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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-02-09
The Blues.
gCallan Dial

When people are sick in body, they
usually want to do something for the
disease. They ought to be as wise when
mentally sick with that unnerving mala-
dy, the blues, and do something, with an
active emphasis on the do. Too many, I
fear, when in low spirits, are tempted to
stake something" A dose of morphine,
glass of wine, good cigar, an ex-
citing novel, or an aimless holiday, seems
so pleasant to take. But they do not
cure, they only aggravate the ailment.
The harmonious and simultaneous en-
ployment of head, hands and heart, is
the availing remedy. Plan some sensi-
BILE work and execute it. Take hold of
plow or hoe, saw or hammer, pen or
yardstick, needle or broom, and stir your
blood by stirring something to some pur-
pose. Where there is no positive bodily
disease, one can do much toward dispel-
ling ones dismal blues of murky misery,
by helping to put bit of the clear blue
sky of happiness over somebody's head.
If you are sick, do not whine nor sigh
nor drizzle a continual dropping" of
complaints. Grid yourself with the
spirit of man and bear your inirmity.
in the compass of to-day. Christ has
commanded: "Take no thought for to-
morrow" But do, do take thought for
to-day. Trust God to-day.
1t is wrong to give away to the blues.
If they rise from bodily indisposition,
then fast a little if need be, exercise
wisely, and quit your misguided habits.
Live according to Gods laws in all
things.
If your spirit is wounded with some
deep sorrow, do not repiRe. Go to the
loving Christ who was imam of sor.
rows" and who can enter into all oul
sore Affections. Trust, love, obey
Find something for hand and heart tc
DO. Never despair. Christ reigns, an6
his hand that Gin faithfulness' has sore
ly chastened, can richly comfort, in du'
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Two D.nsren, Men.

The Boston Transcript thus utters the
respect which all decent people feel fol
sthe man with the bundle'-and the
deserved contempt for the other kind OF
man. The writer saw a pleasant-faced
customer at a shop-counter, just CLOSING
a bargain for a costly and beautiful
wriEing-case.
|sTo what address shall We send this?'
said the clerk, with tone indicating
extreme respect.
seNowhere," responded the purchaser;
81 always carry my own bundles"
"Yes, sir; but this is heavy, and it
will be pleasure for us to send it."
young man." said the other, 81 al
ways love to take something home at
night to show my wife and children that
haven't forgotten them while at my
business, and 1 wouldn't give pin to
make anybody present, unless l car
Iied it into the house myself. want to
see 'em take it.
"Yes, sir, but this is heavy"
'sNo matter, Pm strong" and out he
one could imagine it lighted up the now
dim sidewalk rods ahead, as locomotive
| reflector Eliminates the track.
Another wellknoWn street face passed
him at the door coming in. Purchasing
a Congress knife, the newcomer said in
a sharp and dictatorial tone:
'fSend it to my house NO. fifteen
hundred and something Washington
Street), Immediately; shall want It as
soon as get home"
1.-TWO different men," suggested We
as the clerk closed the door after him.
Every" was the reply. "The mar
with the bundle is Mr., the honest
owner of hundreds of thousands, and
there never was a subscription thai
didn't get his name for something hand
some. The other man failed last weel
t-an there was of him to fail-and ISM
worth his salt; but he had rather TAX
the commercial disgrace of failure at an!
time than the social disgrace of beinl
seen in. the streets with a bundle"
Two different men indeedl We shal
take off our hat the next time we NEE
Mr.. on the sidewalk. Long may b
live and carry bundles to make peopl
) happy!
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"A Home for Mother.

Business called me to the United
States Land Office. While there, lad
apparently sixteen or seventeen years of
age came in and presented certificate
for forty acres of land.
l was struck with the countenance
and general appearance of the boy, and
inquired of him for whom was he pur-
chasing the land.
"For myself, sir"
I then inquired where he got the
money. He answered:
81 earned it."
Feeling then an increased desire for
knowing more about the boy, asked
about himself and parents. He took a
seat and gave the following narrative:
81 am the Oldest of five children.
Father is a drinking man, and often
would return home drunk. Finding
that father would not abstain from iq-
uor, I resolved to make an effort in some
way to help my mother, brothers and
sisters. / got an ak and went into a
part of the country to work clearing
land, and I have saved money enough TO
buy forty acres of land there"
.Wel, my good boy, what are you
going to do with the landT'
81 will work on it, build log house,
and when all is ready, will bring father,
mother, brothers and sisters to live with
me. The land want for mother, it will
secure her from want in her old age"
"And what viii you do with your
father if he continues to drink?"
"Oh, sir, when we get him on the
farm he will feel happy and at home,
and, hope, become sober man."
"Young man, may Gods. blessing at.
tend you in your efforts to help and hon.
or your father and mother"
By this time the receiver handed him
his receipt for his forty acres of land.
As he was leaving the Office, he said:
DAT last have home for my mother 81
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-02-09
Lincoln and Douglas as Lawyers.

