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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-01-18
a THING OF BEAUTY.
a Description of the New Masonic Lodge

A Description Of the New Masonic Lodge
Room.
We had the pleasure last Tuesday of
peeping into Ihe new lodge room OF the
Masonic temple, which was occupied
for the first time last evening. the occa-
sion being "a meeting Of the blue lodge.
The apartment is highly symmetrical in
its proportions, and for the purpose for
which it is designed is a triumph of
comfort and convenience. Ii is
securely fianked by vestibules and
ante chambers, whose peculiar uses
are well known 10 the initiated, and the
perfect appointments of which would
impress even the most radical antagon-
isl of the lodge power. The lodge room
proper IS very neatly and t4stefuily
furnished, The walls being adorned with
the mystic emhlems of The order, which
inspire the beholder wiih a proper
sense Of reverence and ave. The floor
il covered with handsome Brussels
carpet of a beautiful pattern, the
ground work being old gold
which is covered with flowers of rich
and harmonious colors. The gas fix
lures were selected with evident good
| taste, and a row of pretty. new chairs
are ranged along either side of the
room. The apartments has southern
exposure and is amply lighted and vel
ventilated. Il is without doubt the
handsomest and most complete lodge
room in the state. and the Masonic tenn.
pie. in which it is located. is not sur
passed for grace and beauty of archiiec
ture hy any building in Kansas.
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Letter From Auditor sIcCabe

Tue following letter, which We pub
fish by perm ission'of the gentleman re-
ceiving II, explains itself
TOPEKA, Jan. 10, 1888.
j. Il. StqGord, Esq, EnipOrta:
DEAR SIR: l entered upon the DIS
charge OF the duties of auditor of state
on last Monday, 6th inst, aud | seize
this early opportunity 10 express 10 you
and friends, my sincere appreciation
for valuable services rendered during
the late canvass.
You are doubtless aware, that the
duties of this Office are of a responsible
nature, requiring great care and close
attention, and knowing this, shall use
my best efforts to discharge them TO the
satisfaction of the citizens of Kansas
generally and with creditt) myself, and
10 no event will my colored friends have
occasion 10 apologize Ir.fnIy official
derelicliOn or regret having supported
me.
Shall he pleased to hear fiom you
when ever convenient Remaining.
Very Truly Yours,
f. p McCARE
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TEMPERANCE TALK

Proceedings OF the Meeting Held at the
Court House LAST Evening.
Pursuant Ia y inurnment. The meet
ing for the purD.'se Of hearing reports
from the late siai.s temperance conven-
ton and tn take such fditler action as
the circumstances seem Ia demand, was
held last evening at the court house.
Owing tn a slight misunderstanding.
the meeting was hi in the sheriff's
office-ihe court loom being appropri-
ated 10 other purposes. Hawever, the
Office was well filled with earnest, de-
tsrmined men ami women and the meet
ing was pleasant and profitable to all.
The house was called to order by
Judge Peyt"u, wheIeupOn he was
chosen presiden, and a. E. Parkinson,
secretary.
Rev. Lhz suggesltd that the delegates
now report
Judge Cunningham said that the con-
vention Was grand success in every
were characterized by calmness and a
firm purpose not To yield the ground
already attained He said that there
were over one thousand delegates pres
ent and they came from all parts of the
stale. No formulated plan of action
WAS adopted, but an executive commit
tee WAS chosen with full power 10 con-
troll the management Of the work
throughout the state.
Judge Pey ton also reportedc confirm
ing Judge Cunningham's remarks.
the judge took .occasipn To make a
close and logical speech upon the real
Issue. which was alt4ntiveiy listened %
and we'll received. Speeches were also
made by Judge Kellogg. Revs. Mackay,
Collins and Messrs. ShockleY and Jay.
Judge Kellogg thought prompt and
decisive action necessary. because of
three things: I. To encourage and
strengthen the temperance men in the
legislature. .. To organize and sustain
| q Temperance association in Emporia,
in osder TO control the sentiment of the
county. 3. To prepare for the munich
/ pui elSNltOH III tuC SpltHE-
Judge Cunningham moved that the
ministers association of the city he ap.
pointed committee to take charge OF
the matter and 10 call a Temperance
meeting at such time and place as they
may see 1T. Rev. Lo,z moved Ia substi.
tute citizens committee Substitute
lost and the original motion prevailed
Ga motion of Judge Buck, the chaIl
was authorized TO appoint a coinmit,e.
of five, whose duty should be TO look af
ter the due enforcement of the law il
Emporia.
Judge kellogg moved that il he dc
Glared 20 be the sense OF this meetin,
that We are opposed to the resubmissinl
Of the prohibitorY amendment To til,
people and also opposed to the callinl
of constitutional convention. Carries
unanimously. The secretary WAS in
siructsd 10 forward the state senator an,
! representatives from this district cop
Of Judge Kellogg's resolution. Ad
joarned. E. B. PETToN, Chairman
ARTHUR E. Parkinson. Secretary
)
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wAsnrNaraN svrniNas
a. l..y.. DLelas. At nc s.a,,a,.a, eapl.a!

