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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Chicago Times: Gen. Garfield is of
ahe stamp Of men whom, personally, all
men must admire, whether or not they
can reconcile support of his candidacy
with their principles. Many men who
will even regard the evidence brought
against him in the scandal cases with
(which his name has been smirched as
conclusive in appearance will find il
hard to convince themselves that a man
whose mind has been trained, and
whose delight is found not in sordid en-,
joyment. but in the pursuit of knowl-
edge and the service of his country, has
put his dearly-bought fame into jeopardy
for tho paltrY fee of lobbyist.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

The Ottawa Republican is laboring in
The throes Of religious controversy.
No editor can boast OF fully rounded
up journalistic experience till he has
passed through this fierce ordeal and one
or more libel suits.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

II has been discovered by French
statisiieian that Americans spend $780,
100000 year in Europe. and, as they
have no dining cars nor Niagara hack
man on the other side of the pond, the
question is, where does The money gor
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18
VOL. 23.

hackers have nominated Gen. J. ID. Weav-
or, Of Iowa, for president, and Mr.. j. Il
Chambers, OF Texas, for vice president
Weaver is the Utopian hnancier who
recently introduced bill in congress TO
make up to the soldiers what they had
lost 10y being paid in greeDbacks. and
Chambers is the man who occupied the
second place with Stephen A. Dillaye, on
the Pomeroy ticket. 1t is very con
sistent selection, though we believe that
Dennis Kearney and Sam Wood would
have wrought with more effect with their
horney jaws, and would have inevitably
famed the socialislic embers to blaze
with their untiring wind.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

II is source of most heartfelt con-
graduation that the wealth of muscle
which is yearly drifting into the pulpit,
to the incalculable prejudice of the
blacksmith shops and potato patches is
not being wholly squandered, as the fol
lowing importunate call from an Aurora
(Nevada) paper attests: I'VE are sOrely
in need of preacher; we don't want
any weak trash; we want good muscu.
lar christian, who can catch sinners by
the nape of the neck and drag them
bowling up the plane of righteousness p
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Lest our readers should not hear the
matter mentioned again in the press of
really important news, we take this OPP
Portunity Of observing that the Green
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18
The Testimony Of the PahIie.

ST. LOUIS, June 6.-Mhile Gen
Garfield.s name is a surprise il
seems 10 give great satisfaction
to Republicans, at least those not strong.
~ in favor Of Grant, and the common ex
preston ON the street is: "He will har
monlZe the conflicting elements of the
party, and poll the full Republican votf
of the country"
The democrats are disappointed, a.
! they hoped Grant would be nominated
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18


CHICAGO, June 9.-Thc Womans' SUI;
frage Association, through some of its
members, asked for the insertion of Il
womans' suffrage plank in the platform,
and Susan Il. Anthony was allowed to
present the subject. Dennis Kearney
alone objected.
In the evening, Hon. NJ. Wallace, NJ
C., of Canada. and A. w. Wright, of the
Currency Reform League, made address
SEES extending congratulations of the Ca
NADIA Beavcrback to the United States
Greenback party
Kearney, answering loud calls, made u
characteristic speech, dGnOuncing Gar
fields record on the Chinese question,
and declaring that the Pacific coast would
defeat him.
A strong anti-Chinese resolution was
introduced, but no committee being
ready to report the convention adjourn
eel to 10 30 a, m.
A scheme has been agreed 20 for the
consolidation of the different elements
of the party, and the Grcenback club or
CARNATIONS will be retained.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18
MlSCELLANE OUS.

ROBERT MILLIkEN.
CIVIL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR
Office in rear OF Emporia National Bank.
wIOti
T II. WILHITE, ID. VS.
lGraduate OF American Veterinary college
Veterinary Surgeon.
Office is at Joseph Peaks barn, on COnsti-
tuition streat All diseases of animals success
fully treated. Wl0It y IL wILilITE.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

