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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
EXAMINING BOARD AZ GUTHRIE.

WAsEIS6ToS. May 1.-THE pension Of
fee has decided TO establish board Of ex-
aiming surgeons at Guthrie, Ok, IL bav-
Ing been represented By Congressuaas
Perkins, Of Kansas. and Others ths: :
medical board TO examine pensionsr. Vas
necessAry there IL j. said fhs; there are
SD old soldiers II the city OF Guthrie. The
board will consist OF r. IL PiekeEs. Frank
Buiin AID l. J. HAT
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
A DESPERATE BREAKS UP A DANCE,

DESPERATE BREAKS UP A DANCE,
DENISoN, Tex, May l4-Last Saturday
night dance was given ut the place of
Tom Davis. an Indian, who has IA small
tract of land on the Washita river at its
confluence with Red river While the
dance was In progress whisky peddler,
named Frank West, a white man, ap-
peared on horseback and dismounted and
walked into the house, and asked to join
the dance. West, who had two six-shoot-
ers ouckled to his person, was told to lay
them aside and he might partici-
refused to do, remarking: II am always
fixed for the business end of a United
States marshal The fiddler, a negro
named Press Curtis, stated that he wouid
not play for a man who danced with
pistols on. West pulled one of his re-
yolvers and shot the fiddle out of Curtis
hand and then cleared the room of the
dancers. He then shot the fiddler twice in
in the right arm, remarhing with each
shot: You will never refuse to play an
other fiddle for a white man."
One ball shattered the bone near the
elbow, the other passed through the wrist.
After the shooting, West ordered the
negro TO hold the candle in his left hand,
as he wished 10 snuff the light out The
order was obeyed, and west shot the can
die out of the negroes hand. He then
mounted his horse and disappeared in the
Washitai woods. The negro's arm was
amputsted yesterday. West is Texas
desperate He is horse thief and whisky
Indian territory. On the Upper Washita
he is called Red West" as be invariably
wears red silk handkerchief around his
neck.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
CATHOLIC KNIGHTS

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, May 1.-THE su-
preme council OF the Catholic knights of
America met in this CITY today, every state
and territory in which the order exists be-
ing represented, except Montana. Su-
preme Master Coleman, of New Orleans.
presided. The day was spent in receiving
and auditing the reports OF officers and in
a general discussion Of the matters to
come before the council. There are I7.s71
members Of the order now.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
THE CHURCH IN w.trs.

LONDON, May lin the house Of CON-
mons this evening, Mr.. Dilwavn's motion
in favor of the disestablishment of the
church in Wales. was rejected nv a vote
Of 2S4 10 2Sl. Most OF the unionists vctei
with the majority but Mr.. Chamberlain
voted with the minority Mr. Gladstone
was absent.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
4. O.uw cOIlNcll

ST. LOUIS, May 1.-THE supreme coun-
ell Select Knights \. o. L. W. met in
special session here today for consideration
OF amendments to the constitution relating
10 membership. Nothing was done Mt the
opening session beyond organizing with
George r. Reed, of Kansas, in the chair
and Supreme Recorder Dr. 4. c. Richard
son, of St. Louis, secretary and appoint
ment of committees.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
WILL BE KILLED BY ELIcTRlcITy

BUFFALO. May 14-William Kemmer.
who was convicted of murder In the first
degree for the murder of his mistress, TIL
lie Iieglor, was today sentenced 10 suffer
the punishment Of death 20 be inflicted by
the application of electricity within the
week commencing on Monday, June n
This is the first death sentence under the
new law
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
81 IOIIis pARNEll EIlNn.

ST. LOUIS. May 1.-THE POST Dispatch
Parnell fund of S52s2 was formally turned
over to Treasurer Reilly tonight This
with the $500 given by the Fanny Parneil
League Of St. Louis and the admission 10
tonights exercises swelled total to about
$6.0JG.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
NAMING TRE VIZ cCEg

WASHINGTON, May I4-At meeting CT
the authorities OF the navy department to-
DAY the subject of names for the proposed
new naval vessels was discussed az some
length but no conclusion was reached, ex-
cept that the names Minneapolis. Detroit
and Cleveland viii not De selected.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
White CAPS BADLY LEFT.

cATLETTsBURG. Ky. May IA gang ~
men surrounded the house OF Il farmer
named Tom Phelton at Rogersville Satur-
day night aud attempted 10 take him out.
Phelton opened fire on the gang, killing
two of them The Others fed
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
DENIES THe ALLEGATION

