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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1886-06-16

" NSAy AA0AA ~ NC NOV uOWu Nv lax
edge Of the quiet little village, and made
why with all haste to the p~ostofice, which
the combined postmaster, grocer, and dry
goods merchant was about to close. He
evidently thought me alunatic, but pointed
to o OF . half dozen men seated around
the store, when I demanded an officer.
knew the robbers plan was to 60 down
to the shore and make sure that his pal was
IN waiting. The Gleason mansion stood
half way between the shore and village.
! told my story and after q Sufficient
interval the whole six stalwart men (who
evidently had = wholesome appreciation Of
the burglars prowess) were ON their way
to the big house, accompanied by an old
woman, who walked with a. firm q stride
. the strongest, for tho thought that my
fsthers death would be avenged gave
WINGS 70 my fest.
servants when We reached the house.
Two men were stationed outside,
screened by the bushes, and the others con-
cealed in the room where the safe stood
which held the valuables. Remember II
10 for murder you are 10 arrest him." ]
cautioned the officer for the twentieth time.
He should not escape with the
lesser penalty for the burglary
and wait until his crimes wore
half forgotten, but should answer for the
murder mOW whom the strong hand Of, the
law which demands q .iie for q life
should be laid upon him.
! went mp stairs to quiet the frightened
cook, whose means we're finally sti1ed in
the bed-clothes where she hid her head. !
intended 10 stay, but 4 terrible fascination
drew me below. I lighted my little dark
lantern and, in spite Of the remonstrances
Of the men against an old lady taking part
In such IN exciting scene, crouched behind
. large sofa to await the expected arrival.
| The door was conveniently open, and he
entered % cautiously that only the CLEAN
Of his lantern revealed his presence.
Instantly my light flashed mp and he saw
four glfttering revolvers feyeled at his
head. II had been done 20 quickly
that hs had no time "a
draw he ready knife before he
Vas oyerpoversd and closely bound.
Many and deep we're the curses he uttered
- e how I had discovered his plans.
.I'm sure I did not tell the ugly beldam
On my way here. and I'm equally sure ]
never saw her before b multered.
*But you shall zee me again to your
everlasting sosrcw, ! could not help
answering,
Tho boy was relieved from his bootlssa
guard q The door By The outside captors.
Thsy we're taken. closely guarded. mp 70
Tia city that night. IN tho confusion
@6ydney~ 49, forgotten and no ons ever
knew Into vAat watsrs his Iseht carried
~ appeizt.d NJ Il ~ III ea,pe j
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03
THE DEAD NOR DEAD.

A gentleman from kingmsn told repor.
ter yesterday that young Cromley, who was
supposed to have been murdered at King
man about year ago. turned up alive and
well in that city lsst Sunday. He had been
living in Wichita county all this time.
Ali our readers of last year will remember
the excitement the supposed murder of this
young scspegrace caused In Kingman, and
citizens of that town have reason to remem-
Der il. There were three or four
jailed on suspicion, and one unfcr-
tunate fellow was swung up to a
lamp post in sn Intellectual effor, 20 make
him confess the deed, or tell who did it.
Detectives worked on the case, and it cos,
the county about $l,ooO. His family almos,
beggared themselves trying to obtain some
clue to the supposed murderer. or murder
ers, and nov the young scamp turns up all
safe and sound.
Young Cromley's &C. ought 10 be GRIM
insl offense and he should be severely pun
ished
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03
GREAT p. EsENrArloN.

