The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-07-27
Letter from Ohio.
WILLoUeHBY, O., July Il

LoStcR from OhAOs
WILLoUaHBY, O., July l6.
EDITORS EMPoRlA NEWS:
Cleveland has lately enjoyed q
novel exhibition. in the shape Of
that ainfernal machine" of destruc-
tioD, called the Lay Torpedo. The
torpedo was brought to Cleveland
as convenient point for its trial,
previous to its being sent to it's final
destination. Two trials were given
1t, during the past week, both of
which were highly successful. The
''little boat" ,obeyed perfectly the,
one who had charge OF her, moving
in whatever direction he willed, or
stopping at any point desired.
A large crowd gathered upon
the beach to see the "wouaer;;" also
Representatives of foreign govern
ments Witnessed the trials, among
whom were two Celestisls, encum-
berel with unearthly names. 1t
would seem that, In the invention
of the Lay torpedo, the dangerous
little machine that is playing such
an active part in the bloody drama
OF the Orient, had reached point
rs near perfection as anything can
that originates IN the human, brain.
Armed with these, Uncle Sam could
ensconce himself on shore, shelter
his rotten men of war, and defy the
most powerful navy that floats upon
the Atlantic. To lombard city in
face of these explosive boats, would
be dangerous amusement. The tor
pedo has been sent on its way to
China. What the Acknowledged, OPT
um stuffed Celestials will do with
it, is not known. May be they're
intending to improve on 1t.
One hears but little political con-
troversy these warm days. Occa-
sionally, however, some little order
OF President Hayes arouses the
semi-dormAnt politician, but, thank
Heaven, the extreme heat soon for
ces him back into blessed silence.
The friends of President Hayes are
by no means limited to the Republi-
can party; at least in this portion of
northern Ohio. Indeed, we feel
safe in saying that he has quite as
many friends In the democratic par
ty OF Ohio, as he has in the repub-
lican.
During the past spring Ohio was
again convulsed by q temperance
movement. It was wholly unlike
the huge woman's crusade, which,
In spite Of its pulpit eulogies, will
be condemned by history AS a huge
specimen of sublime stupidity. The
late Murphy movement, for such
was its name, was on q more sensi-
BILE plan, and has probably done
more real good for the temperance
cause, than did the woman's cru
SADIE. It cannot very we'll have
done less good. As the name indi-
Gates, man by the name of MUIR
ply originated the movement, after
being released from Jail where he
had been confined for having COM
mitted some crime. The plan for
reformation is very simple. One
has only to sign his name TO q well
worded pledge, have his name reg
fstered for future reference, tie q
blue ribbon in the buttonhole of his
coat, and walk forth Murphy man.
One beauty of the movement lie, it is
non-sectarian, while its advocates
profess to have "malice toward
none, and charity for ALL"
General Garfield, so we'll known
throughout the United Stats, lives
not far from this town. The last
year he purchased farm in Men
tor, (about two miles from Will
loughby) where he intends hence
forth to make his home, when free
from public duty. His reputation
as an orator, and skill as q debater,
are well known to all; but only
those who have heard him speak
know what an influence he has over
an audience. This influence doubt
less is due to his great personal
magnetism, almost as much e. it Is
20 his. eloquence. But, whatever the
cause, We know he is fascinating
speaker, and is always greeted by q
Sarge audience, whether he appears
+ 90 deliver . political speech, or to
address some society. His person.
5 al appearance Is progressing, yet
there is q wonderful difference in
his appearance IS speaker and as q
farmer. AZ speaker he looks and.
acts like an orator who knows his
strength. As . farmer, he looks
like . big, good natured sort of q
fellow; wears his hat cooked on one
side OF his head, and his breeches
not unfrequently get on the wrong
side OF his shoes. He is q large,
powerful man (; head large and well
shaped, wears full beard his com.
plaxlon II rather dark and his eve
bright and intelligent Such is q
FAINT picture of the man who now,
a. . debatsr, has no equal In the
House OF Representative. Excuse
this Intrusion Of mine. BONES.