RICHMOND, Va. May H.-Rogcr a.
Pryor IT.. who arrived here today from
New York has just published in pamphle,
form a complete refutation Of the charge
of desertion recently made against his
father General Pryor
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
lNIllREn RX a Rl ner

KANSAS CITY, May IA. N. Brannock
and wife Of this city. were dangerously
injured this evening by being struck by
heavy stones thrown from a blast Ia an
excavation.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
WITHDRAWAL NOTIcE GIvEN

CHICAGO. May 1l--It IL reported today
thai The Northern Pacific company bag
given notice q IS Intention % withdraw
from the trans-continentai association.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
OVERCOME RY Enln AlR-

FARBAULT, MINI. May u-Georgs
King and "A man named Alchaeis were
overcome by foul air aud died while sink
lug an old well on the Blodgett farm near
here yesterday
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
AEts N0IrHEPr

NEW YORK. May T. Patrick McGarry.
Of Chicago. telegraphs from Toronto tina.
there s. Tot az atom II truth ia tie report
that DIR. Cronin Il IN Toronto, nor hAx
l,seu there
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
CLOSE VOTE IN MONTANA

CHICAGO, May 14.-Advices from many
parts of Montana indicate a close election
for the constitutional convention. Neither
party has much majority.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
CHI RY RARsrn WEE.

PITTsBUEG, May lE-At Psrksrsbgrx.
W. Va. today Hooker. the famous trottlnz
horse. ran away ard eollided with a tarbed
wire, cutting bis head hearty OF
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15

MILWAUKEE, May H.-n negotiations
which are now in progress are consumma-
ted, the Republicans Of Wisconsin will
lose their campaign manager. Henry C..
Payne, chairman of the Republican state
central committee, will in all probability
become resident of Chicago aud retire
from politics. The inducements which
are offered 70 him 10 leave the state IS a
salary Of 81, go year and a position at
the head Of what is represented as one Of
the greatest enterprises IA the country.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
MRS. AUBREY SWlNDLED.

| CHICAGO, May 1.-THE heroine of the
sensational elopement to Milwaukee, Mrs.
Pauline Fuller Aubrey, daughter of Chief
Justice Fuller, of the United States su-
preme court, is looking for the wedding
present of elegant vases from Paris which
never came. She is the latest victim of
| willie Tascott," the nickname given by
the authorities to custom house swind-
Ter, who for some time past has been op-
Grating in Chicago.
April ID, Mrs. Aubrey was called into
the parlor OF 3S01 Vincennes avenue by a
servant who said man wanted to see her
on government business. She entered the
room and was met by the same individual
who has victimized so many ladies' In
well chosen language be begged her par
don for intruding, but he was a friend of
her father, and the object of his call was
to save her money. There was box of
vases consigned to her from Paris
at the custom house. Mr.. Aubrey was
delighted and was wondering who could
be the sender. She asked the caller if he
had brought the Aases with him. He re-
piled that he was sorry but the box could
not be delivered until the charges, Sl4 %
were paid. To corroborate his statement
he showed receipt for $149S, signed by
Tom Collins appraiser If the charges
were not paid additional charges would be
put upon the goods in a day or two. Mrs.
Aubrey left the room for her pocketbook,
and was shocked to find only s. in it,
Would the custom house man accept So
on account and come again tomorrow after
she had seen Mr.. Aubrey. Mr. Aubery
readily acquiesced at his young wifes re-
quest and gave her a $40 bill. At the |
supper table the young people told the |
family of the occurrence. They would not |
believe they had been swindled, and |
looked anxiously for the vases day by day, |
but have meyer seen them. There are two |
men engaged in this city if this kind of |
swindling.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
BASE BALL.

