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The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
HE SAW IT DONE.

William A. Limbocker of Manhattan,
Kan, who Claims to have been an eye wit
ness to the killing of Mr.. Hill near Arkan-
sas City last Saturday, aives the following
| story to Topeka reporter:
81 am just back from the greatest home
stead farce and disgrace ever fastened
| upon civilized nation. One of the first
| things l did after arriving IN Topeka was
to get Capital, in which l find report
| of the killing of James Ii. Hill OF King
burn, \. j., in which the dispatches say
| the he (HilD was sooner, aud that the
soldier warned him to stop, which order he
| diSoDeyed. Now l want to say that l was
| there, and saw the whole thing. Hill. III
| my opiniOn, was no more a sooner than
every man on that line. just three min
| uteS before the hour set false alarm was
| given, by Il soldier or citizen. l know not
which, but believe IL was calIsed 10y Il sol
| der shooting his revolver, and II mad rush
| of the thousands was made. After we had
run about one mile here came soldier
| from the east, firing his guu right into the
crowd without SO far as We could See,
| giving signal OF warning. The next
instant the man Hill fell from his
horse, pierced with a bullet in the back
! of the head aud coming ont AT the temple,
as near as we could judge during the mo-
ment we stopped TO see the man. The
I
| by the same soldier, came VITA ping
| close to our heads. The company halted
and we rushed TO the soldiers and Inquired
! what this meant. His answer was, with
an oath, Go back 10 camp. We stood
| still for a few minutes. when the same sol
der motioned his haud for US TO 20
| ahead.
| Now. the question arises, why should
! two soldiers rnsh into this particular
| crowd and commit this murderous as
saulJ while there were hundreds in ad-
vance, to the right and left, that were
not molested at all. 1t Was often
charged during registration, and think
| it was the truth. that soldiers sOd their
| power to ploce men in advance for regis
| tration. 1t was also said at tie west line,
| at Chilocco reservation, several sports
with blooded ho1ses We're stationed. Now
| if the soldiers could be bought at the
booths, how easily the sports" could
| have bought these Two soldiers to hinder
| this part of the racers until they could get
| q good start, for it was noted that between
| us and the reserve lines distance Of about
! ne-half mile. where the 'bloods' were, nc
! Interference was attempted, so far AS one
| could see. and we vera In a position where
we could and did take In the whole scope
to the right aud left. Now l cannot look
upon this III any other light than Il de
liberate murder for somebody's inter
| ast.' -
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
WHOSE BABY is 1T?

At $40 South Ida avenue there is az pref
ty little girl baby as ever cooed at Its
little fist in admiration, and then tried TO
swallow it. But whose is it? That's the
question that is agitating the neighbor-
hood, the police. and others.
On Tuesday, Sept. l2, lady drove down
TO 5i1 South Ida avenue, and when the
lady OF the house answered her call, she
told her she had a sick baby which she
wanted to leave for treatment. She was
told she could be accommodated if every
thing was ali right, that being part OF
the business of the institution located at
that place. The lady Immediately pro-
ceeded to make everything satisfactory.
She gave her name as Mrs.sC. I. Wright:
said that her husband was well-to-do
farmer at Haysyille; that a doctor at Oat-
vile had been tending her baby for weeks
without doing it any good; she called the
names of several farmers well known at
Haysvilie and ia this city: she gave one or
two families in this city, who stand high.
for references, aud told such plausible
story that ali suspicious were guieted; she
said that she and her husband would call
Thursday and bring additional clothing
essary articles aud pay baby's expenses a
month in advance. Thursday came and
so did mamma. Extra clothing, food, ETC.,
all were brought, but no money. Mrs.
Wright said her husband shipped Car
load Of horses and as yet had realized no
money from the sale. But he had IA con-
tract to furnish $50 worth of potatoes to a
merchant in town, giving bis name, and
tomorrow or Saturday she would come to
see the baby, and have some money.
again suspicion was lulled to sleep by the
soothing influence of mammals tongue.
She kissed the baby goodby and left.
Whether she went, no man or woman
knoweth Her reference said they knew
her not. Letters addressed to Haysvile
failed to give any information that will
enable baby to find ''where she's at.
She lies in her cradle and kicks and coos
and sucks her bottle just as if mamms
| was in the kitchen doing up the work. u
Whose baby is it2
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
A GOOD OPINION OF WICHITA.