This is what the performance of Chimes OF
Normandy was at the opera house last night.
The Starr Opera company lave by meritori-
Gus work won their way into popular favor
and succeeded in filing the house. As a
matter of fact many unable to obtain seats
were obliged to return to their homes. The
entire entertainment gave the utmost salts
faction. Those who had admired Mr.. Des-
no min his comedy role were surprised at the
dramatic power he displayed in the charact er
of Gaspard, the miser. 1t was wonderful
Interpretation tina. showed the young artist
to have studied the part carefully. At the
close of the second &C. he was rewarded by
calls before the curtain. His acting can be
summed up, she was grand"
Miss MAY Duryes won favor as Serpole,te
Miss May Douglass sang Germanie in ex-
cellent voice and her Duets, with Mr.. Har-
vey and Mr.. McSweeny, were deservedly
encored. Both these gentlemen filled their
parts as if fitted for them by nature.
Mr.. Charles Osborne, as the notary, and
Mr.. Will Nichols, as the Balli, furnished
the comedy portion. The chorus numbers
were sung with precision and vim. The
superb manner in which all the previous
operas were costumed Was followed in a sim
liar manner las, night. Tonight Billee Tay-
lor will be given. Seats should be secured
at the Santa Fe Office, Main street;
The character Of Eliza" in Billee Taylor,
will introduce TO the citizens of this city
the famous Zszel. This lady is the most
famous gymnast of modern days For two
years she was the rage of London and was
twice each day shot from a cannon sixty feet
through space. Her dive Of 107 fee, from
the top of he Royal Aquarium has never
been equaled. In 1850 Bsrnum brought her
to this country IS the feature of his great
show. She is the wife of Manager Starr.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03
THE GREAT MINSTREL SHOW

Bsrlow, Wilson & Rankin, decidedly the
greatest company of burnt cork artists
Birmingham has ever seen, performed 10 an
audience which was completely captured
long before the curtain wen; down. There
is no; q feature in their work from the first
strains Of Olio TO the final crisis Of Mickey
Doe" George Wilson. the imperscnstion
Of beguiling nonsense and the prince of utter
Stiffness, slresdy fsvorite in Birmingham,
plunged his auditors, without mercy, into
agonies Of laughter, only relieved when be
was out Of sight. Especially marvellous
we're the scrotatic performances Of the Len
ton Brothers- The company promise 70
have next season eight more in a batch,
equal TO Len;on's, who were imported from
London. Barlow, Wilson & Rankin hsa a
big house last night, and will have bigger
one when the come agsin.-BirmingSa
Aga
The above company appears At the opera
house on Saturday, June 9Th. Thi. Is the
frst and only travelling minstrel company
that viii visit Wichita ,hi. season. aud will,
no doubt. be greeted with . crowded house.
Secure your seats a. once.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03
HAND OVER

Two gentlemen who were going up Gen.
trail avenue late tuesday night, were halted
near Fourth avenue by three robbers, who
succeeded in relieving them o. their money
and watches. The amount of money gained
by the robbers was near $50, and the two
watches were valued Mt 500.
The two unfortunate fellows think they
occupied very unenviable position, stand
ing in front Of the business end of reyolvers,
and after the period of real danger had
passed, and the robbers were getting full on
the nights hsul, rang the door bell of a
neighbor and applied to the one who an
swered it for lodging during the remain
der Of the stormy night The police were
notified of the embarrassing situation ths,
part of the city had gotten into, and a
couple of the force were detached to restore
confidence in the minds of the frightened.
They were finally induced to go on their
way, but not rejoicing.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03
"EXPECTANCY T"

At the Fair today the lovers and critics of
art can have an opportunity of seeing a
painting of Mr.. Hill Thomas, one of our
city amateurs. The picture represents
Expectancy" and the scene is found in a
southern marsh. The hunter stands a. II
secure arms after shooting duck on the fly,
while the game is describing circle towards
the ground. A red setter stands in a half
crouched position short distance from
where the unfortunate duck is expected TO
fall. The anxious and expectsnt look of
the obedient canine furnishes the name for
the picture.
The painting taken as whole is one of
rare merit, as the author is successful in
initiating nature In all he attempted.
Mr.. Thomas is employed at Viney's sign
works ana produced the picture for his
friend, Mr.. X. Cogdell.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03
STRUCK IT RICH

A gentleman from Payne township was
in the city some days ago and bought a
piece Of property on the west side for ST.
500. He knew nothing Of the Garfield
University, or did not think of getting into
such a booming nest as he did. Yesterday
morning be came 10 town, still knowing
nothing of his good luck. Soon after his
arrival a fellow stepped up to him, wearing
An anxious look, and propounded the Oft re-
peated question, allow much will you tske!''
Before be hsd been given half the time the
law allows for MI answer, his interrogation
interrupted bis thoughts by saying, '1'll
give you $4,000 fo- your West Wichits
property" This was translated as a first
class "stiff" by the gentleman owning the
property, and he fel. like disseminating the
conversation, but finally he became ac-
quainted with the siLuati on and refused the
offer that made such handsome profit.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03
WAR RELICS.