AT KANSAS CITY.
Kansas City. ..........0 2 00 3 . | O 81
Columbus. ......1 0 6 0 2 0-1(
Base hits-kansas City II; Columbus IL
Errors-kansas City, 3; Columbus s.
Pitchers-SwartZel and Baldwin.
AT ST. LOUIS.
st, Louis. .............4 0 0 0 0 o.
baltimore. 90 l o. 9
Base hits-St Louis s, Baltimore 5.
Errors-St Louis 1, Baltimore 8.
Pitchers-Forman, Chamberlain and
Kilroy.
AT PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia. $50. Chicago. ..... Z
AT WASHINGTON.
No game-rain.
ATCINCINNATI.
Brooklyn ............0 0 l 0 3 0 O.
Cincinnati ............0 0 0 0 0 o 0 0 o. 0
Base hits-Cincinnati 9, Brooklyn 5.
Errors-Cincinnati 3; Brooklyn4
Pitchers-Viau and Lovett,
AT NEW YORK.
Cleveland. ........ 5 New York. .......
AT BOSTON.
Boston. Is Pittsburg ..... 0
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15

INFORMAL DINNER FOR LINCOLN.
NEW YORK. May 1.-THE newly ap-
pointed minister TO England. Robert T.
Lincoln, was rendered al informal dinner
at University club tonight by bis class
mates at Harvard Of the class Of e. The
dinner was entirely informal and there
vas no fOasts
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-15
ElD IN pARIC

PEARS Soap secures beautiful com
plexion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-24
RIDING ~ COMPANY WITH SNAKES.
THE "RATTLES" WANTED THE SADDLES AND
THEY GOT THEM

THE RATTLES" WANTED THE SADDLES AND
THEY GOT THEM.
There is a man who may be In the Fifth Avenue
HOiel almost any evening who tell good story
al a moments notice. The peculiar merit Of his
stories lies In the fact that he never apologies for
them, and prefaces his narratives with
declaration that they true. Here + one Of his
snake stories, repeated here just II told 10 the
writer for what fl WORTH without any explanation
d" When was in Southern Kansas some years ago
near Wagonbed springs the CmarrOn River, got
a letter from my sister who lives in NewYork ask
ing get her dried skn Of rattlesnake, which
She wanted 10 have made into belt. There were
rattlesnakes enough around the Springs, and had
to walt only until | found one big enough to sun
her purpose. While riding into camp after
noon, / saw Just the one wanted, and, getting down
from my horse ! pounded the snake with my cuarte-
girt that's pronounced-untl / thought tine animal
dead To make sure. however. TANNED IFS head
down into the sand and left it sticking there until
should ride back couple Of hours later TO carry the
dead body back 10 camp. When ] told Joe Terrell
about the snake he thought he would like one
too. started to tn, place together. My snake
still sticking in the sand when We got ~ the
place. We hunted around for for Joe. found II
and beat II until It dead.
The most convenient way of carrying them was 10
tie them by the tails 10 the strings dangling from the
saddle, and ait r doing this, turned 30 camp
riding al sharp gallOp 10 get there in tine for supper
Joe riding a few yards ahead Of me. when sud
dnly heard him give cry, and the next moment
! him 60 head foremost from his saddle, rolling
over and over on the prairie. Look at that snake,
he yelled when | rode up 10 him. His snake had
reared itself and It's head was directly over the
saddle, th' mouth wide open, aud the eyes piercing
out from the bruised head cleaning fercely. set
up loud laugh joe for he was frightened half To
q ath, but while my sides were still shaking. he
cried out: Look out for your own rather. Turn
M my heal quickly, 1 saw pair of fangs which
seemed 10 be within SIX inches Of my cheek.
went over the side OF my horse like a bolt scream
ing louder than Joe had done, while he found enough
amusement this time 10 crack broad smile at my
cOnst rnation.
But there a problem for both OF Us TO solve and
that how ~ get the snakes free without having
our horses bitten. We forced finally. Ia cut the
clnchcs II the saddles. aud when Z - saddles and
snakes fell TO the ground, ", whipped the ratlors u
Jelly and then filed them with bullets. We had Ia
walk back 10 camp leading our horses. aud when
wrO1s 10 my sister / told her that there not a
rattlesnake ~ be found In the State OF Kansas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-24
ANAuERICAY PAIYTER-ETCHER'
Mr.. PLArr's WORK AT THE wUNDERhl0h
GALLERY.

