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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09
COLONEL AND BROADER GENERAL.

Grant remained at Springfield end helped
20 organize the volunteer troops OF the state
After i've weeks Of this work, which his mil
ftary education had specially fitted him for,
Gov. Yates offered him the Twenty-frst regi-
ment Of Illinois infantry. Before receiving
his commission es colonel he went TO Cincin-
natl to see Maj. Gen. Mcclellan, then In COM
mand Of Ohio volunteers. He had known
Mcclellan in the old army, and hoped he
might offer him place on his staff. Twice
be went to headquarters without finding Nc
ClellAn, and then returned to Illinois without
having mentioned his errand to any one He
took command Of his regiment early In June
and marched to Missouri. Reporting to Brig
Gen Pope, he was stationed at Mexico, shout
80 miles north Of the Missouri river The
president commissioned him brigadier general
Of volunteers IN August, . promotion he first
heard Of through the newspapers. At this
time Maj. Gen Fremont was IN command of
the states and territories known as the West
ern Department. He transferred Grant 70
Eont0n, then to Jefferson City and then to
the command Of the district Of Southeast Mis-
souri,, with headquarters at Cairo.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

At recent meeting of Irish sympa-
thisers, held at New York, the follow
ing was passed showing how American.
Irishmen look upon the Prince of Wales
visit to Ireland: ALBERT Edward Guelph,
commonly called the Prince of Wales,
is about to visit Ireland; it should be re-
garded by the people as an act of inVa-
sion, and he deserves death consequent
To-
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09
An Important pi.Oorerx.

The most important discovery is that
which brings the most good to the great.
est number. DR.. 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 1t positively cure consump-
ton, but coughs, colds, bronchitis.
asthma, hoarseness, and all affections of
the throat, chest and lungs. yield at once
to its wonderful curative powers. Ifvou
doubt this, get trial bottle free. az Benz.
Wheldon's drug store. (e)
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

When the ARKANSAS state senate was
discussing a bill which provided for the
pensioning OF rebel soldiers, one mem
Der spoke OF the rebel flag as one that
ought now to wave over this country.
When so many confederate soldiers are
receiving appointments it seems that our
southern friends ought to be satisfied.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09
The Princes visit.

LONDON, April 4-Tbe Prince and
Princess of Wales will depart for Ire
land on Tuesday evening next They
will take the train which leaves Easton
railway station at 6 O'Clock that evening
and Will arrive at HOllyhesd in time to
take the midnight boat across TO Kings
ton. If the sea be smooth the Prince
and Princess will land on Irish soil be-
fore O'Clock Wednesday morning.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

The New York Democracy is greatly
disappointed at the reappointment of
Mr.. Pearson as postmaster. This is
claimed by the mugwumps to be a civil
service victory, but the Democrats de-
clare that it will cause that state to go
Republican.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

The mills of the Democratic admins
tration are now grinding at greater
speed, and at every turn OF the crank
some good soldier goes out and an ex.
confederate officer comes In. Although
Cleveland might recognize the south in
his appointments without calling into
the country's service men who fought for
its overthrow, he does not seem pleased
to do so.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

Emporia claims q population of IL.
900, but 1t could only register 1914
voters, which multiplied by the usual
i've and we have 900. How ish dot,
Bro. NEWS ?-Marion Record.
Come, Bro. Record, let US reason to-
gether. The late directory of Emporia
contains 1888 names, and in eastern
cities this is multiplid by five as an esti
mate OF the population. This, however,
is too large for western cities, hence in
Emporia we use three for a muluplier,
which when the directory was issued
would give US population OF 1854.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09
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FAC-SIMILE OF A PORTION OF THE REeIsT

