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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11

Bishop Haven of the N. E. church,
who died at Salem, Oregon, on the End
inst, was born in Boston, Nov. 1, 1890.
He graduated at Wesleyan University,
Middletown, Conn, in 1912. He was q
teacher and pastor in New York and
vicinity several years. In 1858. he be-
came Professor OF Greek and Latin in
Michigan University, and in 1856, be-
came the editor Of Zion's Herald, Bos-
ton. There he served two years in the
state senate. In 1858, he became Presi-
dent OF Michigan University and served
six years; in go. President OF the Evan
s;on University; in IA. Chancellor of
the Syracuse University. He was the au-
thor of several books and a man Of very
rare ability.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11


Topeka Capital: No possible good
can come of Germans OF any other par
1icular class of citizens, as class,
blAzoning their individual opinions be-
fore the public eye. Every citizen here
is free; but we are american citizens,
moi German, or Irish, or Russian. If 3
foreigner is not nAturalized here. and
does not intend TO be, it is none of his
business what our laws are; and If he is
naturalized, then II is his duty To obey
the law. When he discusses public
measures he ought to do IL as . citizen
of the republic to which he has sworn
allegiance, and not rs one who has como
from any particular country, for this
people don't feel under special obliga-
tions to any particular class of foreign
born citizens. 1t is not we'll to attempt
TO array one class Of citizens, no matter
on what pretext against any or all othei
classes. This is a nation.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11

A thorough test is about to be made of
the theory that large areas of arid coun-
try in the center OF the continent can be
made valuable for agriculture by means
of artesian wells. The small appropria-
ton made by congress has been placed
in the hands of a competent scientific
commission aud the sites for the wells
will soon be selected. If steady flow
of water can be obtained from such wells,
It will not be long before millions OF
acres of desert land will be converted
into fruitful fields. The soil of the vast
arid belt lying on both sides of the
Rocky Mountains is by no means abso-
auteIy sterile, as its appearance seems to
indieate. All it needs is plenty of water
% make IL productive.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11
The weather and the Crons.

CINCINNATI, August O. The hot
weather of the past week, while not at
all approaching IN intensity nor in IA
tai results the hot season in July, has
had a much more marked influence on
prices of grain and other articles. The
great danger is to growing corn, which,
in many places, is in the caring stage,
when the dry Weather is positively hurt.
full. It is question whether very great
and irreparable damage to corn has not
been already done, and certainly if rain
does not come soon this years crop must
be greatly lesSened
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11

Two distinct types of American civil
izAtion have been brought close together
by reducing the fare from Boston to
Chicago TO S.. AS n result there IS a
strong bear movement in the bean mar
ket in the latter city and n correspond
ing upward tendency is quoted by pro-
vision, dealers at the "Hub" in "hog
and hominy."
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11

Dean SANKEY'S deathbed was q quiet
and peaceful one. In the morning the
sacrament was administered by Canon
Farrar, the Dean himself pronouncing
the blessing in a full, ineligible voice,
and taking leave of everyone individual
ly, including the servants. The day
passed quietly, and as evening came on
his breathing grew difficult, but there
was no sign Of pain. He ofGen spoke al
length and with earnestness. but only 9
word here and there could be made out
Death came calmly without even the
motion of limb.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11
An Eseapade and Its Results

SAN Francisco, August "a Galsom
dispatch says: Yesterday five convicts
at the Branch prlson-George L. Lupton,
George Walker, Bob Durbin, John
COoney and James GOrdon-made a
break for liberty, knocked down the
guard and ran for the river. Officers
and guards pursued. Darbin was
wounded in the leg and captured, Walk
ker was shot dead, Cooney captured, be-
ing afraid to attempt TO cross the river,
Lupton tried to cross but was drowned,
Gordon not accounted for
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Indian AtrocItIes.

DENVER, Col, August A Tribune
special from Socerra, N. NJ, says: An
engagement between renegade Apaches
and Mexican ranchers has just taken
place on Red Creek, in the San Mateo
Mountains. Seven Mexicans were
wounded, and one died this morn
ing. Government scouts who arrived
here this morning report that Indians.
supposed to be under the leadership of
Name, are coming north, killing every
thing in their way. A large number of
'defenseless whites are reported killed al
ready and there can be no mercy
expected from the Indians yet
to be encountered. -Four sheep
herders have been massacred in
the San Mateo mountains, and other
sheep men are missing. A later dis
patch from Captain Jack Crawford at
Fl. Craig confirms the above report, and
says that at 11:30 the Indians jump
ed Mitchell's party of ten Americans and
twenty-six Mexicans out from Chloride
City ON the trail in Red Canon. The
fight lasted until dark. Three Indians
were killed and nine Mexicans and
Americans wounded and killed with two
missing. All their horses were taken
by the Indians. Lieut.. Guilford started
On tho trail
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Bit OF More than He Could Chew.