Mr. PLATT's WORK AT THE "UNDE"hAO"
GALLERY.
Those who have followed the art OF etchihg IN
recent years have witnessed Its rapld risc III POP'
esteem It's extensive commercial eApIo''"'Io"
the inevitable decadeT~e due 10 "hoi,s"io
trade upon the name Of an art h'cn'''e - - -.
has suffered irremediably from the character oi tue
o,l, ,,h,oh has horne the name and there are many
signs thai the etching fever" is nearly past Never
theless those who have given Intelligent a''on''o'
n the subicct know that American etchers haNc
abundantlv proved their ability III III" i""'''''''
comparisons Some of them have cohuhu'u ~ "Ppiy
their skill wisely, and others have Oeoh ""ip'"
into work devoid Of personal interest Ut aill'0 '''
We can still count upon interesting freehand drawing
mo, oo,or from a few Of our artists, among whom
A. cparIoe A plat has earned especial recognition
hv the evenness OF his production, and by the TACT
NAT instead OF decadence his very latest WORK shows
distinct gain in the power OF vivid expression.
This conclusion Will be shared, think, by those
who consider the artists collected etchlngs which
arc shown at the wmderlich Gallery. The collection
hvs the work of an etcher known for several years
20 our amateurs, yet really one Of our youngest
artists IL was in 1880, at the age OF nineteen
hat MFR Plat then an art student In this city. etched
bis first plate In the course OF the next five years
no sent several etchngs from abroad, which many
~ Us soon learned look for az the exhibitions oil
the Etching Club In 1852 he showed fourteen
etchings of scenes at st. John and along our own
coast and similar SUBJECTS were offered IN the eghi
mates of the following year The next tWo years
the results Of foreign travel we've shown IN etchhgs
of scenes in France and on the Thames II We
except Two largo etohings Of on the Connecticut
and a study OF Cape Ann willows, IL may be said
that nearly all the artists etching until the last year
Or two presented picturesque scenes abroad, IN
brittany on the seine, at Havre. or Deppe' as the
case might be His recent plates. exhibiting scenes
an the East River deserve emphatic approval They
show gain in freedom Of expression and maintenance
Of artistic independence and moreover they represent
healthy interest IN the rich material offered here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-24
MR. BLAINES OLD AUG CST4 COACH1AN
DEVOTION OF THE coLoRED SERVANT HIS
SUBLIME CONFIDENCE IN THE GREAT
STATESMAN.

For several years Mr. Blaine had a colorei coacn-
man in Augusta, who was one of the features III 'ho
town lie lives in Augusta yet and his name i
" Fred Brown. Fred neither read nor WRITE
but he always looked after the familys mail and was
never known to make a mistake in distributing It,
He was very proud of this accomplishment. and a.
WAYS delivered letters with a great flourish. He was
politician from head TO foot. and in speaking OF the
Republican party would say We and "us." lie
was 50 much devoted 10 the discussion OF politics In
those days that when he missing from his regular
duties he could generally be found leaning over the
defence. expoundng good Republican doctrines with
much elOquence. Perhaps his interest I'm politics IN
fitted him for the labor of cOachman perhaps he
deserved hold Office. but any rate AIr. Blaine
secured a new cOachman
Fred" however devoted 10 Mr.. Blaine
that he continued 10 make himself feature OF Mr..
Blaines house and grounds. After he secured hi,
place nght-watchman at the state House across
the from Mr. Blane's home. he spent the hours
in the nelghborhood OF daylight in watering the
lawns of the house and In looking after the shubbcry
1t was the greatest pleasure OF his life be allowed
TO do something for Mr.. Blaine Of his family.
He had an exceedingly high estimation of his own
importance, too. on election days he abroad
bright and early. dressed in his best and from the
opening tho closing Of the polls he could be seen
polling places when the men were lame. or ILL., or In
any way unable 10 walk. There was such a solemn
cancstness about Frcds" manner at such times that
he seemed be carrying the burden of the election
on his shoulders.
An illustration Of Fred's7 sublime confidence In
Mr.. Blaine Is found IN the way in which he became a
night-watchman OF the State House. some Of his
friends advised him To obtain signatures to petition
lie had the petition drawn up and went TO Mr.. Blaine
for the first signature Mr. Blaine affixed his name 10
the paper and Fred away. Several days
aftcrward Of his friends stopped him IN the street
and asked him how his petition getting along.
OH said Fred" chcerflly. IT'S al right. The
whole things liked I've got the place and IT'S safe
in my pocket here"
lie pulled out his petition with unusual show
Of dignity and showed It, There was Nr. Blaine's
name, bur no other. Fred had not looked for
another nor had he presented his petition. lie had
gone around with tho paper securely buttoned In his
pocket screnely confident that he the night
Waterman II ever nan night Waterman. When
he wa, urged 10 get more names he grcved and
astonished. But be got the names and he got the
place
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-24
nrsprclBLE FArHER.

