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The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1877-09-06
A HIGH OLDTsNE.
The Celebration Of the Completion Of
The Railroad From Florence to
EldOradO.

ZIG TINE.
ELDoRADo, KAN, VIA FLORENCE, KAN.
September 5.-This has been great day
for Eldorado. The opening OF branch of
the Atchison, Topeka II Santa Fe Railroad
from Florence to this place, thirty miles,
has been made the occasion for a big ex-
cursion from Topeka and other places on
the line of that road. The train had, when
it reached Eldorado, four hundred passen-
gers, and another one later had one hun
d-ed. These were all provivided for by the
people of Eidorado in handsome style. At
six o'clock this morning eight car loads of
the inhabitants Of this, Butler county, had
FREE RIDE
to Florence, returning at ten o'clock, with
four carloads more, residents of Florence.
At eleven o'clock, by which time it seemed
a. though the whole county was in the
city, and many from other counties not less
than 5000 in number, repaired to beauti-
full grove on the banks of the Walnut, near
the city, where
THEY WERE WELCOMED
by Hon. I. Bent Murdoch, editor of the
Walnut Valley Times" and State Senator
from this district, in well delivered adj
dress, followed by Hon. Sidney Clarke and
Judge Lewis Hanback, After this the null
tidude took basket dinners on the grounds.
The people of Eldorado deserve great praise
for the manner in which they have carried
out their programme. Nothing has been
left undone TO TO make it pleasant The
OFFICERS OF THE SANTA FL ROAD
also did their part OF the work well, not
withstandins the great length OF the trains
no accident has happened. The new road
is an excellent one, much better than is
usual for new roads. At four o'clock this
afternoon the long train pulled out for
home. The day has been cool and pleasant.
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The CoIsrcd Masons.

CHICAGO, September 5.-The General
Assembly OF Colored Masons of the United
States continued its sessions to-day. Some
resolutions and rules important TO the or
der, were adopted, all tending to har-
mony and unity, inside the order and look
ing toward seeming recognition from the
white Ma,ons of America
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THEY WERE WELCOMED


CLEVELAND, ONO, September about
six o'clock this morning two oil trains col
lided near Newburg, Ohio, on the Atlantic
and Great Western railway. Fifteen cars
containing merchandise and one Thousand
barrels of oil, together with one locomo-
tive were entirely destroyed by fire. The
loss Is estimated AT $4,000.
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Investigating the Cause.

New YORK, September 1.-The Board Of
Aldermen to-day voted to investigate the
causes OF the fatal west side fire. The COM
missioner OF public works was authorized
to lay larger mains in the vicinity OF tho
fire, as in the opinion OF the Aldermen much
OF the loss of life and property were due to
the insufficient supply OF water.
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Serious Accident.

CINCINNATI, September 5.-This MORN
ing while three bricklayers were at work
upon three story building, on West Third
street, the scatfolding upon which they
were standing, gave way, precipitating
them To the first floor Chas. Dago was
hurt in the eye and back, and will die.
Tom Martin, coloreJ, had an eve and an
arm hurt. Nat Silver was hurt in the arm
oni Iac
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shooting TOurma nacsas.

ArcHIsoS, Kas., September "a shoot
ing Tournament commenced in this city to-
day and will continue during Thursday and
Friday. Many of the best known marks
men Of the West are present, including gen.
tlemen from Chicago, st. Louis, Kansas
City. II. Joseph, Leavenworth and other
pointS
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He Didn'i Want to GO Into she
Country.

"Wby don't go out into the country ~
said the tramp, gazing with seorn at his
heartless interrogatOr-"why amt it har-
vest time? Them farmers are Just mean
and small-souled enough to AK man to
turn to and word for his victuals Do you
suppose | want to have the back Of my
neck all blistered up, and my hands stuck
full OF thistles, and Ike as not get mashed
up in threshing machine? And besides,
l never could eat fried pork and hot biscuit
all the time. 1t amt healthy"
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Cincinnati Gazette.I
There has been a marked decline in the
prices charged at Cincinnati restaurants
within the past few months. 1t is now pos
sible to get fair meal for twenty-five cents,
and lunch for something less. Still, the
rates are not in all respects as low as in
New York, where meat and flour cost more
than here. 1t is in the matter of tea and
coffee that our eating houses are most at
fault. As in the dearest days of the war,
most of them charge ten cents a cup, and
those who ask only five serve the beverage
in small cups, and generally in an advanced
stage of dilution. This should not be. 4
fair sized cup of good strong coffee or tea
can be afforded for five cents
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An EXCEPTION To THE GENERAL.
RULE.