Ehe Days Doings AT the NaIianal Capital
WAsHINGros, d. G., Jan. 1I-Cspt.
Camden this morning was further exam
ined By the Mississippi River Commits
sion respecting the out let or the stock
company and The additional purchase
of property by Camden and his assocl-
ates at the place where il was proposed
10 construct an outlet. Developments
showed that the company was formed,
stock issued, and $4,000 paid thereon 70
Capt. Camden, which sum VIII be ex-
| pended in purchasing material and
| properly necessary to begin work
The committee on pnblic buildings
i and grounds to-day authorized the ex-
penditurc of SIG, 900 for the purchase of
| the house in which Lincoln died The
committee also decided that 1t is to the
interest of the government 10 retain the
Bridewell Dock property in Chicago,
| thus sustaining the views of Secretary
Folger.
The house elections committee this
morning adopted the recommendation
| of the sub-committc TO send special
committee TO Alabama TO investigate
the alleged frauds in the election of
Shelly, whose seat is contested by Jones.
The senate claims committee to-day
agreed TO recommend the passage of the
house bill authorizing the treasury de
partment TO examine and audit ali un-
paid claims for services rendered and
supplies furnished under the directions
of the Indian Bureau, and report TO con-
greSs the balance equitabiy due.
Oliver of the Tariff Commission was
before the finance committee of the
senate to-day explaining why the CON-
mission has made two ciassi1cafions of
Bessemer steel. The hearing Will he
continued tomorrow.
Bids for the sheet copper for the new
court house and postoftice at Topeka,
Kansas, were opened at the treasury to-
day. Park, Scott s. Co, of Pittsburg,
Pa, were the lowest bidders
The grand jury brought in an indic.-
ment against Frank H. Fall, charging
him with an attempt to corruptly con
troll the vote of Brown, juror in the first
star route trial.
The president to-day nominated Rog-
er 5. Green, OF Washington Territory To
BE- chief justice or Washington Terri
tory; Joseph WATSON, of California 10 be
L, 5. consul TO San Bias, Mexico
The house committee commenced to-
day 10 interrogaIe several members Of
the Mississippi river commission, the
questions asked being designed TO aid the
committee in preparing the Mississippi
river improve ment item of the river and
harbor bill
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On Saturdaysevening, the residence of
P. H. Rich on Cottonwood street was the
scene of one of those pleasant surprises
which have become so popular in
Emporis this winter. The invading
force which took possession of the house
hold numbered thirty five persons, who
came fully provided with every means
of contributing to the enjoyment of the
occasion. After the company had
fairly installed themselves preparations
were put en- FOOT for a splendid
oyster supper which enhanced the gen.
erai good feeling and was greatly en-
joyed by all present The successful ef-
forts of MIR. and Mrs. Rich and their
daughters to place the party entirely al
their case was duly appreciated by the
guests, all of whom cherish the most
agreeable recollections of the evening.
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ACCOMMODATIONS

The sittings at the Congregational
church were let Tuesday evening, and in
connection Herewith the ladies of the
church served coffee, cake and other re-
freshments in the lecture room. The af-
fair was a success both from a business
and social standpoint, and was a source
of eDjoyment to the many persons who
were present. The pews were sold al
largely advanced prices over those oflasi
year, and while Il number yet remain tC
be tskeD, provision was made last evening
for very large proportion of the ex
penses of the current year. including the
salary of the pastor. The church was
never In go fiourishing a condition as
now, and the singularly harmonious re.
lations existing between pastor and
people is most hopeful earnest for its
future growth and usefulness. DIR
Cardley is fully appreciated not only by
his own flock but by the whole com
munity, and the hold which he has he
gained upon the hearts of the people
here fits him especially for the high
mission which he fills so we'll.
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PERSONAL nrNr,oN.

