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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-10-01

We must return thanks to the Citizen
Lyon County" for his courtesy in ad =
'ttinR In this mornings Republican
% THE NEWS has always taken the
d In public matters In Lyon county.
purposes TO do 30 III the best interests
The people, and the communication
erred TO shows that the people are be-
aroused on the great question OF
nperance. AS to the breaking loose
m the bondage OF leadership in the
liter Of pelitics. It appears that there
2 leadership In the convention, but
correspondent may not have consid.
ID that It was merely q swapping OF
dership, and that the bondage alluded
was vastly worse than heretofore
lie leads rs to ask whether the change
At IL charged upon US by the CORES
ndent Is not rather In the people thar
THE News, and whether 1t Is not truC
At men who have formerly been SEN
are not now coming forward undel
new regime.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-10-01

Il u said that the resignation OF Dor
|an B. Eaton as chairman Of the civil
rvice commission will lead TO an en-
70 Reorganization of the board; and
lAt the designations Of the remaining
|embers will follow, leaving the presi-
mt entirely free to name a new hoard
|koOether.
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IF YOU ARE GOING
To Florida, to the Worlds Fair at New
Orleans,

To Florida, to the Worlds Fair at New.
Orleans,
Or to any point south, and wish to have
pleasant trip, you will need to be in
formed as To the best, quickest and
cheapest route. The Memphis ShOrt
Route south, with its through buffei
sleeping cars Kansas City TO New Or.
leans, its free reclining chair cars Kan.
sas City to Memphis land being over one
hundred miles the shortest line TO the
sOuth). is practically the only line from
Kansas City, the west and northwest, 70
all southern cities. No other line runs
through cars between Kansas City and
New Orleans. No other route can offer
but one change of cars from Kansas City
TO Jacksonville and other FLORIDA points.
There is no other good route between
the west and the south. Ask your ticket
agent for tickets VIA the Memphis Short
Route. Write for large map, with time
tables, showing through connections.
Mailed free. J. e. LOCKWOOD.
G. p. 8 T. A, Kansas CITY. Mo.
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A Big Failure.

BOSTON, Sept. 26.-The Willow Dale
company, manufacturers OF blankets al
176 Devonshire street, has liabilities oil
$500, O0O, of which $500. 900 is secured
by hypothecates on Robert Pierce, Of
the Robert Pierce & Co., mAnufactur.
ers OF felt goods and dry goods commits.
sion merchants, has failed. He Is the
endorser of nearly 5000 of paper on
the Willow Dale company of which he
is president. It is understood he has no
other Indebtedness aud has no visible
aaaaNo
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-10-01
Postonace Appointmenta.

WASHINGTON, Sept.-The postmaster
general to-day appointed the following
fourth class postmasters: Missouri
New London, G. @. Waybill; Williams
ton, w. D. Legg; Kirkwood, w. II
Hough; East Lynn. j. P. Ellsworth
Ashley. M. Glsze; Dry Branch, j. O.
Duckworth; New Mill, August SIezen
BellamY, John McColluch; Wheatlv,
w. 8. Brooks. Kansas-Reserve, ]. NJ
Cecil; Rush Center, E. F. Mallory; Rock
Creek, j. E. COffey; Reubens, Aurin
Hunt.
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ArerrIbIe AFFAIR.

ST.. LOUIS. Sept 26.-S. ]: KING, big
hurley negro and ex-coDvlct most bru-
tally assaulted and outraged the young
daughter of E. Jeffries, living near New
London, Missouri, yesterday morning.
King then went to the house of j. B.
Harris about four miles away and find
ing nobody at home except Mrs. Harris,
drew pistol on her, robbed the house
of all the money he could find,
beat Mrs. Harris nearly insenslble
and then outraged her person
These two affairs speedily became
known, and the whole of that section OF
the country turned out in pursuit of the
black brute, but at latest accounts he had
not been captured. If he is found he
will be instantly Iynched
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-10-01

SANTE FEE, N. M. Sept. 25.-We
learned here that the United States ter
rltorial judge, VIM. B. Fleming, chiei
justice Of New Mexico, will probably
resign his office within q few days
Judge Fleming is now In Kentucky, his
former home, endeavoring TO recover
from serious illness. A letter received
from Linn saYs he has small hopes of re-
covering his health and he must reluct
antly resign his judicial seat. Judge
Fleming has only held his Office few
months.
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Pileai Pnesii P1Ie.itl