HAVANA, June 1I---TheTe were two
shocks OF earthquake IN the Central De
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Mexican war, sailors who served during
the war of the rebellion. the committee
of arrangements and distinguished mill
tary and civil guests, including his eX-
cellency, VIM. Z. Smith, governor of
Wisconsin, and staff, the war governors
OF Wisconsin, army commanders, geHer-
al officers who commanded Wisconsin
troops during the war of the rebellion,
general officers of Wisconsin, veterans
of the war of 1912, and disabled soldiers
who are unable to march, with an escort
made of twenty companies of uniformed
state militia.
In the afternoon Gen. Grant, Sheridan,
Whipple and Fcrsythe were entertained
at lunch by the loyal legion, and
speeches were made by Generals Hamil-
ton, Grant, Sheridan, and Whipple.
Later in the day the party visited the
races at Cold Spring track. On leaving
the park Gen. Grant, with Gov. Smith,
Gen. Hamilton aud others, were driven
to camp reunion. On his arrival loud
calls were made, and being introduced
10y Gen. Hincks, Gen. Grant spoke as
follows:
COMRADES IN ARMS, LADIES AND
GENTS II should be very happy Ia adj
dress you, but am not in the habit of
making speeches, and moreover not
many of this vast assemblage would be
able To hear my voice. IL has been a
great pleasure in this my third visit to
Milwaukee, To have had an opportunity
Of meeting SD many of my old comrades
in the army. l am glad to see you all
well, and Ia find you thoroughly in a
happy and prosperous condition, but I
feel that in twcnty-fOur years hence the
country will be still more prosperous,
and know from past experience should
the occasion require you to imperil your
lives in the preservation of the union or
the country all and every one of you
will be on hand.
MILWAUKEE,, Wis, June 10-This is
the last day of the soldiers reunion and
the visitors and veterans are departing by
| every train and steamer. The general
programme was finished this morning
by memorial services, Bishop Fallows
delivering an eloquent Grafton.
The Unanimous Greenbackers.-TwO Con-
ventiOns Running
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

AS a leader in the house he IS more
cautious and less dashing than Blame,
and his judicial turn of mind makes him
too prone to look TOR two sides of ques-
ton for him to be an efficient partisan
When the issue fairly touches his con
victions, however, he becomes thorough
ly aroused and strikes tremendous blows
Blaine's tactics were to continually Ia
rass the enemy by sharp-shooting, sur
prises and picket firing. Garfield waits
for an opportunity to deliver pitched
battle, and his geneTalship is shown tC
the best advantage when the fight is {
| fair one, and Waged on grounds where
| each party thinks itself strongest. TheI
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

In the FOuftleth congress lien. Gar
field was chairman Of the committee on
military affairs. In the F0rty-first he
was given the Craftsmanship of banking
and currency, which he liked much bet.
ter, because it was in the line Of his
financial studies His next promotion
was TO the chairmanship of the appro-
priatIons committee, which he held un-
til the Democrats came into power in
the house in 1875. His chief work ON
that committee was a steady and judi
ciOus reduction of the expenses of the
government. In all the political strug-
giles in congress he has borne a leading
part, his clear, vigorous and moderate
style of argument making him one of
the most effective debalers in either
house.
When James G. Blaine went to the
senate in 1877 the mantle of Republican
leadership in the house WAS, by common
consent, placed upon Garfield, and hC
| has worn il ever since. In January last
Gen. Garfield was elected to the senate
to the seat which will be vacated by
Allen G. Thurman on the 4th of March
| 1891 He received the unanimous vote
of the Republican caucus, an hon0I
never given to any man of any party 10
the state of Ohio. Since his election la
| has been the recipient of complimentary
manifestations in Washington and IL
| Ohio.
I
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-01-21
The Freeman for 1850 for $3.50.

