The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-11-26


Of the Navy Yard are excited and indig-
nant a; the action of the captain of the
British steamer Sandringham, which
was wrecked off Cape Henry beach,
few weeks ago. The secretary
of the navy gave permission for
her to be repaired at the
dry dock in the navy yard, and the dock
was prepared 10 receive her, notwitk-
standing il was needed for one of the
vessels belonging 10 the navy. Yester-
day afternoon the Sandringham was
placed IN the dock, when, without cause,
the captain of the Sandringham launch
ed the bitterest abuse upon the American
navy, its officers and the flag. The facts
were reported TO the commandment of the
yard in writing, and Commodore
be taken from the yard at once. The
SandriBgham is still afloat IN the dock,
Commodore Hughes having ordered that
no work be done on her until instruc-
lions are received from the secretary of
the navy.
outIandlsh Forgeries.
CINCINNATI, Nov. GA. T. Tuliis,
lawyer, and Jacob Nines who were in
dicted by the grand jury for forgery,
have been arrested, and Cornelius Nc
Goldrick. an associate, will also be ar
! 1T AOTStI1cS VI
they are charged are of q startling char
acter, being deeds to large quantities of
land owned by the eccentric millionaire,
jeremiah Tullis, who died two years
ago. 1t is said some ten thousand acres
of land in Iowa, IN the vicinity of Fort
Dodge, has thus fradulently been con-
veyed to innocent parties. Other lands
in Illinois, Missouri and Tennessee have
been similarly disposed of. The method
was to make the deed from Tullis to
McGoldrick, dated year or two before
Tullis' death, and McGoldrick would
deed to another of the party; and it
would then be sold TO innocent victims.
Biazes Near Stomach Bitters
PITTsBURG, Pa, Nov. 23.-The print
ing department attached to Hostetter s.
Smiths stomach bitters manufaetorY
was discovered TO be in flames this
morning about so and before the fire.
men were able to gain the mastery of the
firery elements which spread rapidly
owing to the combustible material con-
tanned in the building, the entire struc-
ture was destroyed, involving loss of
about $4,000 which is fully covered by
insurance. The main building was but
slightly damaged. In the department
destroyed large number of women
were employed who will be thrown out
of work temporarily. The fire was first
discovered on the second floor and is
supposed to have originated from stove.
The fire was particularly unfortunate as
this is the season for publishing alma
macs.
Death of Professor Watson.
MADISON, Nov. 23.-James G. Watson
an eminent scientist and astronomer OF
the state university, died this morning
His loss will be greatly deplored among
scientific men, who esteemed him high
| ly as a man and a scholar.
| ANN ARBoR, Mich, Nov. 23.-The re-
mains of Professor Watson, who died
this morning at Madison, Wisconsin
| will be received here on Tuesday, and
will lie in state for twenty-four hours al
the university hall. the funeral will
take place on Friday, at 0 a. IN. The
| Professor held the position of director
| of the observatory at the university OF
Michigan, before accepting the appoint
ment at the Wisconsin state university
Busted.
CHICAGO, Nov. 22.-The Public Pro-
| duce Exchange, the largest institution Of
the kind in Chicago, suspended shortly
before O'Clock to-day, having been bad
| ly crippled by the recent heavy advance
in grain, provisions, cotton and stocks
all of which rose so fast to-day that there
was regular jam of bull operators at the
counters. THIS rise in all kinds of spec
ulative articles has caught most of the
bucket-shops and several have already
suspended. d. A. Loving, president Of
the Chicago Produce Exchange, says
that the concern has paid out over
quarter of million dollars within ter
| days. 1t is designed to settle and con.
| tinue business. The liabilities are no
yet known, but are probably over 500,
| 0OO
The Ohio Senatorship.
TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. GA gentleman
in position to know whereof he speaks
says that the use made of Presiden
Hayes name in connection with the
senatorial position from that state, was
without the knowledge or consent of thu
president, and that he is not or canno
be candidate for any position 1t i.
also understood that the president ia
vors the return of Mr.. Sherman to the
senate, he believing that the long expe
rience of the gentleman will enable hin
to be of great service not only@io tn,
state but TO the whole nation.
Onto Oklahoma. .;,
| WICHITA, Kan, Nov. 20-There wa
gathering here to-day of parties inter
ested in Payne's Oklahoma colony /
was arranged that the coloDy,ywoult
move in body from the Kansas, Texa
and Arkansas lines, the day on which
congress meets They have drawn up
letter addressed to the president and con
| gTsssD ask Tag iliRtithRyarmyb be prevented
from interfering with them. "A com
mittee consisting of Hon. J. NJ Steele
of this place, G. NJ Jackson, of ST
Louis, and DR.. Robert Wilson, of Texas
was appointed to go TO Washington ant
present the address.
Destructive Fire.
CHICAGO, Nov 20.-The wholesal
drug house of Lord, Stoutenburg & Co
on Wabash avenue was Quilted by fir
which broke out about noon to-day TIL
loss is estimated at 100000, PARTIAL
insured
The fire originated in the mixing de
partment, on the third floor, among tn
vitriols, and almost instantly wrappe,
!. the whole building in flames, so tina
very little was saved. 80
The loss is stated by the proprietor
to be $150,000, and on the building 800
600. The insurance on the stock wa
$780, 900; on the building 10000,
Sensible Alderman. III
NEW YORK, NoY. 23,-The board @
Alderman to day adopted resolution
condemning the proposed production o
the passion play" and calling upon ia
corporation attorney to give his opinion
as to whe ther the existing laws are SUI
ficient to prevent its production. Tha
.. official is also asked if no laws exis
giving the common council power {,
pass an act TO prohibit such plays, an
if there is, he is instructed to prepare al
ordinance that will cover thee ease
Alderman Marshall was the only on
, who voted against the resolution. =,
One Dollar Tickets.
ST. LOUIS, Nov 23.-'Fhe railroa
rates of one dollar to Chicago and Kaf
sas City continue. President Humpt
rey. of the Wabash, went to Chicago Il
night, and 1t is intimated that he ma
haYe a meeting with the presidents &
the Illinois Central and the Chicago
, Alton. Mr.. Humphrey says that. til
Wabash will make no oyertures for q.
sessments, although it wonld be willin
to settle the matter according to til
New York agreement nothing less tina
4 bee laird. IN 4Ae 1PS6ol befween St Loui
and Chicago. He says this will satisf
the Wabash. ~
Careless Traekmen
: LoGANsPoRT, Ind, November co.
: Yesterday afternoon while the secti0
hands had rail up on the Wabash road
near Burrows station, eight miles ives
of this place, the west bound freigl
train came around the curve and the "a
gIne and eight cars were badly wrecke1
Engineer Babcock died soon after bein
extricated from the debris. John Rori
dan, fireman, had his feet mashed an
received internal injuries, probably fata
The trackmen had placed no warnin
before taking up the rail.
A DutifnI Son. N
: NEW York, Nov. 22-The ceremdn
RfmSAyYsIR Esf lsesE 8f ,b Al .zsHs3s
Of the United States. took place this 81