Col. Theodore Wiseman of Lawrence, who
was at the Manhattan last evening, showed
representative of this paper two little pa
pers published in the south in May 1864 by
union soldiers, which are curiosities.
When the union troops captured Rome,
Georgia, Bill Arp published paper there
called the Rome Courier, but he skipped to
Dallas on the arrival of the "Feds," leaving
his printing material, or portion of it be-
hind. The Yanks, among whom, of course
there were printers and good writers. set to
work and published little paper which they
called the Rome Union, the first number
of which bears date May 23d. 1864. The
leading editorial wss good effort.
Another paper much similar was pub
lished in Franklin, Tennessee. which was
called the "Nspsack.'
Col. Wisemen prizes these relics highly
and they are indeed interesting relics of
those stirring days.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03
A VALUABLE .wRlrE-uP.

Mr.. Chas. B. Holmee, Of the International
Press Bureau, is in the city. He came here
on purpose to give the coming city of the
west write-up, its interests, prominent fea-
lures and wonderful growth a review
through the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
Mr.. Holmes will not attempt personal noti-
ces, puffs and the like. In fact, he won't
mention single individuals name. He
simply purposes to give his impressions of
the metropolis of Kansas. to set out its pbe-
nominal growth and make plain the reasons
why it will be the coming city of the state,
and through the columns of the widely cir
culsted and influential journal named. Such
an article as Mr.. Holmes is capable of pro-
ducing, such an article as he only writes,
will be of great advantage to Wichita, es-
pecially to our real estate firms who would
do well to confer with him,as he can remain
in the city but two or three dsys.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03
SEVERAL BALLOT BOX 5.

As there are three separate and distinc.
proclamations, calling as many different
withstanding the elections ali come on the
same day, the attorneys of the roads have
decided that to cover all possible doubts and
technical questions, three separate ballot
boxes should be used at each polling place
-one box for each proposition. This will
necessitate four boxes in the city. There
fore judges and clerks must remember that
they must make three separate and distinct
returns. one covering each proposition. See
article on second page, together with sew
eral other articles on the railroad question.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03
DISTRICT COURT.

The case of A. j. Stanleyvs F. A. North
occupied the time of the court yesterday un-
til about 8 o'clock p. m.
This was an action brought by the plain
tiff to recover commission on the sale Of
some property for the defendant. Bentley,
Hatfield & Bentley for plaintiff and Camp
bell & Dyer for defendant. The jury had
not returned verdict when court ad-
journed.
The State vs.. William 7. Edwards was
called at $50 p. m. and the counsel on
either side squared themselves for battle.
The indications are tina. this case will be
well contested on both sides. The array of
counsel on each side is strong. The state is
represented by John A. Murray, county at
torrey of Sumner county, c. Everest Elliott,
his law partner, and Judge James A. Ray.
all of Wellington, and all able lawyers.
Mr.. Murray is young lawyer of fine
promise and ability. Tall, cool, keen, with
& strong voice and easy delivery; he is an
adversary worthy the best effort of our
ablest jurists.
The defense is also in able hands: VIII
liam Mcdonald, of Wellington, a fine GRIM
inal lawyer; Thomas George, of the same
city, fine level-headed lawyer, and sluss &
Stanley, Of this city, whose ability is well
known in the state.
With such al array of legal talent, the
ground may be expected to be fought inch
by inch TO TIE end, and the preliminary
skirnish yesterday in an attempt Of the de-
Tense TO obtain a continuance, which flank
movement was dOwned by the represents
tives of the state, may serve as pointer to
what is 10 follow.
When the case was called up, Hon. w.
f. Stanley introduced q motion for contin-
uancc and read lengthy document in favor
of that proposition, the material point Of
which was the abseaca Of three msterial
witnesses. the substance of the testimony Of
whom WAS Incorporated in the petition, and
the presence of whom at this term of the
court, was impossible in the interval between
the receipt Of the transcript, transferring
tie case 10 this county and this time.
The state maintained the incompetency of
the petition, pointing out in detail the i'm
meteriality of the testimony of the absent
witnesses, as shown in the petition, and call
ing the attention of the court to what was
termed the want of diligence Of the defense
in securing the presence of said witnesses.
Mr.. Murray made a very neat argument
in defense of his position, but the court
overruled the objections and granted q con-
tinuance Of the case until the next regular
term Of the court in this city. Therenpon
Mr.. Murray asked time to consider whether
or not the state would admit the evidence of
the absent witnesses as set forth in tho petit
ton, which was granted. After short con-
sultation with his colleagues, Summers
young county attorney came forward and
said the state would admit the testimony and
proceed with the case, and it was sst down
for $50 this morning.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03

