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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1884-06-12
AIeriEed HOnOrs.
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Miss Louie Hill the, estimable daugh-
ter of Mrs. L. A. Hill, OF Americas, re-
turned home yesterday from Liberty,
Mo, where she has been q student in the
Elizabeth Aul Seminary. 1t gives her
acquaintance the greatest pleasure to
learn of her faithfulness and diligence
though two high testimonials of pro.
hclGncy. Out of class in Instrumental
music, Miss Hill was one of fiVecon.
testants for prize and her frieu ds are
especially proud that she carried
away the highest hOnors. The
prize medal awarded is . beautiful gold
badge, obloug in shape, one side EN-.
bossed with harp, the name Beetho
ven and the monogram of the
seminary; on the reverse side II
engraved: Presented to Miss Lewis
Hill, June 8, 1884" The Other
testimonial is one for excellence ofschol
arship. Miss Louie is one of many Lyon
county girls who modestly compel the
recognition of merit and deserves the
sincerest congratulations.
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SUICIDE By HANGING.
The AGOurnfuI Fate OF the WHO Of Rev
- Henry MOye6. f =


The wife of Rev Henry Moves CON-
mitted suicide on Wednesday of last
week, 3 by hanging herself at the farm
of her husband on Allen creek, ten miles
north of the city. She accomplished
her purpose by attaching rope TO the
rafters CT q summer kitchen which had
Just been built TO the house,
one end of which she tied around her
neck. while standing on box and chair.
She then pushed these away and thus
suspended herself. her feet being quite .
distance from the floor. She was found
by her children, who had been TO town
doing some shopping. and who, upon
opening the door of the kitchen upon
their return, we're greeted with the tern
bic spectacle described above. Mr. MoYes
was al home and had left the house but
a Ahott time before t. do an GRAND
about the place. lie had not been gone
more than ten or fifteen minutes when
he was called by the outcries Of bis ter
rified children. The deceased had
cooked Dinner and seemed unusually
well during the day When found her
body wss quite warm, though life was
Extinct
Mrs. Moyes was the victim of mental
alteration, ard had within the past year
made several attempts Upon her life.
This family moved 70 the county in the
hope Of ben, htung het health, and had
begun to hope for-her recovery. She
was a very good woman, and though her
death is fraught with the most
painful memories, she has entered
unto that rest to which she looked
forward with such unwavering faith in
the days of strength and hope, and for
which she yearned IN the time Of dark
ness and despair.
Tie dispensstion to her bereaved
family Is indeed a crushing one. but her
stricken husband and children have
trusted in the bentfcence Of Provldence
too long 10 debit Him now;
even though His facs be hidden
behind the clouds. They may feel
that in this Overwhelming sffiiction they
will not ooly be upheld by the strong
arm ON which they have leaned in every
time OF need, but that the offices of hu,
man sympathy will not fail to ameliO.
rate the sorrow through which they
have been called to pass.
Mrs. Moyes was about forty years oI
age and was the second wife of her huB
band. Sic had lived Ia this county fol
about two years, aud was known among
her neighbofs as a faithful wife ant
mother and as earnest AID uniting il
the christian calling.
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ALWAYS In the Lead

Commonwealth: The latest designs
IN decorating sleeping cars haye been
adopted by the Santa Fe company, and
"Perea" is now IN the shop undergoing
an Overhauling and repairing. The
standard style or Ornamentation now is
Roman scroll. Illuminated very attrsc-
tive and fine. The body of the coach is
relieved with base ornamentations
OF gold, shaded. The panels remain
as they always have been, with the
exception that all scroll work is cut up
in the new style, instead of remaining
fiat as heretofore. Mr.. snyder, superin.
tendent of the paint shop, said TO a re-
porter, "You know that the Santa Fe is
always in the lead to adopt new I'M
proVements, snd this being the latest
standard style for sleeping cars, and just
out, of course we are the first to adopt
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BLAINE's ROOM.
EmPOrIa Ratifies the Nominations
the Chicago Convention.
From Saturdays Daily
FIOM odIuTudy DhIIy

