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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-12-17
CHRISTMAS.

Another Christmas Is rapidly ap-
proaching, and visions of Santa Claus
are fitting through the juvenile mind.
The merchant, with the keen instinct OF
his class, has provided himself with
attractive novelties, and his show WIN
dows begin to assume 9 holiday attire.
The preacher is arranging his Christmas
sermon, and clothing his ideas in suita-
BILE garb for the august occasion. The
parent gives an occasional thought to
the reasonable expectation of those who
lean upon him. and TO whose pleasure
and happiness 1t is his highest ambition
to contribute. The goodly wife joys the
elbow OF pdter JamiIids with hint
that amid all his business cares he must
notforRet Johnny and Tom, and Lucy and
Jane, and together they throw out sug-
Restious as to what would be the best to
do, when the "holly and mistletoe" are
to be hung upon the walls. The youth
and the maid, each have serious care
concerning Christmas. It must be a
peculiar, appropriate and suggestive
token which will meet their individual
ambition. But amid 1t all, how few are
those who remember and realize that
Christmas has Its sacred side ana in
SEPARATION that the article we buy and
intend a. q gift. Is to commemorate
Gods best gilt to man-His Son.
Chrlstmas Is 3 joyful occasion, and
TighlfnllY 90. whether considered from
the standpoint of the church, or thought
Of a. . simple holiday occasion. It Is
and has been Q season of merriment for
q very long time, and he must be a cal
lous hearted being who would wish 10
modify or limit its benehcent indu
ences. Let us keep mp the good old GUS
tom, and never forget, nor put Of until
too late, the customary annual gift
70 friend OF relative. The fret day OF
the new year 10 the poorest apology for
= neglect Of ''nerSy Christmas" but
that l. the make-shift Of many a man
and woman who allow their cares to 50
engross them a. to forget the usual
Christmas Offering Of good will.
Let rs this year begin In time. It
will pay to do 30. The accommodating
merchant will reveal his treasures TO
you without cost, and you may con the
subject Al your leisure. and then, when
you have come to decislop, let him put
your gifts aside, properly marked, SO
that on Christmas eve, when tired with
the cares Of the day, you can have your
packages placed ''where they will do the
most good" that you may retire with q
clear conscience, aud with no thoughts
OF horrible morrow.
Take time by the forelock this year, is
the advice Of the NEWS to its subscribers,
and before putting down this paper,
glance over our advertising columns and
see who has suitable articles for sale.
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TEE PRESS AgDrHE MESSAGE

TIE PRESS AND THE MESSAGE
II almost universal applause will en-
courage President Cleveland, he should
be Q happy man, for We never remeD
Der q document Of that character before
which has developed such general sp-
prevail both at home and abroad, as tha
Of the first Democratic president a1te'
an interregnum Of over twenty-five
years. 1t was ct meeting OF leading oi'
plomAtisis, on q certain OCCASION tnS'
one Of them told the truth--said just
what he meant, no more, no less. Ev.
cry other member Of the distinguished
group credited him to be meaning
the reverse of every "oro
he uttered. Even the great
TaIIeyrand said that the object Of
language was to conceal thought. But
the times have changed. Weexpect our
statesmen to say what they mean, even
five excuse them sometimes from do
ing what they say. We moderns have
no sympathy with the Richelieus who
would exc out with the fox's where the
lions skin falls short. We can stand
honesty. even fit is against us. we
want sincerity in our public men. We
and empty plAtiIudes poor investment
We believe President Cleveland hal
been honest with the country, and none
bat . bitterly partisan press says other
wise. All the leading newspapers, whose
opinions are worth anything, both Al
home and abroad. commend the utter
ances Of the president as fair and wise
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WAsHINeToN, Dec. 12.-The senate
committee Gu privileges and elections
held a session this morning and instruct
ed Chairman Hoar to report on Monday
the presldenual succession bill. 4 mum
Der of verbal changes were made in the
bill, but mall important features IT is
the same measure that passed during the
last congress and known as the HoaI
bill,
1t will probably be taken up early in
the week, and will give rise TO consider.
able discussion, but it is likely to be
passd during the week.
The house Committee on rules will
meet at O'Clock this afternoon aud
consider various propositions that have
been referred it, touching modIflca.
ton of the rules. The members of the
committee are of the opinion that the
subject will be disposed of to-day.
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StrIklne Yar.Iman,

