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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05
A sma,, American in London.

An agreeable and wideawake English
man told me q characteristic anecdote OF
smart American who opened cigar shop
In London. He fitted up IN the well known
New York style and waited for custom,
which did not come very literally, for
John Bull stands in the ancient ways
and Is wary Of new methOds So our young
American bethought him Of schemes TO at
tract attention 70 his shop. He devised,
among other things. sign illuminated By
gas, which be hung over his door. He had
sn exasperating experience getting the
English workrnen TO carly out his ideas,
but at least they got the contrtvancs per
fected one noon, and, as test, be ht the
gas In ths sign
Some occurrence diverted his attention
and he forgot TO put the gAs out In few
minutes be noticed crowd q cockneys
gathered on the sidewalk gazing 81 the
sign, and presently lot OF them came IN
and asked: Ne good felsr, Whist makes
you burn gas at high nooni Hits hex
pensive, don't y know, and fAhncy ye
don't know IL" Yes. / do responded
the ready witted American Il left IL
burning on purpose. Everybody does u
n New York Don't you want 20 Try
some Of my cigAsf" lie treated the
crowd and kept his gas burning night and
day after that, calculating that no less
than q thousand iGqulsitire LondoneS
would call in every day 20 inquire about
the wonder His calculations were not
misplaced He scsn built up good trade
New York SSaE.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05
ALMOST FATAL ACCIDENT.

Mrs. Maggie Calhoun, residing at 3l7
Seneca street on the West Side, yesterday
morning at 10 O'Clock came within an ace
of taking her own life At last accounts
she was very low but DR., Giles Davis, her
physician, has strong hopes of pulling her
through. She drank some poisonous drug
in the presence of her little girl and in
few minutes was insensible. The child is
only II years of age but becoming alarmed
by her mothers condition at once gave the
alarm. Owing to her promptitude her
mother is yet alive but in very few mo-
ments more she would have been beyond
all help. The lady has not been able to
speak since the occurrence and what was
in her mind cannot be learned. 1t may
have been that she did not fully realize the
nature of the drug she was taking and sup
posed it something entirely different. 1t
was thought by some that it was suicide
and in support of this theory it was al
legged that she had been respondent for
several weeks and supposed attempt to
burn the stable in which some of
her husbands horses were kept
was said to have made her very melan-
choly. AS a matter of fact it is not known
Ilab the IRE III JllS SlhDlc Judb bOCuAlCh
last Sunday night was an incendiary fire
and might have been the result of acct
dent as many fires are. Then again none
of the horses were harmed. Her husband
is away from home buying horses. which
is his business.
If it had been her intention TO kill her.
self she would scarcely have made the at
tempt in the presence of her child whom
she knew would have given the alarm.
Those who are in position TO know best
say they can not account for the accident
but do not for moment suppose that
suicide was intended. 1t was suggested
that Mrs. Calhoun was endeavoring to
doctor herself for some ailment and either
through mistake or ignorance took poison.
Her friends have telegraphed Mr.. Cal
houn. who is in Ohio, and they look for
him back tonight or tomorrow at the
latest. OF course family trouble was hint
ed at but so far as could be learned this
was purely creation of the imagination.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05
SUNFLOwER PARTY.

Miss Sadie Latham, of 1867 North Mar
ket street entertained IA number of her
friends last night at a sunfower party at
her residence. An interesting program
was carried out and by no means. the least
pleasing feature of it was an elegant lun-
cheon which was served promptly at 1920.
The novelty of the entertainment lent an
additional charm and all present will re-
member the occasion with pleasure.
Amongst those present were Misses Grace
and Maud Rafferty,, leila Snyder, Wilma
Clegg, Jesse Reynolds, Katie Wigs, Mel
lie Pitt. Dora Martin, Cora, Sadie and
Ida Latham and Messrs. j. l.. Moore, d.
L. Short, w. w. Par6inson,P. S. Pickett,
II. O. Harrison, J. NJ. Bridenstine, G. a.
Gurley, F. T. Cazine, L. I. Weaver and j..
A. Maxwell
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