A sure cure for blind, bleeding. itch.
ing and liberated piles has been discov-
cred by DIR. Williams ian Indian rem
edy), called Dr. Williams Indian Pile
Ointment. A single box has cured the
worst chronic cases of 25 or so years
standing. No one need suffer five min.
utes after applying this wonderful sooth-
ing medicine. Lotions and instruments
do more harm than good. Williams
Indian Pile OiDtu ent absorbs the tuners,
aiiays the intense itching (particuiarlv
at night alter getting warm in bedl, acts
as poultice. gives instant relief, and is
prepared only for piles, itching of prI-
vate parts, and for nothing else. Sold
BY D. w. Morris. Price 50cts a box.
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New York Custom Houses

NEW YORK, Sept. 25.-The Times
this morning says numerous complaints
of evils arising from under valua-
ton and reappralsemento of imported mer.
chandise incIted Secretary Manning, q
short time ago. to commission three
United States special agents to make an
investigation. The three agents have
been al work here for several days and
whisperings of extraordinary disclosures
are already heard among the employees
of the custom house and the appraisers
office. The investigation is being con-
Quoted secretly and its results, If made
public at all, must first be filtered
through the treasury department. It is
not generally known but three
large importing houses of this
city have lately paid to the government
more than $120, 600 each on resppraIs-
ment of goods they had been accused of
undertaking.. 1t Is probable dozen or
fifteen New York firms will be pressed
to pay to the URIted States treasury
moneys which the governments agents
believe should have been originally paid
in honest duties These sums will ag-
gregate 100000. A widely signed
petition Is now In circulation among
New York importers asking congress 10
substitute specific tariff for the exist
ing ad ValOrem rate.
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New York Demoor1tIo Co1v.0,,on


SARATOGA, Sept. rs Chairman
Raines called the convention 70 order at
noon. The chairman of the committee
on resolutions announced that the COM
mittee were ready to present their re-
port. Before the report was read Raines
asked the unanimous consent
for the presentation of special
resolutions. 1t was granted, and Gen
Roger A. Pryor was recognized by the
chair. He said: az have the honor to
submit the following resolution for the
acceptance OF the Convention"
Resolved, That with profound sorrow
the Democracy of the state OF New York
laments the death of that inflexible
patriot and invlncible soldier, Ulysses 8.
Grant (applause), of whose Illustrious
career they recognize fitting crown and
contamination in his dying invocation
of peace and good will between the
heroes he led and the heroes he con-
quered.
The resolution was unanimously
adopted.
Frederick Cook, of Rochester, was
nominated on the first ballot for secre-
tary of state; A. A. Shapin, the present
incumbent was nominated by acclAmA-
ton for comptroller; Dennis Obrien,
the present attorney general, was unan-
imouSly nominated: Lawrence g. Fitz-
gerald was nominated for state treasurer
by reclamation.
Roswell P. Flower was nominated by
acclamatIon for lieutenant governor.
Every delegate rising to his feet, the
platform was then read and embodied
the following;
"The democrats of the State of New
York, in convention assembled, coHgrat-
ulAte the people of the whole union
upon the election and Inau0ur-
ation of Grover Cleveland TO be
president of the United States,
We commend the wise and statesman
like tone of his Inaugural address and
the Significant public recognition In the
the selection OF his cabinet advisors: of
the fact that the reunion of these indie
structible states IL thoroughly re-estab-
lished. HIS firm, confederate and con-
scientious conduct as president has al
ready proven the falsIty of predictions of
q national calamity. with which his en-
emies and the enemies of the Democratic
party endeaVored TO alarm the public
mind during the canYass. We hereby
tender 20 HIM our hearty appreciation Of
the public policy which has governed hfs
official action and We especially emphs-
size In our appreciation the effort he has
made TO eradicate corruption and ln-
competency from the public service by
the appointment of honest and capable
democrats in order that there shall be
thorough and wholesome reform of
methods condemned by the people who
conflded TO him the administration of
his high official trusts"
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-10-01