CHICAGO, Dec. 10.-The switchmen
employed In the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy yard here have struck. The night
men quit last night. and the dag men ex-
pected to 60 out this morning The
trouble is continuation of a misondes-
atanding of some weeks ago. The night
men vent TO work at z p, N. and were
frequently compelled toquit work by the
engineers beng called 10, which stopped
switching, and they were paid ouly for
actual time put in. They demanded q
full Dight's pay If they worked Rzlil
reported for duty AZ all, and the CON paaY
acceded 70 the demand. but recently the
operatives found that the company had
failed TO keep the agreement, aud AFTER
giving notice two days ago. struck last
night.
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washington Notes,

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. l1.-Sec
rotary Lamar has requested the presi.
dent TO ask congress to authorize the use
OF $12,5O0 out of the $4,000 appropri.
ated by congress last wear 40 supply
food AMI other necessities OF lie il
cases CT distress among Indians not hay
ing treaty funds" for the temporary re-
liet of the Northern Cheyennes on the
Tongue and Rosebud rivers, Montana.
Tue department Is informed that these
Indians are IN great distress for want OF
food and sufficient clothes.
The senate committee on rules held
their first meeting this forenoon and IN.
structed Senator Frye, the chairman, 10
report back to the senate the code of
joint rules for the government of Official
intercourse between the two houses
This code is identical with IA the jeIns
code which the senate acted upon two
years ago. except IN respect to rule 10,
which the COMMITTEES have stricken out.
The rue prohibits the sale OF inioxicat
ing liquors IN the capitol building. The
senate has rule of this kind Ia iIs own
room. aud the committee thought il I'M
necessary In certain Journal rules, be-
lieving the matter one which should be
left 10 the control Of each house within
its domain.
The Republican senator's met in can.
Gus at IL O'Clock 70 day. Senator Sher.
man resigned his posiiian as chairman
of the caucus, and Mr.. Edmunds was
elected 10 that place. This action was
due to the fact that no senator hes ever
been chairman Of the caucus and presld-
ing officer OF the senate al the same time.
and Mr. Sherman felt Il incumbent upon
him not 10 depart from the line of pre-
cedent The action the caucus commit
tse N its arrangement to the chairman
ship OF The senate eommIttee, viz: In
deciding to tender e 8eastor SeWell
that Of Joint Conmittee on Library, and
Senator Logan his old place on military
Affairs" 1as ratified. Nearly all the
time ives devoted to 4 discussion Of the
line of policy 20 be adopted toward pfes-
fdeatiaI appointments.
No additional election vas taken, nor
proposed. and the senators expressed
their views sFeeiy, and it Was found 20
be nearly unanimous against any eener
al policy OF opposItien. fbat IN favor of
treating each naminakIon On It's inertia
The caucus then adjourned and the SEN
asors present expressed their opinion
that no adverse general policy Was Ike
y TO BE adcpted.
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Household nsnts.

