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

MAIL MATES.
WAsHNGToN, Dec. 2O.-C0l. Robert
G. Ingersoll, representing what IL known
as the Salisbury combination mail con-
tract, has been for some time conduct
ing the argument before the second as
sisfant postmaster general with the view
of showing certain reductions for the
non-performance Of contract, which the
department contempiates. should mot be
made. In many cases the positions as
samed by the department have been ap-
proved.
PosToFFTCE HOLIDAYS
Monday next and Monday, January 3,
the post Offices Of the country will be
closed as on ether legal holidays
MRS GARFIELD GRANTED TIE FRAEE-
ING PRIVILEGE.
President Arthur signed the bill grant
ing the Thanking privilege to Mrs. Gar
field.
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Burial OF Major Turner-sentsnces AT
f5PTDAA

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 19.-Maj. Henry Tur.
ner, was buried at Calvary cemetery this
morning. The funeral services were
held at st. Johns Catholic church, the
sermon, which was very impressive,
being preached by Archbishop Ryan.
A large number of prominent people
were present, among them General Sher-
man of the U. s. A, who came out from
Washington especially to attend the
services, he having been lifelong and
very intimate friend of the deceased.
The supreme court affirmed the sen
fences in the cases of Barber and Ward.
The former killed Lizzie Frederick
Schenudler, the 18th of August, 1879.
and the latter who is q negro, killed his
sweet heart, Annie Lewis. Both men
will be executed. January 18Th
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Cabinet Matters-senase ConflrnatIons

WASHINGTON, Dec colt is stated on
excellent authority that Secretary Hunt
is TO remain at the head of the navy de-
partmeDt. ALI the members of the cabi-
net were present at the meeting to-day.
excepting Attorney General Brewster
No questions of importance were con
sidered. Secretary Lincoln win spend
Christmas day in Chicago.
The President nominated VIM H.
McLeareY postmaster at Pittsburg.
The senate confirmed ex-senator
Howe postmaster general and Judge
Gray associate justice of the supreme
court; also Thomas G. Acton United
States assistant treasurer at New York
nil
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PosroFFTcE HoLIDAYs.

ILLICIT DIsTIELIEG.
Collector Clark, Of Atlanta, reports
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About the Presitient.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 20-A special TO
the Western Associated Press says the
report is started here that President Ar
thur is engaged TO be married to Miss
FreliEghuysen, daughter of the Secret3-
~ of State, and the wedding will take
place before many months. The report
is denied by good authority at the
White House.
The President will spend the Christ
mas holidays in New York with his fam
lily He will leave here Thursday next
and return SATURDAY.. the 3lst inst. His
first reception will be held at the White
House Monday. January I'd, IN which
occasion he will be assisted by the wives
Of Tine cabinet officers.
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.eiEn Findings-News by Cable.

ing made To raise the saloon licrnse to
$500, which will add 100000 To the
annual city revenue.
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annual city revenue.
Foreign Findings-News by Cable.
JOHN LUDWIG DEAD.
LYNDON, Dec. 81 j Ohm Ludwig Krapf.
the African explorer and missionary, is
dead.
IRISH AFFAIRS.
DUBLIN, Dec. 2I.-The wife of Henry
George, citizen of the United States,
took the chair at the meeting of the
Ladies' Land League, Tuesday. Il male
porter, on leaving the premises with a
bag of letters, was arrested and sent to
KilaInham jail.
DUBLIN, Dec. 21.-There will be an
other meeting at Dublin, ut which eff
forts will be made to carry the resolution
to confer the freedom of the city on Par
nell and Dillon against all distractions
Mr.. O'Brian, son of Smith O'Brian,
an agitator of '4S, was fired at but with
out result, while returning from valuing
farms at Glandari, county Cork.
LOST STEAMER DISCOVERED
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 20-Lieut.-
General Avoutchine, governor general
here, brought news that steamer of
the North American Polar expedition,
which has been lost since 1879, has been
discovered and assistance rendered her
crew.
SUPPOSED TO BE THE JEANNETTE.
LONDON, Dec. ga telegram from
st. Petersburg says it is believed in that
city that the information brought by
the governor-general of Eastern Siberia
of the discovery of a steamer in the Arc
tic seas, refers to the Jeanette. The
dispatch adds that the crew have suffer
ed ne loss.
TERRIBLE DISASTER.
LONDON, Dec. 2O.-Thirty-fo four persons
were killed and thirty-six injured by an
explosion in a coal mine at Bolton.
SELECTED AS HIGH SHERIFF OF IRELAND.
DUBLIN, Dec. 20.-The lord-lieutenant
of Ireland selected E. Doyer Gray as
high-sheriff of Dublin, for 1892.
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that he has seized since December
list, ten distilleries, 10000 gallons of beer
and mash, and made eleven arrests.
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LYNDON, Dec. 81 john Ludwig Krapf.
the African explorer and missionary, is
dead.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-26
The Public Health.