Miss Dove Mitchell. who has been vis.
| Ting at Marion for the past Two weeks
returned homie Monday
Mr., and Mrs. L. Davies, who have
been living for some time past on The
Pollock farm south of the city, started
for England Monday.
]. S. Danford. of Usage City. was in
Emporia last Monday aud attended the
play at the opera house He is in APP
parent good health
w. E. Crilzer, who has been appointed
assistant Of FL. B. Alexander, contractor
Tor the *. c. & E. railroad, went over
the line Monday 10 pay off The men.
Mf aud Mrs C. s. Cross returned
from Kansas City last Monday. Our
readers will be pleased TO learn of the
cOnyalescence of Mrs. G.. whose illness
we noted a few days since.
II, ]. Bird started Monday for Prairie
Sun, Wisconsin, having been summoned
thither by telegram received last night
announcing the death of his father, who
had been airing for some time past
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f. N. FoRDE, City Clerk


The police judges report for the
month Of December was reported as cor
rect by the committee ON claims and
the report was adopted.
On motion of Mr. Walkup the fol-
lowing was adoUted;
Resolved. That property owners be
and they are hereby given until Febru-
airy, 10, 1SS:S,to number their houses, in
accordance with the ordinance hereto
fore adopted by this council, and
Resolved, That the city marshal Is
hereby authorized to employ some per
son 10 properly number all houses with.
in the city limits which shall be unnum-
bered on February 10, and TO report the
cost thereof to the city clerk. and that
cost of such numbering shall be taxed
10 the property which shall be so num-
bered, and collected as a special tax
thereon.
On motion of Mr.. Walkup, the matter
of running the engine at the walel
works at less expense, also the supply
of coal, was referred to the COMMITTEES
on water works with instructions TO re
port at the next meeting.
On motion of Bay the following wa
adopted:
Resolved, That the city do not extend
its water mains beyond the city limits
and that it do not furnish water to par
ties residing outside of the presen
limits of the city. except where main
are now laid, until such adjacent terri
tory is annexed TO the city.
An ordinance providing for the pay
ment of the following claims wa
adopted by a unanimous vote under
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Fremont Findings.

FREMONT, Jan. 16
News of an interesting character is
scarce thus week and there is nothing to
relate in tie way cfa death or wedding
in Fremont the past week TO our knowl
edge. So far the winter has been fine
for feeding, aud stock Is doing well that
have been well fed. Some farmers are
always short of feed. Some are exper-
fencing inconvenience in getting water
for stock which we think could be rem
edied by constructing ponds by those
who are not supplied with water, as it is
a doubtful experiment in many places
to dig wells. We are told that stock
men in the vicinity of Reading are using
pipes to draw water from ponds into
troughs for their cattle. Will some one
who is acquainted with the method in
form US If it is patented or not.
The note should have read Chas
COwan is home with third day ague,
instead of Chas. Hill as 1t reads
The Central literary society held an
election of officers last Friday night
with the following results: A c. All
raham, president; Miss Eta McColn,
vice president; Miss Ella MOnger, Sec
Rotary; Miss Ida EthertOn, treasurer.
The Plumb creek literary has adjourn
ed for three weeks, the talent being en-
ployed on "A school exhibition.
Road masters and others having bills
against Fremont will remember thai
Saturday, the 9th is the time of the
meeting for the settlement of all bust
ness for 1882. at the Central school
house.
We understand that on last Sunday Il
week the day of the regular appoint
men; of Col. Buckner at Rinker school
house they did not have preaching, but
fight instead, between the school teach
er and a member OF the board. Ii is
SAID the teacher made the best time, the
other party Icing d,sal l1d Not very
creditable way of keeping the Sabbath
wa shpui1 saw II
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"FIT'Z JOHN PORT'ER'S FOIL ~
Now that Fitz John Porter is cup -
every one is recslling anecdotes of him
and his career in Colorado, after he lett
the army, is well illustrated by lncid-
ents. a company Of New York CAPT
talists sent him out 10 the Pixies Peak
country TO examine ana report upon
some mines that had been offered them.
According to some of the veteran min
ers OF Central City. vino still love to re-
cali the stories that were then current,
Fiiz John Porter was the most complete
specimen OF tender foot that the
men of the pick and blast ever got hold
of. Bigger yarns are not spun for the
gulliblr Briton and the eastern tourist at
this day than were told 10 the unfoTtun-
ate general when be first went out there,
and the jokes and the prabks that were
played on him eBlivencd that particular
gulch aud were the talk of the whole
region. When Fiiz-John reached one
mine and began to talk with the men
who went down te He earth 10 buckets,
he tiisplayedsa faith in their statements
that was flattering; but he absolutely
refused - bangle st the end of rope and
go down the dark shaft to examine for
himself. A genIlemaA now living
at Idaho Springs relates with
great giee how he sold his mine
to the New York company, with.
out airy further proofs Of its value than
his own statement and "a sample of The
richest ore. General Porter reported
favorably upon group Of mines and
the company bought them ard empow.
cred him as their agent To superibtend
the working of them. His first act wa.
to built MASSIVE stone mill at cost O
500, 600, with the walls thick enough
/ for fortress Hnd the classmates as deeI
as those of a Jail The ore went into /
stamp at the bottom, and was carried bJ
wasieful pracess 10 the top of build
ing, and everything else WAS managee
on the same economic plan until tn.
fcompany was forced 10 suspend worI
aud recall General Porter. OF this sub
staDtial mill Helen Hunt speaks in hsl
"Bits Of Fravrl:'
/ The railway station al Central Gil.
seems invested at once with Historical
interest when you are told thai It i,
known only by The name of sFitz JoiIt
| Porier's Folly Why tIat uDluck,
general sliDuill have been permitted
still further iD Disgrace himselt ON ii.ii
remote aud uumilsiary dsli, or bo~ j,
the name ol The very science of blhG.isaI
ing he eOuli have s;,eus POI, 900 sill I II
low, dark. ill-shaped. puFpostIess b1iid
ing u Is not worth while 20 ask but $
long as the building stands mea will no
cease 10 wonder
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FIeteIher-Huut.

