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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-03-26
WHAT REEOPV MEANS.

N. Y. Tribune: President Cleveland
has done some things already which
show a disregard of the principles of
civil service reform His choice of Mr..
Manning for secretary can be excused
only on the plea that he could not tind
any other man. sound on financial
questions, who had not been IN the habit
of using means and opportunities most
unscrupulously as q spoils politician
The selection of Higgins was simply an
insult to the reform sentiment Of the
country. II the president, moreover,
should go on, as he seems likely,
20 sweep out of office each Repub-
lIcan Official as his term ex-
pres, merely because he Is
a Republican, and to put in Democrats
not more experienced or capable, merely
because they are Democrats, the people
who excuse that sort of thing will show
that they are not more honest about re
form of the civil service than they were
in the pretences on which they support
ed Cleveland.
But II Is the Presidents rigat ana duty
to select, tor positions which have TO do
with expression and enforcement OF his
policy, men who are in harmony with
that policy. In doing this, he viii re-
move some Republicans because they
are not III harmony with his policy as a
whole, and he will be doing right. Those
who seek a genuine reform OF the civil
service will only ask of HIM IN that mat.
ter that he shall be faithful TO his con-
victions that he shall in good faith select
men for these positions, not merely be-
cause they are Democrats, but becau Sc
they agree with his convictions, and
that he shall refrain from disturbing, for
merely partisan or personal euds, those
officials who have. In the rightful dis
charge of their duties, no occasion to
aid or to hinder the execution of his
SolicY.
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READING NEWS.
EDITED BY MARY DE ZEAN. :.
TURaDAY March "a.

TUESDAY, March "a.
w. 81. Douglass is again able to ct
tend to business and be on our streets.
The children Of several Virginia fami-
lies have the measles. It Is thought
they took them from some one In the
cars when on the way to this place. Two
other families arrived last week from
West Virginia.
James F. Wright moved onto his farm
Monday, and Geo. W. CoWden moved
into the house Mr.. Wright vacated.
There is considerable moving this
spring, If we are to judge by the number
of loads of goods that pass.
Rev. Henry Smith and some ten OF
fifteen more of our citizens went to EN-.
poria Monday to attend the Moody
Christian convention.
There was a social gathering at the
home OF G. w. Douglass Monday night.
Rev. A. L. Scott returned from con-
ference sick, but is much better.
Rev. T. j. Hanna will hold quarterly
meeting at the NJ E church next Satur.
day and Sunday.
During the past two weeks there has
been an unusual number Of men travel.
ing both east and west that call for food
They are out of money and claim to be
seeking work. Some of them are intel
lIgent and no doubt would be glad to get
work. While some may be professional
ramps. Some Of them tell 8 fair
straightforward story, and it is the same
as ths papers and business men all oveI
the country VIZ change Of admins
tration and Englsnd's influence to force
free trade upon US. 1t is to be hoped
the Democrats Will not turn these trav
elers away hungry, or refuse to give then
glass of water and now and then al
office-it they even are not from New
York.
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A WIFE BEATER
Receives Such Sentence As His Brutal
ity Deserves.

Receives Such Sentence As His Brutal
ity Deserves.
Jerry BIggs arrested on the 14th,
charged with beating his wife, was
brought before Judge Fletcher for trial
Tuesday. No defense was made
but the defendant entered plea of guilty
to the horrible charges, and through
his attorney designated his willing
neea to trust to the judgment
of the court. The charges being very
serious, and the case an aggravated one,
the judge asked for several statements
before passing sentence.
Mrs. Biggs, the plaintiff, who was
scarcely able TO be brought to the court
room in q carriage, stated that Biggs
struck and kicked her many times
and continued his maltreatment until
at last she could not realize what he was
doing. She said she feared him but on
account of her three children was will
ing to try to live with him again.
DR.. Burke stated that he found the
woman in q very weak condition, bruised
and with the scalp black with blood that
settled beneath It from the brutal hair
pulling.
Biggs SAID he regretted what he had
done. He gave no reason for his cruel
ty except that he was under the influ-
ence of liquor. He pleaded poverty as
q ground for leniency.
After hearing these statements the
the judge sentenced the defendant to pay
800 and costs with six months confine.
ment in the county jail, and fur
Their required a bond of $500,
with surety, to keep the peace.
especially with regard 20 his treatment
Of the plaintiff. Those who remember
the details of the beating and kicking,
the holding the woman suspended by
the hair and other sickening deeds-in-
human-will say he deserves his pun
iahment.
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me Arabs Lose $4,000 AEsn