Sewer Gas POISOn-A Suggestion We Worth Considering.
 Some interest and anxiety has of late been
 manifested on the subject of sewer gas poi
 son and various persons are reported suffer-
 ing seriously from i'll health, attributed to
 this cause. Public attention has more or
 less been directed to this eviI as possible
 cause of malaria. Hearing from various
 gentlemen of a proposed simple and feasible
 remedy suggested by Wm. L. Everit, Esq,
 we interviewed that gentleman on the sub
 ject. He gave us his views and proposed
 remedy as follows:
 Mir. Everit said 'I think the evil might be
 remedied at comparatively small expense,
 and | would suggest system which could be
 tried at very little cost. For this purpose I would propose that connection from the
 top of the sewer be made with some one of our many furnaces where iron is melted, or under the fire of some large steam boiler where there is high stack and strong draft. By doing this air to feed the fire could
 be drawn direct from the sewer and purified by it. and then passing up the chimney and emitted from the top no gases would remain to settle in the air. The draft air being taken from the sewer would, of course, cause an increased ! draft from the nearest opening into the | sewer, and to prevent it from being all taken
 from the nearest catch basin opening, I
 would have these openings closed by an iron door hinged at the top to swing inwardly by pressure of water, and closed by their own | weight when the pressure was removed. And | the closing of these catch basin openings would prevent the gases from being thrown | out into the streets and directly under the
 noses of passers-by on the sidewalks, and would cause the supply of air for the draft | inside to come from ths smaller openings in- side of buildings, etc. I am of the opinion I that this plan would effectually ventilate and | purify the sewers, and I hope that the e1- pertinent may be made.n
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-26
Probable Murder.

s The ERects Of n Benting-Death Caused
 by L0cl<j@w.
 On the night of Thursday, August 11th, Samuel Brohman, who had been living with Caroline Freeman (also colored) at No. p Winter street, attacked the woman furiously, beating her over the head with blunt in- strument, and causing seven wounds in close proximity to the right temple. The woman complained to the police, but Brohman kept out of the way until three days ago, when the police found him one night secreted in 8 barn and brought him to the station house. At his hearing before the City Court the case was continued to await the result of the woman's injuries. On Wednesday night about 12 o'clock the woman died, the imme- diate cause of her death being tetanus, or lockjaw, resulting no doubt from the wounds she had received from the hands of Broh- man.
 Acting Coroner Bollman was notified by the authorities of the death of the woman, and after learning the facts caused a jury of inquest to be summoned tos inquire into the circumstances of death. The jury called were Henry Fl. Foote (foreman), Benj. F. Ess, A. Wilson Holmes, James H. Hickox, Timothy Reynolds and Michael McCarten. The jury proceeded to 22 Winter street, and after viewing the body, heard the evidence oi Dr. Pierpont, the physician who had attended the woman during part of her illness. The doctor gave it as his opinion that the woman died from tetanus, but he thought that if she had been taken to the hospital when she wal first injured, where she could have had proper food and care, she would probably have re covered from her injuries. After hearing this evidence the jury adjourned until Mon day morning next at 10 o'clock, when they will meet at Coroner Bollman's office to heal further evidence.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-26
Heading Matter on Every PAge.l
LOCAL NEWS.
RrioT Mention .


