The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-11-19
NIX. 4 I. to be Restored TO Control of
Directors.

Union trust company OF New York as
receiver about six years ago, be restored
to them. Justice Miller decides that the
railroad company will be entitled 10 the
possession of their road upon the pay
ment of the past due interest coupons
upon their bonds. These the directors
of the railroad company Offered in their
cross bill to pay.
A Bosting Defaulter.
BOSTON, Nov 16.-The official report
of the investigation committee which
has been examining the accounts of the
defaulting city cashier Woodward,
places the total amount of the detalca-
ton at $S9, 234. It is also shown that
when Woodward was promoted from a
clerkship to the cahier's position in
August, 1875, his accounts were short
81, 1919. The committee finds neglect on
the part of the treasurer to personally
examine Woodward's accounts, giving
Woodward his opportunities, and while
expressing confidence in the treasurer,
holds him responsible for the amount
stolen.
The Explosion.
STARLEToN, n. s., Nov. 13.-An ex-
ploring party went down the Ford pit
again this morning, but could not get
any farther than on the first attempt, ow-
ing TO the damp. They saw evidence
that the pit is on fire yet The pumps
are stopped TO allow the water to rise
and drown the fire. Only two bodies
have been recovered, and the hopes of
getting the rest are small. The other
mines are idle, although the demand for
coal is great. The dangerous condition
of the mine will render the recovery of
the bodies impossible for many dsys,
perhaps weeks.
Where's COnways
NEW YORK, Nov. 16.-President Sher-
man, of the mechanics bank, has Icceiv-
ed the following dsspath:
WEST PHU 'OELPHIA, PA, Nov. 10.
Can't we find General Conway. have
just come from Louisiana and Alabama
Thousands of coiored people are leaving
pell nell, and no influence but his can
prevail to guide them. Kansas has all it
ought to have, and he ought to distribute
them throughout the west.
ISignedl J. c. BROWNE.
The StelIartOn Mine Accident.
STELLARToN, N. S., Nov. 15.-The en-
trance to the mine has been closed by
putting down bundles of pressed hay
and brush and thowing on earth. 4
steam fire engine arrived by special train
at O'Clock p. m, and both it and the
new Glasgow steamer are pumping
water into the pan shaft. 1t was fully
expected that q heavy explosion would
take place Immediately after the en-
trance and air was shut off from the
mine, but up to 10 o'clock none had oc
CURED.
Killed by Burglar.
HARRTqRURE pa Nov IL -nnni
Troutman, farmer seventy years old
residing near Uniontown, DauphiI
county, was awakened last night by two
burglars at his bedside. He fired a
them and one of the burglars T, nee
the fire. The shot strdck Trou, nss1 L
the breast and he fell at his wife's feU
r wing his murderer was Henry Rom
berger. Troutman almost Immediately
died. Romberger has ben arrested
Troutman leaves a wife and fourteen
children.
Broken Banks and Broken Hearts.
HACKENsACK, N. J. Nov. 13.-There a
great excitement over the failure of tw
banks. Throngs of men and womer
some weeping, are about the doors of tn
savings bank. Many haYe lost none,
/ they have been years in accumulf ting
| 1t now appears that Jno. J. Berry, casI
Ter of the bank of Bergen county, ha
embczzled about 100000. VIM. N
johnson, who was appointed receiver,
investigating the accounts.
The Way Of the 1-ansgressOr.
| LAS VEGAS, n. M, Nov. 13.-On SUI
day night three murderers, two train-rot
bers ant horsethieva", escaped from ja
here A posse started in pursuit an
overlook and attacked them on Thu
day. James Allen and Davidson, {
murderers, were killed outright and al
other is said to have been wounded bT
he escaped with his comrades. The poss
is still in pursuit. They hope to ca
ture the whole party.
Pip BOr1ced. =
NEW YORK, Nov. 18.-The New
says: Charles A. Byrne, editor of til
Truth, said to-day in relation to III
Morey letter, that something had tran
pired that almost made him believe til
letter was forgery. If something /
connection with it could be explained b
should concede that it was forgery. II
also stated that Kenward Philip is n
longer connected with the Truth.
Against the Passion Play.
NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-The Bapti
Pastors Conference in this city to da,
unanimously aud without debate adop
ed the following:
In view of the projected Passion Pla
at one of the the-ters in this city.
ResoEoed, That as conference, we pr,
test against the sacrilegious use of III
most sacred thing of our religion.
Let Your Light Shine.
i SAJr LAKE, Uta1, Nov. 13-Ogden
the first city west of :he Mississippi
adopt the electric l;-ht. A flag. p
sixty feet high is to be run up rom tt
court house dome giving an elevation {
200 fest on which will be four li~hts
300 candle-power. Esch are guar tee
to illuminate a mile in diameter. I'll
lights will be In operation in Januaiy.
VIII Appeal for Aid.
STRLLERroN, N. s., Nov. 10.-Tnere
no very great change in affairs here t
day. A meeting was held last night
the comps ny's Office, and it was resolve
to send to The mayors and W, rdens
the various owns throughout Canad
and the United Sites an appeal for a
for the sufferers by the mine calamity.
We Get One.
SAN Francisco, Nov. 16.-Full offici
returns of %he state show Henry Edge
ton. Republican elcctor, receive 507 mol
votes than Judge Terry, who is lowe
on the Democratic ticket, and is electe
The other Der cratic electors have
majority ranging from SO to 1A2.
A Smash Up.
PrTrsToN, Pa, Nov. 16.-A train Q
the Lehigh Valley railroad was fecke
near Mill creek to day by broken raj
, | Fireman sweeney Was instantly kille
| and Mrrrr,hvy h1rrzod The 1
connective and two passenger cars we
destroyed by fire. None of 'he pa3se
, gers were hurt
Will Knock for Admission.
NEW ORLEANS, Noy. 16.-U. s. ma
; shaI " harton in an intel ziew stat ID tn
the Republicans proposed to contest Il
seats of the Democrats returned
iected from the 4th and 5th congr,
SIGNAL districts, and may also decide
. contest and LIST and ID districts.
II Struck lie in Nebraska.
. CHICAGO, Nov. 13.-An Inter- Ocean
!, Sioux City special says: Petroleul
: was found at the depth of $50 feet,
: Ponca, Nebraska, twenty-five miles VIC
. of the city while drilling for coil n
flowing much yes greatexci:ement theI
Young sprague in Court.
PROVIDENCE, r. /. Nov. irwin
Sprague, son of ex-senator 6prague, W
/ in court at Wakefield today ON two COZ
q plants, one for assault with a ds1gerol
weapon and the Other for assault wi
intent to kill Robert Thompson, b
mothers trustee.
Before the July.
: NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-The grand jui
; did not have Philips case under inqdii
to-day. 1t is said that the Jury viii n
take It up before Wednesday next. A
sistant district Attoi1e Rollins Is pr
, pairing the indictments.
Brown Elected.
Arr ANITA, Ga, Nov. 16.-1he elecfi0