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, 1884-12-16
A SUCCESSFUL RAID.
sIr. C. A. Starlight Robbed at the Inter
Ocean Hotel.

Between the hours of 2 O'Clock and s
o'clock Sunday morning the room of Mr..
G. A. Starlight, at the Inter Ocean hotel,
was entered by a burglar, who obtained,
as booty, a gold watch and chain and $40
in cash.
In some respects the robbery was a
unique one. and may have been committed
by either an expert burglar or a common
sneak thief
Nj. Searight was out during the even
ing and returned to the hotel shortly after
l o'clock. At that hour the Office was
deserted save by Mr.. Chase, the proprie-
tor, and one or two attaches of the house.
Mr.. Seaiight passed at once up stairs to
his room, and was soon asleep. When he
awoke in the morning his clothes we're
scattered about the room and bis watch
and money were gone.
After midnight but few persons entered
the hotel and Mr.. Chase is confident that
no one assembled the stairs from the Office
unseen by him. An examination of the
list Of guests shows that no one in the
hotel as a guest could be in anyway sus-
pected of the robbery, and the inference
is therefore made that the thief entered
from a rear door, traversed a labyrinth of
halls and entered Mr.. Searight's room. -
The door was unlocked in the morning,
but Mr.. Searight is confident hat he
locked it upon retiring. The key does
not show the marks of nippers and the
bed is too low for an ordinary man to con-
ceal himself under it. No other place Of
~concealment existed in the room and it
would therefore seem probable that Mr..
Searight is mistaken as to the locking Of
the door.
The manner of entering the hotel and
the extensive area Of halls traversed before
Mr.. Searight's room was reached, show
that the robber wa either acquainted with
the house or was an. expert hotel thief.
There is no clue to the burglar and he
will probably never be captured.
, 1884-12-16
THE
Fire Extinguisher is King.

No wonder Mr.. Fish did not hesitate to
give a public test of this wonderful device
for extinguishing fires, well knowing whit
he relied upon.
For the benefit of those who were I'M
able to be present we will explain what
was done. First a fue was made of dry
boards, twelve inches wide and ten feet
high, it was hoisted and plenty of kind
ling wood, oil and tar put at the bottom
and then set on fire. The flames shot up
through the iue and out at the top for
several feet. After it had burned for a
few minutes THE Challenge Fire Ex-
tinguisher was applied at the base, which
Instantly extinguished the fire from the
bottom to the top of the hue. This test
was given to show just what this device
will do for a fire that is burning between
two walls of a house, or in places where
fire cannot possibly be reached with water,
as shown in this test. The liquid, when
applied to the flames or fire at the base,
generates an immense quantity of fire ex-
tinguishing gas, which passes up the iue
as far as the FIRE extends and puts it out
as it rises.
Next was an open bonfire. A large
Chickering piano case and kindling was
thoroughly bedaubed with tar, saturated
with kerosene oil and then set on FIRE.
Mr.. Fish did not wait until the fire con-
sumed the oil, as is often done in similar
experiments, but he continued to feed the
flames with oil, which he dashed on with
a cup, and finally emptied a tin bucket of
oil into the fire a moment before the Ex-
tinguisher was applied.
The fire was at its hottest and in a form
seldom if ever equaled in volumes Of
flames and intensity of heat, practically
burning tar, oil and pine kindling wood,
extinguished in less than six seconds with
THE Challenge" Fire Extinguisher--afire
hat water would not have had the least
effect upon.
We do not wish to waste our space by
urging the business men and residents of
Cheyenne to supply their houses and resi-
dences with these extinguishers. We be-
lieye the citizens Of this place are wide
awake and will avail themselves of the
present opportunity. No reason can be
advanced hat will justify a man in refus-
ing TO invest in these goods who has a
place of business, a home and family,
whom he has to leave for hours ut a time.
What can be more heartrcnding than the
sad account which we published yesterday
of the burning to death of three young
ladies' at Detroit Friday evening. During
the last month or so two towns have been
burned in Colorado and nine lives lost,
and in both instances the fires could have
been checked and extinguished if the
proper %precaution had been taken. We
could cite instances for hours but VIC do
not deem it necessary. Our prayer is
hat Cheyenne may never be visited with
a conhagration, nor any of u cherished
loved ones be roasted alive in their luxuri-
GUS homes.
AS we have said before, there is no
plausible reason why these Extinguishers
should not be placed in every business
house, private residence, the Court
House, a large number be purchased for
the use of the different fire departments,
and especially in the School House, where
a fire would result the most ~disastrously
Of any place in town.
, 1884-12-16

From the Uinta Chieftian
A train load of coal daily is now being
shipped from Evanston eastward to
Granger, where it goes over the Oregon
Short Line to the silver mines in the
vicinity of Butte, Mont. Most of this
coalis being consumed blythe Anaconda, -
of which w. B. Doddridge is supe-intend-
emit. This is the most extensive silver
mine in the world. If this northern de-
mand for our coal should prove perma-
nent, it will certainly pay to build a
branch road from Evanston TO intersect
the Short Line at some point in the Bear
Lake valley.
, 1884-12-16
WIRE WHISPERS.