SUAKIA, March 23.-Ths guards that
have returned from zeenaba report the
total British loss during the fight Sun
day to be five officers, fifty priva;ss
killed, 40 wounded. The rebel loss Is
fully Il, 900. In the rush = large number
Of rebels entered the corner OF Zeeraba,
and in the desperate fight that ensued
there every Arab was killed.
EEeLHH KNTRENCH zEERABA.
SUEKIN, March 23.-The guards at an
early hour this morning were sent to
Zeerabs, entered yesterday by General
McEeill to render assistance. After the
battle yesterday Gen. McNeill, unmoles.
ted, was found well intrenched in Zeera-
ba, situated seven miles southwest of
SuakIn. The guards were sent back by
McNeill for water and provisions. They
succeeded in making the return journey
unmolested. A force Of infantry and
cavalry with supplies for Zeeraba, es.
corted by q convoy of guards was a
once dispatched 20 General McNeiil
a numbes of heavy guns have been for.
warded to the front.
TERRIBLE EFFECTS OF WAR.
A general advance towards Tomal will
be made tonight by Graham. The gar
rison at ZeersbG constructed by Genera
McNeilb will be shifted because of the
intollersbls effects of the rapid decom
| position of hundreds of bodies of slaiI
Arabs lying close around. The SOY re
| ports that hostile Arabs are growing il
| numbers around Hasheea.
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What Blaine "a Doing

Washington special: saw Ar. Blaine
q few days ago in the workroom of his
private house. He is hard at work at
his book, and does not expect to have it
finished much before next summer. He
is taking greater care In writing the sec
ond volume than he did with the first
BE is writing the great bulk of 1t with
his own hands and uses secretary bu
little. He says that he can employ die
tive portions of the book. He is
10 better health this winter than
last For q time his family friends
feared that the strain of the campaign
and the effort of his defeat might serl-
ously impair his physical health. Such
has noe been the result. He takes long
walks now every day. Although his hair
and beard are nearly snow white, his
complexion has tirmer. healthier look
in il than have seen IL have for the last
ten years. l asked him his opinion of
Mr.. Cleveland's new cabinet and the
policy of his administration so far as has
been developed. He excused himself from
making any comment or criticism. He
said that he did not thIuk it would be in
very good taste upon his psrt to say any,
thing upon the subject All Of the pub
lished paragraphs about his giving opin-
ions upon the subject, he said were pure
fAbrications. He had not been inter
viewed upon the subject OF politics this
winter and did not intend 20 be- He &C.
cepted the issue of the campaign and
had dismissed everything from has mind
except his daily work. called upor
} him the evening that he visited the
White House to ask him about his inter
view. While he declined TO say much
of anything about 1t, il was easy to sex
that he wss pleased with his call and
was agreeablY impressed with his oppo
nent- Mr.. Cleveland himself has sine
expressed qualification at the cali. ThG
, visit of the Blaine family to the Whit
House Saturday indicates thAs there viii
, be no social war made upon this sd
ministration. This viii eliminate iron
Washington society all warning element
5 and restore its former harmoniou
character.
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THAT ANNOUNCEMENT.

Mayor Warren's announcement Is a
''daisy." He Is an untrammeled candi-
date. He makes no promises to railroad
corporations or anybody else. We think
he can be trusted to do what is for the
best interests of the town. Meanwhile
what is another man doing, who
is reported to be quietly working for the
position of mayor, although he has moi
informed US that he is a candidate? Is
that man on still-hunt for something ?
We notice this same person In long, quiet
consultations with officials OF the new
railroad. What does this mean? Why are
things thusly, MIR. . Well, we
are a"mentionin' o. no Names" and if
this applies to any candidate who may
think he Is on the track, or expects &c
get on, all we'll and good. II not all right.
Meanwhile read Mayor Warren's an
nouncement IN another column and set
| IL il does not fill the bill.
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AMERICUs NEWS.
EDITED By BURL wv.

