The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-12

Mistake Either rs to Quantity or as
an Unconscious Act Undertaken Thinks
there was the Rupture Of Large Blood
Vessel-Remains shipped to Mississippi
for Burial Unfortunate Condition of an
Officer of the Town of Alva-Races
Stopped by Rains-okiahoma News
Alva, o. T, Nov 11.-(Special)-T
remains of Hon. Robert Fl. Allen We're
shipped to Baldwin, Miss, today where
others of the honored family are bur-
led. The testimony at the coroner's
inquest yesterday from a number OF
eources led to the belief that the over
dose of laudnum was the result of an
accident or unconscious act, both from
the general demeanor of Major Allen
late ON Friday night and the fact, as
shown by the testimony of James Lind
eey, that ne had changed his position
from the first time Lindsey saw him
lying in bed when Lindsey first called
20 see him some time between and
O'clock and also from the fact that the
deer of the majors room was then
Rocked on the inside as was his custom
on retiring, but the door had been I'm
locked from the inside when Lindsey
returned the second time and discov-
cred his dangerous condition.
W. L. Laughman of Kiowa, who en-
balmed the body, gave his opinion that
a large blood vessel or the artery was
ruptured. This latter discovery would
account for the sudden collapse of Ma
Jor Allen after those who were endeav-
oring TO resuscitate him had begun to
Sciieve that they were arousing him,
and that they would be able to save
him. There were no external injuries
yet the large and cavities were filled
with blood as if from the bursting of
an artery.
The official business of the land Of
fee of this (Alva) district, has always
been, and is now, in correct condition
up to date, and no reason exists for an
opinion other than that death was ac-
eidental.
Major Allen had been suffering from
Insomnia for several days. On Friday
night he was unfortunately alone. He
had purchased laudnum Friday morn
ing and had been instructed by the
doctor as to a requisite dose, as he had
never used laudnum before.
His brothers, one at Denver, another
Itt St Louis and Hon. John Allen of
Iuka, Miss, We're all notified by wire
yesterday, but owing probably, to the
very Insufficient Geographic service be-
tween here and Kansas City, answers
from them have not been received, but
Mrs. Allen wired to have the remains
forwarded home.
Deep regret for the loss of this kind
and true hearted gentleman is general
ly felt by those who knew him here.
John G. Roberts, chairman of the
board Of trustees of the town of Alva,
mas lately been overwhelming, and as a
consequent result, acted as if demented.
About the middle of the week he was
taken into custody to prevent danger
- his family and property. An in
ouiring board to examine into his san
ity was to have convened to consider
mis- case, but he escaped from a special
deputy who had him in charge and
was last reported as seen at Hazelton.
He stated there that he was waiting to
take the train for Oskaloosa, Ia
The fall races at the fair grounds
we're postponed last week on account
Of the rains and are now announced for
November Is and 16
Alva needs broom corn buyers who
will pay on delivery instead of making
advances for shipments on consign-
ments. Fully 1000 TO ] 500 tons are be-
ing held by the farmers awaiting better
markets and direct sale.
Real Estate Transfers.
FURNISHED by the Wichita Abstract
and Land company
George e Huffman wd one acre in
in Sc corner of sw Il 11-26-1e.... %
John Steel wd lots 97-127. 1922
136-144 223-243 224123S 304131s 321-
1876 242-2SS 247-279 all in Granville
Park add; by qcd lots 1858 129-151
1896 Cleveland and Ewing ayes
in Granvill Park add. $40
J r Leatherman wd e1a sw Il 20
29-4w ............ 1900
Miderd T. Clark wd lot 35 Main
street F'itzgeralds add.... 100
William II. Hase wd sw Il s.
2S-3w Sc Il CPS 3w.. 600
Mary T Davis lots IL and Is
Third street, Valley Center. II
Amount of mortgages released =. 74lS
Chester Co G. T. and S. D. Co.,
adm lots 10 and IL Cleve-
land ave in Clevers sub of lot
is MathewSons add....... 1000
r s Lewis wd nwA 14-29-2e.... 1000
John H Scofield sd lots % and q
noyton ave Lawrences 7th add 500
Dwight II. Cady wd lots 3 and
Second ave Helberts add in city
of Mulvane. 49,. -. ... 1873
Cora Javobs I'd W II ne Il $685.
Iw...... ......... .............. 100
Files l. Black wd Sc 4 12-25-2w. 34O0
J II McIntire recr. I'd lots 33 and
50 blk II Fourth ave, Orme &
Phillips add. .... Is
Amount OF mortgages released.... 6157
A. J. Trefethen, representing Mum
CONS Home Remedies, was in the city
yesterday introducing his goods and
making himself very agreeable to the
trade. Mr.. Trenfethen is a very gem
tal gentleman and during the few hours
he was in the city he made hosts of
friends.