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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15
RHEToRIcAIs.

The rhetoricals yesterday were the
first we had had since the beginning of
the new term, but this did not detract
from their interest.
Prof. Taylor's class in oratory is en-
gagged in paraphrasing Longfellow's
psalm of Life.'
Prof. Fowler's class in essay listened
TO the following: "Civil Service Re-
FORM" by Mr.. Edwin Cause; "Newspa-
pers" by Miss Fannie Smith, and taste
for Reading by Mr.. Griffith. All the
articles are worthy of comment but
time will not permit,
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

Three times day for three weeks a
young Canadian sat at the table with a
young American lady. He became
deeply smitten, but lacked the courage
to speak to her. Once he said in tremb-
ling tones: "Please pass the salt" She
did. Now she is his wife, and he is
looking around for safe investment for
the $250,O00 she had in bank in a
northern Pennsylvania town. Moral +:
When you chance to be sitting at the
table with an attractive lady do not fail
to ask her to "pass the salt"
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Shot Inv an Inoensed Father.

DETROIT, Feb. 10.-Late Thursday
night young man named Frsmer, re
siding at Raxand, fourteen miles north
of Charlotte, was shot in the head by Jno
Day, with who's daughter he was trying
to elope. FrameF had been forbidden
the house and at last undertook to elOpe
with Miss Day. Her father, hearing OF
the elopement, followed on horseback
and overtaking him shot him in the
forehead with rifle, cauGing a serious
wound from which he will probably die
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

The new tonsorial establishment
opened Friday by Messrs. Russell &
Lewis hasbeen christened the Diamond
Edge" and it is bright and attractive
enough to merit the name, and is manned
by first class artists.
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Disease Among the Horess.

CHICAGO, Feb. "a Little Rock spec,
ial says: Advices from Cheyenne and
Arapahoe, Indian Territory, say an un-
known and fatal disease is creating
great raYages among horses, who fall
dead without warning. There is great
alarm among those in the neighbor-
hood owning large herds of cattle.
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Marshnll Jewel serIous1y II.

HARTFORD, Conn, Feb. 10.-Ex-Gov-
ernor Marshall Jewell is critically i'll
with pneumonia. DIR. LOOMS, OF New
York, was sent for last night and az
rived by special train early this morn
ing. Governor Jewell's daughter, Mrs.
Dodge, came on the same train. His
other daughter has been summoned by
telegraph from Detroit and his BROTHER
has also been called home.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

1t will be gratifying to the proprietors
OF the Coolidge hotel TO know that the
gentlemen from abroad, including Sen
ator Riddle, who assisted on last Mon
day nightto institute tribe of the In
proved Order of Red Men, declare that
they were never more Hospitality en-
tertained than during their stay at that
place on the above occasion.
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The Young Peoples society of tue 4

The Young Peoples society of the n
E. church held a very satisfactory re-
hearsal Friday of the program which
they will present on the evening of the
14ih, at their Valentine social. This
organization pledged $500 toward the
liquidation Of The debt on the new
church at The dedication Of that edifice
last Sunday, and we trust the public
will give the society its best support in
their efforts to raise the money.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

Rev. DIR. Phillip Krohn, of Atchison,
will lecture on American Statesmen
under the auspices Of the Young Peo-
pies Society of the NJ. L. church on the
evening of the 2Slh OF February.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

There will be SO Republicans, SO
Democrats and 9 Readjusters in the
United States senate, alter the 4th OF
March.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15
The Counsel Proceeding With Their
Arguments In the Case
G. s,fALLEY

was examined by County Attorney
Feishan and testified as follows: re-
side at Council Grove; know the de-
PENDANT and his mother; first knew
them in Chicago; they came 70 Morris
county, and moved from there 10 Strong
City; / stayed with them over night
April Goth; they said they were hard
up, but Ed. said he expeGed to soon
have means enough TO go into land
scheme in Texas; he spoke about a
town site, and building a hotel; Ed.
told me lie had gone through bankruptcy
IN Ehicapo
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