From Saturdays Daily.
The nomination of Jas. G. Blaine al
Chicago yesterday was promptly ratified
by the people OF Emporia, who mani.
tested the widest delight when the re
suit of the fourth ballot was bulletined
and became known. The propriety Of
public demonstration suggested
itself, and meeting was
called by Mayor Warren tc
be held al the Emporia National bank
corner. A stand was hastily erected and
these rvices of the K. T. band were char
tered. and at the hour appointed for the
speaking the streets were ablaze with
bOnfires and crowded with people. The
sight was indeed a brilliant one, anC
never have we seen such spontanIety
of Joy 10 Emporia as was manifested by
the people over the work Of
the national convention. The Objec
OF the meeting was announced by Mayor
Warren, who paid a glowing tribute tc
the nominee, and he was followed by
Col. j. W. Feighan, Judge ]. Jay Buck
Hon. w. w. Scott, g. L. w. Lewis, c
Fletcher, A. n. Flory and DR..
Wright. The speeches all brislled will
good points and were just the kind o
addresses to inspire the crowd an
give the Blaine boom the right sor
of send-off. Charlie Fletcher, who ha
been Blaine boomer since '76, led in
spirited campaign song, "Blaine an,
Logan" in which the crowd joined, an,
when the assemblage dispersed it wa
to go home and work for the Repub
lIcan candidates until the sun goes dow
on the day of election in Novembel
The Blaine boom Is on in Empo
ria, and don't you forget 1t.
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Good NeMn.

Arrangements have just been compltt.
cd with Mr.. AL Haymau, lessee of the
Baldwin theatre of San Francisco, to re-
open the Whitley opera house for the
season Of "a aud 'S5 on the night of
August 9Th. Mr.. Haymsn has CON
tracted to bring Miss Ellie ElIslcr here.
supported by very strong company
ton. The company leave New York
early in August 70 re open Mr. Hay
mans house which is the handsOmes:
tbeater In San Francisco. The Whitley
opera house is being refitted with new
scenery aud will be- appropriately decor.
ated for the occasion of the appearance
at Its rcopening by one of the best and
most popular companies In America.
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Observation-Disclosures
Saturdays Daily.

This morning at the suburban resi-.
dence OF the GOodrich's Mr. Alex
ander Stenhouse and DIR. A. Ameiis
Goodrich were united in marriage. Ell
der r. L. Lott officiating. Mr.. Stem.
house came to this country five years ago
from EdInburg, Scotland, and is engag
in the mercantile business in Chicago
Illinois. The lady is well known in
this vicinity and has gained quite
enviable reputation, formerly asagradu
ate of the Normal and . teacher, and
lately as skillful practitioner. She will
continue her professional work in Chi
cagO, in which city the future home o
happy couple will be.
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Tho Reformed Classic.

HRev. A. r. Bollinger preached the
opening sermon Al the Chassis of the Re
formed church OF Kansas at the church
of that dissemination in this city last
Thursday. s
At the close Of the Discourse, which
was delivered in German, Rev. A. R
Holshouser, of Lyons was elected presi
dent for the ensuing year, and Rev. D
B, Shuey secretary.
The classis was opened this morning
with devotional exercises. The morn
ing session was occupied in the hearing
Of s--parochial reports and ihi
afternoon reports on oveTtures ant
minutes of the synod were heard.
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rAREwKLL SOCIAL.
Ths Friends of Rev DE-. COrdley and
T. wife Pay Their Respects TO Them
At he Residence of. =. PerIey.

At he Residence OF i. =. PerleYs
From Saturdays Dailye
The farewell social held at the resi-
dence Of 1. e. PerlsY last evening, in.
honor Of Rev. DR. CordleY and vile, af-
foFded an opportunliy TO the people Of
Emporia of paying their respects to this
worthy couple which Was very general
" improved, the commodiOus dwell
ing be.ng thronged with guests from
early in the evening till nearly mid
night. The handsome apartments occu-
pied by the company were very taste
fully embelllshed with flowers, and the
yard was lighted with Chinese lanterns.
The gathering contained Representatives
Of all determinations, and the character
Of the company indicated % nothing
else could have done the universally of
the sfiectIon which the people of this
community cherish for family with
whom they part with such sincere re-
greet.
During the evening Mrs G. w. New
man, the popular pianist; favored the
company with a beautiful selection;
Miss Ida Hubbard sang SulliVan's
charming song, "Let Me Dream Again"
with admirable taste and expression, and
Herr Svendsen; iiIs accomplished wife and
Mile. Busk arrived from the concert in
time to inspire the cornpany with some
of the most exquisite music it was eyer
the privilege OF tue writer to hear, in
GLIDING a brilliant instrumental number
by Herr and Nine. Svendsen on the vio-
lin and piano and a soDg-"The Night
ingale"-by Mile. Busk, the latter clio
lting especial tokens Of approval.
A delicious COLLATION., prepared by
the ladies' of the church, was spread In
the dining tooth, and served to the com
pahy as they repaired 10 that point of
attraction.
There vas nothing to mar the effect of
the ampls aud elegant preparations save
the sofr0wful r. tlrcii N that the occa-
sion signalised the approaching deper-
tire Of two beopts %tu have
won the hearts of those
among whom they have lived for
the past SIX years by the exercise of oil
those Christian Graces aid social amen
tiles which go to make up the full
rounded character.
A further reminder OF the regard
which DIR. COrdley has inspired among
his people was rendered him last night
in the way of an envelope containing
900 with which to purchase books for
his library. This me entO was
gratefully received and will be duly ap-
propriated to reinforce the doctors fine
collection of botks.
The adigus spoken up8n tue depart
ure of the guests were kindly and heart
felt and in many eyes the unbidden tears
started, as the mind reverted to the sew.
ering of ties which haYe grown so strong.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley contributed
greatly To the ease of the company by
those kind attentions which they SO
we'll know how TO bestow, and all who
were present at the social were made to
feel that they were the objects of special
consideration.
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a Wi5. -. 0-..-,..

