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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15
LIVELY EXPLOSION.

A big explosion occurred at the Douglas
Avenue House about half past six Sunday
morning, which fortunately was not attend
ed by any loss of lite nor serious bodily in
jury to anyone.
Soon after the fire had been started in the
cook range in the kitchen, the second cook,
who had sliced up pan of potatoes, showed
the pan into the oven and Immediately there
was an explosion, the range flying to pieces
and pitching the second cook about
eight feet sway. The first cook
who was standing about ten
feet from the range, was struck on the
back by chunk Of the stoye and fired of
about ten feet, his head and shoulders going
through side window. Neither of the
cooks were badly hurt, which is remarkable,
because the ceiling and walls Of the kitchen
were perforated all over as if mountain
howitzer had been playing on it. The
second cook received some cuts on the head
and face. not serious, however. Pieces OF
the range flew away out into the back yard,
and every window in the kitchen WAS broken.
The conclusion was so great that it put out
lights in some of the rooms up stairs. 1t is
supposed that some scoundrel placed II
charge of giant powder in the oven, which
was struck by the pan when the cook showed
it il, but that is only coniectured. Both
the range and the kitchen were a total
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15
AN OLD sRuIsER AND GAMBLER.

Ben Hogan, who is announced to conduct
a gospel temperance meeting at the rink on
Thursday at p. m, in connection with the
revival services now in progress, is: we'll
known character among the sporting men
of America, from his prominence some
years ago as the the antagonist Of Allen, in
ring fight near Omaha, and through the
gambling houses KEEP; by him in New York,
the oil regions and other localities. Many
of the 'rustlers" in WichIta::who have met
Ben in other scenes, will be curious to hear
how he was led 10 give up a course of life in
which he seemed to be on the top round OF
success, and to turn to the humble work of
a preacher of the gospel. Notwithstanding
prohibition, there is work for them in
Wichita in teaching men the better way, and
we give him welcome. May our Christian
friends find persuasion q more powerful
weapon than prohibition, in dealing with
the joints.
Did not Paul say something about this be-
ing "the more excellent way"
II men can be pursuaded to give up the
drink, there will soon be q jumping of the
joints, and drug stores will diminish,
dwindle and decline, until they reach the
limit of the legitimite demand for drugs and
dressing cases, and Wichita the emporium
of Southern Kansas, will rejoice and prosper
therest.
Come on Ben, the boys will be on hand to
hear you.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15
A TEMPERANCE LECTURE.

The sad end of the young man, John
Horsch, which occurred at the Women's
Benevolent home about 10 o'clock last Sun
day night would furnish theme for n
temperance lecturer.
The particulars obtainable surrounding
this case are meager and unsatisfactory, but
enough is known to prove that whisky was
the cause of his death.
He was found about o'clock on Satur-
day morning in the alley near Fourth avenue
big snow of the previous night, only one
shoulder and one ear protruding through
the snow. When taken up he was partially
frozen, bennmmed and unconscious. Some
stimulents We're administered TO him at
drug store on Douglas avenue where he was
taken by Police Officer Dan Parks. He was
then sent TO the Benevolent home in hack,
where was bathed and received medical
treatment, under which he revived to the ex-
tent of being able TO eat and to tell some
thing about himself, but he never recovered
ate hearty dinner Sunday but did not rally
much after that and died about 10 o'clock.
In conversation with Mrs. Roush, mana
ger Of the home during the time he was
conscious, he said he was born in Roberts,
Ford county, Illinois, and had friends there.
He came here las. spring and worked
around. He had been husking corn for
several farmers in the vicinity during the
fail and winter and came into the city last
Thursday. He bought himself some clothes
and paid for supper and bed at the Com
mercial hotel. He said he got one drink of
whisky somewhere in town but could not
tell where, and that after taking that drink
he could tell nothing about himself until he
wss brought to the home. Mrs. Roush SAID
his breath smelled strongly of whisky. A
coroners jury decided he came to his death
through exposure caused by being drunk.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