FAC-SIMILE OF 4 PORTION OF THE REGISTER
AT WEST POINT.
The authorities at West Point and the secre-
tary of war were petttioned by the young
cadet to correct the blunder, but no notice
was taken of the request. Ulysses S. Grant he
had been recorded and Ulysses s. Grant he
remained, the name now so worldwide in its
fame having been bestowed through a con-
gressmanhs defect of memory. The initials
q. 8. suggested ''Uncle SAM to his comrades,
nickname he never lost, and one peculiarly
prophetic in view of his extraordinary career.
During the war he was not infrequently nick
named Omitted States Grant and ''Uncon-
dttionaI Surrender Grant, ~ tho q. 8. seeming
TO have special significance in those days
whtea ''tFiAd mems souls" He graduated in
1888, twenty first In q class Of 43, his commits
don of brevet second lieutenant and his
diploma both styling him Ulysses s. Grant.
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wm Paw 30 Cent. on A.. Do,,.-

BALTIMORE, Nd, April 3.-TAe trustee
of Pope, Cole s. Co. makes g PROPOSE
ton to pay so cents on the dollar of the
$4,000 unsecured liabilities, of which
100000 Will be paid in cash and the
remainder on time. The assets are large
and there is probability that a settle
ment will be made on that basis. Such
q result will insure the continuance of
the copper works, enc of the most i'm
portant industries of this city.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

If the cholera Is going to visit this
country there is q more wise thing to do
than TO "hold up the hands in holy hor-
ror." Be careful of your diet, observe
the laws of hygiene, and remember that
cleanliness is the next thing to Godlk
nesa
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

There is considerable quarreling
among our western towns as to the loca-
ton Of the state refoTmatory. 1t is very
difficult TO predict where the lightning
will strike, but Wichita and Newton
seem very anxious for the institution.
They both, however, are little this side
of the 9th principal meridian.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

Rev. Phillip Krohn and Albert Griffin
were appointed by the state temperance
executive committee to organize and
push forward the temperance work of
the state. MIR. Krohn will limit his Ia
bors to that portion OF the state north
of the Kansas river and Mr.. Griffin to
that portion south of the river.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

The first visit of the new administra-
ton TO Kansas cost the Republicans
three pOstoffices, the next visit two. at
this rate there is not much necessity for
uneasiness. Republican efficiency in
the west must be recognized.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09
ApDointments.

WAsHINGToE, April S.-Mr. E. J.
Phelps recently appointed United States
minister to England was qualified yes
terday, and was at the state department
TO day rsceivIHg his credentials. Mr.. A.
h. Kelley, the new minister 70 Italy, was
qualified to-day. The president to-day
appointed Jno. R. Garrison of Virgins.
to be deputy first comptroller of the cur
rency, vice Judge Tarbell resigned: and
John s. McCallmont of Pennsylvania, to
be commissioner of customs, vice Judge
johnson resigned.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09
FRnuFeA.

NEW YORK, April 3.-The failures
throughout the country during the last
seven days are the smallest chronicled
in any week since 1885 commenced. In
the United States 1877, Canada thirty
four; total of 231, as against 277 last
week. Three quarters of the failures are
furnished by the western, southern and
Pacific states. In New York City as
signments were light and few.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

If some man could capture Ell Mahdi,
Reil, Barrlos, Couch, and could lease
Higgins of the Democratic administra-
ton, he could make more money this
summer than any travelling circus in the
cnnnfrv
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09
AT WEST POINT.

At the age Of II Grant entered the Military
Academy at West Point. Those who believe
that name has much to do with the destiny
Of its owner Will find confirmation Of their
theory in the accident which gave him the
name he has made famous. He had been
ehrtstened Hiram Ulysses, but the congress
man who procured his appointment, by mis-
take wrote him down as Ulysses s. Grant.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

The alliteratlng Burchard Is said to be
making q very successful lecturer
Wherever he goes the Democrats turn
out and give him "real rousing recep-
tim 70
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

Vice President Hendricks Will here
after, on Sundays, occupy the pew in
st. Johns church formerly used by
President Arthur. The entire cabinet
will attend the same church.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

