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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22

Whatever may be said regarding the
expediency of Governor st. Johns Ie-
cent proclamation, it has not escaped
observation that il has proved in the ma
ture of bomb in the camp of the anti
prohibitionists, and II Is always the
wounded birds that do the fiuttering.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22
A Destructive Fire

COLUMBUS, O., Dec. 16.-A fire was
discovered in the grand opera house at
8 o'clock this morning and was not con-
trolled until day light. 1t originated
from the furnace beneath the entrance
door on the first floor, burning the Office
a.d soon spreading to the ampitheatre,
The building was Quilted and the only
thing saved was the stage drop curtain,
being all that was not burned E. T.
MithOff, owner, suffered loss of $15,.
600, covered by insurance. Mr.. Morse,
the leasee, loses considerable property,
his loss at over 5000. The house was
packed last night to hear "Fun ON the
Bristol" Had the fire broken out al
the entrance during the performance
there would have been a great calamity
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22
a RennhIican vietnrr

BosroN, Dec. 13.-Returns from all
but two precincts of the city show the
election of Samuel A. Green, Republi-
can and citizens nominee, for mayor, by
$50 majority over Albert Palmer, Demo
crat. There was much interest taken, es-
pecialfY on the question of license. The
total vote will be about 1000.
LATER-The official count up 10 80
a. m. shows the Republicans have, with
the aid of the citizens movement, elect
ed their mayor by nearly 600 majority.
They have secured a larger representa-
ton in the board of aldermen than they
have had for several years past and have
equal representation with the Demo-
Gratis on the school committee. They
have reduced the majority in the COM
mon council vote on the license question
nearly two to one in favor of granting
license
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22

JIM. Justice testified in the criminal
court at Washington Thursday, that
Guiteau was employed as book agent
in 1878 at Loganspnrt, Indiana. The
intelligent sense of shame and disgrace
manifested by the assassin over this
disclosure proved very damaging to the
plea of insanity set up by the defense
In his caae
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22

The difference between the introduc-
tion and passage Of bill through con-
gress is great. N sarly 5000 were in
troduced last session. and less than 100
passed and became laws. The happi-
ness and prosperity Of the people do
not depend upon the number of laws en-
acted. The constant changing Of laws,
in both state and nation, is an evil de-
handing q remedy.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22
SheriTs Sale.

John A. Moore Va. Patrick Killian.
Notice Is hereby given that by virtue OF an
state CT Kansas, in the above entitled cause,
and 20 me directed, will on
Monday, January o, 1882,
at 10 O'Clock .. m, at the front door OF the
court house, in the city OF EmpoFfE, Lyon
county, Kansas. offer for sale, and sell az pnb.
lie auction. 70 the highest bidder tor cash ali
right. title and interest, OF the said defendant
In and TO the following described real estate,
TO- wit.
Lot No. t00l on Rural street. IN the city of
Emporia, Lyon county. Kasas. The said
defendant, 70 satisfy said order OF sale.
j. b. NOON,
Sheriff OF Lyon county, Kansas
December T. 1881 40 AZ
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22

Fat. smiling advertisements are
spreading themselves all over the
newspapers now, crowding out editorials
and other matter. Some people prob
ably imagine that this makes tho editor
unhappy, but II doesn't.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22

The State Grange, which closed its
session At Topeka Friday, passed
resolution endorsing the prohibitory
law and Governor st Johns efforts to
enforce it. The rural "deestricts" are
solid ON the temperance question.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22
Senator Plumb's silver BIZ.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Plumb
to-day introduced bill authorizing the
owners Of silver bullion to deposit it at
any mint or assay Office, under such reg
ulations as the secretary of the treasury
may make, and receive therefor silver
dollars or silver certificates up TO the mar
modifies the silver bill of 1873, by pro-
viding that the coinage of silver dollars
shall continue until the amount OF dol
lars represent 80 per cent. Of the silver
certificates Outstanding, and that the
coinage of silver dollars shall be kept at
this proportion and not go beyond it.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22
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Las VEsAs. N. NJ, Dec. 15.-Tbe
west-bound passenger train on the
Southern Pacific to FL Paso, was STOP
ped by train robbers. The thieves en-
tered the Wells. Fargo 8 Co.'s express
car. and after knocking down the ex-
press messenger, secured 5000 In cash
and other vaiuables to the amount OF
$4,000. The robbers escaped.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22
Notice of Final settlement.