Mr.. B. Wheldon ways wide awake
in his business, and pares no pains to
secure the best of every article in his
line He has secured the agency for
the celebrated DR.. Kings new discovery
for consumption The only certain cure
known for consumption, coughs, colds
hOarseness, asthma, hay fever, bron.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The marriage of ReY. Hulshouser to
Miss Knauss occurred Thursday at the
Reformed church Immediately after
services. Rev. Mr.. Shuey officiating.
Both of the contracting parties live Al
Lyons, Kansas, where Mr.. HulshouseI
has ministerial charge. They will
return to Lyons as soon as the church
Chassis Is over -H....s-Hr.a.-1s-
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How They Voted

Kansas City Times: The Kansas dele
cation voted upon the fret ballot as fol-
lows:
Arlhur-Plumb, Wood, Peck. CHlp
a.
Blaine-MerrIth Mann, Leland. ms
ley, Hallowell, Hackney. Berry, Martin.
dale, Mcdowell, c. C. Wood, Ady
Walker-12. .
HaWley-Root-1.
TnCan-AikmAn-
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The kindergarten Entsrtaiumsnt

lho hlnOorkbrlon entertainments.
The assembly room at the Normal was
we'll filed Wednesday by a very fine
audience which gathered to hear aud see
the performance in which the Kinder
garten took prominent part The ex-
ercises opened with the grand march of
the little "KInders" for which Miss
Julia Dent furnished the music.
This was succeeded by a
piano Duet by Misses Simcock
ana Dsnt which was well rendered and
gave entire satisfaction. Mrs. G. w.
Newman also played piano solo in her
best style and her performance was
heartily applauded The little folks
delighted the audience with songs,
speeches and culisthenics. and their
great proficiency in these exercises
aroused much enthusiasm and
ELECTED generous praise for Miss
kaufman, who has charge
OF this important work of the Normal.
Diplomas were presented by President
Taylor TO the following ladies, who have
OOHl plotCu SpcCIdl COuIoO Al AAHuOi-
gaTten work: Ida Baker, May Berkee,
Kate Rogers, Kate Ross, Louie Cham
berlain, Carrie Bradley. Emma Martin,
Corea Gretchen, Anna Smith, Ella Allen
der, Louie Patty and Miriam Thornley,.
Miss Ida Baker, in behalf OF the ladies
above named, then presented to Miss
Kuhlman a copy OF Great Minds in
Music" which handsome gift was re.
ceived with ardent expressions of graft.
tude.
The Kindergarten department is al
ways an object OF interest at the Normal
and no entertainments held at that place
command a more generous patronage
than those given in its behalf. The per
Torrance last night WIS source of gen
uine pleasure to all who witnessed 1t
and we are graufed to learn that tbs
financial results of the undertaken,
amply repaid the labor expended in pre-
pairing for the entertainment
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If you desire your food to be palaia-
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not only free from adulteration, bul
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physicians of this country use DR.. Prices
Cream Baking Powder IN their own
families Buy the powder In cans, Sc
curely labeled.
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The D Z aud F classes, assisted by
Mrs. Sadler and Mrs. Fowler, succeeded
Thursday In giving to Professors Sad
Ter and Fowler a complete surprise.
Two handsome books were presented to
the professors by Mr., Docking. who rep
resented the classic
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Buchlen's Arnica salvo,