 General E. M. Lee, of New York, former ly of Guilford, is stopping few days in this city.
 The oystermen of this State hold their first general meeting and picnic at Glen Island on Tuesday next.
 The members of the Second Connecticut Heavy Artillery will hold their annual re- union at Woodbury September 22d.
 The Seth Thomas Clock company, Thom- aston, are making arrangements to give their employees, numbering 300 or 400, clambake at Seaside Park, Bridgeport
 Mrs. Betsie Havens, wife of E. c. Bissell, died at Norwalk Wednesday, aged 61. The funeral takes place from the residence of his brother, Rev. s. B. s. Bissell, this after noon.
 Summer is beginning to look somewhat old The golden rod is covering the land with it's yellow plumes and dashes of scar let mingle with the green leaves, heralding the approach of autumn.
 James Watson, of Lowe & Watson, Bridge port, while overseeing the blocking up or a boiler Wednesday, was struck by the boiler, which fell down, and it rolled on to him. His right leg was broken.
 The Canal railroad engine damaged in the accident at Hitchcock Stat ion Wednesday night lies upset at the scene of the accident. It will take day or two's work to raise ii and get it to the repair shops. J. N. Adam & Go. s dry goods store will be closed today for the purpose of taking in ventory and marking down prices preparato ry to a clearing sale of magnitude and i'm portance beyond any previous effort of the kind. Further announcement with regard tC this may be looked for in to-morrow's paper
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-26

To-Iay's Fast Horses at the Hartford Races.
 ! The trotting for to-day, the last day, at Charter Oak Park will be the best as the speediest horses are entered for these events s 1000 for the 2:19 class and s1 300 for the 2:25 class An examination of the entries will convince anyone that there will be no lack of fine sport.
 2:15 GLASS. Robert McGregor Chestnut stallion, by Major Edsall, dam Nancy Whitman, by See ly's American Star, owned by H. H. Gilman, Topeka, Kansas This horse emerged from last season's campaign with a record of 2:23 3-4, but with reputation of being able to go much faster, which he has sustained this year. In the $10, 900 stallion race at Rochester, July 4th, be was favorite and won two heats, the best in 2:18 In the stallion race at Chicago he lowered his rec ord to 2:1S, but was finally beaten by Pied mont At Cleveland he was second and at Buffalo fourth. He did not trot at Roches- ter and Utica.
 The California stallion, Santa Claus will not trot here. He is not in condition and has not been for weeks.
 So-So: Bay mare, six years, By George Wilkes, dam Little Ida, by Alexander's Ed win Forrest, owned by Captain George N. Stone, Cincinnati, o. This mare, October 10, 1877, obtained the three fastest two-year- old record, 2:31. Her four-year-o record was 2:24, and last season she did not reduce it, but at Pittsburg, this year, she won splendid race, taking the third heat in 2:1S4, and at Chicago she won fine race in the 2:23 class.
 Hopeful: Gray gelding. by Godfrey's Patchen, dam by the Bridham horse, owned l by A. W. Richmond, New York city. Record 1 2:14f, at Minneapolis, Minn., Sept. 5, 1878, l and has the best wagon record 2:16i. At Pittsbprg he won two heats under saddle iH 2:19, 2:I94
 Hannis: Chestnut stallion, by Mambrino | Pilot, dam Lady Stewart. owned by D. Logan, Baltimore, Md. Record 2:17 3-4, Charter E Oak Park, August 2s, 1880. Has not been showing frst-class form for him this year.
 Charley Ford: Gray geiding, by Kesson's Gray Eagle, dams pedigree unknown, owned by Jerry Monroe, Chicago. Ill. Record o.1e 3-4, at Chicago, Ill.,, July g, 1880. aeSt b.a+s .h;s ---nr, 2:19 1-2 at Buffalo and Utica.
 2:19 GLASS.
 Trinket: Bay mare, by Princeps, dam ]
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-26
Fair Haven.

A correspondent says: It is expected that Mrs. Gager, soprano, and Mr. Livermore, basso, will resume their respective places in St. James, choir, Fair Haven, on next Sun day, Mrs. Gager having been quite ill for seven weeks, and MT. Lvermore having been visiting in Toledo and Montreal. UndouLt- e1ly the entire congregation will be glad to gse them back again.
 At the fourth days session of the Ameri- can Association for the Advancement of Sci ence. in Cincinnati, August p, Rev. MT. Hovey, of Fair Haven, read valuable paper on 'tRecent Discoveries, Measurements and Temperature Observations made in Man moth Cave" The Cincinnati GGzette gives 8 very full synopsis of the paper, which was very attentiyely listened to, and a very &C., ceptibIe contribution to the occasion.
 Captain H. 0. Rowe, of the oyster steamer Wm. H. Lockwood, has issued invitations to portion of his Fair Haven East friends for an excursion this afternoon. He is obliged to divide the party, as it would otherafse be too large, and will take today those residing east of Center street, and at some later date will invite those residing west of Center street. If the weather is at all threatening to-day's excursion will take place next fair day.
 John R. Johnson, formerly a constable, and at one time conductor on the West Haven horse railroad, lies very ill at his home, 288 James street. In another room yesterday one of his children lay dying, and 1 another is very sick There are eight per- sons in the family, and sickness has reduced I it to poverty. The selectmen sent some nec- essaries yesterday.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-26
HUMPTY DUMPTY.