The Tabor display Of paintings which the
citizens of Wichita now have an opportuni.
| ty to admire, does credit to American art
To look on what is most beautiful and
grand in nature, one does not have to leave
this continent, and it is gratifying to know
that American artists have, with striking f.
deity, transferred Rocky mountain scenery
with its beautiful skies, its sublime snow.
peaks, its granite walls and its golden, glow
ing sunsets, with all its marvellous founda.
tons, to canvass.
Columns might be written on this collec-
ton. To merely visit it will be time well
spent.
Like an orator, these artists works car
ries the audience with them. One cannot
but feel as he looks at the different paintings
that he is standing on giddy height, or in
valley by the side of a placid stream, OF
in the midst of woodland scene, and, as be
turns to go away, he adds his testimony to
hundreds OF others who have been there be-
fore him, namely: That this is the finest
collection have ever seen in the west, and
while it remains with US the artistic taste OF
Wichita will be afforded treat never be-
fore offered.
We could give in detail many of the pic
lures in this collection, but space forbids
Our readers must see them, as the beauties
thereof cannot be decribed in an article like
this. On exhibition at 22l Roys and Wer-
ner's block, Douglas ave. d2l-1t
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15
ALREADY FAMOUS.

The last number Of the Boston Musical
Herald contains very fine picture of Lean
dro Campanari, rs frontispiece. The
Herald puts him down as leading and emf
nent artist, giving sketch of his life and
marriage to his pupil Miss Perses Bell, sister
of Mrs. Kate Russell of this city. Prof
Campansri CAME TO Wichita direct from
Italy and established, in connection with
Mrs. Russell, the Wichita conservatory of
music. Those of our girls and boys who
took lessons of him can now plume them
selves on the fact that their teacher Tanks
among the masters. Capt w. S. White.
editor Of the Beacon, got genuine Stradi-
varius or Ceremonial violin of Prof c., with
which he consoles himself when "the ring
upsets him. Some month or SO since the
EAGLE announced that brother of Cam
panaris was contemplating coming over
from Italy and on west to Wichita. The
Beacon few days since said that the thing
WAS likely TO occur
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15
HE WAS A DETECTIVE.

Here is detective story that might do for
the Police Gazette:
About two weeks ago q man about 40
years old came to the residence Of Mr.. W.
A. Martin, in Sherman township, and said
he was United States detective on the look
out for something. He showed Mr.. Martin
some legal-looking papers which he claimed
he had obtained in connection with the
murder of young Crumiey, at Kingman. He
said he wanted to stay with Mr. Martin un-
til he got onto something he was after.
He agreed to work for bis board during his
stay, which to man Of judgement ought to
be dead giveaway on the detective racket.
Martin, however, took the bait end the alleg-
ed cop was allowed TO stay. He made little
excursions. as it were, in his search of some
thing, and things went along all right until
last Friday morning when Martin sent him
to this city with six fat hogs to sell. That
was the last he saw of the detective. Martin
was in town yesterday and found that the
team had been left at Dunbar's
stables and that the hogs had been sold.
The fellow evidently had detected what he
wanted and skipped. He IVES too smart to
sell the team. Now Mr.. Martin wants to
notify officers in surrounding towns to be on
the lookout for the fellow. He describes him
as about 40 years old, clean shaven face and
iron grey hair. He is about FIVE feet SIX
inches tall and wore dark suit with a
YELLOW slicker overcoat
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15
MAGISTRATES COURT.

Justice Thomas was busy yesterday in
the trial of sundry civil cases Of little mo-
ment-
Justice Walker had up before him the
case Of Doc kessler which was dismissed
without prejudice. This case WAS one Of a
violation of the prohibition law, and was
dismissed with the understanding ;hs. no
more sale Of the ardent would take place II
that house.
Constable Warrell wss instructed ey the
county attorney TO tske charge Of all places
in this city where there had been oonvie-
ton as viols,ion Of the prohibition Law.
and in which the claim of nuisance was in
the complaint Under this order the propo-
s,tion TO hold the property responsible for
the fines and penalties of the judgment So
far no process has been issued TO take charge
of the places, only the order of the county
attorney which is of course without any
authority, but should the parties got obey
il is probable thst il will be followed by q
process that viii squslch the whole business
Marriage license was issued yesterday to
]. Reisner and Emma l. Wiikie.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15
X. +. Law
THE SLEiGHING.