Chief Clerk Jacobs, of the general land
Office, is one of the many men who drifted
here during the Cherokee strip boom.
who believes that Wichita has good
future. MIR. Jacobs is business man
who has had good deal of experience in
building UP towns and his opinion with
reference 10 Wichita is valuable. lie
states tnat he has never seen a city oil
Wichi;a's aye that has SO M ny
fine business houses or such permanent
looking institutions. He also likes the
style of the city aud regards it as having
these peculiar characteristics that always
attract trade He likes the enterprise so
manifest everywhere about it and thinks
that by the opening OF the new country to
settlement it will grow out far be-
yord its present business limits. lie does
not believe that the people have the proper
conception OF the value of the strip
opening to the business interests oi
Wichita, and thinks that a sing look at
the map aud IL thought as to the railway
connections will satisfy them that they
can control its trade He says that all
Wichita lacks is some mora industrial
enterprises that will employ more work
ipgmen.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
HOW FINLAY GOT THERE.

Finlsy Ross is back again from his trip
to the Cherokee strip. He got fine lot
at Perry, but there was too much dnsl
blowing in its neighborhood and he left il
to whoever would be unfortunate enough
to succeed him. In going down Dir. Ross
turned a trick by which he was enabled
to get in the first train. When he reached
the line be took look over the trains and
saw the first Que flied to oveItiowiug.
DIR. Oldham who had a seat asked him
through tne car window which train
would go first and just then an idea
struck Mr.. Ross. He put on the airs OF a
general superintendent and replied in
a rather high tone of voice that the rear
train would pull out first. This announce
ment caused IA stampede 10 the rear train
and without further trouble he got seat
on the first train. They boys are DOW
calling him trainmaster Ross
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
SLUGGEp AND ROBBED.

Andre A. Pantet came ip on the Rock
Island yesterday morning, with bullet
hole through his left hand and a big bump
on the back of his head. AT an early hour
Thursday morning he started from Pond
Creek townsite to walk to the station TO
take the train for Wichita, whittier he WAS
coming to buy goods. He was walking
along the railroad track very leisureIy
and when not very far from the station,
two men rose up and one put pistol
against his left temple. He grasped the
pistol just in time to save his life and re-
ceived an ugly wound in his left hand. At
the same time the other man knocked him
down. Not 4 word was spoken. When
Mr.. Pantet regained consciousness, he saw
the robbers walking over the tresile across
Salt Fork. He become unconscious again,
and when he revived he was on the train.
His groans were heard and the train, run
ming al slow rate OF speed, was stopped
and the crew took him aboard.
A reporter saw Mr.. Pontet at DR..
Furley's Office where his wound was
dressed. He gave the facts as above set
forth, and said he had $40 in money in his
belt, and that his pistol and everything.
except little money in his pocket, was
gone. Mr.. Pontet is a graduate OF Gar
field University of the class OF 80. He has
been living ut Fort Smith for some years,
and had gone to Pond Creek 10 open a
business, but that he would not so back.
He is nephew of DeBossier, the wealthy
Frenchman, who gave his fortune in lands,
ETC., to the l. o. o. L. of Kansas. Mr..
Pontet being member of lodge No Il
Ottowa, Kansas. Ia coming up on the
train he was fortunate in falling into the
hands of q good samaritan, named 4. D.
Hathaway, who took care of him.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22

A criminal suit is on the tnpis. the out
growth of the Wren case, which was tried
last fail, and which is now in the supreme
court, that will involve several prominent
business men of this and the adjoining
county OF Harvey. The papers viii charge
conspiracy TO obtain Il valuable lot o.
horses from Messrs. Thompson. Blaud ano
Others In Illinois and Indiana. Edward
N. Coy, who was the principal witness IL
the Wren case aud who turned states evil
dence in that case, has been here for sew
eral days.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
SAFES AID IN.

The big safes for the Cherokes strip land
Offices that went south few days ago have
all reached their destination and the re-
ceiyers are resting easier. The big safe
assigned to Perry was put in place yester-
day aud big load was lifted of Receiver
Kings mipd. Since the opening the re-
ceipts of the land Office were about s.. .00o
each day and in wild and woody commu-
nifty like Perry, with the Dalton gang not
far away, perhaps, that was an uncom-
ortable sum of money for one man TO carry
around in his jeans. Mr.. King took the
precaution, however, 10 ship the daily re-
ceipts each afternoon 10 place of safety,
so that if the robbers did come at night
they would get nothing.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22

W. c. Teterick, Esq, rising young
lawyer of Kingman county and city attor-
ney of the city of Kingman, Was in the
city yesterday calling upon his friends aud
doing business at the court house. Mr..
Teterick had been down to Enid to see
the strip opening. He was candidate
last fall for county attorney of kingman
county and lead mis- ticket. After care
fully looking over Aiva. Enid, Pond Creek
and other towns in the strip, he returns
to his home with better opinion than
ever of Kansas, and especially of King
man county.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22