From The Minneapolis TRIBUNE dawn az the depos
There was an euea,iUaaa s sna boy bur was
the other day between hs eacatcn, not the boy The
% py es Hn Rss's rs Ss: s2a aGf :? frn
some piece OF 1ass &c TO- papa said the tle fellow,
%,5 s you chap and he % HS I0 sS to- get
and put ~ ID i un You're telling the truth" said
i,i don' IN loud bullying tone Yoa 20, forgot %
t tis aa' Word about it, aud when get nome III 'e'1s
with you - did-
: I nu,i nns said the sternly. while the boys
hus an IA and HIS eyes filed with tears.
eheehs .aa moment the John, who seemed TO be
III. ~, sactotun, goodman, came into the depot
ianiy 'sa,her asked him about the matter.
am Fred is right SIR" said the man eanddy ne
told me about IT, but had a good biz to DO an !
~ In,sd nv mind. You can blame M. SIR II IT'S
MD the farher then 10 HIS little son and asked
m he excused for doubling his word and speaking so
barshlyi Not BIZ of H. He looked as angry a.
he wished his son had been wrong, and the passen-
gers waiting there sorry for the future OF that e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-24
HOTEL BON AIR,
HEIGHTS, AUGUSTA, ia.

This and elegant hotel with accommodations foi
$40 guests will oIen is doors for winter tourists Dec
Isl, 1882. In It's construction nothing that VIII con-
tribute the comfort OF its patrons has been omitted
Is unsurpassed In all u appointments and general sons
OTIS elevator soam heat; freplaces In bedrooms
ec, rc bells tee aph office elegant parors and dining
room l.;re mountain spring water: rooms SUITE with
private and public baths laundry excellent livery
with picure-qu; drives and walks OF As attrae-
tons The Hotel Bon Air will be under the superior
management Of Nj C. A. Linsoy OF Massachusetts, lac
pretor Of the GleBham Hotel SHAVE. NewYork and
TIC "Anters," Colorado Springs. handsomely Illus
ratcd book containing full Information will b. sent On
application To Mr., Lnsicy, Augusta. ia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-24
CVRIOUs FORM OF CRUELrr.

FrOW uspaIcH 20 INC F7IIsDuTg VH'0' 1..l,ratian
Shortly after his marriage q young S, occa-
named Arndt began 10 drink. and on sos sas and a
sions threatened 10 kill his wifc WIN III sscured a
revolver He braccd up. for INC 80 heg,n ia
place In a leading medical coleac , We 10 st"rtur,
drink again aud novel idea ,IrS ' in the medical
College T,' aud carried home lie place, b Il every
WIGS bed anu almost frightening her 10 deaui'
T Tiss ,s her main plea for divorce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-24
The changes in the couture like all changes in

fashion are gradual High hardressing is finally
decided upon for full dress the hair being built up
I'm stately fashion with puifS and braids. For tho
street the hair IS very low In loose broad
knot Ike figure e. resting az the nape OF the neck;
or in crossed chatclaine brads extending from tho
nape of the neck to the crown OF the head very
slight bang IS the forehead. Children's hair
is now parted, as just 10 rach the shoulder
cured at the ends and arranged In front in q very
slight bang. This simple pretty fashion IS suggss'e,1
by the pictures Of Dutch peasant children anu
called the Dutch style. , s,.r-ors m
Thanks are due FOR information In ieThoo1ors
the Society OF Decorative Art, IN leweiry a. Rarker
b. starr and In hair-drcssing 10 Wits" '
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-07-20
VIE WILL OF GEORGE THESIS PBoBArED.

gy the will OF George Thesis, which was filed for
probate YESTERDAY, his wife, Mary A. TheiSs ana his
SON George Thesis, jr, are appointed executors. 1t
directs that $40 a week be paid to the testator
father for life. trust Of al 1000 IS crea'ed pof
he benefit Of Mabel Wheeler, daughter OF Theresa
N.lceler The beneficiary is to have the principal
and Accommodations reaching the age Of eighteen lie
directs that his milestone real estate be sold and the
proceeds applied TO the reduction of the mortgage
mon his property, Nos. 1874 and 1876 East Fourteenth
ct 10 $4,000. The business there is 10 be con
tinited at tie discretion Of his wife and the net
profits, above the amount required for the support
- "a. wife and two sons are 10 be applied on the
mortgage He gives the OF the estate TO his wife
for life or until marries again, and IL IS then TO
lie dvided lei ween the two sons. The will Is dated
teDtember 20, 1887