Tonight and tomorrow nights the Col Robertson's Humpty Dumpty show will ap pear in this city at the CarIl Opera House the hall-performanee on the tight rope, with beautiful display of sky rockets, Bengal lights, Roman candles, etc. An exchange says:
 Did you ever see Humpty Dumpty? No, you haven't. Do you want to see it !? Yes you do. The1 prepare yourself to see the great Colossus Humpty Dumpty troupe Of Col. Robertson, now coming witt fifty penple, four clowns, four great comedians four king laugh-nakers, said to be the largest and most perfect company of the kind ever organized
 CoUP's HIPPoDRoME.
 On September 2d Coup's great Hippodrome Circus and Aquarium will appear in this city and give two grand exhibitions, afternoon and evening The following are some of the complimentary notices of the exhibition, clipped from exchanges: "The opening pageant was the finest ever seen in Philadel phia, while the entire performances have never been surpassed in any city. y.''-PhilG. delphid Record Coup has vertically dis tanced all competitors, and will win the plau- dits of admiring thousands wherever he may pitch his tents. ''-Bost071 Transcript. "W. c. Coup's mammoth four-ring circus, me. nagerie and hippodrome arrived in this city on yesterday on three immense trains, to each of which were attached two locomotives. The combined length of the several trains was nearly full mile. Perfectly immense does not express it. .'-Louis0iEle Courier Jour- 7aGE. "Coup's monster show and Paris hip podrome did wonderful business, and Coup deserves it, as he has given 8 greater show than has ever been seen here "-Detr0tt Free Press. wv. c. Coup's is the best show ever exhibited in Boston. "-B0st07a GLobe.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-26
Twenty-eight Snakes.

Wednesday afternoon some boys who were playing in Garden street discovered and killed large snake, which was found to contain twenty-seven young ones, some of which were seen to run into it's mouth before 1t was killed. The snake was four feet long and four inches in circumference. and is de- scribed as having very large scales and as be- ing of marked bronze color, especially about the neck. It was of species unknown to any of those who saw it, and from the de- scription was most probably water snake, some of which grow to a large size and thick in the body, and present reddish brown marking that might well enough be called bronze in color-Hnrtf0rd Post.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-26
AnotherRaiIroad Story.

The statement in the Boston Journal re- gently, that Mir. Charles P. Clark, formerly general manager of the New York and New England road, has been appointed to simi- lar position on the New York and New Haven at Hartford, is not:correct Boston has of late furnished more rumor than fact in rail road matters, but it will be long before any, thing from that source rivals the happy au- dacity which made the Boston and Albany directors the other day vote not to lease at nine per cent road which is making good deal more than that, and had no disposition to be leased at any such rates if at all
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-26
An old Shfpmaster.

Captain William rJ. Smith, of Middletown, uncle of Mrs. Robert Gibbons, died at the State insane hospital Wednesday, August 24, aged so years. Deceased was formerly sea captain and very successful in his calling. He was one of the oldest members of the Freemasons of the State, having been initi- ated at the age of 23 years. He had eleven children, all of whom arrived at mans estate, but all of whom are now dead. His wife still survives him. About three years ago he became insane, and so violent that he was sent to the hospital. He was a most excel lent man and highly esteemed. His remains were brought to New Haven for burial.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-26
Charter Oak Park.
Yesterday's Races-Fine Exhibition of Speed-GOOd Day aud Track-Ten Thousand People on the Grounds.
 HARTFORD Aup 25 18S1