Rev. Joseph Fielder. from Papiiiou, Neo-
successor to Rev. John Hailer az pastor OF
the German Methodist Episcopal Church CT
wichita, arrived in the city last evening.
He will preach next Sunday morning. At
the last annual session o. the West Ger
man conference, held at Enterprise, Kan,
from the 9Th 10 the l0th Of the current
month. tie Kansas district WAS divided
into the Topeka and Wichita DISTRICTS.
an6. Mr.. Haller was appointed Presiding Z
elder OF the latter district. With head
quarters at Wichita Rev C. Hermann,
forne-ly pastor Of the church ia THIS city.
was appointed presiding elder OF the To-
peka district
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22

A certain manufacturer took into
his Office nephew who was rather
fceble-minded.
One day he came 70 his uncle and
said: Uncle. what do you think the
head clerk, Jones, has been telling
people about me?"
81 have no idea, Tn sure" replied
his uncle.
"Why, he has been telling everybod y
that / am fool"
well" said his uncle, SCI viii see
him at once and tell him TO keep IL
quiet. He has no right 70 expose the
secrets of the office "-Bostou Globe.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
AyaLuABLE SURPRISE,
About fifteen young ladies, members

About fifteen young ladies, members of
the Young Peoples Society OF Christian
Endeavor, Oak street Presbyterian church
most successfully surprised their pastor
on "Wednesday evening by suddenly walk
ing iuto bis home unannounced. Each
Miss carried well-fiiled basket. and their
ieader Mrs. Lucy VanGundy carried in
addition, a handsome little box coutsinin 6
eighteen dollars in silver, which was pre-
sented to the pastor, Mr.. Fazs!, in token
of their appreciation OF his Kindness to
them as mem bers of his church and con-
gregatioo. The Young people hold Il
warm place in the heart OF their pastor
and his family, and this surprise on him
is the best evidence that they know it and
appreciate it.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
A DOUBLE KILLING.

Last night private information. emorac-
ing but few details. arrived here OF the
killing of two men at Wakomis by man
named Williams OF Vernon. Tex. The
tragedy occv shortly after O'Clock
when the tee-. on station at Hennessey
was closed and hence the impossibih'y OF
getting the details. The names of the two
men were not learned nor the cause of the
tragedy, but it is almost certain that II
was the result of a quarrel over claims OF
town lots.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
A SMALL. FIRE.

The fire department was called out last
evening At O'Clock by general alarm
turned IN from the sixth ward. 1t was
reported that the large warehouse Of
Pearce & Co. the furniture men caught
fiye but upon arriving at the corner OF
Filth and Gilbert the firemen found only
a small Goa, shed on fire which they
promptly ext.nguished.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
SOCIAL.

This evening the Methodist's OF the city
will meet at the first NJ. E. church in the
capacity of a social under the direct
auspices of the Epworth League There
will be short but Interesting program.
Mrs. Melvina Waldon will sing. Miss
Opal Street will recite-an orchestra will
be present to discourse music. A lunch
con will be served free. by bevey of young
ladies. The invitation is extended by the
league to all who attend that church or
who may desire to becoms acquainted
with the members of that congregation, to
come You will be made welcome.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
PERSONAIS.

E. Gerst, Detroit. is visitor In the city.
J.B. Ehrhart, ST. Louis, is in the city.
Al. Fitch, Shebogon, Mich, is in the
city.
Oscar Schmidt, Milwaukee, is in the
city.
l.. Cannon, Chicago, is visitor in the
city.
H.T. Porter, Atchison. is a guest at the
Carey.
Edwin Hillyer. Topeka, is down on bus
mess.
H.. E. Lidos, Omaha, was in the city last
night.
Harry D. Eaton, vane City, Mo-. is in
the city.
Cliff Haggett, Kansas City, came down
yesterday.
NJ. Briefers, Minneapolis, Kan, is at
the Carey.
j. II. Hornlet. Quincy, is in the city on
business.
N. r. Williams, Pond Creek, is at the
Manhattan.
MA. Ebaugh, Leavenworth. was In the
city yesterday.
J. NJ. Ross, Lyons. was at the Manhat-
tan yesterday.
c. W. Parker, Ashland, did business in
town yesterday.
George w. Hager, San Francisco, is at
the Manhattan.
A. l.. l.. Hamilton, Ell Dorado. was in
town yesterday.
J. j. Augustiu, Wellington. was in
town last night.
Albert Cox, Springfield, No. was at the
Carey yesterday.
William p. Holman. Rapid City, S. D.,
vas in the city Thursday.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
ARRESTED FOR FRAUD.