The sleighing just now is the best ever
known in this part of Kansas and is not neg
lected by sny means. Some of our people
have really fine rigs and the bells jingle
merrily day and night Fine steppers fy
about the streets with their human freight
m ufiied up as if in northern climate and
there are some lively trials of speed. All
day Sunday the city resounded with the
merry jingle of bells and the CHEEKY rip
plins laughter of beaux and bellies.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15
LIVE STOCK MEETING.

The legislative committee appointed at the
last session of the Legislature to look into
the workings of the live stock sanitary COM
mission, will meet at the Manhattan house.
in the city Of Wichita, on December 10th,
at O'Clock p. m, at which time they desire
to meet as many stockmen as possible from
this and surrounding counties. Let all
s.ockmen turn out at this meeting.
J. u. YoUNG. President,
RE LAwRESCE. SECRETARY.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15
COUNTY COM sIssioNERs.

The board of county commissioners were
in session yesterday, and opened sixteen
bids for the location of the poor farm. The
farms offered are chiefly about God VT, and
Garden Plain. and range in price he $40
to $40 per acre. Rober; Csrrothers. a, VAL
ley Center, offers very fine farm well i'm
proved for $3.50. There is said TO be
$1,000 worth of improvements upon it. The
commissioners examined the bids and de-
cided to meet next Monday, visit the pro-
posed farms and decide on the location.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15
KNIGHTS ATTENTION.

All members Of the Wichita Lodge
Knights of Honor are requested to be pre-
sent at their next regular meeting Wednes-
day evening. December l6, to elect their
officers for the ensuing yesr.
C. E JACKSON, Dictator.
RoRERr CARSON. Reporter.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

Uncle John Carpenter, w. T. Jeweit and
Senator John Kelly had big debate at the
county building yesterday about the loca-
ton OF the poor farm. Carpenter and jew
the poor farm, and that their corn is far
superior TO that raised in the vicinity of
Senator keliy's place. Jewett SAYS the corn
they sent TO the Ohio food sufferers made
thirty-six quarts of whiskey to the gallon.
OF course that settles il.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

Some idea may be gained of the snoun;
Of wholesale business done in this city from
the fact that the Wichita Cracker and Con-
fectionery company and Hutehings, Cox &
Co, shipped $50 pounds Of candy TO FIRE.
dcaia- Augusta and Neodeshs yesterday
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

Judge Sluss was summoned by telegraph
from s.. Louis Saturday night. 20 appear
before the L. ;. court st Topeka, in the case
entitled C. Wood Davis vs. the san Fran
cisco railway. He left tOr Topeka yes.e.-
dsy morning.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

A dozen eggs are worth as much il this
msrke; as bushel Of corn Thus it is that
tie innocent hen discounts the skill Of nsn
with all his bcss;ed intelii gence.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

The hotel runner, according TO all ac-
counts, is strange animal. They don't
stay on an average over a week in one place.
John Kennedy has had seventeen runners
in the last twenty days. One fellow began
work one mourning and before noon he took
fifty cents out of the drawer, charged it up
TO himself and got drunk.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

This sort Of weather is not very prop:ti-
Gus FOR boomers, sai there don': seem 70 be
many about here anxious to GO oui on
claims ipss now.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

VIM. W. Dilks, Of Richmond, Ind, a
brother-in-law of Mr.. Shinn's, is in the city.
He was introduced by Col. Foutz, who in
forms us that Mr.. Dilks is looking up a
plant for paper mill. There is no better
point in the west for the manufacture of
common papers, no better market than RICH;
st Wichita. A wholesale paper house is one
Of the present needs of this city, also FOR the
manufacture of brown and straw paper and
boards, both as TO market and the cheap
ness of raw material. We doubt if there Is
another such an opening west of the Mis-
sour river as right here a. Wichita.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15
Y. N. C A.