on the first Of January. 1872. reduced the advance
price for the FREEMAN 50 % to 81 50 and in Eo
way curtled the value OF the paper. but strove to
price IN the pe4 that 1t would the OF in
,rked that shah continue to send the PAPER for
SL5O per year, WI n paid in advance, though white
paper has lately advanced several cents per pound
1t has not bsel practice to extO the m rits Of
our paper more than. If much, we have thought
it would bear We have always considered our read
capable of decilins for themselves whether they
desired to Keep the payer or not
The FREEMAN has alw Lys been one of the best. and
may be parloued If we have sometimes thought 1t
the best paper OF its class il the state. The Agricul
tural department, always prominent feature, under
its pre- has space aud the FREE
MAN IS now the best and most practical paper for
farmers published in Vernon. Our space for mis-
cellaneols reading is large and always well filed aud
) for Il toe Il aud state puper we aim at giving our
rsllers the reIble information at the earliest
possible mo neut.
Tor the min. year va sh Ill give our old slbscrib
e-s. aul hope Il host of new ones too. as Eo9d i
piper - W. hWt il the past. aud shall endeLVOr to
m Ike 1t as ma Ii better as we are able
To all our IDs 'r5ars, new and old. who pay one
year il al iInr, VIII desire II. will mil free Il
" IRE itlso 81 the IiorSe All his Diseases" by Dr.
Kend al This is valuable book, and one worth many
times 1t retail pr c. . any horse owner.
vi oil s15'cri5ers all us in i-crelsing our
list an 'hu' i'm our paper, by eudeavOrus to
have the uegliD ,rs subScr be? Reduced price, 81 80
II. Il. WHEELocK Publisher.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-01-21

SHEET STEALING IN ENDIA.-A gentle
man WAS once travelling through the
Soonderbunds in native boat. that is
To say. boat surmounted by " mat
constructed cabin. 1t was in Decen
her. and rs ;he north wind came
oozing through the mating, he drew his
blanket over him on getting into bed. lie
awake earlier than usual the next morning,
feeling very cold, and wondering at the
large amount of morning light that per-
v,,rd his cAbin. TO his dlsmay he found
not only tn 1t he was hlankeiless. and tn,t
~ hole two feet SQUIRE hid been cut in the
mating, but that the sheet on which he
hail laid was no longer on the bed The
inference was clear that he had had II
nocturnal visitor. lie had heard stories Of
sheet lifting before; but not till now that
ne had himself been successfully practical
upon, did he believe that the feat could be
accomplished. The scOuhdlel who eovet,
the sheets under You approaches Your bed
side armed with n feather, with which he
gently iickles your ear. Accustomed us
YOU arc to the buzz of mosquitoes which,
by The way, have notable prnchanl for
singing in ones eaIs-you only iilget in
your sleep, and turning ON your side. press
the ear that has been operated upon on The
pillow. Immediately the one half Of the
sheet thus released is rolled up lengthwise
close under your back. The feather is
then again cautiously applied To- the expos
ell ear; You turn once more, and the
other half Of the sheet is released. One
more tickle, adroilly administered, Olsen.
cages the sheet altogether, and the rascal
no doubt inwardly chuckIes rs he leaves
you to your slumbrrS.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-01-21

THE WRESTLING MATCH. Tho wres.
thing match at Burlington last week was
well attended by a good sized audience
and proved u very exciting affair. The
contestants were George w. Flagg, Of
Brain,ree, VT. and IL. NJ. Dufur, of Mari.
boro, Mass, neither of whom had ever been
beaten and The conditions were collar
and elbow. for $500 and the championship
of America. Flagg and Dufur are very
evenly mat he'd rs to height and build.
and both are men of fine physique and
gigantic strength. Flagg, however. was
in poor condition. having heen sick for II
week or two past. He is somewhat the
stronger man, hut Dufur's movements are
much more pleasing and scientific, and he
is much younger man Than his opponen,
The first bout lasted sixty five minutes.
Almost at the opening, Duiur threw his
antagonist to the ground. he. however
falling on his side. Flagg thenceforth
took the defensive, bnt at last was thrown
by Dufur. After considerable WALKING
The wrestlrrs locked and Fiagg, by a
gigantic effort lifted Dufur clean off the
floor and threw him upon his back with
tremendous violence. The third bout
occupied about the same time us the
second and ended by Dhfur throwing
Flagg. and the match WAS accordingly
awarded the former. The umpires were
Flagg 8, ii A. Powers, Br,intrec; Dufurs
George B ,lcom. Marlboro referee, Thomas
Failey, Burlington.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-01-21