Dr.. Patton. chi<f szrg-ca oft5s SEsonAl
Soldiers' home a. Dayton o. sas1 In 81 To-
terrisv IN Pir.sburg tbe vthsr dAy that. %
the :. 600 so@tsers IL The DsTbon kOsss,
fully % pr crnt. ar suffering from heart
dinnAse n o5e firm or GzSehrr. due % tie
forced physical sx>rtton of the c%71pni z1.s ''
And Be EaA1s tie prsdteflon that - LAES-.
a pzroenzAEs of ths AtaIeezz Of tedAy VIII
Be t0snd tvSDsy ave ys@xs fruEn a1~ 10 -
victims q sears disease- rss1Ictnz troz Ia
masSzias ssr~iEa rbey fsrcs thsusS.5vrs q
undergo. As for The hhAlzaoud Il GE=ze4~s
% prolong LIE. IL nsT b nd sAzE AsOo-a
ind 20 the s.s.aSsIcz 81 4 De sal&iyiis
there Az E,oss p~opIs living IN FrE1s 20
day who have p@Ased the ass q s4rfy tesu
there arc IN EzGiAz1. To- bSzs % stkL<tie
sports There u ps0b4blT no n&.aca Il
Europe more sdyerss 70 ssus~uLar ealSEI'
tioa for itS eva ss-ks tkaa tbs Freacs-
Great sihIstss dc younx. AID . raof-
tally LIST Of Oxsord r0ssfzg zssn puoaishes-
few yeA-s 40 AbO~ed thAs eosnparz~
lively small peroeat>zs q teen hFsd 01i
the allotted LIFETIME "-ProTA@S.cs S0zF-
La
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05
THE SOUTHERN KANSAS DISTRICT FAIR.

The work of preparation for the South
ern Kansas Fair is going on rapidly and
soon every thing will be in complete order
for what promises TO be the most success
full fair ever held in southwestern Kansas.
Superintendent Wilson says that the
art hall and florist hall are now ready for
the finishing touches The exhibits in
these departments being so much more eN-
tenSive than ever before necessitated new
buildings Of greatly enlarged capacity.
The race track is being worked daily,
and, by the time Of opening the fair, will
be the fastest track in the state Horse
men from the Rockies to the Atlantic, and
from the lakes 10 the gulf are daily apply
ing for entries in the races and the people
will have an opportunity of witnessing
sport in the racing line such As has never
been seen before in this part of the
country. 1t is almost certain now that
state. and perhaps national, records will be
broken here.
The management desire 10 call attention
10 one important and interesting feature.
and that Is the provision TO have headquar-
tiers for each state, where former residents
of that state may register their names and
and addresses. II is proposed 10 have a
postofFlce in each state headquarters, so
that if any visitor wishes 10 meet any one
whose name he may see on the register. a
note can be left for him with The man in
charge and a meeting arranged. PennsYl-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

And 90 you love me % dsvosedly, dear. :"
be aid, thai yOu VIII give up home add
friends and all that makes your young LIE
bright and happy 70 become LnT wife, ard
90 with motto the Ette-nOst ends of The
world II neos~@ry-
Yes. GeprSe." she Whispered softly.
when an your wife your rno1ghts shall
be ny thooGhts, your hopes ny hops.
your reIizsoo ny religor- and Il yo1
should want ne 70 &c 20 tie uttsrynos'
ends of the rorid with you vii go-oa.
10 gladly. Gonzge-for am 80 fond q tr@T-
elingf'-SewIYork Ledger
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05
PERSONALS.