Yesterday a Frenchman named Jean
Boniette was arrested by a United States
deputy marshal for frauduiently obtain
ing pension money from the government.
1t seems from the story told that Bonietts
impersonated his dead brother. who was
n soldier, obtained the pension and has
been drawing it right along up to the
present time. Recently he and his wife
auarreled, and the latter becoming very
bitter against him gave the "snap" away,
and it afterwards came to the ears of Com
missioner Sherman who caused the arrest
to be made. He is now in the county Jail.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22

-At NEE sKSk ~~-'@f 49, sN7s
evening Rev David Winters pronounced
the mystic words thai uu.Sea Ia Hlarriags
Mr. J. K. Francis and Mrs. Duraad, both
of this city. Mr. Francis Is a prominent
citizen aad business man OF the wesr side
and oae who Is highly respected by all
who know him. Mrs. DaraRd MAS the
widow Of the late DR.. Dar4nd. a mos: ex.
ce,leu: lady IS hose trieals are Counted by
the hundred. TIE marriage cerenonr
was witnessed by the numerous irseaSas o.
the happY couplA.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
. cENEROUS OFFER.

Just say to that poor naked cuss who Is
compeIied to lie in bed during the day aud
roam the streets at night an account OF
the extreme stringency OF the money
market, that if he will make sneak for
my store on Saturday night any time be-
fore 10 o'clock. will furnish him suit OF
clothes free of charge. Z. NJ. JONES.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
a GOOD SOAEER.

If the rainmaker had remained till yes
terday his fortune would have been made
and his fame established. A great rain
visited the valley and SO far as heard from
was quite general. 1t was no hall way
rain but a regular gulley washer. II fell
spasmodicalIy for a couple OF hours, and
filed the cutters till Fitzpatrick had to
exert himself to get it into the sewers.
EVERYBODY said it was much needed ana was
worth thousands OF dollsrs to the farmers
of the Arkansas valley.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
The Busy Bee.

Father-WhF don't you brace up and
tly to do something? Why, even the
bumblest of Gods creatures work
and work faithfully. Look at the little
bee. for instance.
Son-Yes. I'd like to be a bee Re
lives in clover one-half the year and
in honey the other h2if-Texzs Sift-
fnrrS
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22

shs-f feel very sattered By your Of
fer: but must tell you that have
very little education.
He-That makes no difference. I've
got a friend who married girl twice
as stupid as you zrc. and tasy get
along first rate.--Texzs SsftinTs
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
HOOKS FoR GOOD BUSINESS.

Mr.. J. j. Mcnamara. of the firm of
Munson & McNamara, takes very hope
full view OF business affairs during the
late fall aud winter months de says
that even now Wichita merchants are
doing an excellent business. and states
that when cooler weather sets IL, trade
will begin to be right brisk. Dir. Nc
Namara being "a dry goods man has an
excellent opportunity to feel the pulse Of
business, and being conservative, his
opinion is truly encouraging.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22

W. II. Wilson, large landowner in the
southwestern portion of Sedgwick county.
went down to his farm yesterday evening.
Mr. Wilson is taking care of his wheat,
and will sow a large acreage this fall.
Last fall he put in 1000 acres. This acre
age he intends to increase by at least SOC
acres this year.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22

There is certain young swell In
Washington society who wishes he ha d
not made such public display Of pride
on his fathers military position The
young man. being IN an especially
boastful mood, turned to young for
eigner in the company Of gilded
youths, saying: "You should know
my father"
II do know your father" was The
startling reply. ''Tt cost me just
q 500 TO know him lie taught me
poker. Kate Fields Washington
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22

The Junior Christian Endeavor OF Ply
mouth church will give a peanut social at
the home of Matte Human, l52 South
Hydraulic avenue, Friday night of this
week. Candy and peanuts will please the
little folks as well rs the Older ones, VINO
are cordially Invited.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22

She-0h. George. dear. never loved
any man but youl
He-But. Muriel-they told me that
yon had already been married and di-
vorce6.
She-Why. yes; but didn't lore him.
or wouldn't have got divorce, don' I
Won see.-Puek.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
rHf.risr pea.sr,

"Mr N-.eflsn,~ said The ycunz srifs
.iih great severity - gs-r DsaseAsv.
'-tko@s last eggs you serS Ens stses al
spoiled. and uaiess gos tEzfs yo2F os5
hens for nesv ones sh25s be obBzsi
10 trade somewhere elas. --s.ssfeSz.o
Eecr-d
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
Nrzrr OF the P1eA

whats that girl singing" said Mr.
Topaoor 70 the belIboy.
o. Promise Me-" replied the
youth
Wen, for goodness sake. go down
ard Y.-osnise her wkatever she wants
and charge Il ID my account WASH
ingfoa Si&r-
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
Pleasant Information.