KANSAS CRY, August 3-An Albu-
querque special TO the Evening Star is as
follows: A Fort Bliss dispatch from
Lieut.. Guilford reads: "I'ye bit off more
than can chew; reinforce me at once
at Round mountain. Apaches fully 20
strong this morning. Sixty Mexicans
pursuing their trail were ambushed in
camp at Canon Colorado, and six were
killed; the rest fled, losing their horses.
Another party fired into government In
dian scouts, thinking them hostiles. The
scouts returned the fire, killing two, and
there is great excitement.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11

New York Tribune: The dynamite
assassins are IN q fair way 10 have to
fight the whole press Of the United
States rs well as TO blow up all the
monarchs Of Europe. There is not q
newspaper Of any standing in this coun-
try which is not saying with emphasis
that the United States would be well rid
ofthe whole lot Of blathering, clustering,
long-haired, greasy. cheap conspirators.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11

Before Mrs. Patton died at Evansville,
Indiana, she induced her husband and
her daughter by a previous union, TO
promise To marry, and the arrangement
is to he carried out as soon as the re-
quiremenis of decorum will permit.
The woman who will thus hedge her
surviving spouse against the contin.
gency of mother-in-law, may be safely
said TO have attained 10 the sublimesi
heights of marital devotion.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11

The only thoroughly discouraging
feature of the Republican canvass in
Ohio Is found in the fact that Mr.. Book
walter, the Democratic candidate for
governor of that state, has announced
his Intention to make no speeches and
10 maintain strict quarantine upon his
mouth during the progress of the cam
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Not In Favor OF Prnhihi1inn.

WILMINGTON, August 5.-Elcction re-
turns are all one way. 1t is impossible
to estimate the majority, but the state
has gone overwhelmingly against pEohi-
bition. As far as heard from not q sim
gle county was carried for prohibition.
RALEIGH, N. c., August 5.-Reports
from fifteen counties give a majority
counties will probably run it up to co.
600 or 10000. The whites divided; the
negroes did not, but voted solidIy against
the prohibition measure.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11
For the Advancement of science.

CINCINNATI, Ohio. August 5.-Active
preparations have been made by the To-
cal committee for q meeting of the
American Association for the Advance
ment of Science. Among the leading
features are, the reception to be held on
the evening of August 18th, at the High.
land House, where fully one thousand
guests are expected. The address of
welcome will be delivered by Mayor
Means. A visit to the Geological Gar
den, and number of excursions at the
meeting of the Association will be held
in the Music Hall and the Exhibition
Building, which are the.mOst comforta-
BILE and accessible in the city. Hon.
Jacob D. Cox is to deliver the opening
address
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11
SOP Thak CoaaIa.

If you are suffering with q cough,
cold. asthma, bronchitis, hay fever, con.
sumption, loss of voice, tickling in the
throat, or any affection Of the throat OF
lungs, use Dr. Kings New Discovery for
consumption. This is the great remedy
that Is causing 50 much excitement by
iss wonderful cures, curing thousands 81
hopeless cases. Over one million bottles
Of DR. Kings New discovery have been
used within the last year, and have given
perfect satisfaction in every instance.
We can rnhesitatingly say that this Is
really the only sure kcure for throa3 and
lung affections, and can cheerfully rec
ommand il to all Call and get a trial
bottle for ten cents, or . regular size for
81. For sale by B. Wheidon q Co.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11

tits g curious fact that when the Dem
ocrats need q truly good man for . can
didate they rush 10 the Republican party.
They took Greeley for Presidentin 1872.
and have taken many since for other
places. Now in Ohio they take Book.
walter, who never voted for q Democrat
until 1870, and says that he was . odd
Aholltionist -
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11

Kansas City Journal: No one need
worry about short corn crop in Kansas.
All reports agree that it will be greater
than that OF any previous year in the
history of the state. Jewell county had
last year surplus for export of 45O, 600
bushels, and will largely exceed that
amount this season. Clay county has an
acreage of 5000 acres, and it all prom
ises an abundant yield.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11

Bergh might find in Kansas field
well ripened for the sickle. At Parsons
a man uses knife blade TO urge on an
exhausted COW and another takes his sur
plus dogs ont ON the prairie TO starve to
dcath-a scarcely less inhuman act than
the: official mangling of ours by bung
ling shooters, which diversion is repeat
ely INDUCED in by several city's officers
we might mention.
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Swept AWAY by q Storm.