Notice IL hereby given TO the creditors and
all others interested In the estate Of Michael
Fi4unery, deceased, that the undG rsfRned
intends 70 make Aaal settlement q said
estate. ut the next term OF the probass court
Of Lyon county. KkAAas. commencing On
Mopday. January z, I6sa. and that he viii
make applicatt0G to the cotsFt for an ALLOW.
aHce for his services 8s administrator OF the
estate ~ she time OF said seteiemeat.
MICHAEL AALONEY,
Administrator Of the estate Of AiehaeI
Fianaery, deceased. 49tz
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22

WAsHIEGroH, Dec. 1.-THE senate
committee on railroads heard Senator
Naxey in advocacy of his bill to ratify
an action of the general council of the
Cherokee Nation Indians granting the
St. Louis & San Francisco railroad CON-
pany the right Of way for railroad and
telegraph line and subsequently, placed
the measure in charge Of q sub commit
tee consisting OF Senators Brown, Jonas
and Sewali with authority 10 report it to
the senate with Recommendation for its
passage with or without amendments as
the subcommittee nay determine.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22

The Newton Republican says: West
ern soldiers may thank Senator Plumb
for the removal of the pension office to
Topeka. He has been working in this
direction for some time, and he gen
orally accomplishes what he undertaken
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22
Sherifs Sale.

Desire Fagg VS.. Carrie Z. Webster and r
ID. Webster:
Notice is hereby given that by yirtue Of an
order OF sale. issued out OF the fiffh judicial
state Of Kansas, in the above entitled cauSe
and TO me directed, will on
Monday, January I'd, A. D., 1883,
st 10 O'Clock .. m, at the fr0Dt door OF the
court house, In the city of Emporia Lyon
county. Kansas, o1er for sale, and sell at pub
lie auction 70 the highest bidder for cash. al
the right, title and interest OF the said defend
estate, to-Wit: The southeast quarter OF the
southwest quarter OF section No. 70, In toEn.
ship No. IL. OF range No u, In Lyon coantY
Kansas. The said property to be soln ss tfe
prop yty OF aaid defendants. Carrie z. Web
ster and =. d. Webster, 70 satisfy said order
Sheriff OF Lyon county, Kansas.
November go, 1881. W1St5
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22

Fit. Scott Monitor: "The comments
upon the Governors proclamation have
been almost as extensive as those upon
the Presidents message. The diversity
of opinion might be excepted, however.
All that we have to say is, that the peo-
pie enacted the law and the Legislature
imposed the penalties for its violation.
The responsibility of enforcing 1t is
now the governors. We hope he will
succeed. The means which he uses
does not concern us. provided he uses
only such as are Legitimate and known
to the forms of law. We believe that
his proclamation does not transcend this
limit =. t.t- -
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22

A new bankrupt law is one of the
matters which will claim the attention
of the present Congress The impor-
lance of such measure becomes readily
apparent when we consider how many
seal skin saques have been sold in the
United States during the present wiater.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22

All the hotels at st. Adams, Vermont,
have closed their doors against the
travelling public as = result of the tenn
perance movement Proprietors claim
they cannot run their houses, except at
q loss, unless they are allowed to sell
liquor.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22
Nohea.

The annual meeting Of the ssockholder
Of the First EaEioEel bank Of R1ooYfs.
Kansas, Will be held ae eaid bank, in the city
OF EmPoria, Kansas, Oh. the second TUESDAY
(10th day. Of January. 1854, a. O'Clock D. M
for the purpose Of electiEa i've directors 70
WI Ttsd lei 'As ens1 cIxs S. s CROSS c.sh,e-
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22

Smallpox has brnken out among the
Indians at Crow Creek Agency. If the
post traders a. that point don't contract
that disease it will be the first thing that
they ever failed to take from the In
diana
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22
10 49, HiIliaoase

