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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-03
THE COURTS.
DISTRICT COURT.


TAYLOR VS. Smith was on trial yesterday
| in the district court by jury, which was
| still out when court adjourned.
Kessmyer VS. Fory ct al, was on trial by
| the court and judgment was rendered for
the plaintiff.
The usual fifty cases were called from
| the docket and for the most part disposed
of.
Warren VS. Warren, involving the GUS
tody of the children was in hearing last
| evening.
COMMON PLEAS.
Mary McCue VS. Chicago, Kansas &
Western and St. Joe g. Iowa, was on trial
in the court of common pleas and jury out
when court adjourned.
In Daily VS. Harry Stuntle, the jury was
discharged, failure to agree.
Harrison Turner VS. T. r. Stone, dis
missed at cost of plaintiff.
Bush & Grover VS. F r. Stone, dismissed.
r. H. Porter VS. T. K. Stone and A. c.
Robinson, dismissed as to StOne con-
tinued as to Robinson.
G. E. Clark VS. +. r. Stone and A. c.
Robinson, dismissed as to Stone, con-
tinued as to Robinson.
lue uOCkeI VIII DC Cdlleu ILLS u1OCuluS
commencing at term number -.
POLICE COURT.
A female charged with petty larceny
was turned over to the sheriff of Butler
county.
Several DRINKS from yesterday and one
disturbing the peace was disposed of in
the usual way.
A bevy of the characterless girls paid
their usual fines
JUSTICE COURTS.
The justices courts were occupied dur
ing the day with civil work Of minor i'm
PORTAGE.
PROBATE COURT.
James w. Garrison of Anthony and
Lola Brewster of Arkansas City; also
Charles Gain and Mrs. May Watson, both
of Wichita, were licensed to marry yester-
day by Judge Buckner.
Claims were allowed VS. the estate of E.
g. Johnson, deceased.
Petition to set aside letters of guardian
ship Baker minors sec for hearing Deem
Der t.
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BIRTHDAY Fairly.

Miss Ella Bourgette, at her pleasant
home, PIC North Topeka avenue, last even
ing entertained a number of her friends,
the occasion being the anniversary of her
birthday. Among those present were
Misses Josie NIillinger, Dora Payne. Daisy
Bird, Blanche Guthrie, Irene Anderson,
Eta Slower. and Miss Mollie Brown, of
Hutchinson; Messrs. Fred Smut, Chas
Nossburg, Chas. Reach. John Miller, Chas.
Urban, E. Osborne, Fred Sparkling, r. 0.
Shicl
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-03
FRIDAY, THE DAY.

Lee surrendered on Friday.
Moscow was burned ON Friday.
Washington was born on Friday.
Shakespeare was born on Friday.
America was discovered on Friday.
Richmond was evacuated on Friday.
The Bastile was destroyed on Friday.
The Mayfower was landed on Friday.
Queen Victoria was married ON Friday.
King Charles was beheaded on Friday.
Fort Sumter was bonn barced on Friday.
Julius Caesar was assassinated on Friday.
Napoleon Bonaparte WIS born On Friday.
The battle of Aarengc was fought on Fri
day
The battle of Waterloo was fought on Fri-
day.
The battle of Bunker Hill was fought On
Friday.
Joah of Arc was burned at the sake on
Friday.
The Declaration Of Indepsodsnes va
signed on Friday
The battle Of New ORLEANS was fought a
Irhday.-San Francisco hammer.
Chilling.
Her Husband-Are you going to tie
Smiths garden party, deari
His WHe-No; never aceeps invitations
from people who don't Know me.
And you never receive them from persons
who DO know you London Funny Folks
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-03

An entertainment win be given at the
Friends church, on Cleveland avenue, ON
Tuesday evening, December 8, beginning
at 7:30 o'clock. During the first hour the
Pansy band will give few select readings
and Rotations, interspersed with music
by the young people. The latter part of
the evening will be given to sociability.
We anticipate very pleasant time. Let
all who enjoy such things come and we
give them cordial greeting.
SARAH A. THOMAS,
OCTAvIA WEBBING,
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SURPRISED HIS FRIENDS.

w. E. Bailey, travelling auditor of the
Wichita & Western Railway company,
left the city last "Wednesday evening for
Rich Hill. Mo-, to spend Thanksgiving
with friends. He returned this morning
and began passing around the cigars. In
quiry revealed the fact that himself and
Miss Nellie McAtister, of Rich Hill, had
been quietly married on Friday, the Goth
of November. at the home of the bride in
that city.
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JURY FOR COMMON PLEAS.