Mr.. J. W. Davis, of Greenburg, is at the
Carey today.
Mr. J. s Biller, Pueblo, Is guest at
the Manhattan.
Mr.. S. J. Smart, of Springfield, Mass, is
at the Manhattan.
Mr.. Ed Sample, of Medicine Lodge, is a
guest at the Carey.
Mr.. f. Brainard, of Wellington, is at
the Manhattan today.
Miss Gertie Owens has gone to Pueblo
for an extended visit.
Mr.. o. f. Beeks, of Peoria, ILL.,, is regis
tered at the Metropole.
Mr.. A. Green, of Lexington, Ok, is a
guest at the MetrOpole.
Mr.. H. L. Sadler. of Emporia, was at
the Metropole last night.
Mr.. s. J. Davis, of Columbus, Kan, was
at the Occidental last night
Mrs. s. w. Hatch, of Oklahoma City, is
registered at the Occidental
Mr.. w. Lee, of Marion, was among the
arrivals at the Occidental last night.
Mr.. J. L. Sombart, of Coldwater, was
among the arrivals at the Carey last
night.
Mr.. A. Patton, of Beloit, Kan, postofSce
inspector, is in the city looking after some
special cases.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Owens, of the Van
dalia, entertained a few friends at dinner
yesterday evening.
Mr.. J. NJ Chesbrough, assistant general
passenger agent of the Nandalia line, was
in the city yesterday.
DR.. Purdue returned home Wednesday
from two weeks trip east among former
friends and associations.
Mrs. J.V. Moffatt and children are visit
ing with Miss Lowe, her sister, at the
Pierce house for few days.
Mr.. c. S. Jobes receiver of the Attica
sugar works. was in the city last night on
his way home, having returned from
Topeka
Attorney p. A. Rohrbaugh left last
night for Guthrie TO attend to some legal
business and expects to be absent sew
eral days.
Mrs. l.. A. peckham, who has been Wis.
iting Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Hall for the past
six weeks, left last night for Chicago via
the Rock Island.
Miss Maggie Garwood returned from the
east Wednesday where she has been spend
ing her summer vacation among friends
aud acquaintance.
Mr.. w. b. Hays a prominent attorney
of Stubenville, o., is in the city looking
after his interests here and attending TO
some legal business.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

The Hypatia club executive committee
have arranged for an extra open meeting
to be held next Monday, September S, at
80 South Lawrence avenue, with Mrs.
Clark. DR.. Virginia Murdoch, who has
lately returned from her medical mission
airy labor in China and Japan, has con-
sented 20 talk to the ladies on various
phases of her work in those countries. and
a very instructive afternoon is promised.
The members will please prepare for the
usual roll call to begin at p. IN. sharp.
ELLA G.. SHIELDS,
Chairman Executive Committee.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05
N
SuVGW a4Aa
123 TO 127 n. Main Street

Miss Liggett has returned
from New York with all the
latest fashion ideas, consult
with her about your fall dresses
The latest things in dress
goods are now on our counters
ready for your inspection.
Great values are now offered
MUNSON 4 NcNAMARA
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05
Prirflernd ChAraeter..

Little Neil-Aunty took me u the mat
tnes today, and al the idiot asylum In
mates verethere- The manager ssnt them
free tickets. and put them AL in one part
of the theatre, II q whole lot Of ses,s b.
themselves
MamnA-Indeeds And how did they
act
Little Nell-Oh, Just a. II they had
box-New York Weekly.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

vania has already made arrangements to
be represented, and several other states are
talking the matter up. 1t is to be hoped
that the people here who wish their state
represented, will take an interest in the
matter and report to Superintendent VIII
son for instructions.
Favorable reports are coming in from all
parts of the district and week of favora-
bic weather is all that stands between the
Southern Kansas fair and success.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05
Counting Room
Editorial Room
TO ADVERTISERS.


ur rates OF advertising shall be low as those OF
any other paper OF equal value as an advertising
All transient advertisements mnst be paid for in
advance.
The proprietors reserve the right 70 reject ana
disconfinue any advertisements contracted 1or
either by themselves or their agents. ,
Entered IN the postofice at wichita as seconu
class matter and entered for transmission through
Eastern once AT Room ls. Tribune Building New
York Citv and 500 "The RoOkery," Chicago, where
al contracts for foreign advertising VIII Oe maze
and where files OF the paper can be seen >. =
Beckwith, Agent. - ~, c-,,
or Chicago can copies Of the paper at the once
OF our agent at the address given above.
All notices for entertainments OF any KIND IN
which an Admittance fee Is required viii be charged
At the rate OF Eve cents per line per day; and must
be classified and Will not be run as pure reading
matter.
The DAILY EAGLE can he found on sale IN Kansas
CITY No. at the book store OF b. Click, q East ON
The EAGLE has the largest circulation OF any
daily paper in Kansas and covers more territory
han any two Kansas dallies combinedi reaching lo'
towns on the day OF publication in Kansas, Indian
territory Panhandle OF Texas and eastern Colorado.
The columns OF the EAGLE have been tested ana
proved to be the best advertising medium IN the
southwest The only daily that reaches all the ter
ritory above named on day OF publication AS an
advertising medium It is unexcelled.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Central
Christian church will meet Friday at p.
m, with Mrs Lafayette Simpson, corner
Fern and University avenues Bring Thin
bles, darning needles and scissors.
NJ A. SINGER, Sec'y.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