About eight inches of snow last night.
Joseph Almon has returned home from
the west
One of the regular series Of assemblies
at the Pavilion was Leld las; evening.
Good sleighing FOR some time was Sc
cured by the snow storm Of yesterday
and last night
The weather the past week has been
unusually mild for this time of the year,
rs in fact has tho winter thus far.
EWill our subscribers in RENTING
fractional parts of a dollar by mail send us
one cent stamps instead of the thrces?
The second of the wrestling matches
between Durur and Flagg will BE- held in
the Village Hall next Friday evening.
Last Thursday the creditors of Gro
jacobs took possession of his property
Mr.. Jacobs liabilities are reported AS
nearly $4,000 with small assets.
In the year 1879 there were in this
ate sixythree failures Tor about one
per cent of the total number engaged in
busines>) with liabilities of S359,736
The Central Vermont Poultry Associa.
ton hold their first annual exhibition In
Village Hall, commencing on Tuesday of
next week and continuing four days. with
every promise of II very fine exhibit.
Sr. ALBANS Butter MARKET, January
81 h. - Attendance fir, receipts light
nI;I ket more active and butter in good
d'mani. We qmie wincr butter Is to
% cents per pound; fancy lots ut "a higher
l,rirp
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-01-21
Probate Court.

II ~ 81 ttLOEN, faixe. n. A. CHASE, Register
The following business was transacted
In tho Pro1lte Court of the District oil
Washington during the week ending
Jan. 10, 1880:
Jan. 10. Elccia GiIman's estste--G
W. Hill. administrator; II. o. Ward &
Isaiah lIunlley, appraisers and commits
sioners. Mary lIenry's and Loren h..
Smiths guardianship guardian accounts
allowed. Wesley Dodgc's and H. s..
Campbel's estates licenses to sell real
estate granted
Jan. IS. iona. Edwards es'ate-ad.
ministration account referred to February
10Th. Joseph Dwinell's estate-D. NJ.
Perkins and IL. P. Martin. appraisers
Nelson F. Blake's Observation-Disclosures
account referred to February 7lh
Jan. 10. g. f. Banerolt's eState--com-
missioners' report returned. John Gibbs
Observation-Disclosures account referred to
February 10th.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-01-21
FROM A DISTINGUISHED PHYSICIAN

Prof. Green,a distinguished allopathic physieisn,
WI ole to the Medical Reoord of Atlanta, Ca, TO the
effect that amer all other means Ind failed he sen,
for the Kidney Cure, tsafe Kidney and Liver
Cure), and 10 his astonishnent cured .erious
case OF Bright's Disease by administering IL, and
afterwards found /, equally bene ncia In other cases
lie advised bis brother physicians 10 use 1t 10
preference TO anything else for kidney disorders.
EM3-U2
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-01-21

The reports of the mercantile agencies
Of the failures of 1879 form another proof
of the REVEAL Of business and the return
of prosperity The number of failures in
1879 was 6,65S IL decrease Of $500 rs COM
pued with 1878, when there were l0,47S
failures. in 1873 the total liabilities of
parties vino f.ilc'l were S23t0)O 0J0. In
order To show that the re,luclio, last year
is not only great AS compare! with 1879,
but comp,res most favorably with other
years, the following table is given, BY
which The failures AMI lab lities since 1872
ARE shown:
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-01-21
The report from which we take

Inc report rom which we take these
figures says:
All the conditions which were cnumer.
ated u year ago in our circular rs in.cat.
ing probable return Of prosperity, still
exist, but in even greater force, now hat
that the prosperity hoped for has been
attained. A fear has been felt by some
hat the activity in trade, and especially
the advance in values. could not be- main
tained; and that The improvement, in bus
mess generally WAS not Of sufficient grad
nal growth 10 be lasting. But, MS the
months go by. the signs OF reaction seem
less and less marked Speculation. it is
true, has BEEN inlulgea in rs regards
numerous articles and ut one time bid fair
To become de.tructive; but it WAS not uI-
lowed 10 go far enough to seriously
increase production, or to disturb domestic
or + reign trad; and the year closed with
numerous encouraging signs of steadiness
in extent and character of trade, and aleo
II firmness in prices which ARE consistent
only with healthy demand.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-01-21

The Duke Antoine de Gramont, the
French diplomatist, died in Paris, Sunday.
Six American bridal parties were regis
terrell last week at the leading hotel in
Montreal.
A great many people are anxious TO
introduce new religion into the world
who have never given the old one fair
trial.
The German voters and the Independent
voters are the skeletons that stalk behind
the third term boomers. These two classes
OF voters turn the scale in half dozen
northern states. Toledo Commercial Rep J
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-01-21
Chr fireman.
MONTPELIER. VT.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 81. 1880.

