door
yesterday morning. Dreading the fearful
example, we sent the children all up stairs,
eat peppermint lozenge and applied our
nose to the -hole-the law you know
SAYS nothing against smelling. A bad cold
taken on election night having rendered our
olfactories little unreliable we had about
resolved on desperate line of action, drunk
or no drunk, when the fair presiding genius
of the kitchen condescended to remark that
great big happy faced looking man who
called himself Mr. Moser, had left the key
with his compliments. 'Cider by jove,
sweet cider" Calling the small fry back
We started in on telling lecture on temper
ance and the awful things into which drink
ing led, but we were cut short by discover
ing the youngest todler sucking away at the
spigot. Our "down with the rum power"
didn't seem to meet with very hearty en-
dorsement from our thirsty audience so we
just set 'em up all round. We have often
wondered how it ever came that such
great big hearted man as NJ r. Moser was a
Democrat and now we are more perple1ed
over the problem than ever. The cider was
from the choicest and finest of sound apples
and was an enjoyable treat.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-28
NEW BOARDING SCHEME.

About nine last night man named VIM.
Lowry entered the restaurant of A. K Gore,
l56 Main street. and presented an order pur-
porting to be drawn by Mr. Wits, foreman
at the street railway barn. The order read (:
"Give the bearer something to eat and
charge to me-" and Mr.. Wits name was
signed to il. Mr.. Gore said he knew Mr..
Willis signature and was satisfied that the
order was forged. He refused To set up the
hash and the man left. He was seen soon
after near a window writing what was sup
posed to be q new order, which he intended
to present at w. c. Whitescarver's restau-
rant, corner of Main and First street. lie
was about to enter when be perceived that
he was being watched; he then turned the
corner and went east on First street. The
police were notified and were in search of
him. If the story is all correct it looks like
a very silly racket for man who lives in
town to undertake.
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THE COAL FAMINE.

During the greater part Of last week every
coal yard in this city was as bare of fuel as
the side walk, and yesterday a very large
portion of our people were out of coal. Sew
eral car loads came on sunday night and
were ranged on the side track along Railroad
street Yesterday a steady stream Of teams
and wagons continued to pour in and load
up coal. Besides the city demand, probably
two hundred farmers were after coal. At
one time twenty-seven teams stood waiting
to get on the scales at the Rogers Coal Co.,
while nearly as many more awaited their
turn to get to the cars. Yesterday was
busy day generally in the city, but the coal
yards, owing to the scarcity last week, had
an Inprecedented rum
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-11-28

"God's finger touched him and he slept"
-Tennyson.
Died of scarlet fever, Saturday morning
Pearl Barnard, aged FIVE years.
Always fragile, but bright and always
cheerful, be was the fathers pride. The
shadow of death is ever dark, but, oh, how
dark when it rests over our own home. II
words could assuage the sorrow the father
feels now, that the last pledge of wife's
love has crossed the river to join its mother,
gladly would we comfort him: but mans
tenderest words fall UNDECIDED on the ear Of
him who has buried his idol. Hard, cruel,
il may seem, TO have your only boy thus
taken away, but
"Of this be sure-His is the noblest plan,
However r,isconstructed it be by man:
For God, the Almighty, whose unbounded
sway
The sun and moon and all the stars obey,
Never makes mistakes-and hence all men
may trust
The hand that made them never will be
unjust.
A. b. j.
Derby, November %, 1884.
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STREET RAILWAY EXTENSION,

The extension of the Wichita street rail-
way from Oak street north on Topeka ave-
nue. to the section line, in Falkenstein's ad-
dition, is now being agitsted. The idea is
a good one and ought to be carried out.
There would be no difficulty in disposing of
the stock, AS the extension would pay from
the start. That portion of the city is build
ing up rapidly with respectable residences,
and bids fair to become in the near future
one of the most desirable residence portions
of the CITY,
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of the candy room is six barrels of sugar
per day. and the number Of operatives enl-
pioyed, when running in its9ull capacity.
will be about twenty.
Dealers in all the cities tributary to Wich-
tia can find here at all times complete
stock of fresh goods-crackers and candies
that for quality and appearance are unsur-
missed
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suNFLowER OFFICIALS.

J. W. Miller, vice president and general
manager, Mr.. Jones, his private secretary.
Mr.. Woods, chief engineer, any John CAT
fanny, general roadmaster, OF the Sunfower,
were in the city yesterday. Mr.. Miller came
in from Fort Scott the evening previous in
his private car, Minnesota" and proceeded
to the front where he remained over night.
The party went to the front again yesterday.
Mr.. Miller will leave for Fort Scott this
morning
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A SEVERE INJURY.

DIR. Oldham was severely injured last even
ing by receiving kick from favorite horse.
The blow took effect in the side and a rib
wss broken. The Doctor was giving the
horse, which is very handsome and valus-
BILE one, some exercise and was exhibiting
him to friend. The horse became frisky
and playful, and while running and plung-
ing he came near TO his master. and rearing
and kicking at this instant the above acci-
dent was the result
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GOOD BY, John.

We learn that Wallace 4 Houck, imple-
ment dealers, have established branch
house in Kingman, with John T. Kelly as
manager.
Ry this arrangement Kingman gains, and
Wichita loses pleasant agreeable gentle
man. thorough business man and an esti-
Inaole citizen.
Mr.. Kelly has occupied the position of
foreman for Mr.. Wallace seven years, and
the fact that after so long trial, he is en-
trusted with the management of branch
house, speaks volumes for his ability and
integrity.