We wonder what GoYernor Martin
will think OF Emporia people when he
learns that few OF them patronize q
morning paper which calls Arbor Day
proclamations political clap-trap."
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

Thomas @. Fletcher. ex-governor of
Missouri, has mysteriously disappeared.
He Is q man who was greatly respected,
had an extensive law practice and was a
prominent citizen,
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

The St. Louis, Fort Scott and Wichita
road was completed on Tuesday as far as
Anthony. Harper county, and the Peo-
pie Of that town are now rejoicing with
exceeding great ioy.
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Marinan nTattarn
HIM

CITY OF MEXICO, via Galveston, April2
Congress opened last evening, and
President Diaz in his message says in
regard to the attempt of Gen. Barrios
against the independence of the Central
American states, that there are especial
duties imposed on Mexico by its honor
and sentiments of justice, its neIghbor-
hood to the belligerants and its
peculiar relations with the sggres-
sor. Diaz says: I answered
General Barrios frankly condemning his
act, The Mexican people have approx
ed my action. Grave, without doubt,
are the difficulties which this lnternR-
tional emergency may produce. on &C.
count of this crisis which now effects the
public treasury. Nevertheless, the ex-
ecutive is resolved to sustain the attitude
BETTING national honor and courts,
on the patriotic cooperation of congress,
TO maintain intact the national honor and
interests. The message also states that
a new treaty for the extfadItIon of GRIM
mails, arranged between the United
States government AID the Mexican
minister, will be submit d to the sem
ate; also law relating to the rights of
foreigners to naturalization.
RUSSIA PREPARING FOR WAR.
LONDON, April Russia Is taking
active steps to place her navy on better
war footing. In addition TO f1Veheavy
ironclads, the seven half-plated cruisers,
and five torpedo rams recently men,
toned by the Vossicke Zeitung as being
built for the Black and Baltic seas, 8
number of cruisers and torpedo
rams are being rapidly fitted
out. At Necaloeff, the station OF
the Russian admiral and fieei
is at the confluence of the Tugul river
The cruisers are from 5000 to 5000 tons
burden. and each will be armed with
from ten to fourteen cannon. About
half the vessels are expected to attain 6
speed of at least sixteen knots an hour
Torpedo rams of about 5000 tons are es
tlmsted to go fifteen knots, and will be
armed, in addition TO two torpedo ap
paratus. with six 9-inch and four smaller
guns. The emir of Bodhara has agreed
to allow the passage of Russian troops
| and supplies through this territory in the
event of war with England.
INDIA WILL ASSIST RURRIA.
RAwALPINDE, April 2-The chief
and princes of the whole Indian empire
have all, without exception, earnestly
rendered to Lord Dufferin the British
| Viceroy troops and money Withou
stint, to uphold England IN any pos
sible difficulty with Russia
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09
PApucAH

The young commanders frst military
achievements was the seizure Of Paducah
Kentucky, which commanded the navigation
of both the Tennessee and the Ohio. kentucky
had been halEng on neutral ground, which
but which GeGeral Polk, the Confederate
commander IN that region, was the first to
break. Polk seized Columbus and Hickmaz,
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09
oRcANIzINc VOLUNTEERS.

On the 18th OF April, 1851, Fort Sumter
fell. On the 18th President Lincoln made his
call for troops, and on the 10Th Grant was
drilling a company of volunteers In Galena-
-Four days later he took it to Springfield.
From there he wrote the adjutaHt general Of
the army, offering his services 70 the govern
ment in any capacity In which it cared to
make use Of him. This letter, which would
now be valuable historic document, called
forth no reply and was not considered inpor-
tant enough to preserve. This neglect, in the
words OF an Armandale peasant much quoted
by Carlyle, "could nae hinder him OF Gods
rrovidanca
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

The Mexican government is preparing
TO enforce Its position against Barrios.
1t Is said that quite number of Mexi-
can troops are now drilling at the capt.
Eel
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

President Cleveland wishes the peo-
pie to know that If he does make blum
ders he means to do the wise thing. The
president now orders fresh fish shipped
In ice from Portland.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

Mayor Warren believes in planting
trees, and we do not believe a man can
be elected mayor on the antI.tree plat
form, proposed by our morning contem-
nOru
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09
Terrible Magazine Explosion.

