The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-01-21

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HARTFORD, Conn, Jan. I3.-The
legislature adjourned till Tuesday next,
when the election of United States
senator takes place. The Democrats
have named Senator Eaton for re-elec-
ton
HARRIsBURo, Jan. 13-H. w. Oliver
was nominated for u. 5. senator by the
Republican caucus tonight, but there
seems to be some doubt about his cleo
ton in joint session.
ST. PAUL, Jan. Ex-senator McMil-
liam was nominated for reelection to the
United States senate by the Republican
caucus.
A visit to Garfield
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. ia del
egation of prominent colored men from
Alabama waited upon Gen. Garfield this
evening at the residence of William Ed
wards. G. w. Brodel, of Talledoga. and
L. P. n. Watkins, of CORTLAND, address
ed Gen. Garfield, setting forth the con-
dItion of the cOlored people in the south,
their lack of education, etc, and asking
that the coming administration do what
it can to aid the education of the blacks.
Gen Garfield responded that the edu-
cation of their children was the foremost
duty of all the American people, and as
surIng them that what could he done
HOulO nOI " DC 1IC ISCN
them to avoid raising the color line and
not separate themselves as class from
the mass of citizens. Tonight BAN
quet was given at the residence of viii
liam Edwards in honor of Gen. Garfield.
Among those present were Gov Foster
and Hon. II. b. Payne.
The Judicial Association.
Topeka, ian. 13-The Judicial associ-
alton again convened yesterday at 10
O'Clock, at which time the business of
the meeting was disposed of.
Chief justice Horton was elected pres
ident for the ensuing year. Judge Tai
bot was reelected secretary. The board
| of directors consists of judges Peters,
Perkins and Lowe.
Some discussion was had as to the
propriety of enlarging the objects of the
association, looking TO the organization
of state bar association. The matter
was finally referred to the board of di-
rectors for consideration. with instruc-
tions to report at the next meeting
This has proved to be one of the most
| interesting meetings yet held, and the
| judges express the wish that all The men,
bers of the association who can do so
report at the next annual meeting.
The time of meeting is the second
Tuesday of January in each year.
The Farmers Alliance.
TOPEKA, Jan. 12.-Between two and
three hundred delegates were present at
the farmers convention to-day. An Or
ganization was affected late in the day
| by the election of T. Fl. ,Cavanaugh,
| chairman, and j. L. Mcdowell, secre-
tary, and the only real business done was
| the passage of a resolution requesting
| the legislature to create the Office of
three railroad commissioners, who shall
be appointed by the governor and con-
| firmed by the senate. They shall have
| power to investigate the cost of the rail
roads of Kansas and their present worth,
and report as TO the differences in freight
and passenger rates to the governor and
suggest necessary legislation. The res
olution does not intend that they shall
be clothed with any power to reduce
freights and fares.
Sensible Recommendation.
| WASHINGTON, d. C.. Jan. t2.-The sec
| rotary of war transmitted communIca-
ton to the senate to-day, calling atten-
ton to the fact that the AtchIson, Tope-
ka and Santa Fe, Southern New Mexico
railroad and Atlantic and Pacific rail
road are constructing their roads through
| Fort Bliss, Texas, and Fort Wingatc,
| New Mexico, reservations, without hav-
ing received from the secretary of war
permission to do so. The secretary says
that in view of the important character
of these roads in connection with the
United States army and its supplies in
| the future, and the great economy in
| transportation which would result there
| from, it is urged that the desired right of
way over the reservations in question be
granted during the present session of
congress.
Preparing for the Inaugural.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan 13.-The
executive comittee in charge of the unof.
official ceremonies and parade incident to
the inauguration. extended a cordial in
vitation to all civil and other associa.
tons throughout the Union. TO be pres
ent and participate IN said parade. This
invitation is extended to cities in all
parts of the Union, regardless of politi.
cal affiliations. Acceptances should be
made with the least possible delay, Civ
ing the number of persons coming etc.
to II. c. Corbin. assistant adjutant-gener
al q. S. A, corresponding secretary.
Out Too Soon.
NEW YORK, Jan. IA Rev. Mr.. Ed
ward Cowley, manager of the shep
herds fold, convicted of cruelty to hi:
wards, has been released from peniten
| AAo tCAAA Vi AdNAb
expired. The fine of $3.50 was paid by
, persons who thought that one years i'm
prisonment was sufficient punishment
Sara Bernhardt in Chicago.
j CAIcAGo, Jan. 11.-Sara Bernhardt ap
peared before large audience at Nc
Vicker's theater last evening, in Adriennt
Lecouvre. She was warmly received
and in the last act, where she achieved
her greatest artistic success, was twice
called before the curtain.
Sworn In.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Jan. 13.-Harris n
Plaisted took the oath of Office to-day as
Governor, and delivered his message.
Good Selection.
NEW YORK, Jan. 13.-Gen. Grant wa:
elected president of the worlds fair ex
position and accepts the position.
Itemized Intelligence.
4 Mrs. DR.. Carter, sister of Col. Bob In
gersOll, is dead.
High prices for poor accommodation.
are SAID to rule IN Topeka.
Thos. Bayard will be returned to th,
q. S. senate from Delaware.
James G. Fair has been elected United
States senator from Nevada.
Cotton and rice have been greatly
damaged in the south by the protracteC
wet weather.
President Hayes has nominated Alex
ander n. BrYson, of Iowa, to be United
States attorney for Idaho.
The Indiana legislature has passed
! bill appropriating $I25, 600 for the ex
penses of the present session.
: The total expenditures for all purpos
es, to date. on the west wing of the CAPT
} tai at Topeka, amounts to $179, 7S2.O6
In the Pennsylvania legislature thirty
eight names were put in nomination 70
the Office of o. s. senator, ON the 18th
Hunter Bros, clothiers and mercban
tailors at junction City, have made al
, assignment. Liabilities, $500; assets
$1,000.
The Democrats of the Ohio Iegisla
ture complimented Senator Thurman b,
nominating him for Q. s. senator il
/ their caucus.
} A movement is on foot in New Yorl
TO raise money for the erection of q mon
, ument in Central Park, to the memoir
Of Edgar Allen Poe.
Governor and Mrs. Cornell are al
ranging to give reception to Gen. an.
Mrs. Grant when they visit Albany Of
received by the legislature.
The annual exhibition of the wester
: poultry cub met at ST. Louis on th
! 12th, with 1000 coops of the fines
: breeds known, besides innumerable la