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The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11
OBITU AIRY.

In the death OF Robert Black, which oc-
Cured on Friday last, Wichita lost one of
her most distinguished and enterprising
citizens, and one of her largest property
holders. Many of our citizens mourn the
loss, and especially his grandchildren for
whom be had so kindly and tendetly cared.
The following is a brief sketch of his
eventful life:
He WAS born April g, 1922, near Gettys-
burg, Pa, where he lived until the spring
Of 1888, at which time his father moved to
Cumberland where young Robert went
into the milling business with his father.
He remained until August, 1899,
from which point they went 10
Birmingham, Illinois, where they
again resumed the milling business
From this point they went to Warsaw
Ills, in lS40 where they resumed the same
business Here he married Miss Charlotte
Hill Their married life being brief, her
life departed with their first born.
In 1915 the deceased was again married
to Miss Jane Z. Blair, daughter of Judge
Blair of Valparaiso. Ind, and sister of
Mrs NJ. A Taylor ofthis city.
Thlrty-nine years of happy married life
followed, until Sept 3, 1887, when Mrs.
Black departed this life.
Again in 1890 the deceased was married
to Mrs. Mollie o. Boyle. with whom he
lived until the time of his death.
Mr. Black moved TO this city in 1882,
aud has since erected "a number of valuable
buildings, among which was the Man
haitian hotel and "a beautiful residence on
East Douglas avenue, which he built for
the use of his daughter, Mrs. Johnston.
After the death of Mrs. Johnston he
decided the property TO her children.
Although Mr. Black was not a member
of any church here, still he was II kind,
loving, Christian man. and gave freely to
all benevolent causes and led Christian.
He did not fear death. but patiently
awaited the hour for its sum mons to call
him home.
His remains will be taken to
his old home in Warsaw Ills, for
burial aud will be accompanied by his
wife, Mrs NJ. A. Taylor and Miss Grace
johnson.
His remains lay in state yesterday af-
ternoon, at Tue Manhattan hotel, from
until o'clock. during which time they
were viewed by large number of friends
and associates
Funeral services were held at O'Clock,
and were conducted by Rev. David Win
ters. RENp.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11
OKIAHOMA AND WIGHT A.

Judge A. X. Musseller came up from
Perry, o. T., yesterday and will be in the
city something like week or more, look
ing after some legal business. Judge
Museller talks quite enthusiastically of
the present aud future of Oklahoma, as
also OF the bright, enterpising city of
Perry. In speaking of the EAGLES wide
circulation throughout the territory and
the interest it has taken in all matters in
volving the welfare Of that people. he re-
marked that Oklahoma people seemed
unanimously kindly inclined to Wichita
and her welfare aud quite as unanimously
convinced that her wholesalers as against
the Missouri river towns would hold their
own iu the trade which they are taking so
much pains to build up with the dealers
of the towns and cities through out the
territory. There is no denying the fact
that the jobbors of Wichita doD't propose
to be undersold by the wholesalers an any
point. While the profits may be less the
increased sales will make it up Beiides
there will always remain the difference 10
time and distance in favor of Wichita's
houses,
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11
RABBIT HUNTING,
weekly Chases Held N Kiowa County-How II
is Done.

Hale Cowley and another Wichita man
returned yesterday from wholesale rab'
bit hunt in Kiowa county
These hunts are weekly occurrences out
there and furnish amusement for half the
population who desire to have week day
for recreation and amusement.
The hunt occurred in the broad acres of
Captain Ward, a favorite place for rabbits.
Al the proper hour some forty men started
out with "A full line line Of artillery and
three teams. Two teams were separated
about 800 yards and a strong wire extend
ed across the space between them. This
wire was hooked in the middle to
the third team which followed
quite distance and along the wire and
behind it the men followed. As the wire
dragged along the ground it started the
rabbits from the punches of grass and
then the cannonading began. The towns.
people followed one half of the wire and
the country people the other halt and a
lively contest was kept up all day to see
which of them would kill the most game.
The townspeople came out ahead, killing
III rabbits while the country folks killed
16S, so it can be seen the contest was close.
1t Is said that after the sport was over the
prairie was like battle field with the re-
mains of $50 rabbits scattered all over it,
The game was shipped to Philadelphia,
but in the future it will be shipped to any
home charitable institution that is willing
TO pay the freight charges. The Wichita
soup house may find something interest
ing in this proposition.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11
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siR. STANLEY WILL TALh.