Yesterday at IL o'clock a. m. Miss Lizzie
Hansen died of consumption at the Occi-
dental hotel, aged 80 years. The funeral
will take place from the hotel today at 2:3O
p. m The deceased was a native of
Sweden and has been employed at the
hotel for six years. She has not a single
relative in this country.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

Major George A. Lyon, pay inspector of
the United States navy, who is a cousin to
Hon. George L. Douglas, is in the city and
called yesterday in company with the lat
ter gentleman. Major Lyon is on his way
10 San Francisco. where he has been sta
toned. He is accompanied by his family,
who are delighted with Wichita. The
major says there can be no possible ques-
tion touching great future for a city so
situated and so full of life and business.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

The regular monthly meeting of the
Humane society will he held today Fri
day. at o'clock, in Prof. StevensOn'e OF
flee. All members of the association and
those who will become members are
warmly invited, and each committee urged
to be in attendance. BY order of president.
Mrs. f. J. FOSTER, Sec'y.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

The regular monthly meeting of direc-
tors of the City Hospital will be held this
friday afternoon, September 5, at 3
o'clock, in hospital parlors. A fall attend
ance is desired. A KRAMER, Pres.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

Miss Hill gave an informal reception to
few friends last night at the Carey par
taking somewhat of violin recital. The
young lady's execution is pronounced a
marvel and the evening was a most en-
joyable one
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05
UVMa4Na,asS
123 to 127 n. Main Street.

in our domestic department.
Ginghams, muSlins, outings and
linens. Reliable goods at the
lowest prices.
New hosiery. new underwear,
new laces.
Perfect fitting corsets at all
prices.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

A grocery wagon ran away yesterday
evening in the south part of the city but
no serious damage resulted beyond the
distribution of few sacks of -four and
some butter and eggs on the street.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

A young man living in the north part of
the city has applied for patent on a
novelty in the way of a billiard cue. Ex-
perts who have seen it say it will take the
place OF every cue now in use.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

Mr.. James Saunders. editor and propri-
etor of the Union City, Oklahoma. Advo-
cate, who is in the city on business, made
the EAGLE a pleasant call yesterday in
company with Mr.. Shay.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

The Missionary band of the Oak street
Presbyterian church will give a mission
concert at the church this evening. All
are cordially invited. Remember the band
substantially by your presence.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

The Degree of Honor held very en-
thusiastic meeting, abouty invent members
being present Arrangements were made
for social on next Thursday evening. TO
which invitations will be issued soon.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

The ladies of st. Paul's NJ f. church
will entertain the members and friends of
the church at the parsonage this evening
Everything will be free and all friends of
st. Paul's are cordially invited.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

Speaking of peaches, George Bennett
breaks the record so far. He yesterday
sent to this office sample taken from a
tree on his place, on Oak street. West
Side, that measured 1919 inches, weighed
nearly IL ounces and a perfect model in
form and DEVELOPMENT.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05
NOVELTY SLIPPER.