Drawing of jury for common pleas re-
suited as follows: NJ. G. Widows, Valley
Center; James Albert, Union; J. c. Richey,
city; John G. jail, Ohio; I. n Stone, city;
+. j. Thompson, Alton; J. D. Caldwell,
city; c. Camp, Valley Center; J. NJ. Har-
rison, Union; S. w. Swab, city: c.. A
Ladd, Alton: f. w. Staubach, Eagle; F.
NJ. Doffengre, Parhi; H. NJ Abbott, city;
j. H. Pompely. city; George Price, Salem;
NJ. Booher, Waco; VIM. Hoffman, Salem;
c. f. Hyde, Union; S. Maxwell. Greedy;
ID. w. McCallo. city; George Stevens,
Waco; j. c. Bullerger, city; Robert Val
entine, Grant; j. II. Pike, Alton; L..
Roach, GYPSUM; w. L. McBee. city; w.
Nevins. Delaor; c. Sharpnack, Gypsum;
j. l.. Mead, city; II. L, Lillyhridge, city.
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

At the meeting of the Wichita Typo
grahical Union Sunday afternoon the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensu-
ing term: President, Geo. r. Whitlock;
yice-president, Sam Harburg; financial
secretary, Chas. A Morgan; recording sec
rotary, Joe Briggs: sergent-at-arms, Chas
Coville: executive committee, Tom Wis
dom, John Arbrogast, Alvin Goodin, J. f.
Nessley; application committee, A. G. Ag-
new, f. ID. Perrin, John Whiteside. A
resolution was also passed donating $40 to
the Y. NJ. G.. A, building
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WANTED STRYCHNINF.

A girl of rather attractive appearance
called at most OF the drug stores on Doug
las avenve yesterday for 10 cents worth Of
strychnine, and her manner was such that
ali were afraid to comply with the de-
msnd. Reaching Main street she took the
drug stores as she came to them and
finally got the poison. The clerk who sold
it, hearing Of her experience, became some
what alarmed and is afraid she intends
suicide
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ROYAL SlUSHES.

Emperor Williams visit to Constantinople
cost the sultan over 81 100000.
The mikado of Japan is very fond Of horse
racing. BE is, in fact, a stable monarch.
The new king of Portugal il crack shot,
and tive years ago TOOK the first prize st
Wimbledon.
The young empress Of the Germans is hav-
ing 1900 diamonds set Eleven pearls will
relieve their brilhancy.
Queen Louise of Denmark lately celebrated
her seventy-second birthday at Fredensborg,
surrounded by her children and grandchil-
dren.
Princess Militia of Montenegro divided the
ZOO, 600 roubles presented to her by the car
Of Russia as a wedding present among the
needy inhabitants Of Montenegro.
The dowager empress of China takes a
great interest in the development Of the
Celestial kingdom, and spends great deal of
time IN consultation with railroaa projectors
King Dinah. the Senegambian who made a
sensation in Paris, started for his native land
in precarious condition. His constitution
has been wrecked by his hfe In tho French
capital
The king of Bavaria smokes 100 cigarettes
every day, and is 50 fond Of seeing blaxes that
each time he lights q cigarette be sets off
box Of matches just tor the fun of seeing
them burn.
The prince Of Patagonia and king of
Araucania lives IN Paris He is not holding
his throne for fear of the Chilians His name
is Achille, and he Is Of Irish origin In 1878,
after many adventures, he was made king Of
Patagonia.
Prince George of Wales commanded tor
pedo boat during the recent British naval
maneuvers When at Last the pennant was
hauled down he personally thanked and
shook hands with every member of the crew
and gave to each his photograph and a SOW
ereign.
The king of Siam is a magnificent object
in state attire. He glistens from head to
foot with jewels worth more than 81 600 900.
He was a father at the age Of IL, and is
now only 50 years old. The king is good
fellow, and very kind to his 800 wives. He
is very progressive, and has done a great
deal Of good to Siam.
Queen Victoria is one Of the four most ac-
complished linguists among women of i'm
perial rank, the other three being her daugh
ter Victoria, the widowed German empress;
the Russian czarina, and the Austrian kais-
erin. The queen is master of French, Ger
man, Italian and Spanish, not to mention
Gaelic and the Indian tongue
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

Wichita Lodge No. 22. A. 0. U. W., held
its regular semi-annual election of officers
last night with the following result
John Albert, master workman.
George Hickok, foreman.
l.. A. Carey, foreman.
j. +. Dutton, recorder.
o. Mulvey. financier
John A. Wallacs, receiver.
+. H. Nudd, guide.
+, Heyman, inside Waterman.
ID. +. Dubar, outside Waterman.
G. X. Freeman, trustee
G. G. Furiey, representative to grand
lodge.
John A. Ratliff, alternate
c. c, Furley. j. ". Shultz and J. H
Terrill medical examiners.
The lodge decided by unanimous vote to
unite with lodge No. 271 and the degree of
honor in a public installation OF officers at
A. o. Z. W. hall on Wednesday evening,
January 8, $780,
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The ladies of the German society will
hold their monthly meeting next Thurs
day. December 5, at the residence of Mrs,
H Cole. corner of Jackson and Eleventh
streets. All members and friends OF the
society are cordially invited TO attend.
MRS BISsANTZ, Pres
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The Ladies' Benevolent society of the
West Side Presbyterian church will give a
social and supper Tuesday and Wednesday.
December and 4, at the Palace block,
corner of Seneca and Douglas Supper
from to 10. All are invited.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-12-03