TUESDAY, March "a.
Leah Bros. unIoaded Q car of -four yes
terdsy.
John Samuelson goes west to-day.
Sol Crock is quite sick this morning.
Luther Ross viii engage during the
coming summer In the brick laying and
pIastering business.
John Welfere's sale to-day. The at
tendance from Americas win be large.
Ar. Trip of Council Grove was in the
city yesterday.
The boys ct the depot have got into the
habit of jumping on the outgoing pas
senger trains and riding e. far as they
dare, then jumping of Recently Geo.
Topkins got aboard, and after riding
some distance aliEhted. The result was
grand double somersault, and three con-
secutive revolutions on the end of the
ties. IF this custom does pot subslde We
win probably have an occasion TO enlarge
on this item.
A petition TO the city council is being
circulated, and numerouslY signed, ask,
ing that bedy TO open mp the streets il
our young and growing city.
There Is talk Of extending the time Of
the COW ordinance thirty days longer.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
sRNATE.


WASHINGTON, March 23.-The SEN
ate Immediately confirmed the nomina-
ton of Senator PeDdleton. The senate
after reading the journal went into ex.
ecutive session.
Messengers and doorkeepers of the
senate have been instructed not to talk
to outsiders and an additional doorkeep-
er has been stationed at the gallery door
of the senate opening upon the press
room. The purpose Is to make sure that
no publication of the executive secrets
which senators think has grown TO be an
evil OF great magnitude, shall DO longer
continue. At this writing the senate If
in secret session discussing the Weiland
labor bill, and senators Morgan and
Voorhees, have spoken in its support.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March pa
memorial from the legislature of Ari-
IONA praying for the return to the public
domain of lands granted the railroads in
that territory and for legislation to pre-
vent organized raids from Mexico were
referred. The galleries of the senate
were then cleared and the doors closed
It is supposed the We'll and LoAbrs
treaty was taken up as a large pile ol
sheep skin covered books lay upon
Morgan's desk and it Is assumed that hG
will consume the day with a speech in
favor of the treatv
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Washington Notes.

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 23.-E. D.
Clark of Vicksburg, Mississippi, the
newly appointed assistant secretary OF
the interior, who has been suffering from
an attack of pneumonia for about ten
days and was considered out of danger,
last night. about midnight, had q sudden
relapse, and died at an early hour this
morning.
The president has sent in the follow
ing nominations: ENJOYS extraordinary
and ministers pleRipotentiaries of the
United States-Edward ]. Phelps OF Yer.
mont to Great Britain. Robert NJ. Nc
Lane OF Maryland TO France, George q.
Pendleton of Ohio TO Germany, Henry
r. Jackson of Georgia TO Mexico. NJ
E. Benton of Missouri to be- United
States attorney for the western districi
| of Missouri.
WASHINGTON, March % The repor,
of the commissioner of railroads on the
Union Pacific railroad as revealed by
the companies books, show that there
was due the United States for the year
| 1884, under the Thurman act 81 ,135, 200
| against which there credit for govern
| ment transportation. ETC., was 81, i35, 173
leaving $47 due the government for the
year. President Adams says the compa
| ny will pay promptly the $917 GOO ad-
judged due the government by the couTt
Of claims.
President Cleveland has sent in thu
following nominations: Henry L. Null
drow, of MIsslssippi, assistant secretary
OF the interior VIM. A. J. Sparks, O
Illinois, commissioner general land of
fee. Daniel McConville of Ohio, audi
tor OF the treasury for post Office depart
ment.
WARRINGTON. March 25.-Attorney
General Garland has furnished the opin
len 20 the secretary of the treasury In
which he held that sailed meats which
are exported with q benefit drawback o
duties on foreign salt, used In curing tn,
meats, are entitled TO bereimported duty
free upon the refund of the drawback
This opinion applies particularly to tn,
Anglo-American Pork Packing compa
ny OF Chicago, which recently exporteC
9 large quantity Of pork cured with for
eign salt, upon which they received
drawback The meat not finding read,
market abroad was relmported, and un
der the decision made by Secretary Nc
Culloch the company was requires Q
pay duty on both meat ana salt as fol
ielgu goods.
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AT AIR.
EDITED BY ANON.
MONDAY. March %.