This afternoons mems gospel meeting az
the \. NJ. {. a. 4 TO ) O o'clock. Will be one
OF great interest Arrangements have
been perfected TO hold a special series q
evangeIistic meetings for'men under the
auspices Of The \ " c. y aud under the
direction OF the well known evangelist,
Mr. ". c. Stevenson OF Chicago. 20 com
nience Sunday, February >. Mr. Steven
son comes highly indorsed by Majo: j. V.
Whittle and Is an evangelist of power A.
this afternoons meeting x Is sincerely
hoped that there viii be large attend
ancs Of Christian men Of ererT dsaomiuA-
tiou and church 10 the city 10 plan aud
pray for these meetings. Mr S,an.eT xiIl
address the meeting and earnestly desires
20 see every Christian man IA tie city WHO
IS interested in the salvation of the yoaag
men Of Wichita present There viii Be
good music. Every man a the city IS
invited.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11
SHOT TO KILL.
Desperate Duel Fought yesterday at Rush
Springs

Rush Springs, Oklahoma, was yester-
day the scene of one Of the greatest duels
every fought in that country, with the ex-
ception, perhaps, of the Bryant-Short
fight in the Cherokee strip two years ago.
N. a. Mcdonald is what is known as a
squaw man, and one of the wealthiest OF
his kind. HIS acres are broad and fertile
and many tenants live under him.
Among the number was a man named
L. b. Seers, and difficulty arose between
them over the terms of the lease.
Mcdonald called for settlement and
yesterday Seers came into town armed
with Winchester rifle. Mcdonald met
him and asked him whether he was ready
to settle, and Mr.. Seers vehemently
replied ''yes'' with Winchester. Some
hot and angry words passed between them
and both, simultaneously, flashed their
arms and took positions. For five mn-
utes both fired at one another. They
emptied their guns and reloaded, and still
fired without cessation. Parties who saw
the duel in the middle of the streets of the
usually quiet little city, say that it was
the most intensely exciting affair of the
kind thep ever saw. Friends of both par
ties were present and willing and anxious
to interfere. but no opportunity was given
them on account of the rapid firing and
the whistling of bullets flying in every
directions.
Finally the firing ceased and both par
ties fell to the ground with their guns
still clutched in their hands
When the smoke cleared away friends
ran to their assistance. Both were still
alive but dangerously wounded. McDon-
aid had been shot through the stomach
aud in other parts of the body. Seers was
shot through the arm that held the Win
chester in three places and wounded in
other parts Of the body.
Mcdonald cannot recover, while there is
some chance for the life OF Seers.
The meager details Of the affray were
brought up by Rock Island railway men
last night, and the story was afterwards
confirmed by short message to the Asso-
ciated Press.
1t was at first reported that the Nc
Donald killed was a former Kansas editor,
who ran paper at kiowa, but this was
afterwards denied.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11
PINCHED HER ARM
THAT Is WHAT MRS. POWELL SAYS
HER HUSBAND DID TO HER.
With Scratching Her aud Other
Things She Thinks She Has Just
Grounds for u Separation.
Three More Candidates for
Sweet Single Life.