The Y. NJ. c. A. reading rooms sre open
every evening from until 10 o'clock. The
rooms are well supplied with excellent per-
iodicAls and the best reading matter which
10 free TO al.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

People should clean the snow off their
sidewalks or build switches about every ten
feet to enable people to pass each other.
There is but narrow beaten path on most
OF the walks on the residenc, streets, there
fore it is very unpleasant and announcement
for ladies to pass each other. Some one is
compelled 10 step into the snow nearly knee
daen
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

Johnny Meagher, the second sheriff of
Sedgwiek county. who was with US through
al the trying times. bat who for several
years has been resident Of the territory,
was in the city yesterday. Wichita must
lock strange to him.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

For the last few days mechanics haye
been idle, and if the severe winter weather
continues there will be some restitution
among that class. Mr.. Sternberger and
other contractors have considerable work
on hand when the weather permits opera
tons
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

No doubt the people living on South
Main opened wide their eyes TO see stray
around yesterday. Good people dom, be
alarmed, it was only the school marms
special sent out for the purpose of landing
three of those benefactoresses of the human
race in somewhat warmer climate than the
one they left" The foregoing was handed
us and the explanation is that Captain Pow
eli run car down to the lower school house
for the accommodation of the said ladies.
though the snow rendered i; impossible to
find the track for more than half of the way
on that line.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

c. T. Gorton, of the Gorton Bros, of
Harper county, and who own large ranch
on the Chickaskia, shipped four cars of fat
cattle to Kansas City last Sunday, over the
Santa Ee
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

4. II. Mckee wxs commissioned $ notary
public by Governor Martin or Saturday,
and received his commission yesterday
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

s Lewis Isen5erg, Of the Harper Graphic,
4 gentlemen whose humorous sayings and
local hits aud take-offs have been largely
quoted in the EAGLE, is in the city, and
made US a pleasant call last evening
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

Mr.. J. +. Harris, of Vincennes, and L. c.
johnson, of Evansville. Ind, both nloneyed
men and interested in an important mercsn-
tile interest and who are estimating our city
and tributary territory, made Us pleasant
call Yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

DIR. Riggs,thc well known horse vetarianary
surgeon was in town yesterday, having re-
turned from Aberline in response TO tele-
gram announcing the serious illness of his
father, who is now quite low.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

Watch for it, The first symptom of true
Group is hosrseness and if Chamberlain
Cough Remedy is freely given at once. and
the doses frequently repeated the dread dis
ease may be entirely prevented and all dan
ger and anxiety avoided. Sold BY Aidrich
X Brown. a.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

Road Master Peters, of the Santa Fe, de-
tailed all the section hands on this part of
the line, to clean off the snow in the yards
in this city, therefore the yards are in fine
shane
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

j. w Bear, county surveyor, goes to
Colwitch to-day to lay out an addition of
forty acres to that young city for b. T.
Breese.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

Probably the most novel style of window
dressing ever seen in this or any other city.
may be seen now at the Famous clot hing
house on Douglas avenue. Everything WAS
cleared out of the window and three large
turkeys put in. They will make present
of a fine turkey to any one buying a certain
amount of goods before Christmas.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

In u few days it viii be announced that a
very sensational marriage has taken place,
and that the whole business will show a
sensation worthy of the most excitable char
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

The Equitable Trust and Investment Co.,
l43 Main street, over Woodlands bank, will
give special rates on strictly irst-class farm
loans to brokers or borrowers for ten days.
l43-tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

Christmas. the dsy of gift giving, rejoic-
ing and feasting, is near at hand, and people
are already selecting their gifts. The ten
dency is towards the useful more than the
ornamental this yesr. and from year to year
articles Of use are becoming mora popular
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