To brighten and clean old alpacs. wash
IN coffee.
When cooking beans add one-hah tea
spoonful Of salefatus.
To brighten carpets, sprinkle with salt
before sweeping
To remove tea stains from cups and
saucers. scour with ashes.
For burns apply -four wet with cold
water. as if quickly gives relief
When sponge cakes become dry it is
nice to cut in thin slices and toast.
To remove mildew, soak in buttermilk
and spread on grass in the SUM-
If nutmegs are good when prieked with
pin oil win instantly ooze out
place small dish of cold water IN it
To prevent mustard plasters from bis
tering, mix with the white of an egg.
To prevent flat-irons from scorching,
wipe them on cloth wet with kerosene.
To clean furniture that is not varnish-
ed, rub with q cloth wet with kerosene.
To brighten or clean silver or nickel
plated ware, rub with WOODEN cloth and
Hour.
When there is a crack in the stove it
can be mended by mixing ashes and salt
with water.
When clothes are scorched remove the
stain by placing the garment where the
sun can shine on it
SEARCHED shirts viii iron easier if you
let them dry after starching, so you win
have to sprinkle them before ironing.
The wings of turkeys, geese and chick
ems are good to wash and clean windows,
as they leave no dust or lint, as cloth.
To brighten the inside of a coffee or
| teapot ill with water, add small piece
of soap and let it boil about forty-fiye
minutes.
To remove grease from wall paper, lay
several folds Of blotting paper on the
| spot, and hold hot iron near it until the
| grease is absorbed.
To make apple jelly cut the apples in
small pieces without pairing, and stew till
| soft, using more water than for apple
sauce. Strain through hair sieve, theI
through jelly bag twice. To pint o.
juice put three-fourths of pound of su
| CARA pound to a pint makes it toE
sweet-and boil until the right thickness:
is obtained. The addition of lemons
makes it much nicer.
Disinfecting.- Experiments have beer
made by a committee of French experts
including NJ. Pasteur, in order to ascer
tain the best means of disinfecting cham
bers in which cases of contagious dis
eases have been lodged. The committe,
reports that sulphurous acid gas is tn,
best disinfectant: but recommends tina
instead of simply burning sulphur, as
done in barracks and such places, bi
sulphate of carbon should be burned il
rooms, as it is less injurious to furnitur
or metals.
The Laws of Health.-The ten prima
ry laws of health, according to DIR. j. r
Black, are: Breathe pure air, secur
wholesome food and drink, take adequat
muscular and mental exercise, hay
proper clothing for warmth and proteC
ton, keep all passions and appetites un
der rational control, see that the hous
and its situation are healthsome, that tn
daily occupation is not cramping, con
filming and exhausting, keep the ski
clean and active, keep the mind conten
and tranquil, and take regular sleep; d
not marry an unhealthy person, nor
near blood relation.
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PrrTsBURs. Pa, Dec. 12 No further
disturbance has occurred at the Pine
Run or Alequippa mines since the at
tack Of Thursday. The strikers have
kept safe distance and the working
miners have not been troubled. A miner
named Beatty, was arrested at Coal VAL
ley this morning for participating in the
riot The police are on the track OF sew.
eral others, and they expect 70 arrest
them within tWentv-four hours The
Situation Il still very grave, and resi-
dents along the river are thoroughly
Charmed, and are Ia constant expectA-
elon Of trouble, saying matters are rap
idly approaching crisis. They hope
that wiser counseis will be at once
brought 20 deal With the matter, and
that Il will Be peacefully adjusted 10
some way within the next few days.
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Have you Bright's Dieease2
k<s chalk and then ike blood"
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AIarauding Nrexioana.

AUSTIN, Tex, Dec. IL Adiutant
General King yesterday received letter
from w. Il. Titus, residing In Ell Paso
county, stating that on December 2nd
about % Mexican soldiers crossed into
Texas aed deliberately stole q herd of
% cattle belonging to Americans. When
the soldiers put fl an appearance the
cowboys asked their authority for cross
ing into Texas and driving of cattle.
The leader told Them they had better go
back to camp. TItus asks the adjutant
general for st4te rangers to protect the
frontier. General King replied that
whatever aid they Gao render will be
freely given, but such an INVASION OF
foreign soldiers is fully within the
scope of the authority of the United
States army. The matter will be brought
to the notice of the president.
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manaaa.n r,I,.o.aa..


NKw YoRK. Dec 1O-The undertaker
was early at Vsnderbilt's house this
morning 20 see that everything was in
order. he had been to New Dorph,
Staten Island. and made preparations
for the funeral. The interment coffin
will not be ready before this morning.
Tive sons OF the dead man, William and
George. sat up all night as watchers,
and Mrs Vanderbilt passed the hours
beside the dead body of her husband.
With morning. came many messages
of eoudoleDce, and cards OF
friends. but everything without undue
hustle or confusion On the streets. car
trIages aud carts ratified by, their
drivers oblivious Of the grief of the
stricken family within, but on the side.
walks. a majority of promenaders eithei
stopped and gazed at the drawn cur.
tains, or walked slowly once or twice
past the house. The funeral arrange
ments will not be changed. Private
services will be held at the house, and
afterwards the funeral will take plact
| from 81. Bartholomew chnrch. Nc
autopsy will be made, as tn.
coroner is perfectly satisfied that tn.
death was caused by cerebral appoplexy
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eIcKsBuaG, Miss Dec 1I.-It is re-.
ported that the Louisville, New Orleans
q Texas railroad have purchased 3 con-
trolling interest In The Mobile & North.
western road. which runs from Helena,
Arkansas. 20 Lima. distance OF eighty
miles. thence from point opposite On
the Mississippi side 70 CiarksdaIe' Nj
sissippi. = distance of thirty miles. The
management viii put on trains for
boats ana make the road 3 standard
gauge, with the view Of making more
direct connection Bllh 81. Louis and
kansas Cltys
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Since Vauderbilts death many of his
benevolences have come to light. ag-
gregating large amount. Hisimmense
wealth was largely inherited from his
father, the Commodore" who left prop
-rties which have constantly increased
In value under the careful supervision Of
his son. 1t is not probable that the two
sons of VIM. Il. have inherited the won
derful financial ability of the father,
and the property will probably be di-
vided and subdivided until the fortune
loses its colossal proportions. It is to
be hoped so, in any event.
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Ynnderhilt,a Ronds-