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DIR. Anna Warren started Thursday for
the elsl tor a stay of some weeks. She
win attend medical contention at Deer
PatR, Maryland, during her .sbsencei
and will visit friends in New England,
Her Office will be in charge of DIR. Pax
ton, of Cleveland, Ohio, during her alb
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Postmaster Murphy has just received
and placed in position patent mailbag
which holds twenty three pouches. II
Il great conyehienee and will 60 fir
toward facilitating work at the Office.
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DEPUTY COUNTY SURVEYOR AND
- Civu Engineer. viii attend TO rum
ming and retracing old lines, dividing up
lands and establishing permanent corners to
all tracts surveyed. Will make neat and &C.
curate plans, with process verbal Of surveys,
on durable paper. Farm maps, with minute
details Of roads, fences, etc. Leveling and
nR and surveying.
once at Court House. Residence, No. 81
Constitution street. p. Q. Box, 1885.
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President ID. w. Morris, of the board
of education, has appointed the follow.
ing persons to take the school enumera.
tIon OF EmpOria and the outlying dis
trlct: First ward Miss Carrie Frost
secGnd Ward, Miss Carrie Goddard
fhud ward. Nora NJ. Howard; Fourth
ward, Miss Lizzie Cult. Each enumer.
st1r also canvasses Tie outlying district
adjoining her ward. The Work will be
comttiehced forthwith.
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Miss Wherland, of the Normal, has
been engaged to tike the position OF
day operator at the central telephone OF
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Martin Schmidt dIslOcated his should
er w Wednesday at Horton, while raising
track on the Santa Fe. and Is ct st.
Mary's hospital. The injured man Is q
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District court will convene on the 10th
day of this month for the trial of court
cases, among which will be the divorce
proceeding Of Dougherty vs.. DOugherty.
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Cal. seyery, with dandy roadster
from Topeka. and Houston phaeton
from the wagon emporium of g. B
Peters, has one of finest rigs in the city
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Listen To The voice of the public, ye
solitary sceptic and hear it pronounce q
blessing on the grea:c>t cough medicine
of the age, Cousseu's Honey o; Tar,
which will cure Group, boarsene-s. bron-
chitis and all diseases Of the throat and
lungs. Sod by d. w. Hainer.
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WANTED!
TWO GENTS.

The DAILY NEWS, SINCE thu Introduc-
ton of eur new fast printing and folding
machinery, is now sold for only two cents
copy, and is delivered to any part of
he city or sent postpaid BY mail ct the
anne rate if paid for at least one month
n advance
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ALI over the land are going into ecstasy
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nE. ROuIREa,
OSCAR sAARYE.

~IYIL ENGINEER AND sURVEYOR-Ii
ready to do all kinds OF accurate work
in all branches of his profession. Once and
residence, No. 80 Union street, Emporia, Il as.
P o. box ia.
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JOsEPH HMDRIS

De q. 6fsANNAA4A1S o -
A NERVOUS, KANSAS. Real Estate and
"A Collection Agent. Oface third door, east
cor. Broadway and Maine. Correspondence
solicited.
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Dentistry
miscellaneous.
L L KKANa.
nnnrSE1ILP

AYOTARY PUBLIC, and Real Estate, Loan
IL Insurance and Collecting agent
Hartford. Lyon county. Kansas.
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Not many weeks ago an rt,m was
made Of the drowning Of Dwight Chap
man. His brother who has been west
searching for the body, writes that the
carriage and the horses have
been found, but no trace OF the uniOrtu-
nate man. Mr.. Chapman, when he bid
his friends farewell, before going west
said that he would meyer zee them again
and his prediction, to the sorrow OF his
friends, has been realized.
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A letter received by q. w. Frederick
Saturday from Mr. J. T. Burton ex-
PLAINS the report that was circulated
about town In reference TO the body OF
Mrs burton being lost. Immediately
alter the arrival of the tram in Kansas
City the baggagemtn placed the pody on
a train going to Chicago over the Chict
go 81 Alton road. MIR. Burton ssarche d
for the corpse but could find no trace q
1t until full hour had elapsed, when he
accidently Intercepted III bagageman
who had misplaced the casket. lie
immediately autographed the conductor,
who s, Mt back the body on the returning
train, which arrived in Kansas City in
time for Mr.. Burton to proceed wI'h
the remains on the next train.
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Wichita Eagle: Prof B. T. Davis, of
the state Normal at EmpoTIs, passed
through the city yesterday on his way
home from the Indian Territory, where,
In conjunction with several other gen
tlemen, several of them of this city, he
has leased q whole township, or $4,000
acres of land, from:the Indians for graz
Ing purposes. The tract is located on
the Pawnee reservation, only short dis
tance from the agency. The interested
parties in this city are Mr.. Gell:spIe and
Maloney, Packard IL Co. 1t is their
purpose to fence this large body of land
aud stock it with cattle. Mr.. Days
contcmplates leaving the Normal and
giving his attention to stock raising.
1t is very desirable that the products
of this locality be properly and fully
represented at the Worlds Cotton and
industrial exposition TO be held at New
Orleans the coming fall and winter. It
promises to be of even greater magni-
tude than any previously held, not ex-
cepting the great centennial at Philadel-
phia. This locality should see that
some one who will take active interest
is selected to collect and baYe charge OF
our exhibits. Why would 1t not be well
to call meeting at an early date aud
select some suitable person TO attend "a
the matter. We have the assurance thai
the boxing aud shipping OF our pro.
ducts will be paid out of the funds al
ready appropriated for that purpose
Let this locality be represented IN such
manner as will show to the world that
we live in the best part of the best state
In the union