At the communion service last Sunday
at the Perkins Presbyterian church, Bur
ton car works, fifteen persons were re-
ceived into full membership; thirts en- on
profession of their faith in Christ. The
special meetings which the pastor. Rev.
". II. Robinson. has held during the past
four weeks have been helpful 10 the mem
beers of his church and have awakened
spiritual interest among the people at the
vorks
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The members of the Y. W. c. A. and
their friends are invited TO meet Miss
Adams, state secretary, at their rooms,
2l3 North Market, this evening at 7:30.
Nj. c. PHELPS, Sec'v.
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The Ladies' Aid society of the Perkins
Presbyterian church. Burton car works.
will give an oys,er and general supper to-
night at the church. Cars Leave from cor
ner of First and Main streets for the works
ten minutes after each hour. Come.
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FULTON, Nan, March 9, 1889.
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payment for Attorneys Docket" Am
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E. G. GATES, Attorney at Law.
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Ell DORADO, Kan, Sept. 25. 80.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Ivy Leaf Chapter Eastern Star No, L.
D., meets on Tuesday evening. December
s. at $50 O'Clock. BY order OF w VI.
MAY PEARSE. Sec'v.
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New Pullman Car on she ssas Re Rsass He
tween wichita And ST. JoaeRk

tween wichita and f. Joseph
The Atchisor, Topeka & Santa Fe rail-
road are now running in their night train
leaving Wichita at 9:225 ?. N. a new comhi-
nation Pullman sleeping and chair car,
Wichita TO St. Joseph, through Topeka
and Atchison. This car arrives at Topeka
at Ass .. M, Atchison 1t $40 .. M and st
Joseph O'Clock .. 10. The santa Fe is
the only line having this arrangement
from Wichita w D. MCRDoCK,
SS-tf Passenger and Ticket Agent
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PRESCOTT Arizona, Feb 18. 1889.
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A man may work eight hours and Iva
Or even nine or tn;
But when he works from dawn to dark
Ms al day with him then
-Bceeon Courier
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Bceson Courier.

Didn't Mis- helms bow to year
Yep
II thought you said she cut you"
so she I'D I tried 70 teach her how ~
swing . scythe last s0fnrner, AID she nearly
Gu: ny hem o6r"-Eer1A>s RaAk
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A Bargain Struck.

Bargain Struck.
"Won at lAStm he exclaimed, tium-
phantly.
Eyes, Charlie" said she, shyly, ''but only
on the strict condition. you know, that am
10 be the one. "-Somerville Journal
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City NAP

A handsome Autograph map Of this city,
containing the LANES of all the streets.
parks, colleges and public building.
hotels, etc. A complete map twelve by
fifteen inches. on linen paper, ean b had
at this Office 1t a nominal sum. -
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Free Refining Chair Car service - Denver
and Return via the >AnfA Fe Roate.

The Atchisoo. Topeka s. Santa Fe are
now running daily free reclining char
cars on their night tram to Denver. Pass
enSers leaving Wichita at 40 p. m. will
arrive at Pueblo for hreaktas: the nexr
morning. Colorado Springs a: ioD q t.,
and Beaver for dinner In addition TO
free reclining chair car service Pullman
reservation mag he had upon application
union ticket cfice and union depot.
W ID. MrEDoCK,
d 1el-st Pass and ticket aSens
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-08-07
History of the Crime.

William Gaskins, negro preacher of
turbulent and aggressive disposition
was convicted of the murder of his " ife
Tina at Daytona last Christmas Eve.
The facts adduced at the trial are as fol-
lows.
Gaskins and his wife had quarreled
and separated several weeks prior to the
murder The wife with her son of ten
years, still resided at their home, and
Gaskins went to other parts. On the
day preceding the night of the murder,
however, he returned to Daytona
About twelve O'Clock that night he went
to the house of Annie Chisolm (only a
short distance from his own house)
where his wife was visiting frienCs. He
attempted and finally succeeded in per-
suading | ina to 60 home with him and
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-08-07