PITTsBuRG, Pa, Dec. 12,-President
W. c. Quincy of the Piusburg. McKe6s-
port & Youghlengheny railway, very
important link in The Vanderbilt con-
pecnons, returned home this morning
from New York, where he went to at
tend Vabderbilt's funeral He says there
will be no change whatever. in the poll
cies ct the different Vanderbilt com.
panies and connections, as those IL
charge Of the estate propose to carry Out
the expressed wishes of the deceased
that in the event of his destt
there should be no change II
relation OF various roads controlled by
/ him
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PeFpetual Leap year "a UtaI,.


Sin Salt Lake, you know, It Is perpetu
ally leap year, and lady can ask a mar
20 marry her If she desires to risk fh,
chances Of refusal Not many of then
do, though as q general rule. but paps
brigham Young1 had 3 great man,
offers. Aunt - asked him to MARI
her, Pm sure" she Mrs. EfcAIlisser1
continued, addressing the latter sentence
to her mother, whereupon 3 pleasant dis.
pute arose over the proposal, which va
finally ended b. the young ladyss positive
defamation: WELL I Just know he
wouldn't have married her unless shs
had asked him.
Then to the reporter she eaid: nAunt
Ann Eliza proposed to papa, too. .
'sDon't be toe sure Of that, my dear. -
tnferposed the mother.
Well If she didn't her mofher did
anyhow. The old lady kept calling On
papa until finally he gave Ii and married
her. - Ilztexriesc - SaB FFaacisco
ezlzszzEls a.. -
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KILLED bva Train.

CHICAGO, Ill. December 12.-Mr.
Henry Hart, OF the firm OF Hart
Bros. /and we'll known. citizen Of
Chicago, was instantly killed at Wood
lawn Park last evening. He had step
ped from the Illinois Central suburban
tram and had his back turned toward
the Ohio express, which does not stop al
WOODLAND, and whiried through the
suburb at q high rate of speed, The en-
CINE struck him in the back and he was
picked up fully ten feet from where he
stood. when the engine struck him, both
legs were smashed. his head bruised and
spine broken. He died almost instantly
leaving wife, but no children.
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nInrmnn norinIon.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1I.-Delagaie
Gaia of Utah this evening received q
dispatch from Salt Lake City stating
that Chief Justice Zane. in the case of
Deputy United States Marshal Wander.
court. arrested on the 9th instant,
charged under the territorial statutes
with lewdpess. had snskained the terri
torial law which makes the Ofense
named q nisdemeanor. THIS decision,
says Delegate Cain, has direct bear
ing on large number Of cases Of Sim
liar kind.
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MexI,,an ARairs.

ST.. Louis. No, Dec. 1o-The latest
reports from Monterey, Mexico. say
Acting Governor SepuIvedeo. with four
hundred troops and accompanied by a
majority OF both houses of the state con
gress, arrived there last night. The ar
rival of General Treyino Is
anxiously awaited, every body be-
ing extremely DESTROYS TO know
what orders he bears from the Federal
capital. A private dispatch from the
City of Mexico says martial law in
New Leon has been proclaimed. Ad-
vices from Monte Morelos are that the
revolutionists have ousted the munici-
pal authorities of that city and appointed
city government of their own.
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0nR ARMY.

The regular army Of the United States
comprises z. 164 officers, and 24,7O5 en-
listed men-tOtsl, 1850.
During the year, the Judge Advocate
General reports 14,179 cases Of courl
martial tor various ofenses. so that
about every other man in the service has
been guilty Of some miademeanor &C
cording to the rule Of general average
The old volunteer soldiers will smile a
they read this. and remember how i
was in eye olden time" when 10 steal
. chicken and get caught at y
was an offense. bat to appropriate said
chick, and not be found out. redounded
70 the physical honor Of the service
The conclusion Is inevitable, that tn
ssboys In blue have had q high old TIM
during the past year.
The total expenditures Of the depart
meat were "a, $50. 300 81. and the sp
propriAuons. 81, 1852, 1870.
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Thn Rn.n RaII Wnr.