Amid the general abundance of crop,
this year, California stands out an for,u-
nate exception. No only has the protracted
dousht there reduced the grain crops gener-
ally below the average, but it has hrouyh:
about great and lamentable loss Of live
stock. She suffers this year for prev;ous
years Of unexampled plenty.
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Bano SOon S0nnh - 1o0 - N18k0oo
Ing Dravely - N Kansas
OsAwAroME Kan, August 3O.-Ten
thousand people responded to thecall to-day
to witness the ceremonies attending the ded-
icatiou of the old John Brown monument.
Dr.. Updegraff, chairman Of the committe,
called the meeting TO order and introduced
Gov. Charlie: Robinson rs the president Of
the day. The Rev. Mr.. Adair, q brother-in-
law of old John Brown, made . prayer, in
which he thanked God that He had made of
one blood all nations Of men.
Senator Ingalls,, the orator Of the day,
was then introduced and made . speech Of
one hour, being constantly applauded.
The speech is undoubtedly one Of the SEN
ator's best edortA
At Its conclusion he was Congratulated
by the leading men Of the stase upon his
succeR
After dinner Charles Langsaon delivered.
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Rine Practice NJ CreedmOOr.
Inter ocean,

The rife-shooting at Creedmoor up to
date has been decidedly in favor Of the
American team, some Of the most remarka-
bic scores on record having been made.
General Dakin, captain of the team, has
scored 2l5 out Of a possible 225, the high
eat ever recorded. Mr.. Selph, the New
Orleans markham, was close behind him
with 2lO Eight oat-of ten members of the
team have made 200 points. The
British marksmen have as vet done nothing
like this. The visitors, however, are not
accustomed to the range, and they have
been considerably Frustrated BY the heat.
Ii is scarcely safe as yet to predict from the
prscticing the result Of the great interna-
tional contest. We can only say that the
prospect looks very favorable.
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who Invented ucuurtrte ,

While the Colorado Springs Mouatainee,
James McMurtrie, engineer of the railroad
over Neta Pass, it should not forget that the
Denver press had something to do with the
discovery
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OMAHA, September Col. ]. ii. Note
wary, an old resident of this state and for
merly state superintendent of immigration,
died at North Bend, Nebraska, Yesterday.
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THE REAL OSMAN PASHA.
10 Being Settled Beyend the shadow
Of . Doubs That He f. IN American
Officer.

CHICAGO, September 5. - The post
learns that Gen. James +. Reynolds, law
yer OF this city, was intimately acquainted
with r. Clay Crawford, who joined the 64th
regiment of Illinois volunteers, at
Wilmington, Illinois, in which
REYNOLDS was lieutenant Crawford
rose rapidly in rank, on account Of bravery
and merit. General Reynolds has CORES
pended with him since the war, and in 1878
had letter from him stating that he was
in the employ of the Egyptian government,
and was called Osman Bey. He heard from
him subsequently As being in the Turkish
service, under the name II Osman Pasha.
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Administrators Notice.

In the matter of the estate OF Moses 7. Down.
Ing, deceased.
~ Office is hereby given, that the sth
~ Gay - October, 4. ID. ls77, shall apply
- the Probate Court of Leavenworth county,
Kansas Ter compensation for services and
pyn>.S a. administrator "f aid estate
JAMES PICkENS,
auu:Dyy.,w Administrator.
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The work Of putting in a temporary
structure at the east end of the Union Pa
ci6c bridge is being pushed ahead night
and day. The trestle work of the first
span is about completed, and is ready for
the ties and track. To-day piles are being
driven in the river in the second span
About forty have been driven down and
made to stick, q result that was hardly ex-
pected without great deal Of trouble A
steam pile driver is kept going all the time,
and not = minute is being Lost. When the
piles are all put down, it will take but a
short time to erect the Howe truss
that i expected here in day or two all
ready to pat together on very short notice.
Il i pretty safe 70 say that trains will again
b running over the ssidge On or before the
l5th Of this moa6h. y = sF
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Catching Come. BEFORE Hanging.