WAsHIEGTos, Dec. 1.-THE name of
Thomas G. Acton. OF New York, at
present superintendent OF the assay Of
Zee, Will be sent 20 the senate BY the
president Monday. IS assistant treasurer
Of the United States At New York ctce
HIllhouse, resigned
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22
Beek On Pre.ideutsa, sueees.iou.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 14.-At the
close of the morning hour Senator Beck
spoke of the serious difficulties and con-
fusion likely to arise from the enforce
ment Of the act of Msrch 1, 1872, giving
the line Of presidential succession 20 the
president of the senate, or If there
Is none, TO the speaker Of the house, TO
the contingency therein provided for,
and referred TO many instances in which
had such contingency arisen these diff.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22

A holiday from Wednesday, Deem
Der elst to January 4th is understood to
be 10 accordance with the views of a
large majority Of the members Of both
houaes Of congreaa
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22

New York Tribune: The Democrats
cannot afford TO split on free trade or
any other issue. There are not enough
of them for one party, and not half
enough for two
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22

Col. IngersOll thinks the president
ought not 10 be accessible To Office seek
ers. II Bob values his personal safety
he had better cancel his Ohio engage
mania
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22
sfeetlnr Of aEI,lsr. .na CT,

Meeting of KILLERS and Grain Dealers.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 15.-An i'm
portant meeting was held here yester-
day by the representatives of the miilers'
association and grain dealers OF the state
with the object of securing stricter
grading and greater care in buyIng
wheat at elevators, and to prevent loss
by having their grades of wheat re-
duced when they reach Chicago. The
meeting was secret, but It is learned a
combination was formed to enforce
greater uniformity in the rules govern.
ing purchasers Of wheat in all localities
in the state and establishing an undevi-
ating uniformity of grading for all
points.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22

A man in southern Kansas tried the
experiment the other day Of melting q
bullet out OF gun. There were seventy
five buggies IN the funeral processiOn.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22

A unique case has been brought in the
courts ut Rochester, New York, hus-
band suing TO recover the body Of his
wife from her father.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22

THESE bright, sunny days add luster
to the reputation of Vennor as the mas
tadonic liar of the nineteenth century.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22
Senate Proceedings.


WASHINGTON, December 14,-A num-
Der of bills were introduced.
By Plumb-Amending Section 254,
regular statutes, providing for the issu-
ance of gold certificates, so that it sub
stitutes the word DIRECTED" for 'Au-
thoriZed," SO as to make it mandatory
upon the Secretary to issue certificates
upon the deposits of gold coin and bull
lion. Also authorizing the President
whenever in his judgment exigencies of
frontier service require it, TO add $500
enlisted men to the army, to serve dur
ing such exigency, and not longer
than one year.
By Ingalls-For public building for
government offices at AtchisOn, Kas.
BY Plumb-A joint resolution for the
relief of the Kansas City, Fort Scott s.
Gulf Railway Company
Hoar's resolution for the selection of
a committee on the rights of women, was
taken up.
Senator Vest said he could see no
necessity for a committee on that sub
ject, and regarded the resolution as a
step toward the recognition of woman
suffrage, to which he was opposed on
principle.
Senator Hoar replied, but the morn
ing hour closed before he finished, and
the matter went over.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22
Nnfiea fn Sfoakhnldara

The annual meeting Of the Stockholders Of
Of directors. viii be held e the banning hoaSe
on Tuesday, JaEzary 10. 1el2, between tie
hours OF two and three o,eloek p. N.
d9Bo&Wtd L T. HERfTAGE (.aahfar
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22

There never was much in common be-
tween the cause of education and the
whisky interest. We are, therefore, not
surprised to learn that for some time
past several students of the State Uni
versity have been quietly at work pro-
curing evidence against the saloon keep
ers at Lawrence. Without making
their purpose known they have collected
enough material to make about twenty
five cases, and now propose to give bosA.
The state law and city ordinance thor
ough trial. They have brought CON-
plants before the police court against
Madison, Ludington. Martin and Nolan,
and these four cases are now being tried
before Judge Chadwick. The evidence
which is produced seems to be insur-
mountablc, as the students have sworn
that they have bought whisky at all of
these places and have produced it in
court. There is considerable excite
ment over the trials, and there does not
seem to be any doubt but that large
number of convictions will be obtained.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22