A drunken countTymAn, who IRE.
quently brings various articles Of pro
duce to town for sale-and selling
them. puts the proceeds In his pockets.
gets On '.hoWl," and never leaves
town aa long IS il lasts-was in town
last week with . load Ct oats Know
ing his weakness. Marshal Smart at
tempted to warn him. and the follow
ing colloquy ensued:
Yes. said the marshal. '.and you
are drunk again The last time you
got drunk you never stopped till you
had slowed away whole beef steer
under your shirt. in whisky, and now
you intend To follow that with your
load Of Data You'd better 90 hOmel"
%! well. hiccoughed the country
man. '.you know that steeFn (hic)
want some oats anyhow, and you
betch-er-lile (hic) he'll get EN-" And
be did--BoSR6rtd0e (Ga.) Democrat
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Referring again to the subject matte

Referring again TO the subject matter
the visit Of certain distinguished
nerals of the army 70 Emporia, after
. review at Topeka, We are pleased to
y that the question is under considera-
IN by the G. A. r. post of this city
q that 1t has been practically decided
Pon 70 extend the invitation to GeneB-
Logan. Black, McClelland and 9th.
The Sante Fe will bring them
thout cost, the Whitley opera house
II be thrown open for grand recep-
20, and the people will have an oppor-
pity Of seeing under most favorable
spices the most distinguished living
nerals Of the day.
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An End TO Bone sorapine

EuWdru bnepdfu OF HarrlSburg, III
says: Having received so much bene
fit from Electric Bitters, I feel it nv
duty TO let suffering humanity know It
Have had running sore on my leg for
eight years; my doctor told me 1 would
have to have the bone scraped or leg
amputated. used, instead, three bot.
ties of Electric BItteEs and seven boxes
OF Bucklins Arnica SaIve, and nv leg is
now sound and we'll"
Electric Bitters are sold at so cents q
bottle. and Bucklen's Arnice SaIye at %
cents per box by B. Wheldor (el
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American Fnrestrv

BosToN, Sept. 24.-At to-day's session
OF the American Forestry congress the
following officers were elected: Presi
dent Warren Higley, New York; frs
vice president, H. J. Jolley, Quebec
second vice president, j. Sterling Nor
ton, Nebraska; treasurer, j. S. Hicks
Long Island; corresponding secretary
B. e. Farnow, New York; recording
secretary, 81. Eggleston, Washington, d
.. The congress then adjourned unit
1893.
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Boundary Commtssion.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24.-The president
appointed the following commission to
mark the boundary between portion OF
the Indian Territory and the state OF
Texas TO act in conjunction with a simi-
lar commission appointed by the govern.
or of Texas: Major w. r. Livermore
Lieutenant Thomas L. Casey and Lieu
tenant LanciDg II. Beach, of the corps
of en- gineers of the United States army
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AND UNJUST TAXA.
TON.

TON.
The publication IN the Republican
morning OF the ordinance levying a
upon certain property in the city for
cadamizing Fifth and Sixth avenues,
tween Merchants and Mechanic
Gets, appears, at the present reading,
be 20 unequal and unjust toward GER
property owners that 1t is believed
city couacil, when more intelligent
Informed In the matter, will either
dify Its action OF rescind II alto
her.
IL . subject which we propose to
mine closely before making extensive
aments thereon, discussing it In all Its
rings, including the manner in which
work was contracted for. aud bring
the facts, a. we may ind them. be-
the people. This same system OF tax
., requiring the few 20 pay for the
ent OF the many, has been attempted
where and without success. 1t ap-
% 90 mAnIiestly unjust upon its face
the property owners interested will
otless resort to legal measures 10
% the collection OF the tax and thus
plse the city in an Improbable Law
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GIovo Fi0hk

Ell PAso, Texas, Sept. ga hard
glove fight under the Msrquis Of Queens
bury rules, between John Cahill and
John Cowper took place here last night
bsfore large crowd Of spectators. Six
rounds were fought and both men badly
used up. In the sixth round CoWper
knocked Cahill down i've times eud was
deceived the winner.
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Nervous DebIIitated zen

You are allowed tree trial of thirty
day OF the use Of DIR. Dyes Celebrated
toitaic Belt with electric suspensory APP
pllAnces. for the speedy relief and per-
manent cure of nervous debility and all
kindred troubles. Also, for many other
diseases. Complete restoration to health
guaranteed. No risk is incurred. IL
Illustrated pamphlet. With full informa.
ton. terms, etc mailed free by address
ing Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich
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Prairie Fires