TOPEKA, Kansas, August 3.-Informa.
ton was received at Headquarters here
this afternoon of terrible storm having
struck the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
road just east of what is known as the
Santa Fe Junction, in New Mexico.
Two bridges were swept out of existence
and large portion of the track washed
away. 1t is not known just how much.
g. &. Wheeler, the new General Mana
ger, gives notice that the public will be
duly informed when through travel can
ha reaIlmad
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11
Tho Mexican Central,

Las VEGAS, n, NJ August 4.-The
GaEette's El Paso Del Norte, Mexico,
special says track laying onthe Mexican
Central railroad began to-day. Cover
nor TerTassos, of chihuahua, drove the
frat spike, in the presence of immense
crowds. There is great rejoicing over
the event.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11

Owing to the dry weather. corn and
wheat will be lrife short in illinois
this year, but with Guiteau and Grove
already credited to that commonwealth,
aud with several back townships yet to
hear from, the crop of ''cranks" in the
sucker" state promises TO be fully up
TO the average.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11

The English say that the relation Of
friendship between England and the
Unitcd States was never before SO strong
as II is now, and that all things are now
even. Yet England accuses us Of send
ing dynamite, internal machines, potato
hugs and trichine, all of which are not
half as bad as the English sparrOws.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11
n.r.sll'. Coss.l.s....A :. 2 L.dy'. Hair Saved BY

Its Use.
Burnett's Cocaine viii keep the hair
in strong and healthy condition by
stimulating the roots Of the hair and re
storing the natural action upon which
its growth depends. Twenty years ago
. single bottle saved lady's hair in a
iiesperdfe case where every other treat
meat had failed; and since that early
success thousands of cases Of badness,
dandruG, loss Of hair and irritation OF
the scalp have yielded to this remedy.
The superiority of Burnett's Flavor.
ing Extracts consists in their perfect
purity and great strength.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11
Ruc7-Ien,s Arn,ea SaIva.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores. ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter. chapped hands, chilblains,
coEns, and all kinds Of skin eruptions.
This salye Is guaranteed TO give perfect
satisfaction In every case or money re-
funded. Price % cents per box. For
sale by B. Wheidon & Co.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11

The most malignant case of ''sea-foam"
which has come to ihe knowledge of the
public since the LIST of May is that Of a
southwestern Kansas editor. who has re-
Gently seen two comets, both of which
had lemon-colored tails.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11

A great desideratum in the preparation
Of medicine is that it should be palatable
without losing its efficiency. This is
the case with PRIcKLY ASH BITTERs,
and being graded az regards their cathar-
tic properties, they are better adapted
for general use than any other similar
article. A trial will convince the most
afxsrficas
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11

Colorado still continues TO offer unri
vailed inducements TO enterprising young
men with aspirations in the direction of
speedy opulence. A philanthropic jour-
nalist announces that Denver has six
millionaire widows.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11

The popular vocabulary has been
enlarged by the learned faculty since
the President was wounded. The
college of medicine will have TO invent
something new if they wish to continue
Ynvafariaua
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11

ST. Louis Globe Democrat: Prohibit
tiOu is keeping immigrants out Of Kan
sas, and Democracy is keeping them out
of Missouri. The states of the north
west will profit by this condition of az
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Grove Again.

CHICAGO, Aug. 3.-The British Vice
Consul, Warrack, in this city, says no in
structions or papers in regard to Grove,
the alleged manufacturer Of internal ma
chimes at Peoria, have been forwarded
to him from Washington or elsewhere.
A special this morning from Peoria sgys
that the whole affair was hoax Grove
is still in that city, and it Is considered
doubtful if he had any hand whatever
in the manufacture of iorpedoes- The
erroneous reports have been traced to q
man named J. F. Hogan, an intimate
friend of Groves, who was supposed re-
liable.
PEORIA, 1"g. 3.-There has been con-
siderable misrepresentation in regard to
the standing. character and acts of Pat
w. Grove, the FeDian of this city. Grove
has been employed rs a lamp lighter by
the gas company here for the past 8 or 4
years. He Is shallow pated freshman
who inherits all the lingual characteris-
tics of his race without its eomm0n sense.
With an intolerable itch for notoriety he
viii 60 20 unwarTantAble lengths in order
to bring his name into prominence. The
secret of the internal machine was dis
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11

Al the election held in Kentucky, on
Monday last, the Republicans gained
seven senators and seven members of the
house. They wIlihave, in the next legis
lature. u total Of thirty-seven members, a
net gain OF fourteen.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11
The Kentucky Election.