Chicago Inter Ocean: Two visws are
taken of the proclamation Of Governor
st. John, OF Kansas, offering rewards for
the discovery Of connivance IN violating
the liquor laws. One Is that the procla-
nation Is q reco yr:stion OF the fact that
the prohibition laws haYe not, when put
TO the test, met the expectations OF those
who advocated and secured their pass
age. Another view is that the Governor
having discovered that the opposition to
the laws Is encouraged only by those
who have q contempt for all law, propos-
Is to treat the whole question heroically.
The truth Is probably between these two
extremes. 1t Is natural that there should
be an attempt on the part Of those who
are opposed to prohibition To make
the new law seem failure. II thew
have laid plans to do this, it is the Gov
errors duty to thwart them. If they
threw down the gauntlet they can't
blame him for taking it up.
General Grant and wife are to be the
guests of President Arthur at the White
House during the month Of January. II
Is tolerably apparent that this visit was
arranged without consulting Murat Hal
stead, of the Cincinnati Commercial.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22

Wiihoff's Fever and Ague Tonic. the
old reliable remedy, now sells for &i.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22
The Ring Theatre.

VIENNA, Dec. 1.-THE official report
on the Ring Theatre disaster says: The
chief engineer asked two policeman al
the main entrance of the theatre, wheth.
er there was any body within and re-
ceived the reply that the whole audience
left safely. This statement was apparent
ly confirmed by the fact that no persons
were seen at the entrance ofthe building.
The men of the fire brigade subsequent
ly made their way to the galleries blu THE
air was suffocating and il was impossI-
BILE to penetrate the passages as the
torches had gone out for want of oxygen
and the firemen were unable to breathe.
The report expresses the conviction that
the audience died speedily from suffoca-
ton.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-22
The ST Charles bridge.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1.-THE State railroad
commissioners have agreed on q report
regarding the late disaster at the ST.
Charles bridge, and have sent commu-
nication to ]. C. Gault, general manager
of the Wabash road, which is under
stood to practically recon mend the
reconstruction of the entire
bridge with the exception
of the span put up two years ago 20
splice the one that fell at that time.
This includes the Strengthening of the
approaches AID the filling up of the
trestle work with earth and the substi-
tuition of wrought iron and steel for the
cast iron in the link spans which now
occupy a position between the ap-
proaches and the bridge proper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-29
Wall Street To.<iaY.

FLUCTUATIONS IN THE STOCK MARKET.
NEW YORK. December 29.-The Posts financial
article Il 40 pm. edition) says:-The stock EX-
change markets are all strong to-day. United
States bonds are 4 higher for the extended SIS and
Is southern state bonds are duh, but strong
Railroad bonds are up Aa2a per cent. the latter
C. c. and l. c. incomes. The other notable adj
~ In Iron Mountain frStS, (Fulton branchD 1
per cent i'm Milwaukee and St Paul (Chicago
d1visoN frsts, and I per cent in Mobile and
Ohio debentups. The net result of the f1uctua-
tons In the stock market up to the time we write,
when the highest prices o; the day are making, Is
an advance OF Mas per cent. the latter c. G. and l.
G. Denver and Rio Grande and Illinois Central
are up ~ each; Erie, 1.; Pacific Mail and Chat
tanooga, per cent each; Western Union Tele-
graph. Milwaukee and St Paul and Michigan Cen
trail, = each. The Elevated Railroad stocks have
been exceptionally weak, Manhattan falling per
cent to 81 and Metropolitan * to S5k. The spe-
cialtfes are up u and per cent The temper OF
speculation appears to be gradually changing. but
the ''Short interest" is yet influential enough tn
prevent rapid rise except In a case like North
ern Pacific preferred yesterday afternoon when il
became frightened and advanced the stock sud-
denly 81 per cent. In the money market 5 &c per
cent Is the quotation for call loans stocks and
3aH per cent on United States bonds.
Time loans on stocks are per cent; prime mer-
camille paper IS 6a6H per cent for sixty days to
four months date. The stock brokers are getting
money very cheap on the stocks most specuiated
IN, as the "Short interest" in these stocks is so
large many OF the leading stocks lend ''flat" and
IN some cases commission is paid for the stocks.
There Is an increased demand for foreign eX-
change, with no additional supply OF commercial
bills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-12-29
1901 THE GREAT 1901
1OO1 PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE 1901