The Dakota bill and Spanish treaty
still hanging fire.
No clue to the perpetrators of the Lon
don bridge outrage.
Henry Levy & Son. importers Of fancy
goods, New York, failed. Liabilities,
mostly foreign, 100000.
Telegraph operators in Boston have
formed a protective association. The
Galveston operators object 10 the reduc-
ton because of the cost of living there.
Schenectady, N. Y. City Bank sus-
pended yesterday. Paid up capital 300,
600. Last statement showed a surplus Of
$4,000 and undivided profits of ST.
900.
, 1884-12-16

WASHINGTON, December 15.-Mr.
Barker appeared again to-day before the
committee examining the alleged irregu-
~larities in the First Comptroller's Office,
and after modifying his former testimony
by saying that when he made the charges
AGAINST thejudges generally, he mean a
district attorney. He was excused and
Judge Lawrence took the stand. He said
the accounts allowed in his office and cited
by Barker as illegal, were allowed accord
ing to law. Relative to the resignation Of
Barker as clerk in the First Comptroller's
office, Judge Lawrence said a claim for
SIG, 5S4 of the State of Colorado against
the United States was presented to the
Acting Comptroller for passage during
the First Comptroller's absence in Ohio.
The warrant was in an unknown hand
writing and was signed by the Acting
Comptroller, but detained in one division
of the Office. When Judge Lawrence re-
turned, he said it was discovered that the
claim was fraudulent. BE asked Barker
what he knew about it, and he replied he
knew nothing. "a few days after"
Judge Lawrence continued, Barker came
to my room and said he would afterwards
explain that matter. Next morning he
resigned. He has never explained"
, 1884-12-16

NEW YoRK, December l5.-Govern-
ment IS, 1; AIS, 1875; As, 2sl; Cana
dian Pacific, 443; Canada Southern, 81;
Central Pacific, BAG; Burlington, 173;
Lackawanna, 9S; Denver & Rio Grande,
St; Erie. l4i; Hannibal & ST. Joe, ss3,
Kansas & Texas, l6s; Lake Shore, 64s;
Louisville & Nashville, 25ai Michigan
Central, So; Northern Pacific, l6h;
Northern Pacific, preferred, 500; North
western, SAL; New York Central, ISL;
Rock Island, Ct; St. Paul. 74i; Texas Pa
cifc, 10; Union Pacific, 4st; Western
Union, cot.
, 1884-12-16
Reduotion 1n Rates.

CHICAGO, December l5.-The Com
missioner Of the Chicago Freight Bureau
has sent a letter to the Chicago merchants
announcing u proposed reduction of rates
from Chicago to the Pacific coast
to Is per cent less than the
present rate from New York.
With such a basis established it is claimed
that Chicago will be able to compete with
the Eastern merchants who have hereto
fore had an advantage over this city.
, 1884-12-16

CHICAGO, December Cattle receipts
5000; market generally more active and
firm; good to choice shipping, 5000
SIS; common to medium, S4.00@5.00;
stockers, 90. O0@4 so; feeders, 5000
4.5O; Texas steers, $s.25@$4.0O
Sheep receipts $500; market steady
common to fair s.. 0O@275 medium to
good IS. OO@ 3. rs; choice So. s0(94 25.
The Drouers' JourndFs Liverpool spec
ial cable quotes a heavy supply Of home
bred cattle: Americans moderate supply,
light demand, selling ! cent lower, tops
making l43.
, 1884-12-16
Burned With THEIR Home.

PORTLAND, Ogn., December ia
report is just received that a fire destroyed
the residence of G. B. Thompson, near
Lostine, last night while he and his wife
we're attending church. Two of their
children, 6 and . years of age, were
burned to death.
, 1884-12-16
A Card.