Harry Leibfried has rented the bust
ness room OF VIM. Adds, At No. III
Commercial STREET, and will fit it up as
"A billiard hall.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

Mr.. Richard Hughes. of this city, was
married % Mise Anna Williams, OF
Wilkes Barre, Pa, at the last named
place, ON Saturday, Feb. 3D.. The new
couple are expected in Emporia in n few
a...s
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

A soiree of the pupils Of the Emporia
Musical Conservatory will be given in
the near future, under the direction OF
ProTs. Reese Mills.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

Ahighly interesting program is being
prepared for social to he given at The
residencc of L. Severy under the auspi-
ees &c the No Name society next Friday
evening. Some very novel attractions
are pr0mised.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

job johnson, .ol Indiana, brother OF
Jabe johnson, of Chase county, pufchas-
ed u farm OF Wm.i Born Thursday, on
South Fork, paying $3.50 The sale
was made by Culver IL Moon.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

A. T. Kelley, who pleaded guilty in
;hc district court of petit larceny, was
sentencedi lastl Friday To pay fine OF
SIS and costs, which lac paid and was
diacharped
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

L. l.. .Teeple, Of Mansfield, Ohio, is
here organizing subordinate lodge OF
the Legioni Of Honor and is meeting
with excellent success.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

Morris Green, who is said TO he ex-
oeedingly artistic with the shears, has
taken a chair at the tonsorial establish
ment OF &. A. Lovelace
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

ID. Holden has rented the desirable
property of A. NJ. Sommers on Merchants
street and will take possession of il in a
short time.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15
TUFTS
XPEGTORANT

Is composed Of Herbal and Mucilaginous prod
nets, which perm cate the subs tRnce OF tho
Lungs expeetOrate0 the acrfd matter
that collects IN the Bronchial Tubes, and forms =
soothing coating which relieves the ir-
ritatiOn that causes the cough. 1t cleauses
the lungs OF all Impurities strengthens
atez the circulation of the blood, and braces tha
nervous system. Slight colds often end szl
consumption. II Il dangerous 10 neglect
them. Apply tho remedy promptly. A
test of twenty years warrants the assertion that
nOren1Sdy has ever been found that Is az
prompt in its effects asfuTT'S EEPEcTORkkT.
n single dose raises the phIeEm, subdUes
Inflammation. and its speedily cures the most
obstinate cough. A pleasant cordial, chill
dren take tt readily. For Group It Is
In 0fSe 0nf1 a FRoffIsS
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

John Holmes has purchase the cabi-
net mandatory of Roberts Bros. on
Sixth avenue, aad will operate It on an
improved scale.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

The verdict of the inquest held on the
body OF the dead infant found at the
Third ward school grounds is that the
child was still born and that death was
caused by an accident to the mother
nrevious 10 the birth of the child.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

We learn that G G. Wheeler, general
manager of the Santa Fe, has issued an
order forbidding the employment on
that road of fircmen under 81 years OF
age and requiring the discharge of
minors now employed in that capacity.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

Irwin Odair pleaded guilty last Fri
day before Justice Bachelor TO the
charge of disturbing the peace and
throwing stone through n car door,
and was sentenced TO pay the costs and
TO ten days imprisonment in the county
iail
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

lie. Saediker q Bro, of Eagle creek,
report an increase in their .liocks of 100
lambs with a.lossIor ; per cent.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

The cost to the comfy of the inquest
held on the body of the infant found at
the Third ward school grounds was
$685.. In the language of Artemns
Ward, "komment is Unnecessary"
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The Emporia News.
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY Is. 1883.

Tic new Santa Fe depot is going to
I've built again.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

Eureka Herald: At meeting OF the
hoard. of directors of the Eureka Hotel
company held Monday the new board
were sworn in and then elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year JIG.
Nye. president; n. Il. Collins, vice
president II. +. Rizcr, secretary Edwin
Tack err Treasurer
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

ID. w. Eastman has beens appointed
administrator of the estate Of Joseph
Peak deceased.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

Tie membership Of the Emporia
Business College now numbers thirty.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15
Ann,Lor snrnrI.e Party.