Daughter-When your little duolzis
darling gets married. you'n no longer
be the same 10 her. viii you?
Old Gentleman-So1sense. I'll lore
you as much as ever
And won't oEr relations change .
bitY''
'>Of course not"
al am So glad. because now can
NARY Ir. SlinpHrse and yet 20 on BE-
ing your little d8clxie darling. and hsT-
Ing thfazs charged 10 you just the
sasne ~. !. Weekly.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
Col Robert Owen went down to Arkan.

Col Robert Owen went down to Arkan-
sas city yesterday on business. Col.
Owens home is at Muscogee, aud he Is one
OF the most prominent citizens or the Cher
okee nation. Having large interests in
the Cherokee strip 10 engage his attention,
he has made his headquarters at the Carey
hotel in this city anu will remain here for
some time.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
POLICE COURT.

John Murray. Jim Heinrick and
Maurice Walsh We're the names of three
tramps who stood up at the police station
yesterday morning and told Chief Cone
that If he would allow them to depart in
peace, they would 90 aud sin no more.
They went.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22

Hon. II. C. Boyle of Valley Center was
in town yesterday. MIR. Boyle took in the
Cherokee strip from a crowded Santa Fe
passenger coach aud says that after look
ing over the strip and chewing dnst down
in that country he is better pleased than
eyer with southern Kansas.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22

Fritz Schnitzler has returnsd from Ok
lahoma, having got enough Of booming in
that country. TO make up for lost time
he now proposes to haye some fun,
and this morning he will leave with his
family for the worlds fair. He bought
tickets for the trip yesterday amounting
to over Sl60.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22

The funeral services of Mrs. II. o. Balch
will be held this morning at the residence.
532 North Topeka avenue. Friends of the
family are invited. Tomorrow morning
Mr.. Balch will take the remains to Rome.
New York, for interment.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22

The reception at the First NJ. E. church
this evening promises to bs a very enjoya-
BILE affair. Not ouiy the members OF the
church and congregation, but all friends
of the congregation are earnestly invited
to be present.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22

Eusband-Tae smallest icnowie.ire
OF human nature osghE % have p@e-
vented ya1 from usaazia~ sssh a foo'
mistake IS yen sa@1e a&st Eaglats
Wife-Hhat opportunity hare ize1
20 study human nature liF.a. s.ta goas
-Ca.easo Rssss4
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
EIrSINESs IMPROVING.

Harry Walsh, travelling for Dun's COM
merciai agency of this city, returned last
night from trip over southern Kansas
and the Indian territory after covering
every foot of both places. He says that
business is improving everywhere and
that merchants are beginning to get very
hopeful with reference to the late fall
trade
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22

Editor-Tsa't tl1is rather queer end
ing TO this roza&aee-no marriage laen-
tjonsi9
A1.horess-f omitted the marriage
because ] wanted - be strictly roman
TIC in every detail There is 20 ro-
nance IN marriage ineslan4p po,is Jour
nj
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22

The ladies of the First N. E church are
noted for the splendid refreshments they
serve at their socials, but considering the
fact that the refreshments this evening will
be free. they will evidently be ia great
demand
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22

Cliff Sawyer's photograph display case
is adorned with a tins plaster cast of his
face, which was made by his brother and
presented to him 1t looks almost as
natural as life aud includes even that pc
cullar curl OF his moustache. The show
case was handsomely decorated for its
reception and is the subject OF many
handsome compliments.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
The Young people of the CITY who dc

The young people of the city who desire
TO pass a pleasant evening, will fi8d the
opportunity for enjoyment at the First
NJ. L. church reception this evening a
special effort will be made by the young
people Of the church 10 welcoms strangers
And make them acquainted.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1893-09-22
sTocK YARDS NOTES

Conuel Bros, Anthony, were at the
wards Yesterday with load OF hogs and
cattle.
Townsend and Givens. Andaie had
load OF hogs on the market Thursday.
\. G. Burchill, Ewell. came IN with
load OF hogs and cattle yesterday.