Lincoln and Douglas were both sell
educated, and each the builder of his
own fortune. Each became very early
the recognized leader of the political
party to which he belonged.
Douglas was bold, unfinching, inn
petuous, denuneiatory and determined.
He possessed, in an eminent degree, the
qualities which create personal populari-
ty, and was the idol of his friends.
Both Lincoln and Douglas were strong
jury lawyers. Lincoln, on the whole,
was the strongest jury lawyer we ever
had in Illinois. Both were distinguished
for their ability in Selling and bringing
out, distinctly and clearly, the real
points in case.
Both were very happy in the examina.
ton of witnesses; think Lincoln the
stronger of the two in cross-examina-
ton. He could compel a witness to tell
the truth when he meant to lie. He
could make jury laugh, and, generally,
weep at his pleasure. Lincoln on the
right side, and especially when injustice
or fraud were to be exposed, was the
strongest advocate. On the wrong side,
or on the defence, where the accused was
really guilty, the client with Douglas
for his advocate would be more fortunate
than with Lincoln.
Lincoln studied his cases thoroughly
and extensively. Douglas had won
derful faculty of extracting from his
associates, from experts and others, by
conversation, all they knew of subject
he was to discuss, and then make il 80
thoroughly his that all seemed to have
originated with himself. He 30 perfect
~ assimilated the ideas and knowledge
of others that all seemed to be his own,
and all that went into his mind came
out improved.
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From Americans.

A few short months ago this town was
laid waste by tornado. Every house
in the place was more or less damaged,
believe. Some of the best buildings
were blown 10 pieces, but everything has
been righted up; the buildings which
were damaged have been repaired and
those which were down have been re-
built, until yOu can hardly see trace of
the ruin. The repairs and rebuilding
give the town an appearance of being
new. The churches look better than
ever before. A stranger would hardly
believe that a few months ago the place
looked like the middle OF desolation.
The rebuilding here shows how pluck
and energy can conquer difficulties.
Americas is too near Emporia 10 ever
be large place, but it is destined to be
neat, attractive village. The society
in and around the town is considerably
above the average. c.. R.R.
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From Hartford.

This little city is growing faster and
making better class of improvements.
than any of the small towns visit. Its
distance from Emporia and Burlington
gives it large scope of country for
trade. Located in Lyon county, but on
the line of Coffey, it draws patronage
from two counties. The fine water
Touring mill brings customers from
abroad. Farmers are apt to trade where
they go to mill. The good bottom lands
of Eagle creek, and the Neosho pro-
duce corn to feed cattle and hogs which
makes Hartford good shipping point.
There are great many fat hogs and
cattle shipped from here to st. Louis
and Chicago. The new bank attracts as
much attention now as anything else.
The size of the building seems to say
''no room for loafers, but if you mean
business, we are here" was not paid
for this notice. G. II. r.
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AROUND TOWN.

The Missouri Pacific express office
has Il telephone.
DR. Moore is putting gas in his new
block ON Commercial street.
The front furnace in the new NJ. +
church is set and works like charm.
The s,ationers' windows are embel-
lished with comic and sentimental val
entines.
The sales of n Sixth avenue flour and
feed man were over four hundred dollar
last Thursday.
n. L. Weaver, tho hardware man, has
received three Car loads of goods within
the past two days.
The consumption of gas in Emporla
has averaged during the past week about
5000 cubic feet per night.
Thc'switch board at the central tcle-
phone Office is completed, and will nc.
commodate about 80 wires.
- Mr.. T. G. Wiblyis about TO deepen
the shelves AT Sawycr's dry goods store
aud make other needed improvements.
Lynn says IL the other fellows get SO,
900 worth OF books he will consent tC
taking them IN. Nnw let's hear from
Randolph.
The platform at the Baptist church
has beer raised during the past week
which will improve the effect OF the mu
sic at that place.
Mrs. Morse has rented the room OF
Commercial street recently occupied by
Willie BDrion, and will remove her book
store to that place.
MIR. W. A. Smith entertained q large
party of friends in very handsome
manner at his residence on North Com
mercial street last Friday.
ThiJteea hundred invitations hav,
been issued to the conductors ball an(
banquet to be held in this city on tn,
evening of the 22d of February.
The microphone At the Whitley oper,
house worked beautifully last Thursda,
and the music of the orchestra was hear
very distinctly by ali the subscribers 4
the telephone exchange.
A front elevation of the ward schoO
house which will be bull. by the Catll
olics on Cottonwood street in the spring
has been completed by Joseph Held
rick, and represents handsome, two
story building.
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PERSONAL MENTION