MIR. and Mrs. Ryno were pleasantly
surprised ut their residence last Friday
ny jolly party of friends who made the
time pass very agroeably until after mid
night with music, singing and social en-
joyment, not 10 speak Of an abundance
OF excellent refreshments. Mr..
and Mrs. Ryno enjoyed the occasion no
less than the company and intimate that
their latch string is always out TO such
invasIons
Appointed Onicers or SeoshO Tribe MOI
The appointivc officers in Neosho
Tribe No. 4, Improved Order OF Red
Men. have been filled rs follows by the
sachem of the tribe, DIR. w, Il. Parr:
1st Sannop, II. b. Morse; Fad s, NJ. }.
Egan; LIST Warrior, ]. r. Moon; End W.
W. II. Solsby; 81 w. w. II. Thomas
18th W., Geo. Stewart; 1st Brave, John
Allen; End b., NJ. Birdsall 3d b., n,
Churchill; lth T., J NJ Perkins; lst
Powwow, ID. w. Jones; Fad T., Chas
Broadweli; q. Of W. Thos. IL Stone
q. al F., o. ID. Lee.
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THE STATE or KAsSAs vs.. sIosLEY
Continuation of the Evidence ia the
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
Notice.
FELIX SEAGaS)
Ne

Axsrs skAeGs.S
Said Annis Skaggs defendant will take no
tice that she has been sacj and must answer
the petitions fled by said plaintiff, against
her as defendant in the district court OF Lyon
county. state of Kansas. on or before March
18th, 1883, or sad petition will be taken as
true and Judgment rendered accordingly,
granting plaintiff divorce from defendant
and the custody of The minor chIId, Felix
SEaggs, and for all other proper relief.
BUCK q FEI6HAR.
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
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.papsr AdveriI.Iae Bursaa.I o .pruc.-st.N. /
CONSUMPTION.

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DR.. 7. A. sLoCUM. ISL Pearl St. New York.
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Harper's Weekly |
ILLUSTRATED.

HarpeF's Weekly stands at the head
American illustrated weekly Journals. NV
its bipartisan position In politics, its admir-
able illustrations, Its carefully chosen Serials
short stories, sketches and poems. contribu-
ted by the foremost artists and authors OF the
day, It carries instruction and entertainments
to thonsands OF American homes.
It viii always be the aim OF the publishers
to make HarpeT's Weekly the most popuIar
and attractive family newspaper In the world.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

The Brooks excursion from Wichita
10 Kansas City Will take place on the
22d of the present month. The train
will reach this point ut IL % Il m, and
tickets for the round trip can Ire pur-
chased at the postoflice drug store Tor
81, with a special discount of 81 on all
tickets purchased before the 18th.
Tickets are good until Friday, giving
excursInnists 30 hours in Kansas City.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15
MRS. BUTCHER
MIR. BUTCHER

testified that he had bad considerable
conversation with the deceased, and
that she told him she had had trouble
enough 10 kill any woman, but did not
say anything about committing suicide.
AT the conclusion of Mr.. Butchers
testimony eOuFt adjourned till this
morning.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

C. T.. Fuller, representing llidcnour ~
Baker, ol Kansas City, aud one of the
most popular and successful statesmen
on the road, has purchased the desirable
residence of 4. j. Baker, in Normal and
has thus secured one ofthe best properties
in this city For the benefit OF the
ladies' we would state that Mr.. Fuller
declares that this purchase was made by
him simply by way of an Investment"
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to Loan.

HE~ Office removed to Filth avenue and
Commercial street. Jays building, upstairs
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15
D. =. RoMAINE

was called aud testified 10 having taken
possession of the Martin premises as
guard the night of Mrs. Kciger's death
and having foand'a package containing
some sort OF drug in the yard which
he gave TO the coroner; that il
was on the porch and had pan oyer
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15

The Alpha and Omega societies met
yesterday afternoon and engaged in
general debate, and essays, music,
declarations, etc. Both societies are
doing good work. The Alpha is COM
posed of gentlemen and the Omega of
ladies, and it Is rumored that the latter
is talking of challenging the former to
a0nfacfe in dahafa
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testified that he saw Laura Stevens
handling some clothing at Martins the
day after Mrs. Keiger's death, and that
she picked up package that dropped
out of them and told Mrs. Martin about
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-02-15
AFTEENOoN SESSION.