If man like Spencer were Permitteo
to manage his own funeral he would be- yer,
apt to get away with the corpse, substitu
ting its note for ninety days Let somebody
else manage Spencer's funeral However
before Kidding your target catch It.
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Wha, shall We Do 10 be saved

How shall savings be made safe lis n
question suggested by the recent failure of
the State Saving. bank in Chicago and by
the wreck of so many similar institutions in
New York, st. Louis and other cities, with
in the last two years.
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Not Crazy, Hut Only n Little HIaIa-
PiOnS.
IkeOkuk Constitution. J

There is malaria in the air, and We feel
like shaking with the Democratic conven-
ton at Marshalltown, which declared, on
Wednesday, what We have always said ;
That Tilden should be vindicated in 1880.
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lSt. Louis Times.
The impression prevails that Brother
Hayes has bit off more civil service reform
than he can "chaw."
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erected about six years ago, the walls fell
and a number Of persons were killed.
HOW IT ORIGINATED.

HOW 1T ORIGINATED.
The fire originated through Nichols
Monk, varnish rubber, who was heating
some varnish over a stove and while his
back was turned il got ablaze and the
flames spread like flash. He fled at once
for his life, giving the alarm as he ran
The windows being opened the flames
spread through the building, finding fresh
fuel at every step. 1t is supposed that
about 200 men were employed in the build
ing at the time. There were % on the
fourth floor, and 80 on the fifth and sixth,
and on the other floors about $50. ItCan-
not vet be ascertained how manyf ,,er-
sons have been. burned in the building.
The hatchings in one corner we're
open and the flames rushed to the upper
stories as ifthrough fue Several firemen
say that from the windows of the upper
story Of the factory men were
CALLING FOR LADDERS,
for Help for Gods sake" but that the lad
ders were NOS long enough to reach them,
and even If they were thew could not be
placed in position owing to the intense heat.
some fell to the pavement and others, after
waving their arms, fell back into the
burning mass behind them. The
great eight story wall on 365th
street fell almost without notice, and who
are buried un Ter it will not be known until
the debris is moved away. The widest ex-
citement prevailed as the flames leaped to
the adjoining buildings, mainly tenement
houses, and women and children fled for
their lives. They saved nothing, and are
fortunate to even escape with their lives.
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A Fair Statement Of the Way !,
Works.
iDenv Yer Tribune.l

The Prohibitionists of Iowa, have nomi-
mated Hon. Elias Jessup for Governor.
They have no hope of eleeting him; but
propose to do what they can for the cause
OF free whisky by drawing as many votes as
possible from the Republican candidate
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A Que.tio,. Of Civil Rights.

I IVlfICIHIIiII IIHtS.I
One wearies of this constant din about
the sugar frauds. Is not colored sugar en-
| titled TO civil rights?
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PROFOUND AN IMPRESSION
Grief and CONSERVATION.

LONDON, September 4. A correspondent
telegraphs that it would be impossible to
convey an idea OF the grief and consterna-
ton which prevails at the death OF Theirs
this morning. The news spread like wild
fire and even at an early hour, although
the weather was very inclement, the streets
of Paris were filled with people in great
excitement. Some were
ACTUALLY SHEDDING TEARS,
and all were giving vent to feelings of ap.
prehension, the death of Theirs Just now
being regarded by all to be national ca.
lamity. Theirs has been staying during
the last few weeks at the Pavillian Kedri,
Quatre st. German, and had caught a
slight cold, but nothing led to the an;ici-
patton of this sudden termination of his
eventful career. Another correspondent
says his death has made deep impression
in political circles. The Conservative.
thinks it assures them success at the elec
tions. Great CONSERVATION prevails in the
Republican camp.
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should be promptly repressed by such law
full authority as the exigency demands.
The remaining resolutions. except the
llth, which favors protective tariff, relate
entirely to state affairs
THE FOLLOWING TICKET
was nominated:
Supreme judge. p Sterritt, by accla-
nation.
State Treasurer-Wn +. Hart, by accla-
nation.
Anditor-Gen- J. 4. Pasmore
Adjourned sine die.
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The FOLLOWING TICKET
INDEPENDENT GRrrxe.cxrpS
They Meet In BOstOn. and Nominate
wendell Phillips for Governor.