Mrs. E. Z. Holmes started Saturday on
q visit TO Nuscatlne, lows.
Elder Lotz and family returned Fri
day from q visit to Missouri.
Mr. II. II. Inness, of Nensho Falls, is
stopping in the city for n few days
Mrs. II. BaIss, of Peru, Indiana, is the
guest of Mrs. Z. Trask in this city.
Miss Hattie Newman, of Maine, is
visiting her brothers in this city.
Captain Heriia &c is out again after be
ing coniineh to his rooms for some
days.
w. II. Sherwood, of Burlin gLon, a
graduate Of the Normal class Of &c, is in
the city.
E. Beck is out again after being con-
fined to the house for some days by
sickness.
Charlie Pierce, of Indiana, is visiting
at the residence of Chaplain Luiz, on
West street
Mr.. J. F. Bayless, of Montgomery
county, Indiana, is in the city and think:
some of locating in EmpOria.
1t affords US much pleasure TO mote
that J. ]. Francis is on his feet
again after prOlracted sickness.
Mr.. G. q. Willeit, the photographer
went To Lawrence and Kansas City ihii
morning TO be gone for few days.
DIR. Armor returned Wednesday from I
tour of inspection among the tiOurini
mills in the western part of the state.
| Judge Jay J. Buck received intelli
gence Friday of the death of hi
mother, at the age of IA years. il
Hillsdale county, Michigan.
Ellis w. Roberts, residing south-eas
OF town, returned Saturday from tire
months visit to Illinois and Wisconsin
looking better than we ever saw him.
Mrs. Ell. Rice, of this city, was mucI
pleased to find IN Miss ROME Moseley
OF the Garland Murray combination, q
old friend whom she formerly knew L
Columbus, Ohio.
Mr.. j. E. Avery has now entire charg
of the Santa Fee switch yard at thi
place and a new Office is being built fc
his accommodation. He is renderin
, very good service to the company.
Mr.. Owen Michael, an old Empori
boy, but now of Ration, New Mexico,
spending few days in the city. He II
ports that ali the Lyon county folks
and there are goOdly number of thel
D in his neighborhood-are doing we'll.
. We are glad to learn that Mr.. job
Tschudi, the artist who painted Il
scenery tor the Whitley opera hous
has determined to make his home
EmpOria. His high order of talent wi
command for him generous patrOnaI
r throughout the state, and he has bee
p, fortunate in the selection of his hea
e quarters.
g We learn that Miss Maggie Esden h
y rendered her resignation as teacher
d the preparatory department of the Nc
1t NAL, and that Willie Recs has be-
chosen as her successor. Miss Esden
a very efficient instructor and has MAJ
II friends among the students at the Nc
u NAL who will learn with regret of b
u retirement from field of labor Whit
u she has so acceptably filled. Mr.. Re
u is young man of excellent qualiliC
III lions and will no doubt give entire 81
a. isfaction in the position to which he h
N been called.
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sThe Agricultural and Industrial Insti-