Mr.. and Mrs Charles Fletcher. Jr.,
arrived In Emporia OIL Saturday even-
ing, and are stopping at the residence
c. Fletcher, on State street. Mrs.
Fletcher. nee Miss Eugenia Hunt, was a
resident of Humboldt. and the newly
welded pair we're married at that
place ON the 9th of December, since
which time they have been visiting
in the southeastern part OF tue state.
The happy pair will make their home
10 Emporia and we join with their many
well-wishers in this community in ex-
tending congratulations and Predict for
them much happiness in their welded
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cHuRcH NOTES

Elder Lott reports two sccessions &c
the membership OF the Christian church
Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Mackay, of the Episcopal
church, preached very interesting and
instructive discourse on secret societies
last evening. defending the aims and
purposes of such organizations as have
for their object the exercise OF benevo-
lence and the promotion OF a closer
brotherhood among men and refutiHg
the charges preferred against such as
sOciations. The effort is highly spoken
of by all who heard it.
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Il stands at the head-'The Light
Running Domestic" Do not be deceiv-
ed by INSCRIPTIONS representatives oi
other machines who claim To- handle an
improved Domestic. All such claims
are fraudulent, aud are made for the sole
purpose OF trying 10 sell a sccond-class
nmitation ON the known and recognized
merits of the Domestic The only Do
amestic sewing machine is manufactured
by the Domestic Sewing Machine com
s'any at Newark. New Jersey, and sold
by Smith & Hail, in EmporIa. A full
line on hand of Domestic. White anC
other machines. Call and examine Oul
machines and be shifted.
SMITH & HAIL.
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Lost HIS wallet.

W. NJ. HollingswoIth, of 81. Joe, BIO.
arrived in the city Sunday Afternoon
at O'Clock. On showing his hand into
his pants pocket, shortly after arriving
at the Fifth avenue hotel, he found his
wallet, containing $50 in very hard
cash, missing. He remembered having
it when he re-checked his baggage al
Usage City for this place. He left foI
that place last night at IL o'clock in
hopes of recovering it, thinking perhaps
he might have left it lying on the com
ter where he pulled everything out of
his pocket in searching for his baggage
checks.
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~. EvsIss. zotit.f,,l : i,,i,,, ,es.,i,,