FARSo. Dak., Sept. 24.-PIairIe fires
near KIRBY yesterday destroyed 1900
bushels of wheat belonging to Harvey
Williams and all OF II. j. LoveIaDd's
crop, also his house and barn. Mrs.
LoVelaDd narrowly escaped by running
to cooley with her babe in her arms.
West OF Tower City DR. Howard lost 600
bushels of wheat and John Charles fifty
acres of barley. The town itself was
nearly reached by the fire.
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Our leading exchanges from the great
numerical centers OF the country come
} NJ laden with statistical articles on
hs business prospects for the coming
JASON. II is . pleasure to know that
heIr tone u unanimously hopeful.
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New York Tribune: London Is much
nused at the appearance in shops of q
telegraph Of Mr.. and Mrs. Langtry,
ken shortly after their marriage. II
axes him appear much handsoner
an her, and far more OF a social star.
bother photographer shows Mrs.
hngtry at the age of eighteen, looking
% . country girl in her Sunday
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Orders TO Suspend.

WASHINGTON, D. O., Sept. 24.-The
commissioner of Indian affair has sent
the following telegram to Agent Owens
at Muskagee, I. T.: Suspend the exc
cution of the order of the 26th ult. for
the removal of settlers on the line of
the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad
until further orders. Notify Immediate
ly all settlers and other interested par
ties. The time is short; expedite mat
ters." The order referred TO required
settlers within the line of the right of
way claimed by the railroad company TO
quit, and this suspensory is made with
the object of affording an opportunity
tor the investigation OF settlers rights
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Town RurnefI.

B1nEARcK, OAK, Sept. 24.-The town
Of Sanborn was nearly totally destroyed
yesterday by fire, which is supposed to
have been started by tramps. A hotel,
ave business houses and several of the
best residences were burned. Loss, $75,.
GO; most of it covered by insurance.
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Bad Man.

CHAMPAIGN. Ills, Sept 26.-J. C.
Thompson, living at Sodarus, near here
quarreied with his wife and daughter
recently, and the two women left theil
home and came here TO live. Yesterday
Thompson suddenly appeared in the
house where they were residing aud at
tackled both with q knife. inflicting {
terrible and fatal wound in his wife'l
throat and made q desperate attempt t
cut the thoat of his daughter. The criel
of the women brought assistance and the
would-be murderer fled and has not We
been captured. An organized party il
now on his track. and should they cap
ture him there is little doubt that he will
be lynched.
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Postpon0mene

NEW YORK, Sept. 25.-Judge Wallace
in the United States court this morning
announced that owing TO lllness the case
of James A. Hinckley, in quo warranto
proceedings against the civil service
commissioners 70 test the right Of the
latter 20 their Offices. would hare 70 60
over until tomorrow.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-10-01

Dormon b. Eaton, chairman Of the
vii service commission, has placed his
psignatlon in the hands Of the president
he latter in accepting 1t takes occasion
} reiterate his adherence to the prInci.
Do OF civil service reform.
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Bankers, Association

CHICAGO, Sept. 4.-The American
Bankers association began Its session at
10 80 this morning. The first work was
the disposition of the resolution offered
yesterday, asking that the silver coinaga
law of 1868 be suspended, and substi.
tute offered by Flanagan of New York
asking the unconditional repeal of the
Bland bill. Shannon of Iowa offered
g substitute to the original
resolution making silver dollars equal
with gold, this was lost, as was also the
Flanagan amendment, and the original
resolution carried by a large majority
Lyman ]. Gage was reelected president
OF the association and the remaining
officers were also reelected
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Their Name u.epiou

Legions Of people have had their lives
made miserable by piles. This painful
difficulty Is often induced and siWays az.
gTavated By Constipation Kidney Wort
IL the great remedy for all sffecripHs III
this kind. Il acts as q gentle calharIic,
promotes healthy action of the bowels,
and sOothes and heals the inf1amed sur
faces. II hiss cured hundreds of cases
where ali other remedies and appIica-
lions have fsIled- Sold by All druggists.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-10-01