ne ASFlcuAIuESAl anu AhuustEAht AhStA-
fute."
EDTToRs NEWS: An editorial in yes
terday's NEWS headed "Kansas Beg
gars," has undoubtedly worthy motive
in view, but in this instance has, l think,
overshot the mark. The institution for
which Mr.. Haworth is soliciting aid was
organized by Elizabeth Comstock, the
we'll known philanthropist, last year, and
has in view the education of young
men and women among the refugees
who have located in Cherokee county.
1t is under the control of board of d.
rectors who have purchased 400 acres of
land on which they purpose erecting
commOdious buildings. Fifty pupils
were attending the school in October
last, and many more will enter as soon
as accommodations can be provided.
Several Thousand dollars have already
been contributed by members of the So
siety of Friends, and judging from the
wording of the item in the Inter Ocean
TO which you refer, viz: "Elwood Ha-
worth, representing the Agricultural
and Industrial Institute for people OF
color, near Columbus, Kansas, is in Chi
cago TO represent the needs of the insti.
tuition to its friends" suppose it is NOT
the intention of MIR. H. to CAD about
outside ut the church in his "begging
pilgrimage"
AS to the institution being unheard oil
in Kansas, 1 have only to say that il
publishes monthly paper and has been
warmly sustained by Gov. st. John and
Congressman Haskell. A bill has al
ready passed the house of representa-
tIves and, having the support of Senator
Plumb, will no doubt pass the senate
providing for the admission, free o.
duty. of all goods sent to the institution
from across the Atlantic; but if people
outside of Kansas are not allowed to as
sist in the education of the unfortunate!
who arc flocking to US for assistance an(
safety, steps should at once be taken t.
have the state vindicated by asking thu
house to reconsider its action. Al
to the personal character of Rev. Ell.
wood Haworth, it is above reproach
No man in Kansas better understand
his business and no one would be les
likely to encourage the class of beggar
to which 1 suppose you refer, thai
would Mr.. Haworth. Respectfully,
A. w. STUDIES.
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nresouae Ola Thlne.

s'What a tiresome thing that Nm.
Smith isl" exclaimed Mrs Brown. 81
called there to-day, and she ran On 50,
telling about her new carpet. and her
new house girl and her baby's two teeth
and her new bonnet that didn't get 3
chance to speak q word about my new
sacque or our parloR furniture or Fred
dy's coming down with the meassee Oh
Sarah James dyspepsia or Uncle CHARLES
rheumatism or how Bridget burnt that
batch of biscuits. Oh, ahe's such tire
some thingPs
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AMa.A.-r.lni..n..ru

For the speedy cure Of consumption
and all diseases that lead TO 1t, such as
stubborn coughs. neglected colds, bEon.
chitis. hay fever, asthma, pain in the
side and chest, dry hacking coughs. tick.
ling In the throat, hoarseness. sore throat
and all chronic or lingering diseases Of
the throat and lungs, DR.. Kings New
Discovery has no equal, and has estab-
lished for itself q worldwide reputation.
Many leading physicians recommend
and use Il In their practice. The formu.
Ia from which It Is prepared Is highly
recommended by all medical journals.
The clergy and the press have cOmpli
mented Il in the most glowing terms
Go TO your druggist and get trial bot
tie for ten cents, or regular size for 81
For sale by B. WheldJn & Co.
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THE NEWS was in error the other day
in stating that Mrs. |. f. Perley would
have charge of the distribution oil sup
plies contributed Ia the Ladies' Benev'
client Snci,ty of this city. This work
will be done by committees divided
among the different wards as follows:
1st ward, Mrs. ID. w. Eastman and
Mrs. G.. w. Bennett; I'd ward, Mrs. ID
$. Bill and Mrs. {. W. Clcavcr; Sd ward
Mrs. ID. G.. McMurlrie and Mrs. l. Z
Pcrley; An ward. Mrs Iiaines and Miss
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OFFICIAL LIST OF STRAYs,
Taken up in Lyon County, Kansas, and
Reported for the Week Ending
January 81, 1882.


HORSE-Taken up by VIM. Haney, of EN-
poria, on tho Path day OF Jan. 1882, one black
horse 10 years old, some white in face; val
ne $40; also one black horse about two years
old, no brands on either; value. SIS.
STEER-Taken up by Frederick Bissel, of
Fremont, on the 4th day Of January. 1882, one
red roam yearling steer, with some white
spots, small size, branded on right hip with o
or c, not plain enough to distinguish just
what it is; value, $l4.
HEIFER-Taken up by A. K. TWeedy, of
Elmendaro, on January Sd, 1882, one red roam
medium size yearling heifer, white belly, BO
marks or brands.
HEIFER-Taken up by } W. Floyd, of
Americas, on the 10th day OF January, 1882,
one red and white two year old heiter, heart
on forehead, no brands; value, SIS.
STEER CALF-Taken up by L. w. Sutton,
of Americas, on the 29th day of December,
1881, one yearling steer, color red, crop and
hole in right ear and slit in left ear, no
brands; value, 50.
COW AND CALF-TAken up by John Nor
ris. of jackson, on the 9Th day of January.
1882, one dark roam COW. crop OF both ears
and calf at her side; cash value, $40.
HEIFER-Taken up by David Lewis, of
Emporia, on the 18Th day of January, 1882,
one red and white two year old heller, no
brands; value, $l3
HEIFER-Taken up by Pat Mccormick, OF
Center, ON the 18th day of January, 1882, one
white and red two year old heifer. slit in left
| ear: value, $l4.
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In N lad box.

