Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-06-04

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piece of composition in which the music
that was wont to stir the blood of the patriot
was touchingly blended with the pathetic
spirit and the imprisoned words that
fell from the lips of the orator of the
day, the Hon. Wade Mcdonald. Mr..
NJ. Stone, of the Press. evidenced in the
article referred TO talents that would COM
mand attention anywhere and We congratu-
Press upon the really brilliant and touch
ing manner in which the spiri; of the occa-
zion was transferred to the pages of that
paper.
james Sander, boy Il years old, fell
from the porch Of the Occidental hotel about
O'Clock yesterday and broke one bone of
his leg just at the ankle. lie was painting
the outside of the porch and standing upon
a ladder, when a strong gust of wind blew
the ladder over and he fell with il 10 the
ground, striking with his whole weight and
the force of the fall upon the side Of the
right foot, thus sustaining the injury The
fracture was dressed and the boy was living
in a comfortable state upon a cot at the
hotel.
Business of all kinds was almost entirely
suspended yesterday afternoon and every
body went to the races, consequently the
task of the reporter whose imperative duty
it is to get up whole page of interesting
and exciting local news, was by no means
easy or pleasant. Very little of interest
could be scraped up in town with garden
rake.
John Doran's father, who now resides in
Cowley county, came to Wichita from In
diana seven years ago the second of this
month and ate biscuit made of new -four
from wheat that had been harvested the Ord
of May. He was here yesterday and said the
harvest would be month later than that year,
and that in the last six wears the harvcsts have
been gradually coming in later.
The festive thief continues to visit the
folks beyond the Big Arkansas. Night be-
tore last one Of these gentry raised the win
dow, and with the aid of long pole with
hook attached, was pulling some goods out
of Rutledge's store, when man who slept
in the store, hearing the noise, came for
ward, when the thief skipped, leaving the
pole behind.
The old patched up and dilapidated side
walk on the north side of Douglas avenue
from the corner of Lawrence to Lapeaus |
drug store, that has disgraced that section of
the great thoroughfare so long, is now to be
replaced by a splendid stone pavement, |
which will be great addition to the |
avenue.
Probably the best sand pit in the state is |
located at the new town of Green on the |
Santa Fe. Six carloads of this sand was |
taken cast yesterday and all who saw it pro-
ii of superior quality. The vain is
said to be sixteen feet in depth. Green will |
surely become an importan. sand shipping |
point.
There are now three Irshmen in the city |
and they manage to make it inter-
esting at each meeting. Now Joe Allen |
says he is about to take out Irish naturaliza- |
ton papers, and Jim Richey is about four
thirds Irish. Wouldn't it be good idea |
for the rest to join in and make it unani- |
nous.
The magnificent display of fine gold |
watches and chains, diamond rings and pins
in VIM. kassels show window attracted the |
attention Of passers-by yesterday and |
brought out many expressions of admira-
ton. They are certainly fine collection.
Simon's splendid troop viii appear in the
great dramatic comedy '1he Hidden Hand"
al the opera house tonight. Simon has by
far the finest orchestra in the state. The en-
given by this company are first
class.
There will be grand entertainment at
Robinsons store next Saturday night. Prof.
Arnold's orchestra is engaged for the occa-
sion, and the elegant new piano that is t. be
given away, August |. Will be tested.
Mr.. II. g. Tolcr called at this Office last
Night and said that he regretted very much
he difficulty thrt occurred at the races yes
erday and that had there been time for cx-
plantations no trouble would have occurred.
The wholesale fruit firm of Harring. Bryan
4 Co, 30 Douglas avenue, has been dis
olved by mutual consent of the parties, Mr..
IIarring retiring. Bryan n Co., will be the
lyle of the firm hereafter.
Mr.. Frank Hartzell, of the Kansas Furni-
ure company, leaves this morning for his
I'D home, Moline, H., or a few DAYS visit
With his father and mother lie will take in
Ihicago on Ills return.
Peter Getto received 5000 cigars yestcr-
lay from New York, being the first INSTALL
nent Of an order of 100000. The goods are
II of the first class. Mr.. Getto will carry a
leavy stock.
a portion of the dam OF the hydraulic
Mill on Chisholm creek burst yesterday
morning. flooding the works and doing con-
iCeraple damage
The police judge took in Sos in fines from
i've members Of the demi-monde persuasion
ay before yesterday Yesterdays docket
vas blank.
Stafford's store was moved out onto Firs:
treet yesterday, in oder to make room for
uilding E. \. Dorsey's new brick on the
ID site.
The street cars and hacks did rushing
usiness Yesterday, taking visitors to the
ices. {
VIM. kassell sold a diamond ring and
in to one ot;he turf men Yesterday for
400
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WICHITA, Kan, June {. 1855.
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