To all who arc suffering from errors and
indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss of manhood, &c, | will
send a receipt that will cure you, FREE
OF CHARGE. This great remedy was
discovered by a missionary in South
America. Send self addressed envelope
to Rev. Joseph T. Inman, Station D.,
New York.
, 1884-12-16

c. C. shayne. the well known wholesale Fur
Manufacturer. 100 Price street. New YORK,
est cash Wholesale prices this season. This
will afford q splendid opportunity 10 purchase
and save retailers profits. Fashion Book mailed
free.
, 1884-12-16
LoaU Prices at KIine's.

House moving and repairing promptly
done by Ferris, 37s Fifteenth street.
, 1884-12-16

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies, ants,
bed-bugs, skunks, chipmunks, gophers.
Is cents. Druggists.
, 1884-12-16

Chris Mauss has removed bis bakery to
3lT Ferguson street, where he has better
facilities for conducting his business.
, 1884-12-16

Ask for Wells Rough on Corns." Is
cents. Quick, complete cure. Hard or
soft corns, warts, bunions.
, 1884-12-16

Suits for everybody and at a bargain at
Polack's.
, 1884-12-16

Gents Furnishing goods greatly reduced
at Polack's.
, 1884-12-16

Engraving in al its branches is done at
ZEHNER, JACKSON q B~UEoHNER's.
, 1884-12-16

The finest holiday goods at Rhodes &
Trnxcll'a.
, 1884-12-16

The best smoking tobacco Is Little
Joker"
, 1884-12-16

Fresh oysters in every style at the
Delmonico.
, 1884-12-16
Lou Prices at KTine's.

For fresh homemade candies and choice
fruits go to Peabody's.
, 1884-12-16

For fine watch repairing,
DAVID MMLER, 18th street.
, 1884-12-16

Pives & historical Dept; Cheyenne, Hyo.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1884-06-05
Good for Mr.. sonnedecker.

Lincoln Banner: Prot. N. w. Son.
nedecker took the stage Saturday morn.
ing for his home in Emporia. There
never was principal of our schools
here that gave as good satisfaction as MT
Sonnedecker has. He found the school
IN very ungovernable condition. and
for few months it was a question
whether the teacher or scholars were GO
Ing to control, but it was settled, and
definitely settled that the teacher should
control. he was kind but firm. He
treated everybody kindly but never
sacrificed his dignity, and when there
came to be fair understanding between
teacher and scholars there was no fur
Their trouble. The Teacher had his
whole heart in his work. He attends to
his own business strictly and the people
OF Lincoln are strongly attached to him.
We trust that the board will secure his
services for the coming year while they
may, even though they have to pay him
better salary than they might have to
pay a new teacher.
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The sale of HoIstIans

The sale of Holstein cattle of John p
Hall, OF this city, Tuesday was quit,
largely attended and represented by stool
men from different parts of this stat,
and Colorado. Bidding was very actiy,
and Col. Sawyer, of Manhattan, cried
the sale. The following is list of the
animals sold:
Witch Srd, one year old, ] K. Wrigh,
OF junction City; $500.
No Name, heifer calf, John Ftitts o.
Emporia; $3.50.
Fiaxy. four years old, F. H. KollocE
of Peabody, Kansas; $3.50.
Pomona, seven years old, F. II. Kol
lock of Peabody, Kansas; 1915.
Hannah, ten years old, Fred Hesse Of
EmDoria; $3.50.
Witch Bod, four years old, j. K
Wright of Junction City; $3.50.
Belmont, 6 years, p. G. Griswold, Of
Solomon City, Kas $3.50.
Pansy, 8 years, c. F. Stone, of Pea
body, Kas.; $3.50.
Peyton, 4 years, A. C. Haynes; 1895
Pontiac, bull calf, E Foot, of Burlin
game; 500.
Pollonaise, COW calf, DR.. CIV. Har
rop, of Manhattan; $3.50.
Flawn, c. F. Stone, of Peabody, Kan.
sas, $205 90.
The total amount OF the sales were
$2,415. 90.
The twelve head sold averaged over
$500. Mr.. Hall reserved three choice
animals for future breeding
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Central Committee Meeting

A meeting of the Republican oentra
committee was held Wednesday at thu
Office OF l f. Lambert, secretary. Their,
were present: l. E. Lambert, Ii. F
Holmes, A. NJ. Hunter, Robt. Patton
Grif Hughes, Jacob Shock, w. II
Clark, A. G. Abraham, Chas. Fletcher
and 4. Borton.
Ii. F. Holmes acted as chairman Of
the meeting, In the absence of l. A
Taylor.
The question of the county conven
ton was discussed, and it was decided
to hold but one convention for thu
nomination of county officers anC
the election of delegates to the state,
senatorial and judicial conventions, the
date having been fixed for the
18th of July. A central
committee will also be elected
by the convention, which will contain
219 delegates. The primaries will be
held July 9Th.
A vote taken on the question of gov
ernor stood nine for Col. Martin and
two for Thacher.
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The READING News,
EDITED BY MARY DE zEAN.