The Ladies' Aid society of Dodge avenue
VI. f. church will hold in their rooms in
the Martinson block this evening the
latest novelty in the form of a rat supper.
All are invited.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

There has been only one Sunday in the
last fifty-five weeks that no wedding was
celebrated in this city. The average is two
each Sunday.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

W. l. DETROIT, of the American Sunday
School Union, Is off this morning for two
or three weeks Sunday school work in
northern Kansas, taking in Topeka and
Abilene on the way up.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

The Voman's Missionary society Of the
First Presbyterian church will hold its
regular monthly meeting in the lecture
room of the church this afternoon at 4
O'clock
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

The free show business is quite popular
in this city at present. There are several
drawing large houses.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

Miss Bessie lines, of S27 North Topeka,
entertained fifty young friends in right
royal manner. Refreshments and various
games made the time fairly fiy.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

PROGRESSING rapidly and the Rev. Hewitt
says its completion is now well in view.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

The farmers were out yesterday shaking
hands with the rain which like every thing
else in Kansas came in good season.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

The city school teachers are about all
back from their summer vacation, anxious
to assume the responsibilities OF school
life again
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

A gentleman was in the city several
days since who is on tour Of inspection
through southern Kansas as an expert in
cotton culture.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

The bank clearing's for the week add up
SIT 1857 against S69S, 694 81 for the CORES
ponding week one year ago.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

Mr.. A. Joseph Henley did a mile exhibit
ton ride on his wheel yesterday at the
Winfield fair
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05
MIcHIrA CHAPrER 10 "a R- Ia nj

WICHITA CHAPTER NO. 30, r. A. NJ.
Special convocation this friday eve
ming at s o'clock, sharp. Visiting breth-
rem invited. Work in past.
II. l.. SMITHsHAw, GEO l.. PRATT,
Secretary. Acting H. p
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

A full meeting is desired at the Humane
society this afternoon to hear the report of
the committee on the industrial home.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05
A French Idea Of American wsapsaa.

French Idea Of American WsapSaa-
An Albausan and a brooklyn man who
have returned from Europe brought back
with them a. a souvenir = couple u wrap-
ons which show what marvellous ideas q
Amsrlo@o feroo.ty are clrrsut abroad. Tia
instruments Of destruction IL a combinations
Of knuckbs and DIRK
II Il made % eiectropiatsd ulstal Aftsg
the tnEnnsr 81 tx ordinary brA@s kHaekla-
with the adEttLOn 81 stout four tnell
bIAds alsvut hsJf go inch In width, uhlsil
Gloss upon Tie frame add Wbsa oDen IL
bsId Ia position by a spring
u IL evidently dsgisDsd 70 strike or s;sls
with, and froHa the EtOut and peculiar en-
structlOn II tse nizde snensz saper7ally Ia
tended for driving into tie skuu ~ q
downward bLpW Fer chHt pyErDoss q - =
peculiarly dAng-ESua sIsd hEutai uszpon.
The ito sp~cim<us vklch haEs baslk
bro1Eht 20 thts oDzntvy v<rs vor-hAssa In
sbop h Vichy. frunr. wtssro ussY 'ysTH'
publicly sxhibst<d fer sale b. = Efnco~.
with a table s~trsnE sSv.h eA~s Try ,ssrs
gDscuens Of . new ard s'zrretfY ArusTl-
can weapon u oG1ues-- AIHnHy EEpruas
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

The real estate agents begin to assume a
business-like air again and talk gbout
snaps and have hens on, etc.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

The board of health is not making much
noise but they are reducing the causes for
complaint against the public health very
rapidly
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Regular meeting of Pioneer Ruling f.
NJ c., this friday evening, at o'clock.
Full attendance requested. Getto build
ing. p HOMELAND, w. X.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05
v,-,s,,.,. Atlantic. % ths D..1.

Her Msj-.cy Tie Gsus-o p<Ts ErsAx attn
ten u tls aorzl vrn1xha vki<h 80 ssE4s
cut Tnausyy - ElAde a. - Via. rrrs
Il, furs-sts sc~szz q - aso-a.sd psrson,
Ard Ifft J. porzfbis thST 80 steataSs- Al
the royul zrsaths zrs ulAos - Tia Ezxs1sLs
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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

The doctors seem to have a corner on
news items lately.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05

Ashland Wilkes" walked off with the
honors yesterday at Winfield in the free
for all
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-09-05
PROBATE COURT.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday
in the probate court TO Zack Greer and
Sarah Sutherland. both of Wichita, and TO
George J. Gensman, of Garden Plain, and
Dora Belle Osborne. The latter couple
were united in marriage in the parlors of
the probate court by Judge Buckner with
the usual solemnty Judge Buckner was
otherwise occupied with the routine work
II IL.