MONDAY, March %.
The coming event-"Arbor Day."
Thursday, April 2.
1t has been wisely suggested that Dis
trict 40 purchased one-half acre more Of
land so as to increase the school prem
Uses. We think the idea good one, and
patrons will do well to consider the
matter Pupils should have roomy
play grounds as well as airy school
rooms.
Sunday school was well attended yes.
terdsy, and quite lively interest mani
tested. The hour has been changed
from p. M to that OF 10 a.. m. Pleas
ant weather, good roads and earnest
work will insure success. Everybody
is invited.
Farmers are beginning TO pillow in this
vicinity and report the ground in an ex-
cellent condition.
The school yard will be seeded &c soon
as the season is favorable.
Mr.. Levi Smith took his little son
George to Usage yesterday. The patient
little fellow has been sick for the last
month, but is now better. DR.. Packer
requests them to remain in town with
him q few days, that he may watch the
case more closely.
Mr.. Brown started early this week
with his wife for Reading. but fears are
entertained that the trip will prove too
great for her weak and reduced condi.
ton of health. Her physician thinks
he can do more for her there than he
can do at her home.
Geo. E. is TO be complimented for two
reasons-one for coming to sunny Kan
sas, the other for relieving Deacon G.
from that troublesome colt.
Singing passed quietly for ali but the
soprano class. The professor advises
them 70 prepare their lesson next time.
A little incident occurred 10 one OF the
girls on her return home. Haying 70
cross the creek by means of stepping
stones. her foot slipped and she fell into
the water, exclaiming, az sat down IA
the creek" Grandma Brink thought it
would not give her cold, a. only one
arm and feet were wet. Be patient, the
new bridge will do away with ali this
difficulty.
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BUSINESS CHANGE.

The cid and popular grocery nrm Of
E. G. Edwards q Co. have sold out to
z. n. Stewart OF Dunlap, who took pos
session Monday. Mr. Stewart Il an ex.
perienced business man, and was fol
some time proprietor Of hotel 81 Dun
lap. He viii bring his family 70 thil
city soon. We extend to HIM hearty
welcome and wish him success. Messrs.
z. C. Edwards & Co. have p0s formu
1a.e0 plans for the future.
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Troublesoma Indians.

PIERRE, Dakota, March 25.-WhIle
the Indians were at work on the Whine.
bagO reservation last night, the stock
and building we're burned. On Cap
pelle creek the lives of settlers are
threatened. Mayor Givan telegraphed
to Pierre for aid. and sheriff 3 posse,
well armed, has gone to the scene of
trouble. Clarence Huxley defended his
house at the peril of his life
and succeeded in driving the saw,
ages off temporarily, but he viii Imme-
diately have TO leave. Trouble is brew
ing all over the reservation. Buffalo
Ghost-Spirit Middle, and Lane
Knee are ringleadera in the insurrectlon.
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There are over $4,000 postofices in
the United States aud applications for
appointments are coming in at the rate
1000 per day. The Democratic party,
like the prodigal SOD. has been living on
the husks for more thau.lwenty years and
now almost every men In the party wants
: q fatted calf"
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ss1O1 -

There is one thing about Mayor War
ren's announcement wherein he is lit
tie of. The captain has proved one of
the best men at figures that this city ever
had at the head of its govern
ment. Having been solicited by
101 citizensr' Well we should
smile. Cap, modesty is the only thing
that will excuse you TOR that "1O1." II
you had said 1901 you would have been
800 nearer the number of citizens who
desire your continuance in the office.
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The biggest man in Washington is
Seen. Ike Sharp" Vice President
Hendricks does not hold csndle to
him. Still the portion of prominence
Occasioned by the circulation at Wash
ington of the legislative committee re-
port concerning the Normal land sale,
We apprehend, is not appreciated by the
general" nor do We bslisye he thanks
his Blair democratic friends for thor
efforts in circulating the said report.
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Waba,b RaiIroad Ropda.