NEW YORK, Dec. 12.-The base ball
war is becoming interesting. Mr.. Wy
man determined TO break up the Ameri-
can association unless the Metropolitan
club was recognized part Of 1t. II
suit is decided IN favor Of the Metro
polilans, the other clubs of the sssocia-
will resign their membership. Il viii
leave the association in the hands OF the
Metropohtans, and according TO the
rules of the association, PLAYERS must
remain with the association. Two syn
dicAtes are prepared 10 come to Wyman's
assistance in recognizing the American
association. One Is headed by Robert
Garrett. of the Baltimore & Ohio rail.
road. and the other is IN Cincinnati.
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TYLER, Tex. Dec. 11.-DlstFict Judge
McCOrd yesterday appointed James N.
Garrison receiver for the Kansas & Gull
Short Line railroad. The appointment
is at the-instance Of New York stock.
holders, adlspute having arisen between
them and Texas stockholders over the
issue Of certain stock which New York
stockholders claim was unauthorized by
the EoaA. The Fped is In prosperous
condtinR.
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Not 70 be snnanh.r.a

NEW York. Dec l2 "A well known
man on Wall street said on hearing of
VandeIbilt's will: THAT defeats every
"bull" hope. 1t ties the property up.
The boys will have to depend upon an
nuities, and that, boiled down, meaus
just this, none of the money goes into
Wall street. Somebody else will have
to furnish "bull" ammunition after this.
This big estate is put beyond the reach
of the boys so that they cannot waste
anv money IN stock
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SENATE.

Il
WAtABGTos, d. e., Dec. l0.-Ths
senats, eemmistee on privileges ard cleo.
tons to-day toea up and discussed the
preaIt snElal sdeeessios. bus hdjourned
witho csfon. The committee meet
for its9etther consideration next Satur-
day.
After the reading of the journal, Ed.
munds Introduced bill to provide for
the establishment of postal telegraphs
RefesEed 70 commilteeon postotfices and
post roads.
EdL4unds, in introducing the bill,
SAID II was the same bill as introduced
last seesion of congress, and which went
TO thslcommitiee on pOstoffices and posi-
roads, and was reported upon by che
committee 30 late that the subject could
not belconsideFed by the senate before
the expirailon ofthe session. He hoped
that the commIttee would new take the
earliest opporInnIty and report upon it,
II may be, he 8dded, that differing from
the tormsr position on the subject
we Should now be willing TO purchase, at
actual value, plants of any Geographic
company thai may wish 10 sell them to
the United States, the value
to De appraised by some tribunal il
which We haYe-confidence.
At q 90 p. IN. the senate read bulky
message from the president, believed e
be batch of nominations.
Ar. Salisbury, replying to Mr.. Ed
munds, said the committee on possibilities
and post roads had at the last session
given the subject careful attention and
examination, and reported upon the bill
as early as practicable.
Mr.. Edmunds diselaimed any asper.
ssion on the committee. The subject wal
most important one ana need
ed considerable examination, bu'
now that the committee on pos
offices and post roads were in possession
OF all the history on the subject and tbs
broaA facts Involved, they would no
have to go over the whole ground again
IN detail.
Mr.. Eimunds expressed desire tina
the subject be brought to vote as early
as possible.
a resolution was offered by Mr.. Nor
rill aud agreed to, directing psymen
from the contingent funds of the senate o.
| the actual and necessary expenses OF the
senate committee appointed to attend
the funeral of General Grant.
The resolution offered by Dolph wal
agreed to, calling on the secretary o
war 10 transmit 10 the senate a copy oil
the report OF Capt. Bixby, United States
engineer corps. relating to sea coast for
ufications In Europe ia 1SS1-S2
Mcpherson presented joint resolu
| ton of the legislature OF New York
recommending a congressional inquiry
INTO the fitness of portion OF the terri
tory of ALASKA for the purpose of penal
colony tor long term, or lite term con
victs. Referred TO COMMITTEES on terrific
/ Ties.
At S:07, on motion of Allison, the sen
ate went into executive session, having
first resolved that when it adjourns to
| day il be till Monday next.