! Yesterday was divorce day in the dis
| trict court
Four candidates for separation filed their
petitions aud all of them tell tale of woe
tnat would come in handy to the aevocste
of the subject is a marriage failure:"
TIE most interesting one of these IS the
! suit brought oy Alice l.. Powell against
| Felix E. Powell. Felix means happiness
! but the marital relations of these two
| parties seem to be everything else but
! happy.
| They were married at Hutchinson n
| 1889, and seemed TO live comparatively
happy till January. 1893 when the Pop ad-
| ministration came into power and turned
everything topsy turvy.
At that time without cause or provoca-
tion on the part of the plaintiff. who ap-
pears to be dutifui and loving wife,
Powell assaulted, beat and crushed said
wife.
Various little spats OF this nature occur
red between them during the succeeding
year.
The straw that broke the camel's back
occurred during January of this year.
Then her lord and master pinched her
arm without cause or provocation till it
turned black and blue. just think of a
man pinching the arm of the good partner
that carried his baby and cooked his meals
and washed his clothes and gave him med
icine and smoothed down his burning head
when he had fever. Iu is terrible to think
of such thing, much less "to feel in this
nineteenth century.
This same husband not only did this, but
he twisted the very same arm. Then he
scratched her arm and blackened it.
Pinching and twisting may be manly
trait. but scratching-oh, horrors. The
idea of Il man scratching a woman in these
pugilistic days is terrible thing and DEM
Onstrates the degenerating tendency of the
times.
Finally as crowning act of tyrauy and
injustice he cursed her, swore at her and
his very last act, according to her allega-
tions, was to threaten to kill her.
The second applicant for separation was
Mary Ray. She wanted divorce from
Marion Ray her husband. Thew were
married at Hinsdale. n. Y, seventeen
years ago, but Notwithstanding all their
years together he struck and beat her and
and also failed to provide for her.
Candidate No. 3 was Mary Briggle who
wants to be forever cut loose from George
Briggle her husband. They were married
in 1880, and after assuming her new re-
lations George turned to drinking and
finally deserted and left her alone TO make
her own living.
Margaret Starks was the last candidate.
She wants the nuptial knot united because
;. l.. Stark, her husband deserted her.
They were married in Michigan eighteen
years ago.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11
ABSTRACT COMPANY ORGANIZED.

+. H. Burke of Batavia, \. Y, has Or
ganized a new institution in this city TO
be known as the Wichita Abstract and
Land company, of which he is president
and treasurer, Z l. Spencer vice president
and A j. Applegate secretary.
The new institution has absorbed the
abstract books aud abstract business of
the Citizens Land company, Neiderland-
ers. Spencer's. Mallory's and Parks. The
business OF the company will be TO check
up, compare and make out titles and trans.
act all tie branches of complete abstract
business. The down town Office of the
company will be over the State National
bank aud the other office will be ia the
court house building.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11

SrANIEN,S INVITATION.

To the Editor Of the Eagle.
We would like to meet every gentleman
in Wichita who is interested in the young
men of the city, at the rooms of the y. II.
{. A, this afternoon at 4:30 p. m.
We have subject to present which
greatly concerns the young men, but will
be pleased 10 have any one come between
the ages Of II and 60. We Will not ask for
money. and will not keep the audience
long.
This will be one of the most important
meetings ever held in connection with the
Y NJ. c. A, of this city. We trust that
every one who possibly can, will not only
come, but will bring some one with him.
w. L. STANLEY, President
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11
PEKIC>, MEETING.

The Perics met last evening al their hall
corner of Main and Second streets, and
spent a most delightful evening of enjoy
r,ent and instruction. The program coz
sisted OF paper on Fashion Notes. by
Miss Ethel Lee. which Was exceptionally :
good: a recitation by Miss Grace David
son, which was exceedingly well rendered,
aud a most interesting lecture on "Elec.
tricity," by Professor Barber. The lecture
was illustrated by practical experiments,
and Professor Barber clearly snd iucidly
explained what caused the ghosts" al
the stone church short time ago.
Taking it altogether, this was one OF the
mos; enthusiastic meetings the society has
had 70. some time, and il is the opinion ot
everyone tha; Professor Barber is a most
valuable acquisition to the sociesy. The
debate was POSTPONED.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11
DISTURBED A PAKTY.

o. 7. Reber was the name of the person
who swallowed too much ferInented drink
at the dance on Eighteenth street Friday
night aud who differed with certain
other gentleman TO the extent of attract
ing Officer Reeder's attention. RE was
given ride in the boozy buggy and lodged
in the confines Of city cell lie pleaded
guilty, paid his fine and departed
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11
EYERYHonY GIvtN A aHANcr.

DR.. Flint entertained another good audi
ence at the opera house last night. There
are so many people yet in the city who
have not had al opportunity to see DR..
Flint in his wonderful mesmeric and
hypnotic feats that be has concluded to
remain tonight and tomorrow night also
Tonight he will do some wonderful things
for people who are unable 10 attend week
nights. Tomorrow night ladies' free
tickets will be used admitting all ladies
free
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11
LAND Is MOVING.