We desire to make the FREEMAN particularly valun
BILE for its from all parts Of Vermont, and our
friends In different parts of the State, especially in
wIshin ston Osauge and LamOille Counties, will con-
fer great favor and our readers by sending
us local Intelligence GIVE facts and.we will arrange
them for the paper
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-01-21
were Col. Mead and Prof T.. Conant and

were Col. Mead and Prof. r. Conant and
wife and others from the Center.
Lust Friday and Saturday evenings Mr.
Guernella of Philadelphia gave Spiritual
ism Illustrated and Exposed" In Dubois
& Gays hall. 1t was the best we ever
heard of the kind. He goes this week TO
Barnard, Sharon, Royallon and Bethel.
WARREN.-EJwin Wakefield was ar
rested on Wednesday, January l4th, for
an assault upnn f. Reyes and brought
before Justice Tucker and fined $40 and
costs, amounting in all TO SAG; so much
for the press (cider press.)
Lnmbermen are looking little sober
because there is not more snow to get in
their logs. One dealer says he has affected
the sight of one of his eyes looking for
snow, and he very much regrets it for he
has since learned that MN in Canada
had prophesied early in the winter that
there would bs but little snow The mum.
Der Of logs cut has not been as large for
years rs ut the present season.
Presiding Elder Tabor occupied our
pulpit last Sunday forenoon and give very
Interesting lectures on Friday, Saturday
and Sunday evenings.
A donation visit will be held at the town
hall on Tuesday evening. January 20th.
for the benefit Of Rev. David Kilburn A
good turnout is expected. We understand
that the sclectmen of the town have
agreed To furnish, decorate and illuminate
the hall ut their own expense. Well done;
such offers are very acceptable.
WORCESTER Frank Hancock Is going
west with his brother. John Hancock, who
c,ne on from Minnesota with the body of
Glen Tewksbury.
The diphlhcria is still doing its work in
town. Mr. Edwin Kellogg has lost II
little boy and Mr.. Everett Buck little
girl, and has IL little buy sick with the
same dirase.
At he dance last Friday evening Henry
Russ and f mer Warren get To fighting,
ahd were Bit mp in regular bull dog FASH
l'n. There is nuisance law, and il
ought TO he enforced.
The temperance meeting one week ago
Sunday evening was well attended and II
good interest manifested. Brothers Lull
and Wing Of Capitol lodge were present.
The paper prepared and read by C. c..
Abbott was especially worthy of notice,
the heading of which was, Escape for
thy life; stay not in all The plain>; escape
10 the mountains lest thou be eonsumed;"
and it was well handled and applied to
the subjrct in hand. Brothers Lull and
Wing made some good remarks and 9 I've
good advice. rs is their custom when with
Us. Remarks were made by II. A. Han.
cock, A. r. Ctmeron, N. w. Brigham,
William IIinkson and others-all interest.
ing TO listen to.
Union gospel meetings are to be held in
the Congregational church, commencing
ut 4: 80 Thursday evening. January 22l,
to which an invitation is given to all to
attend The subject of temperance will
also be considered. Gentlemen from ST..
Adams are expected to he present TO help.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-01-21
MAR RAG ES.

In Waterbury. January "a. hv Rev A. L. Co1pcr, Mr.
JONATHAN PERKINS and Mrs. LOIS A. WING, both
II Montpelier
II Nnrthholl. Jluulry 70. bv Roy. Gaigan. WV.
MCCORMICK aud Mrs. MALLOY both OF Northh,l
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-01-21

trttsrs LhraIiei for az IOstpeiisr. ". Fest
Oliice, january II, 1850.
T% ~ ob,ain these letter', pera1ns must give the
above Gate.
LADiEs.-Mrs y. q. Bailey, Miss Tina L. Chase Miss
Allie Keith, Miss Nora McMshon, M.s. q. E. Short.
Miss Abby Whitney.
GENTLEMEN -Chas y. Deury, Geo Hayes. >. O.
Hammond Willie d. MitchellJ. 8. Purple WIN. L
smith Rev Thomas Trevilian