-
~ Hi Hkxck STEEL ZEE sR R3s'
RPFEc1 pEcEMBEn IS ISL
TRAINS LEAVE WASHINGTON, from Station corner
For psars .aa az. sSs Rs as fo9ws
Of Pullman Hotel and Sleeping Cans at 1000 m
daily; Fast Line 1000 q: daily, with Sleeping
Western Express 2 80 pm. daily. with Palace
BShT1 f so AND sn fd 50sy
For Cananasisua Rochester Buffsio, Niagara, at 500
sRpaass o ssz
For New aas sassRs Eass Goo
easfPS1k aioY oa ans
S30 :. NJ daily. except Sunday.
c IL ns
ieTdsse across New YORK city ss.'''' -''.'s "0u''
,nd lois pm: On Sunday. 200, SAD. 10 600 and
c ots s Pm Limited Express. s:so am daily.
For Baltimore $40. 500, $50, 1000 M, and 900
1905 am my so CO. $40 40 49, n: lo61
For Popes Creek Line. $40 am and 40 pm. daily.
For ANNAPOLIS, I'm. and 4:4o PM daily e1cep.
A1r4 k%SSsSskKi AMP ~ EEERER1cksBun RAILWAY,
AMP ANRRh ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON
For He1andrs. $50. 72o s2o n:lo and IL 80 am.
20 Zoo, S;2o, $40 and Il 80 p.m On sunday
For Richmond and the South. $3.50 and lilo am.
Trains daily a snd 200 m 10 daily EXCEPT Sunday
pm. and 1900 midnight. On Sunday at S:G5 6 IS
and 10 100 I'M 100 and sos pm.
where orders be left for checking Of baggage
IRON E. %o sp6
FhANk THOMSON. General Manager. nov29
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The Courts.

CIRCUIT COURT-yndge MdcATfhsn.
Wednesday, Stevens agt Betting and Davidson:
referred to Payne. Dunn agt Costello; verdict for
plaintiff $402 IS. United States agt Blunt ct al |:
default Same agt McRae ct al; do. District
aRt. Evans ct al tour cases.: death of Evans sug-
gested. Same agt Lnville ct al two cases.; do.
Same agt Clephane; death OF Lewis suggested.
Knox, commissioner, agt Mattingy; on calender
Judgment Guthrie agt. Douglass; verdict for
plaintiff, one cent damages United States agt
Smith; verdict for plaintiff $4,71366
To-day, Reed agt Block; death Of plaintiff sug-
gested United States agt Wallach; death OF
Waliach suggested. Green agt. Wright; defend
ant called and Judgment StuH agt Metropolitan
Life Insurance company; on hearing.
POLICE COUKT.-Judge Smell
Yesterday, after our report closed, Laura Cole,
loud and boisterous; $ or Is days Andrew Rods
key. do; do. James Murphy, forfeited collateral
Peter Mccartney, placing building material In the
and falling e on Is qg9s
Corners, John Jones, VIM. Casey, and Robert
Douglass, loud and bOisterous; IS or Is days each.
leaving the court without permission; s. Thos.
J. Ballen, Ida Addison, Jas Walsh, Charles Davis,
Robert B. Malone, Samuel Bayaru, and JAS. Muir
ply; forfeited collateral Egbert D. Dudley, lar
ceny OF two cart wheels; continued JAS James,
larceny Of toy drum from the store OF George C.
Prankard; 30 days in jail Mace Lee, alias Nathan
tsecond offence; grand jury; bonds $500 George
second oifence,; continued. Alfred Glee, charged
STAR; and also with assuming oricer Harding;
continued. Samuel Young, assault on Bertha
HOFFMAN; DO. John Holmes, assault on Lydia
johnson, colored, by knocking her down and
stamping on her; $40 or 30 days
To-day, David jenkins, loud and boisterous; q
or Is days C. w. Wilson alias Shreeve, forfeited
collateral Kate Mullin, charged with being a
vagrant and public prostitute: 80 days in default
Of bonds. Jas Kdwell, forfeited collateral. Robt
Carter, violating the hack law, By being NOR
than four feet from his hack; o. Moses Winters
Walter BROOKS ami Walter Bland, assault On JAS
3. Williams; Bland was fined S. or Is days, anl
| the others got six months each