The most important discovery is that
which brings the most good to the great
est number. DIR. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, coughs and colds, will
preserve the health and save life, and Is
priceless boon to the afflicted Not
only does it positively cure consump-
ton, but coughs, colds, bronchitis.
asthma, hoarseness, and all affections of
the throat, chest 6hd lungs, yield at once
to its wonderful curative powers. Ifyou
doubt this, get a trial bottle free. at Benz.
Wheldon's drug store. (e)
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The smallpox has crossed the Canadi-
b line and reached New York city, but
be board Of health Of that metropolis
~ they have been watching for its ap-
earance and that they feel abundantly
bic % stamp il out.
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A Withernla EcInmn-

WATERFOWL, N. Y, Sept. 26.-Ros-
we'll P. Flower has addressed letter to
George Raines, chairman of the State
Democratic convention, positively de-
clinlng the nomination for Lieutenant
pOYarnOr.
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Nanahn RaIIs

NEosHo FALLS, Kas.. Sept. "a AT
the district fair yesterday the three min
ute trot was won by Charlie G IN one
heat, distancing his competitors; time,
2:43. There are some fast horses here
for the races this evening and to-mor-
row. The attendance to-day is very
large. The Yates Center News runs a
daily on the grounds. Col. Goss and
Gen. Caldwell arrived to-day. Gen.
Caldwell speaks this afternoon and goes
| 10 Marion tomorrow. The hall mile
running race was won by John Red,
owned by Dobell of AlIceville; time, so
aac0n6a
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BaekIsnis Araiea saIve.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises. sores, ulcers. salt Theum. lever
sores, tetteT, chapped hands, chiIbIeins,
cOFns and all skin eruptioDs, snd posi-
lively cures piles or no pay required
It is gunTenteed to give perfect satisiac-
ion or money refunded. Price 25 cents
DsT box For sale by B. Wheldon
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Businsss center Burned.

KAEKAKEE, ILL.,. Sept. 26.-The bust
ness portion of Buckingham, compris-
ing fifteen two-story frame building, was
burned early this morning. The town is
on the Kankakee and Southwestern rail
road, twenty miles from here. The loss
on building and contents is $24 900; in
auranca RR CO0
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No Change.

WASHINGTON, Sept. A.-It is under.
stood that the president has decided NOT
to make change in the Office of surgeon
general of the marine hospital service
and accordingly will not accept DR.
Hami1ton's resignation.
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Madame Solomon, the French wife of
hs black president of the republic of
aayti. Is said TO be . most effective inn
,rompeu public speaker.
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ROSWELL P.FLOWER DECLINES TO BE
A DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
For Lieutenant Governor for the State
of New York.
a Serious Riot Among 11iIlmen at
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania
Continuation of the Chinese Troubles
in the West.
Difficulties Encountered in Dealings
at the New York Custom House.
Further Proceedings of the New York
Democratic Convention.


NEW YORK, Sept, 25-The business
throughout the country during
the last seven days number 1856, against
ITS last week and 203 the week previous
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DERBY LINE, Vt. Sept. 24-Snow fell
yesterday to the depth of three inches.
Much damage was done to crops not
harvested.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-10-01

Fitted out for the season. Dresses,
clOaks, coats, stockings and ali garments
can be colOred successfully with Dia-
mOnd Dyes. Fashionable cOlors. Only
10e. at druggists. Wells, Richardson &
a. RurlinOfon We
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AMERICAN BANKERS.
"A CONTINUATION OF THEIR WORK
At CHICAGO.
Congressman Warner on the Silver
Coinage Laws.
a Snow Storm Visits One of the New
England States.
Commission to Settle a Boundary Ques-
ton.
The New York Democrats in COnven-
at Saratoga To-day.
Commission to Settle Boundary Ques-
ton.
Tho Firnt snou.

Troy, N. Y, Sept. 24.-The Troy
buggy works burned yesterday. Loss
So, 900; insurance, 5000.
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Giant trees that were one thousand
years growing are wsntonly burned
along the Kern river In California by
sheep herders- s.Put stop 70 it." 6
the cry Of the San Francisco paperA
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The handsomest jewels are nov -
IN silver instead OF gold
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Re Senator Roscoe Conkling has just
|ssurned from q two months trip TO Eu-
,ope. much improved in health.