CINCINNATI, August 3-The latest re-
turns from Kentucky show the iegisls-
ture to be Democratic by slightly re
duced majority. This legislature will
return Beck to the senate by almost the
whole Democratic vote.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11

The Queen of Greece is very much ad-
dicted to writing poetry. We should
regard the conditions for the spread OF
Nihilism in that country as extremely
fnyorablc
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The New York senators,

WASHINGTON, August 4.-Inquiry
among the democratic leaders by the
managers hereabOut, whether any pro-
test or contest will be made against ad.
hitting Miller and Lapham TO their
seats before organizing, show that if any
such action is contemplated by the New
York democratic party, the leaders here
have not been informed of it. A very
prominent democrat who is associated
with the national management of his
party said tonight that he did not be-
lieve there would be any objection to
seating Miller and Lapham; that no
charges of anything wrong had been
made in connection with their cleo
ton and the only basis for any sort
Of an objection would be in the fact
that one days balloting there was less
than the majority of the State Senate
present in Joint Assembly. He did not
think that a contest could be made on
this point, and besides, he said, if the
Democrats inaugurated that kind of a
warfare in the Senate the Republicans
could and no doubt would retaliate in
the House, where SO many Democratic
seats are contested.
A prominent Southern Democratic
Senator says that he will not sustain any
objection to the seating of Miller and
Lapham if any is made, and that the
Constitutional provision of that State
shall not be deprived of her represents
tons in the Senate, and it will forbid
him doing anything else than to vote FOL
the prompt seating Of both of the New
York Senator'S.
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More Trou6Ie for our Santa Fe

SANTA FE, N. NJ, August 4.-Santa
Fe city is now without any railroad con-
nections, there being no trains either
way on account of numerous washouts
on the line of the Aichison, Topeka &
Santa Fe railroad. It is impossible to
state when the damage can be repaired,
as heavy rains are constantly occurring,
making new breaks on the track.
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Another BraeEe tn l[Innesota.


ST. PAUL, August "A severe storm
swept over this section Of the state this
evening and extended as far as
Menonime, in Wisconsin. The greatest
damage was done In Minneapolis. For
q time it really appeared az if
the city was to be swept by q
genuine cyclone. A house in process of
erection by Frank Lee, was wrecked.
Lightning struck the barn of Andrew
Paulson which was totally consumed.
County Surveyor Piummer, who
was in Brooklyn township when
the storm struck that point, states
that the sound Of the storm could be
distinctly heard for some time before its
arrival. After its passage IL was found
that the damage was confined to hay
and gram stacks vhich were 1eselled
and scattered about thoroughly. Small
grain In the field and stacks were blown
down and badly damaged 1t Is impos-
sible to learn the damage done in the
line Of the storm, for the wires were
wrecked in every direction. IA
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Msiua poIit;es

LEWISTON, Maine, August Sat the
Second Congressional District Demo-
cratic Convention, after temporary or
ganizatiQn, Gov Garcelon made a
speech. advising the endorsement of
Washing1qn Gilbert, the Greenback can
didate, or an adjournment without max
ing nomination. He had pledge of
MIR. Gilbert, that if the Greenbackers as
sisted the Republicans in the organiza-
ton of the house, he would resign The
convention refused to adopt either
course, and after permanent organiza-
ton Franklin Reed was nominated by
exclamation.
Resolutions endorsing the Cincinnati
platform, the administration of Governor
Plaisted and execrating the attempted
assassination were adopted.
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Crop Reports.

CHICAGO, August 4.-The weather,
which has been very warm for three
days in this city. and for much longer
period in the greater part Of Illinois and
Iowa, has seriously threatened the corn
crop. II rain should fall soon it is
probable die damage would be mostly
prevented. but the ground, especially
where high and sandy, is greatly in
need of rain.
A St. Paul special reports that the
official figures for the total wheat acre
age in Minnesota for 1880. was 2,se0, O00
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Guiteau has made application to be
released on bail. This Is the first indi-
cation of lunacy he has shown.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11

II all the Presidential doctors charge
full rates, it will make big hole in the
Field fund.
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The Kansas state temperance conven-
ton viii be held at Bismarck Grove on
the 11th inst Delegates are being APP
pointed from all parts Of the state.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11

The coloE and lustre OF youth are re-
stored 10 faded or gray hair by the use
Of Parker's Hair Belsam, . harmless
dressing highly esteemed for its perfume
and purity.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-08-11

The real and personal property in the
United States is valued at $7OOO0,-
100000.
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In the South the cry is again heard,
"Raise what you eat"
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Destructive Accident at Junction City.
JUNCTION Cry, August Sat 4:3O
this morning the tower of the city build
ing now being erected in this place,
cayed in with tremendous crash, car
rying with il portion of the roof and
joist and partitions beneath into the eel
lar. The tower was ninetv-eight feet
high, and carpenters were at work on the
top yesterday. Fortunately no one was
present at the time of the disaster The
damage is estimated at $1,000. The
cause of the crash was defective walls in
the tower. The superintendent of the
building attaches the blame 10 the late
contractor, now deceased, and also TO the
architects, Farrand & Wells, of Kansas
City, Mo. The damage win be repaired
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and for 1881, only about COO acres
more The average yield last year
was Is 90-100 bushels per acre. Reports
differ considerably concerning this years
yield. The storms, floods and bugs have
done some injury, but the latest reports
are quite favorable, particularly from
the northern section of the State. Other
cereals promise more than average re-
suits.