The we'll known Miller stock farm six
miles southwest or the city changed hands
this week L. o. Ward of Gum berland
county, Illinois is now the owner of this
handsome property. 1t will be sub-divided
and made to talk for this valley under
his ownership
The Bond farm also went into new
ownership, the purchaser being W. l..
Chapman Of Canada, who also has modern
ideas OF three for one in farming 4 large
body in kiowa county was also negotiated
by Hale Cowley who says that this no bad
year after all.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11
FIRST BASE BALL CANE.

The first base ball game OF the season
was played yesterday between the Fair
mout institute nine and a picked nine
from the vicinity of Greenwich. Although
the weather was disagreeable there was
large crowd out 10 cheer for both sides
The game was marked by the brilliant
playing of Hoover and the first bascmaD,
Steele OF the Fairmount nine. The score
stood 8 to 0 10 favor OF Fairmount.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11
BAPTIST CHURCH SACRED PROGRAM.

The following program will be rendered
by the Woman's Mission circle OF the First
Baptist church this evening:
Hymn.
Scripture reading-President.
Prayer-Rev. Hall.
Song-Quartet.
Paper: "Am my Sisters Keeper!'-
Mrs. Hall.
Recitation. Help These Women. -
Miss Jessie Reynolds.
Solo.
Reading: "Philander Belongs Mis-.
take Mrs. Dyer.
Song-Quartet.
RecitatioD: 1.-The Missionary Bridge. -
Miss Hattie King.
Hymn.
Benediction-Rev Post.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11
CITY CH HARTERS.
An Attemp; VIII be Made to Improve them
Mex Win er.

City Clerk {. :. Smith of Wichita was
in the city yesterday on his way to Kansas
City. Kan. lie is visiting the cities Of the
first class in the interest OF a meeting be
hopes TO see called within month or so TO
be attended by the mayors, city clerks and
city attorneys, for the purpose OF discuss
ing needed changes in the charters OF
cities OF the first class. The charters CON
tain a number of sections that have re-
suited in untold lawsuits, and a COMMITTEES
vii! be appointed at the proposed meeting
to draft II suitable bill and see that il IS
pat through the next legislature remedy.
ing these defects.-Topeks Capital.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11

Mueller, The florist, has among his foral
curiosities a black lily that IS now IN
bloom This is very unusual shInE and
1t is attracting the interest 81 the many
lovers OF flowers that reside il his neigh
booshoo..
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11
Th. s-rr.,t rhiax.

Mrs. Eingo-HcrT0-s, JoAa. goa a-e
cot smoking Cigarette. are you7
Rlngo calmly yl-HAy, yes- D.dai
To, sav .Hat Tzs ore thing rcrr
mother could N. DrocGiya.
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The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11

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The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11

Yvslour-1' lli yos make some peaoG.
AFT. mamma
Hannz-ira v--v Eorry. y iitsssr. ou.
here are no reanats II tAe houss-
Wiibur-WeiI. mamma dear. II for
i've yoa Il you Il jas; zaakr soune With
sut pesauts- Hzrpsr's Yozng People
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11
KEPrsi.leAN PRInAsTE..

VIII b4 held ln tie several wards OF To,
city on next Thursday. between ami
ocleck p. II, a. the yotinG places sesl.-
nzied IN the call published n this issue.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11

c. J. White returned lsss ixht from
trip through the TicIuage ot %orssch hnd
reports the crop prospects ihroHgB inat
section OF the couaIFy sg0G aaa ile iaEm-
ers prosperous.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11

Mrs. Margaret Campbell of l0l1 South
Water street, a lady about ~ wears old
fell down the cellar steps Few days ago
and broke her arm and hurt her hip
She is now reported getting along nicely.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11
JOE, The Halter, Says

Having spent several weeks in Clave
land. Ohio, and ether eastern cities /
have come 70 the conclusion that none
Of them have very much the best of
Wichita. / VIII therefore continue 10
do business at the old stand
No. 1f0 NJ Main IT.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1894-02-11
PHILAMATHEoN SOCIETY.