ho<y Aees N nOStOm. ana Nominate
wendell Phillips for Governor.
BosroN, September 5.-The Independeu,
Greenback party OF Massachusetts held +,
state convention here to-day. About one
hundred delegates were present, with Joshua
Waters rs President. IN effort was mad,
to nominate Hon. g. F. Butler Tor Governor,
but Wendell Phillips received the nomina
ton by vote OF A. to Is. The following
State officers were nominated: For Lieut..
Governor, DYER DcI.uthew; for Secretary oil
State, Nathan Clark, Jr; for Auditor. II.
NJ. Bearrc for Treasurer. ". r. Whitney
for Attorney General, Israel W. Andrews
THE RESOLUTIONS
adopted demand the repeal OF the specie re-
sumption act the restoration of the silver
dollar is a full legal tender; the abolish
ment OF taxation on mortgaged property
the stoppage OF a further issue of gold bonds
for sale in foreign markets, and reduction
Of public expenditures, and the rapid pay
ment and extinction OF all outstanding state
and municipal debts They also recon-
men,l thar any and all money issued bv IT.
government, whether OF gold. silver or pa
per, should be full legal-tender, and at
all times convertible into government
bonds, bearing low rate of interest.
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EUROPEAN ECHOES.
Ex-President Theirs, Of France,
Dies Suddenly.
Great CONSERVATION Rei9ning in
France in Consequence.
The Recent Battle Of Palissat
"a Killed and Wounded on
Both Sides.
DEATH OF EN.PR ESlDENT
THEIRS,

A Tremendous Blew 90 the RePabli-
can Parry Of France-M. Grevy %
Succeed him rs the Leader Of the
Republican Faction.
LONDON, September 4.-The attack which
carried off ex-President Theirs, was apo.
plexy. He was apparently in good health
in the morning, and took his usual walk at.
ter luncheon. He felt the symptoms of i'll,
ness which speedily developed into apo.
plexy. He remained unconscious and died
at 6 o'clock, apparently without pain. Nc
event short of coup d'etat or communist
rising, could have created so
PROFOUND AN IMPRESSION
throughout France. Its effect on the pres
ent political crisis cannot be properly
weighed Gambetta is now without a RI
val in the Republican party, but his adj
vanced views are so alarming to the LEI
Centre, that the Republican party, as q
whole, will probably seek to counterfeit the
evil effects of Theirs, removal, by putting
forward Grevy, ex-president Of the chamber
of deputies, as a candidate for the success
sion to the Presidency, in the event O
President MacMahon's retirement
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AT THE Ruins.

NEW YORK, September 1.-The scene Of
the great fire at Thirthy-ffth street and
Tenth avenue yesterday, was this morning
a wilderness of ruins A considerable num-
Der OF spectators assembled to-day, but they
were kept at a distance from the ruins by
the police. The ruins resemble those Of a
burned town; the blackened walls still
stand at irregular intervals, the spaces be
tween being covered by
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The Manner Of Thierx, Death.