Calvin Hayes, who WIS formerly en-
ployed in this city as a clerk at the gro
Gerry aud restaurant of NJ. 5. Piper, was
recently arrested in Kansas City for forg
ing bills orIading representing MIR. Pi-
per rs The shipper and in which
he succeeded in raising $50,
Meyer Brothers, Perrin " Sny'
der, Gus Sawyer and Al. Charles
being the firms viclimized. During his
term of service with MIR. Piper, he filled
out check for $75 and appropriated
the money and was guilty OF Other
crooked practices. Hayes has wife
and six children.
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school I.nra Frnnoa.

The new regulations for primary edu-
cation in France forbid corporal punish
ment and provide that the wish Of the
father shall always be consulted as to
participation In religious instruction
that children shall NOT be sent to church
for catechism or service except out Of
class hours; that the teacher shall not be
bound to take them or watch over them
there; that Sundays and Thursdays shall
be holidays; and that punishment shall
consist Of bad marks, reprimand. partial
privation of recreation, detention after
school hours, and temporary exclusion,
not exceeding two days.
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sheriTs Sale.

Z. Smith ys. A n. Hanna ct 81
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of
an alias order Of sale, Issued out OF the Fifth
Judicial District Court. In and for Lyon
county. and State OF Kansas, In the above en-
titled cause, and 70 me directed. / win on
Friday, the 10th day of March, A. d. 1882
at 10 O'Clock a. m. at the front door OF
the Court House, in tine city Of Enpofin, Lyon
county Kansas, offer for sale and sell at public
auctioa 70 the highest bidder. for cash. all the
right, title and interest Of the said defendant
in and to the following described real estate
to-Wit: Thirty-six (36j acres Of the north
cast quarter OF section ten ll0I, township
nineteen i19l. YeHge eleven flzf, Commerce
| ing at q point SO rods west OF the northeask
corner and upoa the north line Of ssfd serai0u
ten; thence FunEiHg west % nods, thence Ffln-
ming south 100 rods, thence running east 50
rods, thence running north 100 rods 10 the
place OF beginning, In Lyon county. Kansas.
except that portion thereof kno Wn ls lots No.
9, IL Is. IN Ganna,s addifso1 70 ssse CIV an
Emporta; the said So acres above dcscF3s,ad
for the purpoees Of sale, % Be dtEzl,i bV linz
runnihg through the center north and soIsfh
dividing the said property Into two eouei
lots; the ezst lot % Be soil llrst rsl flf doe
rot bring enough TO satisfy the 5ndFmsnfs
and costs then the west hair Is @ te eold The
said property 70 be sold a The property OF
the said defendants 70 satisfy tie order a.
sss sheriff Of Lyon G6assys kansas.
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John Evans and Chas. Cooper were
brought before Police Judge Barnes
Wednesday evening on q charge OF dis
turb.ng the peace, having participated IN
the row at FulI's saloon on lower Com
mercial street Saturday evening, and
both pleaded guilty and were fined VI
each and costs.
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We learn that there was not an empty
seat in the lecture room of the Congre-
gational church last Thusday, the prayer
meetings at that place having been IN
vested with new interest by the publica-
tion by the pastor Of list Of subjectsfOE
discussion for the quarter. 1t might be
well for some Of the other ministers to
adopt the same plan.
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Mrs. John Broadfoot, who with her
husband left Canada four months ago.
aud soon after settled ON the Hesse Iarh
six miles north Gust of this city, died
Thursday from consumption, aged
about - year.. leaving husband ana
three children to mourn their irrepara,
bic loss. The funeral services look
place iIom the family residence on
Monday, alter which the remains were
inferred in the cemetery northwest oil
tho city