ST. LOUIS, April IA st. Joseph,
Missouri, special to the Post Dispatch
says: At 4 o'clock this morning the
powder magazine of the Hazard Powder
company was struck by lightning and
exploded. The magazine contained
eight and one-half tons of powder. 1t
was situated about three miles north OF
the city. The defamation was heard
fifteen miles away. The shock was ter
rife. All the houses in the vicinity were
partially wrecked, window glass were
shattered all over the city to distance of
four miles from the magazine, and
houses shook and swayed as if moved by
an earthquake. There was much excite
ment in the city until the cause of the
disturbance was learned. No one was
seriously injured.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

The new passenger train which will
soon be placed on the Howard branch,
will be a great convenience to people
along the line of that road.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

Harvard college leads all the others In
amusements. Four freshmen students
are preparing 10 give an exhibition of q
real German duel.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

Winfield, Wichita, Wellington and Fl
Dorado are bidding for the new Metho-
dist Academy 10 DC erected and managed
by the South Methodist conference.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

HIS BIRTHPLACE AT POINT PLEAsAEr, OHIO.
He was born at Point Pleasant, Ciermont
county, Ohio, on the 9th Of April, 1922. No
one dreamed then, nor for many years there
after, that he was to be the man Of destiny
who would bear our banner through the
storms of war peace and freedom.
Tho boyhood Of Grant was not more re-
variable than that of any child in the same
circumstances. Indeed, the anecdotes Of his
childhood in no way convey the idea that
he manifested any precocity. He was the
eldest Of six children. His early surround
tngs were severely plain, his father, who was
Of Scotch descent, being a dealer In leather,
neither rich nor poor, but ranking among the
hard workers of young and growing state.
Tho humble homo where Grant was born is
not unknown to the public through the en-
Hrayer's skill
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

General Grants Income is now $2,375
. month, and yet is estimated that this
will not meet the expenses of the family.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

England q Russia are hating between
two opinions, whether 1t is better to live
in peace or nip and tuck" IN war.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09
Gan a-aham.s pnsitinn.