spend the night. They left Annie CHS
olm's house at about one O'Clock and
were seen to enter Gaskin's house.
This was the last ever seen of Tina Gas
kins alive. Her son, who was asleep
in the house, heard them enter. Gas
kins came to bed with the boy, Tina
laid down on another bed in the same
room. They were talking together when
the boy fell asleep. Just before day
break the boy heard some one open and
shut the door and leave the house. A
little after day break one of the neigh
bors came to call Tina to go to work.
She did not answer. After considerable
difficulty the boy was awakened, and
wher he wentover to his mothers bed to
wake her, he found her dead. with her
head split open with hatchet and the
brains and blood scattered over the bed
and floor. Gaskins was not in the house
nor was he seen again un il he was cap
tured by the officers down on the Indian
River.
The evidence was all circumstantial,
and there was no defence set up, and all
the evidence offered by the State was so
we'll corroborated, EVERY link in the chain
of circumstances was so we'll connected
that the jury only deliberatod few mo-
ments before returning verdict of
"guilty of murder in he first degree"
Judge John w Price was assigned by
the court to defend Gaskins, and he was
ably assisted by w. w. Hulst, Esq.
The jury was said to be the best one
ever seen in the county. It was as fol-
lows Fl B. Austin, M N Voorhis, O.
J. Hill, H. G. Strack, w. H. Mowers,
G.. s Mead, ]. L. Knuckols, T. j. Pack
wood, G. s. Archer, H. G. Mcneil, HI.
NJ Barker and S. H. Webb.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-08-07
from the ground and seven feet
from the cross piece to which


the ropeis attached. The floor of the gall
lows extends three and half ieet on
either side Of the trap, which opens in
the middle of the platform.
The trap consists of two doors eight
feet long and each two feet wide. These
doors are supported by pivots at each
END, which when closed come level with
the floor of the gallows and are held in
position by an arm made of 2x4 tim
Der hung at ore end by hinge, which
passes under the closed doors in the
middle. The loose end of the arm is fas-
tened and held in position by sliding
trigger, to which is attached lever and
to the lever rope. The trap was open.
ed by the sheriff pulling the rope, which
jerked the trigger from under the arm,
which dropped and let the trap and its
miserable load of sin-stained humanity
into perdition.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-08-07

when he told the story of his life and
crime: He was calm and undlsturbed
and confident, he said, of an eternal and
happy life in the hereafter. His story is
as follows:
81 was born in Hyde county, N. c.,
about 1888, and staid there until was
eighteen years old. | then went to Bal
timore and from there to sea. | sailed
for four years, visiting the ports of the
West Indies and Spain. When l re-
turned worked in different parts of
the country. By trade am machinist
and work was not hard to find. About
four years ago l came to Florida and
worked at my trade in different parts of
the State, and finally landed in Daytona
and then in the county Jail, where |
have been ever SINCE"
When questioned concerning the mur-
der of his wife he refused to make any
statement or confession, further than ST
have made a confession of my crime to
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-08-07
The, Fatal Moment.

Wednesday night-the night before the
day of execution-Gaskins retired at ten
O'Clock, after praying and singing for an
hour or more with his fellow prisoners.
His sleep was much broken, and he
would wake every hour and stir around in
his cell. At three o'cloc ok he got up and
woke the prisoners and held protracted
prayer meeting, lasting until daylight.
Between and 7 o'clock breakfast was
served, and he ate heartily, devouring
whole chicken and other delicacies fur
nished him by Sheriff Stevenson.
Father Foley arrived between 7 and s
O'Clock and prayed with and comforted the
poor wretch. After this Gaskins pre-
pared his toilet, washed himself and put
on the neat black suit furnished him.
Father Foley also paid him another visit
at 8 O'Clock, and held private conver-
sation with the condemned in his cell.
At 8: 80 O'Clock Sheriff Stevenson en-
tered the cell and read the death warrant
to the condemned, who exhibited no
trace of emotion, and only said:
eyes, Lord, I'm ready"
Or. LYON at $3.50, at the request Of
Sheriff Stevenson, volunteered to give
the condemned a hyperdermic injection of
morphine, but Father Foley thought that
Gaskins nerves would be equal to the oc-
casion, so it was not given.
Promptly at half past ten Sheriff Stew
enson entered the cell with Father Foley,
Sheriff Shelly, of Putnam and deputy
Kurtz. Mr.. Kurtz tied Gaskin's hands.
Father Foley handed paper to Sher-
iff Stevenson, and our reporter was
called and Gaskins acknowledged that
the paper contained his true statement,
and the only one he had made, and in
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-08-07
The GaIIOwS.

The gallows is enclosed in tight board
fence eighteen or twenty feet in height.
The enclosure is about tn irty feet square.
1t is a substantial structure erected by
the Bryan Bros. It's entire height is 1615
feet. Two upright beams sixteen feet
high support the cross piece to which
the rope is attached. Immediately un-
der this is the fatal trap. The trap
and the floor of the gallows is nine feet
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-08-07

wretch who had violated the laws OIL
God, humanity and his country was
sent by the edict of the law before his
maker, there to answer to a higher til
bunal for hellish and iMhuman crimes
that he had committed.