ST. LOUIS, March est Is stated on
authority by a gentlemen in well-known
railroad circles that Scion Humphreys,
receiver for the Wabash railroad, when
last here expressed himself very san
guine of the ultimate acknowledgement
of the affairs of that road. He believes
the plan prepared by President Joy will
he accepted by the bondhOlders, and ca
kilograms to the contrary we're, he thinks,
sent out for stock jobbing purposes. A
meeting will be held in this city April
at which q committee of English bond
holders are expected to be present and
the affairs of the company will probably
be arranged at that time.
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Switzerland is complaining

Switzerland is complaining of the
conduct of certain French officials
They enter some city Of the little noun
tain republic and advertise themselves
as employment agents. Hundreds OF
strong young men make application
and are sent to certain parts of France
for work. Arriving they find the vacan.
cies, # there ever were any, filled, but
the government comes to their relief in
this emergency and offers them a place
In the army which they are by this time
willing TO accept.
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The Democratic part OF the national
legislature has go often shown a willing
ness to be friendly to the Mormons that
they consider the accession OF that party
to power as personal victory, and are
accordingly pushing their settlements
with great activity In Montana, Idaho
and Arizona. President Cleveland has
expressed himself, however, in vigor-
Gus terms against their debasing system
and will no doubt endeavor to stamp IL
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President Cleveland does not seem to
recognize Kansas Democracy. Perhaps
II Click and Blair would join their forces
they couli persuade the president to
purchase Kansas horses for his carriage
team. There is hope, boys; haye good
CHAR
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WrnrrsnAx RIarch .


Rev. Joel a. Barker Of Howard City
Is visiting In The city.
Nh. Spencer OF Reading was in town
last night.
The citizens, meeting for the purpose
Of organizing building ASSOCIATION mei
st the school house last night and elect.
ed - directors John Bond, ]. B. Miller
". b. Clark. D. G. Grinell, John L
Bufler, G. F. Conklln, n. Wise, E. B
Lesh and J. 8. Gibson, who were author
lied 20 draw up constitution and by
laws and report At q meeting or
next Tuesday night for permanen
organization, when It IL to be hoped al
who subscribed tor the purpose of taking
stock viii be present and have volci
in the meeting, during which time III
list can be found with ]. B. Miller.
A joI sale OF viii be held Oh
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On Saturday teachers certificates were
issued 70 the following persona: First
Grade Carrie More, b. r. Blgler and
w. 81. Dndley. Second Grsds-AIice
Curt. Mary MaxsOn, Nellie Moys. G. q.
BIglOW, James Fagan, r II. Gray. J. II.
Hand and AIpheus Taylor. Third Grade
IL. A. Parish. jeanne Webster ead
Esther Blais. Out of eighteen spplI.
cants four failed.
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At the shooting gallery Captain Pass
and P. v. Intel tied on the capital
prize offered for last week. Page won
the shoot OF. A. Stanley won second
prize, and McWhorter, third. In the
boys score Pruyn and Brewer tied On
the capital prize. Pruyne won heshoos-
OF. Frank Folsom won second end
Fred Currex third.
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Kansas Democrats evidently do not
"stand In" with the administration. The
Topeka Flambeau club complain of ILL
treatment. They went To Washington
at the time of the Inauguration and as-
sisted In the demonstrations. "The sky
was painted red" and now the Demo,
cratic executive committee refuses q
honor the clubs bill for over $500 spent
for Ore works. II was a poor job Of
painting that fades so soon.
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The New York Evening Post has been
sued for $25 900 damages by the Ameri.
can Art association. The Post published
an article IN which 1t questioned the
genuin ness of some paintings on exhibl
tion at some of the American art gal
lerIea