Court convened again al / 80 p. IN.
The application for the policy on Mrs.
Keiger's life, and the policy were offer
ed as evidence 10y Mr.. Buck
osCAR THOMPSON
was called and being examined by Mr.
Sedgwick, testified as follows: | have
known Mosley for three years and lived
with him part of that time; lived with
Mrs Martin one week after the death of
Mrs. Keiger; Mrs. Martin, Laura stew
ems and myself were at Martins
when Mrs. Keiger died; Ed. had
been at Strong City; he
came home that evening at O'Clock
Mrs Keiger died at about O'Clock p.
M; Mrs Martin and went into Mrs.
KS room with her dinner the day she
died; went out first; Mrs. Martin came
down IN abou; FIVE minutes and in about
an hour afterwards Mr. X died heard
u noise and went up and found Mrs.
Eeigcr in fit; Mrs X had eaten some
cruel when was in the room; her tea
was left standing when She died Mrs
Martin tuld me 10 empty the vessel Mrs.
Keiger had been vomiting in. So that
the dog wouldn't get what was in il, as
would kill him
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testified as follows: l live in Emporia;
1 know Mosley; / had a conversation
with him in the spring of 1882 he
spoke about trading some lots for some
horses; he told me he had 5000 COM
ingto him in few days; think it was
in April; think 1t was not over a week
before Mrs. Keiger's death; he said the
Iote tvarc I'm Iouncil Grove
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-26
CHARGES AGAINST O'DONNELL.

IFRoM THE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIDUNE.l
ALBANY, Jan. 25.-JOhn O'Donnell, the Anti
Monopoly nominee for Railroad Commissioner, could DO
dscerned perched OF the red leather benches Of
the Senate Chamber when the Senate met this morning
About HIN were xlous throng OF other Anti MOnOp-
olists. Near him the salow-faoed Mr. Thurber,
organizer OF the Ant-Monopoly organizations Mr.
Thurber's brow dark and his black eyes shone with
wrath the drubbing IL Is TO be suspected 0'Donne
received yesterday In his presence in the Senate.
Piled up the desk Of Senator Homer A. Nelson, OF
POugnkeepsie several law-boOks and some
manuscript. As this Ia tho usual token that a
Senator intends TO deliver extemporaneous speech
interarded amply with extracts from law books the a-
diem co looked toward Mr. Nelson when the hour for the
executive session arrived He did disappoint Them
lie read from legal papers OF the transfer OF
his property by one Gordon resident OF Lowvie, to
o'Donnen This property, Senator Nelson charged,
Gordon transferred to oDonnen to avoid paying his
creditors The papers state that oDonnell paid
tain amount OF money for tho property, but
not its full value. Justice Pratt decided against
oDonnell; that II WIS not his property.
senator Nelson then read affidavit signed by John q.
Mosher charging that ODonneu obtained possession Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-26
A RECGIYERsHIP TERMINATED.

Dispatches from Mobile received i'll this city
yesterday announced that b. order OF the United states
Circuit Court the recevership OF the Mobile and Ohio
Railroad Company had been terminated ana the
property turned over the company The railroad has
been IN the hands OF receiver May, 1879 II was
recognized IN 1879, without sale of the property by
funding its indebt, dncss in now securities.
william Butler Duncan, president OF the company and
recently receiver, said yesterday This action OF
the Court In no way changes the agement or the
road asked to be discharged receiver aud now
president take possession OF It, The officers who have
had charge Uf the road under the receYersp will be
continued In their former positions Although the ti-
CATION been closed nnally now, tt was virtually
ended la 1879 when the reorganization scheme was no
copied by holders OF the cOmpany stock and bonds
During my receivershp threehfths OF the track have
been reaid with steel rails. Is rolling stock has been
rebuilt aud Its equipment largely Increased"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-26
GENERAL LEGISLATION.