The man without; sleigh for the last day
or two. has COMMENTED himself with reSu-
lar die. Of sour grapes
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

Mr.. Dorsey, member of Cambcil *
Dorsey, of Caldwell, prominent horse men,
is paying his friends visit in this city.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

The Arkansas river is now frozen over
and the small boy is skating thereon to his
intense amusement.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15
Clerks Of School Boards

Gentlemen you will find all the diferen.
blanks and blank books used in the trans
action of your business in stock and for sale
at the EAGLE office. Orders by mail filed
promptly. Goods and prices guaranteed.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15
Notice

Notice
IL response to the local il the EasLx
o. the losh Inst, / hereby gre notice TIA:
-i.l duplicate prices made by VOL Bros .os
Aay other Kansas City house. on Any A-;acie
in the line ofnaens furnishing soods- Ga IL
sestis>sion o, The pr,ce ard qualify Of NJ
goods, any oae vii ind that there q both
iag made By ssadiag abroad for Anything n
ny line J. Epvx DAVIS,
dl9-S No. 3 y. Ha;a Ssrees
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15
Mixed paints at Israel Bros.
dS-tf

Hacker & jackson have constantly IN
hand large stock of Colorado and Penn
syivania anthracite, Piedmont, McAlister
Pittsburg. Fl Scott and Rich Hill shaft coal
at III Water st. Telephone No. 9. dl55-tf
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15
THE GREAT REVIVAL.

The interest in the evangelistic meetings.
being held in this city, still continues, and
large congregations assemble at the rink
notwithstanding the unusual cold and snow.
The meeting Sunday night, to men only,
was a very interesting one, and the discourse
on that occasion was worthy of the highest
praise. No one could attentively listen TO it
without being made better ard
purer and more charitable to his
tellowman. The speaker announced
that Ben Hogan, of much note from his Pc
culiar history, would preach Thursday night
at the rink. Those who have heard of Ben
Hogan who is man of fine natural abilities
in the rough, speak Of his power as a
preacher with the highest commentator.
His advent here will add materially to the
already growing interest of these meetings.
The meeting last night was as usual
successful one, and as usual resulted in cal
ling a number forward to the front seats as
seekers of the religious instruction and en-
couragement.
The usual order Of exercises will be held
to-day at the churches as formerly, and al
night at the rink.
The Hon. G. w. Clement, who has been
visiting his son, the attorney, in this city for
the past tgo weeks, has given evidence of
his faith in the future growth of Wichita by
making extended investments in rea! estate.
He has bought fifty feet of W. B. Smith,
inst east of the track on Douglas avenue,
and is ready to put up stores or warehose
for any business needing location. He
has also bought fifty feet on Main street in
company with II. X. fuller and will erect
in the spring fine business block with
third story for any society needing elegant
rooms. .Mr. Clement will spend the winter
in the Ohio legislature, leaving bis interests
in the hands of his son, and will return here
in the spring.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

Charley Eckles thinks the poor farm
scheme won't pay, because all the work they
get out of the paupers won't amount to
much and such farm can not be expected
TO be managed as well as a private farm, or
as economically, and it takes pretty good
management to make much clear money or
n private farm some times
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

Ask your township trustee Tor EAGLE re-
eeip: books You MUS: have one One FOR
Dad TAI. enc fec pei tax x2a-S
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

y meeting of the Mundy club WAS held in
Dr.. DIV. Smiths Office last night. The object
of this club is the study of standard literature.
they have readings, criticisms and explains
tons. Shskespeare's works were under con-
siiera.ion last night
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

Frank Williams was offered $4,000 for
his share in the Occidental hotel and fur
niture, yesterday, and refused it. Mr.. VIII
lisms bought that house for $4,000 about
five years ago. Such is what a gentleman
told n reporter yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

Mr.. Hill, Of Miller d Hill, of Anthony,
live stock agent Of the Fort Scott, Is pros
pector among horsemen of this city.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-12-15

The Santa Fe pay car will be here to-
morrow and the Frisco will be in on the
18th