LONDON, April 3.-Di1patches received
from Suakim this morning give the fol-
lowing account OF the progress of events
at the front: Gen. Graham occupied with
his forces all the heights above Tamai.
Last evening and during the night the
rebels fred on Zeeraba, some of
their shots taking effect, one soldier
was killed outright and two others were
wounded. Early this morning Graham
advanced to Tamai and at O'Clock took
possession of the springs.
Another dispatch is as follows: At
the hill above Tamal, Z O'Clock q. m i.
The guards, BengaleZe troops, marines,
Berkshire regiment and Sikhs, will oc-
cupy Tamai on Monday The remain
der of the forces will follow when the
water supply has been secured. A dis
patch from General Graham Is as fol-
lows: Teselah hill 6 80 a. m. The hills
around the Zeerabs were occupied
last night by chain pIckets, sup
ported by 3 strong reserve force. The
enemy was silenced at 1 O'Clock this
morning by a volley from our advanced
pickeG OF grenadiers and by shell from
q 13-pounder. The rest of the night was
quiet. The troops are in good cUndi-
IAOu on0 OnlJ SeNSn 1911 Out VI tHS iohAs
yesterday during a fifteen hours,
march, do not expect
to meet with serious resistance. Another
dispatch from General Graham gives
the following:
Four soldiers were wounded IN Occu-
plying the village, of these, two belonged
to the Australian contingent. A dis
patch filed at Suskim at 2 o'clock this
afternoon says: TamSi is in flames
The British loss IN occupying the place
was one killed and six wounded.
"TAMAR SPRINGS, April 3, noOn.-OuT
forces advanced at 8 O'Clock this morn
ing and occupied the village and khor.
We encountered slight opposition on the
part of the enemy. We found very little
water, and what there was, was of a very
bad quality. l am going to return with
my whole force TO the first Zeeraba."
THE FRENCH TROUBLE.
PARIS, April "a majority of the
Partisan newspapers assert to-day that
NJ. DefreycInet has failed in his task OF
making a cabinet and that President
Grevy will summon NJ. Henri Brlsson,
president of the chamber of deputies to
form new ministry. The LaPaix,
however, maintains that M. DefreYcinei
has not abandoned 1t, but has good pros
poets OF success. The LsPalx ad-
vises the people to abandon tor
the present all party bitterness in view
of the Tonquin trouble. The Journal
des Debats says it is believed that De-
freycinet will succeed in forming min
istry, and in doing it he will ignore ap
poIntments.
General Boullogner, the French com
mander in Tunis, has been order to Ton
quin and will soon proceed thither to as
sumo the chief command.
TAMAI TAKEN.
LONDON, April ga special from
Suakim says, the enemy retreated IN the
direction of Tamanieb. The British
burned Tamai. Gen. Graham lost ont
man killed, and twelve wounded during
the fighting.
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Looking Tor Bruisers.

PHILADELPHIA, April "A warrant
for the arrest of John L. Sullivan and
Dominick McCafferY, who were adver-
tised TO fight tonight, was issued by
Judge Fell this morning and placed in
the hands of an officer for execution.
They were charged with q conspiracy to
commit q breach of the peace,
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

Clay Center is In great excitement
over q report that lead has been discov-
cred In the hill near that place.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-09

The board of the state reformatory
commissioners meets at Topeka on the
14th of April.
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Mrs. GaTfeId's Denial.

CLEVELAND, o, April "A close
friend of Mrs. Garfield has furnished
the following to the Associated Press:
The report has been extensively circulat-
ed that Mrs. GARFIELD is TO be married
undoubtedly originated from some mYs-
terious person who wished to annoy her,
as it has been authorItstiYely ascertained
that the rumor is utterly false, having no
foundation whatever. Mrs. Garfield has
only recently heard of il. She still wears
mourning and matrimOnY has no place
IN her thoughts.
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AN ICE GORGE.

A special from Parkers, Pa, says:
Ice in the Allegeny river gorged against
the iron bridge last night and 8 O'Clock
p. m. the structure gave way under the
pressure and two sections were swept
down the river. 1t is stated that several
persons were on the bridge when it went
flied.
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D., ath 81 lIra- Cnr

GAINESVILLE, o., April 4.-Tbe mother
of Hon S. S. Cox died here yesterday,
aged 81 years.
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Washburne college is to have a new
library building worth $4,000.
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Fast Trains

PrTTsBURG, Pa, April 1.-Two new
fast trains will be placed on the Penn.
sylvania railroad next Sunday. They
will make through runs from New York
and Philadelphia on the same fast time
as the limited express.
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GENERAL GRANT.
Sketches of His Life in
Pen and Pencil.
THE NATIONS HERO.
Story of the Great Warriors Mil
itary Career.
The Silent Soldier ut West PoInt-IhrouSh
the Mexican war-At Belmont, Fort
DOnelsOn, Pittsburg Landing,
VIcksburg, Lookout Noun
tain, Petersburg and
APPROXIMATION.
ICopyrIshted.1
HIS sOYHOOD.

The life Of Ulysses 8. Grant Is q romance
O. eventfIl, wonderful and interesting as any
thing ever evolved from the brain Of a novel
ist. he has lived In a time OF extraordinary
activity In tho development OF this country,
and has figured In its history more conspicu-
ously than any other man living.