Yesterday's Races-Fine Exhibition Of speed-GOod Day aud Track-Ten
 Thousand People on the Grounds.
 HARTFORD, Aug. 25, 1881.
 Especial to the JOURNAL AND CoURIKR.I
 To-day was the ''big day'' of the circuit meeting at Charter Oak Park, and although many were doubtless kept away by the unfor- tunate accident to Maud s. and the announce ment that she would not trot against time, fully 10, 900 people passed through the gates, and the grand stand and the two auxiliary stands were packed to overfowing. The weather was all that could be desired. The sky, which had been overcast during the forenoon, at 12 o'clock was turned to azure, and a slight breeze which sprang up soon af- terward made all cool and delightful. Not withstanding the accident to Mir. Vanderbilt's fast little mare. the spectators were treated to an afternoon of genuine sport and plea sure. In the 2:21 race the victory of Edwin Tborne was 8 genuine surprise, Piedmont, who trotted in the same class, being supposed to be invincible, both by the knowing ones and outsiders So well thought of was he that in the pool before the start he brought PIO dBo1uSI po 4OI GA0 oAtAEo uSlO In the 2:24 two-mile heat race the favorite, Post Boy, was also defeated In the 2:34 race the victory of Hon. c. M. Ponds six year old gelding Clingstone, although fore gone conclusion, gave general qualification As an added attraction during the afternoon the fast pacers Mattie Hunter and Bay Billy paced two exhibition miles. The first heat was won by Hunter in 2:19f, but in the sec- ond Splan sent her for all she was worth and she did the mile in 2:15. The last half was covered in 1:O6 and the last quarter in 32f seconds, 2:11 gait. The summaries are as follows:
 2:21 class. Purse s2,OOO divided: s1.O0O to first,
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-26
CalIfor q Concert.

The undersigned, citizens Nf New Haven, respectfully ask the American band connect ed with the Second regiment and the Arion Singing society to consent to give concert at some public hall or in some suitable building in the city of New Haven, at such time as they may name prior to the regiments enter ing camp the coming fall We would sug- gest Saturday evening, the 3d of September: H. B. Bigelow s. E. Mefwin, jr., John B Robertson, George Cook,
 George M Harmon, F. s. Bradley,
 N D. Sperry Fl. M Welch,
 James E. English, Henry G. Lewis,
 George H Ford A. O. Hendrick,
 James D. DeweIl. A. H Robertson,
 ". H. Moseley, Paul Roessler.
 The American band and Arion Singing so- ciety will comply with the above petition, but owing to the Carl Opera House being engaged for the time named Saturday sven- ing, September B. and other circumstances which will prevent it's being given before that time, they will give a grand sacred concert on the evening of Sunday, September 4.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-26
An Indispensable Necessity.

few years ago there was deep-rooted prejudice in the minds of many otherwise liberal people against medicinal remedies of which the component parts were unknown to the world at large. This prejudice, however, is dying out very rapidly; and no greater proof of it can be offered than letter re- gently received from I. s. Potter, an Ameri- can consul in Prussia, who says q regard the presence of Perry Davis Pain Killer in my household as an indispensable necessity" :"
 It is 8 sure and safe cure for Diarrhoa and Summer Complaints, and can be bought st any reputable drug store.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-26
- -------------- ssWaft & Little Longer.,

So we are told sometimes Things will come out all right, people say, if we will The longer you wait the worse it is It's no use to plant corn in November. Do you ''feel little bad?' Strike the trouble right away. Dr. David Kennedy's 'Favorite Rem edy" is what you want. It will at once re- ieve the bowels, stimulate the liver and cool the skin. Take One Dollar in your hand and stop at your druggists, or write to the Doc tor at Rondout, N. Y. aug26-1 12d2w-2dp
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-26
Excursion Notes.

The St. Vincent de Paul society excursion to Glen Island on the steamer Starin, yester- day morning, was largely attended. It was one of the largest Glen Island parties of the season from this city. A fine time for all was reported.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-26
An Accident.

Mir. W. McEwen, in charge of the dress goods counter at Brown, Bolton X Co.'s, re- ceived dispatch last evening that his little son had been seriously injured in Oxford
 Conn, by fall. The child was unconscious and Mr. McEwen left last evening for Ok
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-26
THE WEATHER RECORD

Indications.
 WAR DKPAnTMENr, 1t
 oPrIok or rAE CHrKY SIGNAL oETIcKR,S
 wAsHrNaToN, D. O., August 26-1 A. N. For New England, fair weather, winds mostly southerly, stationary higher temperature. lower pressure. For the Middle States fair weather, warmer pouthsrly winds, stationary or lower pressure.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-08-26

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 Perry Davfs' Pain Killer-At Drugglsts' St Nicholas-The Century Co.
 Turks Island Salt-J. D. Dewell Co. wanted-Woman-C. HomRn. Wanted-woman-41 Howe Street.
 Wanted-Girls-L.B 5. Bartholomew.