The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-05-09

bearer comes and to which he is going
Gen. Gourko, governor general, planned
this ordinance. Soon it will not be
necessary to light a candle before half
past nine, yet at nine everyone must be
indoors, and after ten, as in the barracks,
every light must be out. Notwithstand-
ing, the insecurity in st. Petersburg in
creases every day. Grenades are explod-
ed in the street. The intention of the
Nihilists is believed to be to keep the po-
lice in constant state of excitement,
tire them out, or lull them to sleep with
the idea that the danger has been exag-
gerated. They also reckon on the harsh
measures and arrests producing discon-
tent among many people, who when the
time comes for the grand attack on the
government, would join the revolution
lists. One night recently seditious pla-
cards were stuck up in the vicinity of
the theatres and at the corners of bust
ness streets, and although the city police
and detectives hurried up and tore down
the manifestOes, they nevertheless APP
peared anew. In this one night upwards
of $50 persons were arrested, and among
ali these the police failed to find scrap
of paper which appeared to have any
thing to do with the proclamation. The
secret bill sticker, on the other hand went
able to discover him. The alarm, at last,
Caldeberg, were posted at the entrances
to a number of houses and in the street,
but when the guard had its attention
called to the right, bills were posted on
the left, and after they had been down on
the left, they re-appeared. Since the at
tempt on the life of the Gar, troops
have been held in readiness day and
night. In every regiment, two
in marching order, equip
ed with ball cartridge, are kept constant
ly under arms. Batteries stand ready
horsed and mounted in barrack yards.
A squadron of every cavalry regiment
stands in constant readiness to mount,
and day and night divisions of Cossacks
patrol the streets. On the 18th peas
ant was arrested in whose pockets were
found dispositions for revolutionary
troops. According to this document,
active operations were to commence in
the night between the 18th and 18th inst.
The government made the most extern
sive preparations for defense. The Grand
Duke Nicholas took up his quarters with
his entire staff in the offices of the gen.
eral staff, opposite the winter palace.
In the riding school of the guards reg
iment of huZZars were quartered, while
the barracks of Paraloff and Presbra-
kinie were crammed full of troops, and
the whole artillery of the guards receiv-
ed orders to hold itself in readiness for
immediate action. Troops continued
several days and nights in the places
assigned them.
ST. LOUIS, May 2.-The Republican
state central committee, in session at
} Jefferson City, last night adopted resolu-
lutions heartily approving President
Hayes veto of the army appropriation
bill, favOring a thorough organization
of the Republican party throughout the
choice for 1880. No time was fixed for
holding the state convention.
ATCHIsoN, May 2.-The steamer Joe
Kinney landed over three hundred col
ored refugees from Mississippi and Lou
isiana to-day, generally destitute. As
there is not a single vacant building in
the city, great difficulty was experienced
in getting them under shelter, but they
were finally disposed of in the colored
churches. It is questionable whether
many of them can be provided with en-
ployment, as the demand for unskilled
labor in the state is exceedingly limited
They are all field hands and about half
women and children. Very many are
destitute of even enough means to pro-
vide food. Their arrival was entirely
unexpected, as they were originally
designed for Leavenworth, but the au-
thorities of that city paid their fare here
and sent them on. The citizens here
provided temporarily for their wants.
Great suffering must result, however, if
the influx of totally destitute people to
Kansas continues.
PHILADELPHIA, May Mrs. Sarah
J.B. Hale, for half a century editress of
Godey's Book died last evening.
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, May 2-The
joint republican legislative caucus to-
day, adopted resolutions endorsing the
Presidents veto of the army bill, and APP
proving the course of Senator Logan, in
the controversy with Representative
Lowe.
OGDEN, UTAH, May 2-In the polyg-
amy case, being tried at Salt Lake to-
day, apostle Wells, the witness for the
prosecution, refused to answer as to the
character of the defendant and the re-
gala worn by Mormons in the endow-
ment house. Judge Emerson committed
him to the custody of U. S. Marshal
Wells, to appear in court tomorrow and
show cause why he should not be pun
ished for contempt. 1t is said that he
will not expose the secrets of the endow-
ment house. The jury is composed en-
tirely of gentiles.
Boston May 2.-Yesterday morning
Charles +. Freeman, mail carrier at Pc
casset between the railroad station and
the post office, exhibited a remarkable
faith in old testament style. He is
second adventist, and about a week ago
claimed to have received a wonderful
revelation, directing him to sacrifice his
little five year old daughter, and that
she would rise IN three days. Yesterday
on table, and thrust butcher knife
into her breast. He says she gave one
scream and died in a minute. His wife
said it was all right, and that Abraham
would raise her next Sdnday. Freeman
then sent for his second advent neigh
bors who assembled at the house, where
the little girl lay dead transfixed with
the knife and her blood poured on the
improvised alter. Freeman carried the
mail as usual. He showed no signs of
insanity. The cause appears TO be religi-
Gus excitement alone. He is now at his
residence in charge of officer Reading
and DR.. Wood, of Pocasset. Freeman
informed a reporter to-day that he was
told by God to offer Edith, his young
and beautiful daughter, a sacrifice and
lie dIu SO. AS OOd WOulQ not stay his
hand, he had to do his command. He
said God would justify him in the act.
If this is not real faith, such as is gener-
ally preached to dying sinners, what is !?
CINCINNATI, May 2.-The case of Wash
burne VS.. The Western Insurance com.
pany in regard to paying losses result
ing from the mill explosion at Mime
apolis year ago, has resulted in favor
Of the plaintiff.
KANSAS CITY, May 2.-The Kansas
Pacific railroad have elected the jay
Gould directors, with Sidney Dillon pres
ident of the board. Chicago merchants
have sent $4,000 for relief of colored re-
fugees. The prospects are good for an
other freight war between the Chicago
and st. Louis roads to the Missouri river.
w. II. Vanderbilt and party arrived at
st. Joseph yesterday, making the run
from Omaha, 1913 miles, in hours and
30 minutes, and will remain here today.
Jay Gould is expected here tomorrow.
SOOTHING SYRUP.-The Hon. David