500 aa TUESDAY, JuIe 3rd.
In the remarks OF the loss of life dur
ing the wsr as given by W F. Chalfan
IN his Sddres memorial day, it wa
429, $40 and not 1000 600, as printed BY
TIE News last Saturday.
Rev. j. W. Anderson and wife are il
town on Q visit. s
Miss Hills, missionary who ba'
been labOring in the island OF Ceylon
spoke In the Congregational church Ias
night. She gave an interesting account
of woman's work, on the north part OF
the island especially, it being her field
of labor t.
The NJ. e. Sunday school will give a
sacred concert Of the church next Sun.
day night. Mrs. Edison and Mrs. Plumb
have charge of the singing. The chill
dren pay for the chimney at the parson.
sge, and collection will be taken al the
concert for that object
Charles w. Hebbe died Monday morn.
ing at 3 o'clock of rheumatism of the
heart. The funeral services were at the
D.. E. church At 2 p m. TO day, under
the direction of the G. A. r. The house
was full The sermon was preached by
Judge ]. F, Culver, Of Emporia. His
text was, "If a man die, shall
he live again?" The theme was full of
thought and well taken. proving by the
Bible. both from the. Old and New Test
aments. that The doctrine of the resuF
rection Is true The judge always does
make his sermons clear, definite and 10
the point.
The closing exercises of the district
school will take place tonight in the d.
z. church. 49,
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THE SOCIAL CLUB.
M. D. WEAVER,
Acting Clerk.
Daily News, June 4.

OahS NSWsS Sunc =
The above named organization held
Its farewell meeting for the present sea
son. at the residence OF o. D. Swan, on
State street last evening, the gathering
being in the nature of q compliment to
Miss Weed, sister OF Mrs. Swan, who has
been visiting in this city for more than
year past, and who left for her home
in the east to-day. This estimable lady,
whose charming manners have rendered
her such a general favorite here, was
made the unexpected recipient last even
ing OF beautiful silver card case, which
was presented TO her in behalf of those
present by Mr.. H. e. Fox, in neat and
appropriate manner. The surprise was
an evident source OF qualification, and
the gift was acknowledged ID 9 style
which betokened the pleasure with
which Ii was received.
The evening was most delightfully."-
passed In the exercise of those social
amenities which have made the meet
ings Of the club such 9 source OF enjoy.
ment to its members, and the tempting
collation. provided by the hostess co.
HANGED the spirit Of good will which
pervaded the company. 30,
The club was organised
two years ago, and embraces q
number of families on upper Coustitu-
ton and State streets. The meetings
have been held during the winter season
every two weeks at the houses of the
members, and We are Informed that the
character Of the entertainments has
been such a. to not only compass the
ends of thorough enjoyment but to
prove likewise = source of culture and
improvement 20 all who have par
ticipated. The accomplishments Of
the different members of the organiza-
ton have been utilized with the most
agreeable results. and the music and
recItations which were SO we'll received
last evening furnished evidence of the
resources of the club in this direction.
The meetings, of course, will Be re-
sumed IN the fall, and will be looked
forward TO with pleasure by the neigh
borhoOd which has felt the elevatinR in
tiGence of these gatherings in the past.
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The Cabinet for Nav.
p. J. CARMICHAEL,
Clerk

The Cabinet for May is out and it is a
fine number. It's chief point of interes,
Is comparison Of prize essay-"The
College Ideal"-wrItten by Perlee r,
Bennett, of the University at Lawrence,
and portions OF Matthew Arnold's work
Higher Schools and Universities in
Germany"-by which it is shown that
Mr.. Benefits essay of 1000 words, con-
tains 217 which are properly quoted
and accredited to Mr.. Arnold
and 600 words which are plaglarized
from the work mentioned. This erpOse
on the part of the Cabinet was invited
by the uncharitable course pursued by
MIR. Bennett, as editor of the University
Courier, in relation to the Grafton of Mr..
Mays of the Normal school, delivered at
the state contest at Lawrence, and we
think, under all the circumstances, is
fullY justified. The Cabinet also con-
tains the Grafton delivered by
Fremont Miller on Originality" at the
state contest at Baldwin City In April;
3 paper on the public School system
Of KansaA," by B. H. Aushezman; q
poem on EmpOr1s, and whole page OF
interesting Normal notes.
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Random Shoo,jn1