Rev. John Loeveaich Of Topeka, rho Is
to assist Rev. NJ. j. Casey in this parish ard
take sole charge of iae churches q: Augus-
Il and Derby, arrived yesterday morning.
Father Loeven;ch j. young German priest
Of varied requirements, who has flled sew
erAl appointments in this state, ssiis;acto-
rally 70 the congregation AID tie hi.hop.
In announcing bis name 10 tie congregation
last Sunday, Re.- Casey said be Vas the
mos. pious and exemplary pries: in the do
cese- He VII. preach next Sunday s: high
u,sss. He speaks Preach, German and
Latin auea;ly.
Father Casey IN. been anxious 10 secure
the services G. . German assistant fer The
beneS, Of the large eleEea. OF TIA; national
isy in his congregation, SO nos his expects
tons are realized xhich no dous. Is entity
ing 20 him.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03

THE BAPTIsr MISSION CHAPEL.

The EAGLE, in referring 10 the new Bap-
tist church TO be erected on the corner of
Tenth and Emporia avenue, probably gave
more credit TO DIR. Burleigh than he de-
sired. The church is TO be known as the
Baptist Mission Chapel, and DIR. Burleigh
gives the lot upon which il is to be erected,
and in addition promises that AS soon as
$500 are raised to subscribe al additional
$1,000, which is still very generous gift.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03
AND THE RAIN CAVE

There WAS general rejoicing over the rsin
yesterday and everybody felt happy. A
number of farmers who came to town said
they told their wives before they lea home
that they would take two extra drinks OF
the strength of it, and they said also tha,
they would vote for the bonds.
There Vas a renewed boom in real estate
And general good feeling prevailed al
round.
How much did you advance on the price
Of your real estate said one dealer to an
other. Il raised mine 20 per cent"
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03
MRS. NJ. z. LEASES GRAFTON

Owing to a lack of room our Tuesday
mornings account OF Decoration day was
cut short and nothing of the proceedings at
the cemetery was therefore given. We were
sorry for this, but in giving the governors
Grafton in full together with full telegraph
rendered fuller report impossible. Probs-
bly, few finer, more patriotic and touching
tributes were uttered anywhere than fell
from the lips of this woman. whose father
and his brother were starved to death in
Andersonville and whose two brothers fell
in the battle Of the Wilderness. We hope
TO be able to publish il within few days.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03
ouEssEs AT THE MAJORITY

There has been no question at any time
but that the propositions now before the
people of Sedgwick county would carry.
1t has only been aquestion of majorities and
the majorities depended largely on the sue
cess or otherwise Of fair or full registra-
ton of this city. There are probably four
was known that thirty-four hundred of that
number had registered the majority for the
proposition was safely put by many from
fifteen hundred 70 twenty-five hundred.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03
SOUTHWESTERN coLLEcriNo AGENCY

As viii be seen by their sd in this paper
II. A. Ozsne and W. b. Fouis have entered
into copar.nership for the purpose of car
rying on general collecting business in
this city and county.
These are active reliable young men, both
well known to our people and are indorsed
by leading bankers and business men Of
this city. ozane & Fouts, is the style o: the
frm and the business viii be known as the
Southwestern Collecting Agency. with
headquarters at No. ls7 north Main stree.
in the same office with S. ". Cooper, oppo-
site the postofice.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03

A rather exciting runaway occurred on
the west side on Douglas avenue yesterday.
Two horses attached to q wagon were
hitched to post and becoming tired of thst
non-psying position broke loose and struck
for the country at 2:io rate. They were
finally captured after doing considerable
damage to the wagon.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03

A; the late election Of officers of the
Frisco railroad Chas. W. Rogers was re-
elected first vicepresident; John O. Day,
second vioe-presiaeni; Henry L. Morrill,.
general manager and to have charg. of tie
operating and traffic department. TIE
Office Of general manager is discontinued.
james Dunn. chief engineer, has charge Of
construction and maintenance Of vay.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03
STRAWBERRY AND ICE CREAM rESTI
VAL.