The following interesting program will
be rendered by the Philamatheon society,
in their hall at the Wichita university.
Monday evening, Feb. r. 1894, al o'clock
Every body cordially invited to attend:
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-07-25

BASE BALL.

One of the most exciting and interest
ing games of blse ball of the season was
played at Pennington on Saturday last,
hetN cen the Lambertville A. A. Club and
the Pennington A. A. team.
For number OF years there has been a
great rivalry existing between the two
teams, and every effort has been put forth
by the management of both teams to
carry the honors OF victory, and at every
game played between the two clubs the
citizens of both towns have turned oul
In force to cheer their favorites on to
victory.
At Pennington, the crowd numbered
fully one thousand, and our city was well
represented by about two hundred OF onr
citizens, among them many OF the faii
sex, who attended the game and returned
by special train well pleased with their
trip, as victory crowned the efforts Of our
boys.
Eyre is good acquisition to our team.
he has many deceptive curves and drops,
and be plays ball from start TO finish. His
home run in the ninth inning, with two
men on bases, won the game.
The Lambertville boys played the game
of their lives Saturday and did nobly.
Scarborough with three hits lead the
boys at the bat. Hiram is good find.
Too bad Whoop," but enough left to
keep an eye on the ball and never mind
the "mouse," 1t was got honorably.
Bray was there, as usual, with his
three Dagger. 1t was dandy.
Ely on second played his position like O
vet His voice, too, played its part on
the coacher's line and, by the way, just
what is needed in all games is more
coaching and different results may be
chronicled.
Our oulfeld is good one with Schanck,
Bray and Scarborough.
Would II not be well for some OF the
cranks to read up on the rules OF bal
playing, so as to do away with so mucl
"jaw over the umpire's decision9 Thi'
is very disagreeable to great majority
of the patrons who go to witness game
of ball and not to listen to the uncanuy
clack of a few "chronic squeelers."
The following is the score;
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1894-07-25
Marion County, Arkansas.

OF course you have heard of Marion
County, Arkansas. You have heard that
II sent to the Worlds Fair at Chicago the
largest piece OF zinc ore the world had
ever seen, weighing 49, 800 lbs. You do
not know perhaps that the mine from
which it was taken was sold five years ago
for 800, and can not be bought TO day
for 5000, 900, although I is rs miles from
railroad, you do not know perhaps
that there are many other zinc mines In
Marion county, now worth from $4,000
to $50, 900 that could have been bought
for from $40 to $50 per acre, 10 an unde
veloped state. You do not know, perhaps
that there has never been shaft SINK to
depth OF 80 feet anywhere in this county
without striking rich lead, zinc. copper or
marble. You TO not know that experts
believe that paying ore can be found In
any part OF the county by sinking shaft
from 20 TO 200 feet deep. You do know
that capitalists have bought up most Of
the zinc land and stand ready To buy The
remainder as soon as u railroad is started
toward this county. You do not know
that such road will be started this year,
and that mining lands will go out Of sight
as soon as the road is started. II you are
wise you will get at least one acre OF this
land before II is too late. When the road
comes you eau either sink shaft on 1t,
lease it, or sell l., and make from 100 to
10000 per cent on your investment.
have 1900 mineral lots of one acre each,
will sell 800, every third lot, this year
at about what the land is worth for fruit,
$l5, So down and SO each month until
paid. The lots all lie In the very heart of
the mineral district Of Marion county. are
all alike as all are within half mile OF
zinc openings. Next year expect to sell
800 more lots at 500 per acre, and by the
year after | expect at least one railroad
completed to this place when the last 500
will bring at least 800 each,
Title perfect. refer to any town or
county official OF this county, or any State
or United States official from this State as
to my integrity. A so to the banks OF
Yellvlle, Harrison or Eureka Springs.
This is no swamp land or sand lot scheme,
but an effort to get capital and energy 10
develop the new Birmingham OF the South.
| west.
Money may be sent to the Bank OF Yell
willie to be paid over when the cashier 10
handed deed that he considers good for
one acre OF land together with abstract on
same.
| For further information address,
w. II. JONES, EDITOR EoHo,
Yellville, Arkansas.