There has been considerable complain,
recently by citizens dwelling In the
southern portion of the city of ran
dom shooting by hoodlums, who,
in several instances, have dis.
charged ammunition which went
through the windows of houses and came
verv nearly hitting the occupants. Last
saturday night several balls were sent
through the windows of Rev. John Jones'
house at No. s South Market street and
one OF them struck the wall six inches
from Mrs. Jones' head This is simply
out OF all character il civilized com
munity and it should be the care of the
police that such offences are not repeat
ed. II a vigorous raid were made
on the whisky hell holes south
OF the railroad, and the
whole outfit cleaned out, as they ought
to be, there would be less of
this Kind OF business. 1t is quite time
now for another roundup among the
Violators OF the prohibitory law. The
way to tire these fellows out is to keen
them on the run.
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AROUND TOWN

Herr Svensden, Friday evening, at the
Christian church. Tickets for sale at
Miss Plun.b's.
Hereafter John Henning will close
his meat market on Sunday at 8 O'Clock
p. m. John thinks that butchers have
as good right to go to church as other
men.
Mr.. NJ. w. Traylor favored US Tuesday
with box of his elegant strawberries
raised on his lots In the southwestern
portion of the city. They are of the
"Chas. Downing" and Kentucky" va
rleties and very large and luscious.
Charles LoVelace has sold his barber
shop to H, B. Elliott and Thos. Dsugh-
erty, who will continue the business,
and we bespeak continuance of the
liberal patronage heretofore extended.
The *. P. band will give a compli-
mentary concert and dance to the EN-
porIa Knights of Pythias on Friday
evening of this week. The program
which has already been printed in this
paper, is one of great excellence.
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Promoted.

Elder Rice, at the late general confer
ence OF the NJ. E. church, in which he
was delegate from Kansas, was made
member of the general conference dis.
trict COMMITTEES. This is a very inner
tant position, and the appointment OF
the elder Is q recognition which he de.
serves, and which will please his church
people throughout the state, where he has
labored so faithfully for nearly a quar-
ter OF century. Mr.. Rice represents
the eleventh district, composed of the
Kansas, Missouri and two of the ILLINOIS
conferences. The duties of this general
committee are supervision OF the mis-
sionary and church extension work of
the church and they hold a meeting
every year for the missionary work in
New York and for the church extension
work In Philadelphia. We congratulate
the elder on the compliment as well as
the honor and responsibility bestowed
upon him.
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IN MEMoHiAM

Mrs. Melissa A. Bursoa died SUNDAY sy.
ening Al O'Clock, at the residence of he,
husband, J. 7. Burton, on MECHANICS
street, as the age of 20 years. Her pass
ing away furnished an exhibition of
Christian faith that was beautiful to
contemplate. She remained conscious
until the very last moment, and the
sweet smile which illumined her face
even after deaIh had set upon hev
features the majesty of his awful
seal, gave TO her weeu-
Ing friends the precious assurance tia,
the glories Of an eternal state had Al.
ready burst upon her prophetic vision
The decline Of the deceased covered 8
period Of two years, and the insidioul
encroachments Of the disease which sn.
feebled the body Of the sufferer only
seemed to strengthen her trust in the
wisdom of Him to whom she had com
mitted her soul, and to exalt the grace,
OF her character. With her, love cas-
out all fear, and when the
4 days of her affection were accomplished
she went with joy to the rich rewards o.
which she enjoyed a foretaste, ever
while travelling through the valley of thu
shadow.
Mrs. Burton was the daughter O
George and Mary E. Hume. She wa
born in Rush county, Indiana, July
1855. She was married 10 Mr.. Burton
in 1874, and came to Emporia In 1880
This union was blessed with one chiIC
la son-who is left to comfort tn.
mourning husband and to shar,
his SORROW. Her father and one sistel
also SURVIVE her. The deceased was Al
earnest and consistent member of tn,
Christian church, with which she main
tanned an active communion until pre-
vented by disease from attending tn
means of grace.
She rendered to her family all of III,
devotion of which her loving and loya
nature was capable, and in her inter
course with the world she demonstrated
that she had been with Christ an,
learned of Him.
The remains were taken to Indiauapo
lis today for burial and were accompan
led by the bereaved son and husband.