IRON REGULAR CORRESPONDENT or TIE TRIBUNs'I
ALBANY, Jan 25.-The Assembly Committee
Oh Cities reported fayofably to-day NJ q. Murphys
bills forbdding manufacture OF cigars in tenement
houses, and providing for tho building OF Hall OF
Records In Ne RYOrK; Mr. 0akley's bill increasing the
salaries OF New-York policemen and 1remen to $1,000
each yearly; and NJ. j. Murphy's bill authorizing the
appointment OF police matrons
Senator Thomas In the Senate and Assemblyman Page
In the Assembly introduced prohbitory amendment TO
the Constitution 1t prohibits the sale or manufacture OF
LIQUOR in this State Senator Pitts also had bill pre-
uared by the Civil Service Reform Association OF this
State putting In force In this state among state ana city
officers tho provisions of Senator PendetOns ClVl ser
Woe Reform law. Pitts also introduced blll
providing that the time OF New-Y0rk should be the
standard time Of the State. ,, 81,
senator Abraham Lansing presented Dill aDolshlng
the present Board II New Capitol Commissioners ana
substituting for them board 70 consist OF the Governor
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Controller. Treasurer and super
iutendent OF Public Works This board Is then author
lied to appoint Director OF Public Buildings" who
will have actual charge OF the construction OF the New
Capitol Tue new Office. however. does not supersede
the present Office Of superintendent OF the New Capitol
The board. In fact cumbrous apparatus 70 give
the Democratic party all the patronage Of OF the
New CupltOi.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-26
A QUESTION OF JURISDICTION.

WAsHINGToN, Jan. 25.-The Speaker laid
before the House TO-DAY letter from the AtlOrneyG
era relative the question Of Jurisdiction between
the cOnrts OF the Stse OF HewYork ard the State OF
NewJersey the waters Of The Hudson River Nc
YOrk Bay Kill Kul Kill Arthur and the lower nay
II contains copy of opinion delivered by John r.
Nixon OF the District Court for the District OF Newer-
sey copies Of letters from the District Attorney Tor
the Southern District OF New-York.
The opinion of Judge NxOD interpreted in tho let
ter from Marshal Knox holds that New-Jerscy has
Jurisdiction admiralty to the middle OF the Hudson
River, the Kill Won Kull Kill Arthur and the bay Dor
deing the shores OF Jersey. Stewart l.. Wood
ford United States DistrctAorney in his letter says
81 find myself unable to agree with the Marshal In
understanding Judge Nixon 10 claim for
NewJersey Jurisdiction 70 the middle Of
the Hudson River. On the contrary, /
think that his argument ia esslon Dis
tric Court Of this district Of exclusive jurisdiction to
low-water mark the Eew-Jersey side, except TO
vessels moored 10 wharyes piers projecting from the
New-Jereey shore"
Mr. WOOdfoTds letter also goes to state that he
prehends serious consequences from conflict OF jnrsdc
ton, and recommends That the matter he submitted TO
Congress for legislation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-01-26
BACKWARD STATE OF THE CENSUS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-The Senate Appro-
priations Committee had before them this morning the
Secretary OF the Interior and Mr. Richards the acting
Superintendent Of the Census. The work OF collting
and preparing the results of the for pu LEGATION Is
In backward and greatly confused condition II Is not
likely that the pending Census Deficiency bill will be
recommended for passage until substantial
are furnished that the proposed appropriation viii be
employed IN such produce clearly defined
results and bring the work pecdlly to close.
A prominent nDer OF the committee said tonight
that seemed TO be strong nclin alton upon the
connected with the census TO prepare elaborate work
upon special topics which they wished 10 have published
at the expense OF the Government principally for theis
personal glOrihcation and not for the legitimate pur
pose OF the census
Secretary Teller much concerned the state OF
the census, and said tonight that after conference
with the President he should PROBABLY telegraph Mr.
Francis A. Walker. the late Snpern endent TO return
immediately 10 Washington take charge Of the Bureau
and briug lee work to a close.