Mr.. Everest Offered a joint resolution
in tile senate ye=serday which IS prop
osiiies 10 smerd the constitution Of The
state BY striking ont section ten O. af,i
Gle fifteen Hlsic;i reads IS follows The
Manufacture and ssIr o intoxicating
liquors shall be forever prohibited with
10 The state. except Tor medical scien-
iitic and mechaaical purposes. . Some
OF our Democratic solons al Topeka
ssem 10 be IN constderabi OF hurry to
PASS lie grog.
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Stockholders ol the Lyon County Co
Qser.Iiv. Association VIII tAkv notice
'us "a urday, January 10th, Is the time
of Tue qlait rs aud annlai NEE ing, al
which 'iEns 'heIe Isto b. ted chair
m ~, 5 ore,ar,, trea ur;r. fuus dirrct, rs
81 tw" auditors. Opier impo tant
b'I-insss Sil, esHne of re lie meeting.
a iull atlendshce is G'sIr,d at Chas.
Fletcher ofiiep nj 2 o'cloek p; m.
n J RUDIsILL, Sc
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Jay Could in The Role Of a FhIlan.nro

MILwAUKEE, Jan. f5-Jay Gould has
sent dispatch, subscribing $500 TO the
r-lief fund as his personal contribution
Mayor Sto~elI, in his acknowledgement
of the donation, says: Please accept
my thanks and the thanks oi all onr cit.
liens for your munificeut GIFT Ii is
timely and should rank you with the
noble philanthropists that distinguish
this age above all previous eri,s in the
worlds history.
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Notice Of Election.

To " HON IL may concern
Public notice - hereby given that there
has been presented to u petition signed by
Al least tFs.-nitbs Of the voters ct Reading
township. Lyon eoantr. Kansas ASA ing .eIhai
\ vote be taken upon the question Of compiler.
ing bridges at PattOf1's fort On and ever ii
creek. and at swans 70 Il, oss AMI over Duek
creek both N said town>issB,. ant. for slie pa =
nlent lneEeof; the issgisE Of the bon 81 sais.
township ~ sutli nat exceeding SIX huasirezl
dollars 5000. draw interest sof ssxces,4i:E.s
seven u per cent and payable ia Eve year.
from date.
IL = therefore hereby ersiefed tnat ssIfl
yfse he taken at 4 e time aB1 piare 81 tbs
Tegetaf annual Ell st5os "a sai iItE, ~. OF
tns hrst Tuesday IN February. 4 ID. 1888
that said election siaaIt lie by I1asit the tick
e.S USED having written a. print. 4 thereon
the Worss, for the bridge bonds or airs
| according 10 law
q. ". DOUGLASS, Treas
o. ID PATTES, Truzfee
/ H3s + Il. FRY E41erk
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Two Feet of snow in Chicago

CHICAGO, Jan i7.-The snow storm
continued until this morning and nearly
two feet fell on level On the city Ca
BILE the cars were obliged to stop last
night, bat are running now. The north
side cars ran all night with double teams
aided By snow plows All trains on the
rsilToads are much delayed. The snow
is heavy and is now melting and settling
and heavy air indicates that more is
ready TO tall Outside OF the city, ae-
cordIng to advices, the snowfall is about
the same but not drifting. Wheat is in
a fine condition, and the snow has added
greatly to its security and promise.
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The Dedication of the Masonic Temple.
Preparations for the dedication of the
Masonic temple, which event will occur
on the Goth, are being vigorously pro
secuted, and the affair promises to be
one which will be worthy Of the man
agement having the matter in hand. Al
meeting Of the general committee on
dedication, composed of ]. NJ Steele
A. r, Grove and T. N. Sedgwick, held
last evening, the following committees
were appointed:
On Invitation.-J. Jay Bnck, ]. c
Jones, ]. NJ. Steele.
On Reception.-W w. Scott, T. n
Sedgwick, A. f. Grove.
On Program and Muslc.-L- D. Jacobs
r. E. Torrington, D. A. Stahl.
On Banquet.-H. g. Whitley, F. w
HiIth, J. B. HaIleck, Jas. Smith.
On Ball.-C. w. Cleayer, L. L. Hal
Heck, J. w. Thacher.
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Mrs Minerva Haviland, who has been
lying very low with consumption for
the past few months. died at the resi-
dence of her husband. A. 5. Hayiland, at
the corner of South avenue and Com
merc.al sire, Saturday at 3 O'Clock M
TIE funeral tuck place from the
Free Methodist church on South Com
ntercisl street. on Monday afternoon. at
sp. m Mrs. Haviland was q Christian
in character as well as In name, and
was fully prepared to respond 10 the
dread summons of the King of Terrors.
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The quarterly meeting of the Welsh
Presbyterian Sunday school was held
at the church ON Merket street Sunday.
The quarters work was reviewed and
showed gratifying progress, and in the
evening interesting addresses were
made by w. ]. Williams. Griffith Rob-
eris, Owen Williams and others The
attendance was large and much interest
wns manifested.