PARIS, September 4.-Ex-President
Theirs arose early on Monday, and worked
until $50, when he went for an hours walk
on the terrace He afterwards wrote until
noon when he took luncheon with an appetite,
but towards the end of the repast re stam-
mered out a few words, his mouth contract
ed, his eyes became covered with film,
and he was carried to bed. The physicians
ordered mustard plasters. and leeches. NJ.
Theirs did not appear entirely aware Of his
danger.
PROSTRATIoN WAS COMPLETE
after twenty minutes had elapsed. To-day
a number of well-known politicians went to
St. German to condole with Madam Theirs,
and kilograms of coincidence were received
from all parts. President MacMahon, who
is at Martibresan, upon being informed OF
the death of NJ. Theirs, Immediately tele-
graphed to Paris tosummon cabinet coun-
Gil TO arrange for
SOLEMNIZING THE FUNERAL
with the greatest pomp. President Mac
Mahon thinks that in the presence of such
loss to the country all division should,
for the time disappear, in order, by great
national demonstration, To pay honor TO
one who has rendered such great services TO
France President MncAlahon bas sent a
telegram OF coincidence to Madame ThIers,
and the "Ofiicial Journal will tomorrow
PUBLISH A DECREE
announcing that the expenses of the funeral
will be borne by the state 1t is believed
that the corpse will be inferred in the Inya-
lides. The whole Republican press express
es profound and sincere sorrow. Private
kilograms from the provinces show that NJ.
Theirs death is regarded throughout the
country as
A NATIONAL CALAMITY.
Most OF the evening papers appear with
black borders, and even journals opposed to
Mr.. Theirs, generally render homage to the
illustrious patriot, although they ming!e with
their praises disaPproval OF his most r.
Gently expressed opinions. The municipal
councils of several communes have been
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JOHN BROWNS BODY.
The Speeches of Governor Robinson,
Hon. John Lsnsston and
Others.
The inscription Upon the Monu'
ment-Other Notes.

Alter the vast assemblage had been call
ed To order, Captain Updegrafi introduced
the President OF the day, Ex-Governor
Charles Robinson, who spoke briefly, a fol-
lows:
Frrrnv-s ,ITIZENs-Before proceeding to
the programme Of the days Proceedings, per-
nit me- TO render To The committee OF the
monument association my sincere thanks Tor
the honor which they have conferred upon
| me in inviting me 20 act a. chairman OF TINS
grand :l.scLnDla..,. We AT. met an no ordl-
nary Grand; these proceedings are 10 be oil
| no ord nary character Our object Is 10 chef-
| ish and Keep fresh forever the memories Oh
men who chcerfglly gave their lives 10.
| freedOm. VI has been written, For scarcely
4 a righteous man will one die yet perahvef-
fure for Il good man some would even dare 10
die" but these men died chcerfuily 1or
\ strangers for a down-trodden race who Tor
| ages lad been under the ban OF slavery Ihey
| believed in the great truth enumerated in the
declaration az independence
| .That when In. long train OF abuses and
| usuTpations. pursuing invariably the same
object, eyinccs a design 10 reduc'. them undel
absolute despotSIn, IL * their right, II IL theli
duty To throw of such government ana pro
vide new guards for their future security
| TIN. soul of John Brown was the iuSpiI atior
of th. armies 81 the Union ia ia" war, IL !
and will De the inspiration of all men IN al
struggles against tyranny He becIihc a trai
tor 10 the government that lac might Dc 10y a
TO freedom. John Brown was deemed "A traii
tor by the men of his generation, and so wa
Jesus Christ The one died 10 save worit
from sin. the other died the savior oil q rae
from bondage
Afer Governor Robinson speech n prove
was offered by the venerable Rev. AdaIr
brother-in-law Of John Brown, succeeding
which Senator John J, Ingalls, arose an
delivered his Grafton At the conclusion o
t Senator ingalls, speech the assemblage ad
iourned for dinner, and afterward proceed
', ed TO the monument again. The following
is the inscription upon the monument
G which is marble shaft eleven feet high
standing in the center OF the circle Of grave
cnntaini,--tt1c bodics Of ffe-r,e,ims OF th
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OBLIGED To ABANDON.

yesterday. Near by was an IRON wheel and
Il few other relics of the new hose carriage
abandoned with the engine. The lack of
water yesterday was due to the small size of
the mains in the neighborhood, which were
laid in the days of hand engines, and are
only six inches in diameter.
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IMMENSE PILES OF BRICKS,

fragments OF iron, large and small, twisted
and warped out Of all resemblance to the
original beams or machinery, of which
these are only relics. Only one engine was
at work to-day, close by the remains of the
engine which the firemen were