A strawberry and ice cream festival will
be given at Mr.. VIM. McCracken's, Sunny
Dale, Monday evening, June 9TH, the pro-
ceeds to be given TO the Wichita w. L. I.
U. Exercises will begin q. 6 p. m. Suit
able music and speeches will be furnished.
Time will not be spared to furnish all an en-
joyable evening. Come one. come all.
By order of committee.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03

Judge Bissell, President Cleveland's law
partner. spent two days in Wichita last
week. No one knew his errand or mission
farther than he seemed particularly inter
ested in the question of the yulnerability OF
the present postmsster's character Those
who met and talked with him like him,
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03

Messrs. George Locke and William Ham
lin, who are from Ohio and have been sizing
up the city for three or four weeks. have
decided TO start boot and shoe store. They
will send for a large stock in few DAYS.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03

"How many millions will this rain add 10
the wealth of Sedgwick county," was asked
by several yesterday. Until shower of
brains strikes this reporter he viii not I'M
dertake to figure out that proposition.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03

Mr.. S. G. Ransom, from Yates City, ILL.,,
a cousin of Mr.. w. ii. Livingston's, is visit
ing in the city. He says the magnitude ard
life of SO new a city is simply astounding,
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03

The reserved seats for Barlow, Wilson x
RaDkin's Ministries will be on sale at the
usual place this morning at 8 o'clock. Sc
cure YOUR seats.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03

Miss Dora Wadsworth expects to remain
in the city about two weeks before return
ing to her home in Cleveland, where she will
spend her vacation.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03

Mr.. T. L. Myers, who sold seventy acres
north of the town n few Days since, bought
forty acres one-half mile further north yes
terday for $4,000.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03

The notice yesterday morning of P. W.
Wolf, travelling agent of the hydraulic
mills. and the fact that be had rejected an
order in Little Rock, it should have been
fifteen hundred barrels instead of fifty bar
rals
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03

Next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
the southwestern trotting association holds
its meeting at Kingmsn. Elaborate prepa-
rations are being made which insures sue
cessful meeting.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03

Electric light work is now on exhibition at
the Wichita srt gallery. MIR. Enos expresses
himself as highly pleased with the success
SO far attained in making good work.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03

Whether or not it is on account of the
rain, and in order TO make the farmer doubly
happy, wheat advanced two and three-fourths
cents per bushel in Chicago yesterday.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03

Mr.. Frank Daniel of Willoughby, Ohio,
arrived in the city a few days since and
expresses himself as highly pleased with
the city. He is thinking seriously of locat-
inc hero
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03

NoTE-The Mikado costumes will be on
exhibition in the wind ows of Mrs. +. Vred-
enbursh's New York Millinery store, 13S
Main street, Tuesday, June LIST, where la
dies can see elegant japanese embroidery.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03
MARRIED.

At the German N. E. parsonage. June .,
1856, in this city, BY Rev. J. L. S,ernberr.
Mr.. Henry W. Vesper. from Appleton,
Clark county. Kan, and Miss Barbara A.
Lehman, of Wichita.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03

Dell Craddock came in last evening from
the west, where he has been engaged in an
engineer corps. He placed US under obi
cations by bringing us in portions of two
ribs of 3 msstodon in perfect state of
preseryation
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03

Prices 10, 90, 30 and 40 cents. Reserved
seass 40 cents. Tickets on sale at Santa Fe
ticket office.
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1886-06-03

d. w. Phillips, Of the csscko, fscsery,
len yesterday morning foe lincoln, Neh-
The papers had him going aad gone he rs.
two o. three days, bot be diear 60 until
ysstsrday morning.