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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
stores display at the front counters black
bottles labalIed Epaaitn

HNOASS AASpAoy ~ inc HUH COuuBcLB D1oCA
bottles labelled "maIt."
The Atchison bridge ls big thing
and has been written up and described
frequently. 1t is as great . monument
70 Atchison enterprise and sagacity as
the LeayenWorth bridge, three miles
above that town, ID 9 standing reminder
to the latter city's shortsightedness, poor
policy and irremsdiai mistake of years
ago.
The wholesale houses of Atchison are
big enterprises and the business they do
is astonishing. We have simply time
and space to mention one, that of Nc
Pike & Fox, the biggest drug hSuse
in the state. The firm has three large
buildings devoted ehtIrely to their i'm.
raense trade. The firm, of which q
brother OIL D. and q. E. Fox is q mem
Der, employs forty persons and the bust
ness amounts to hundreds OF thousands
q year.
Ed. Howe was sick, SO we did not
modest the gentleman who has attained
such an anVisbls reputation as q Kansas
author.
A visit to Atchison without q call on
Noble Prentis of the champion"
would be like attending Moody meet
ing when Mr. Moody was called out OF
town. Not that Mr.. Pre6tis is so very
beautiful and Attractive, IN personal ap-
pearanee, for there are handsomer men,
but none jollIer or pleasanter. He is
filed with "reminiscences OF old times N
Kansas; knows the old stagers like q
book, is acquainted with their unwrit-
ten history as well as their public
records. If anything funny has ever hsps
pened to g prominent man in Kansas
Prentis knows of 1t or knows a man that
does. To laugh With Prentis is worth
the full prlcs Of the first-class railroad
fare to the city, and after seeing PrentiG
smile, you go down and pay your hotel
bill, and wonder why the amount is Sc
small, give the beli-boy a quarter and
tell the newsboy to keep the change az
you hand him dime for a late edition
Probably such men do not build rail-
roads to town, put up big buildings or
make large subscriptions to fine
churches, but they do powerful amoun
OF good in their way, talking. writing
and acting.
Our people will be pleased to learn o
the continued prosperity end popularity
of our former citizen, Mr.. Guerrler. The
writer is under many obligations to him
and his family for many kindnesses
shown him at their beautiful home.
We are glad Atchison is in KansaI
and that her people are Kansans.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
our Neighbors Must Re Pea.

CHICAGO. March 31.-The Armour
Packing company OF this city has re-
ceived an additional cable order from
the British war department for q ship
ment of 400. 900 pounds of canned meats,
the destination being WoolWich. The
same company has orders from the
Canadian government for 225 600 pounds
Of canned meat for shipment to Winni-
peg for the use OF Canadian troops mass.
ing there to operate against the half
breeds and Indiana.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

II the telegraph reports from Lake
Winnipeg be true the Rel rebellion may
prove serious question to our northern
neighbor. There is said to be about
$1,000 Of the.halfbreeds and as many
Indians. Should the Indians Join in
the rebellion, which is now probable, 1t
is quite likely that there will be as much
fighting in North as in Central America
mr. avan rrica
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
John swinton- from whom we

John Swinton, from whom We quote
to-day an excellent article concerning
the late railroad strike and It's adjust
ment, Is well known To old KAnsans.
His early days were spent At the case
setting up articles about the Kansas
"IroGbIes." He vet has tender men,
Ory for his old state and the people who
guarded its carly career. In word he
is one of the formerly OF Kansas men"
OF whom We delight to hear good things
and 10 say them Al every opportunity.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
Amendments.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 1.-The
president sent the following nominations
to the senate to-day: A. Leo Knott Of
Maryland to be second assistant post
master general. Postmasters-John a
ShowaIter at Labrobe, Penn; Charles E
Cook at Mcpherson, Kan; G. Marion
Moore at Pleasanton, Kan. The noEnin'
alton of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston, TO be
commissioner of railroads, was favor
ably reported from the senate commit
tee on railroads to-day.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
pArRuN1zE HOME INSTITUTIONS

The southern Kansas Railway Is a Kan
0as Road
And is thoroughly identified with the
interest and progress of the state OF Kan
sas and its people, and affords its patrons
facilities unequaled by any line In east
ern and southeastern Kansas, running
through express trains daily between
Kansas City and Olsthe, Ottawa, Gar
nett, lola, Humboldt, Chsnute, Cherry
vale, Independent Winfield, Wellington,
Harper, Attica and intermediates points.
Through mail trains daily except Sun
day between Kansas City and yelling
ton, and intermediate stations, making
close connections at Ottawa, Chanute
and Cherryvale with our trainS for EN-.
porIa, Burlington, GIrard. Walnut and
Coffeyville.
Accommodation trains daily except
Sunday between Kansas City, Olathe
and Ottawa.
Remember that by purchasing tickets
| via this line connection IS made in the
Union depot at Kansas City with
through trains to all points, avoiding
transfers and changes at way stations.
Through tickets can be purchased via
| this line at any of the regular coupon
stations, and your baggage checked
thrnugh to destination east, west. north
Or south.
Pullman sleepers on all night trains
| For further information, see maps and
| folders, or call on or address,
s. B. HYNEs,
Gen'l Passenger Agt.,
Lawrence, Kan.
r. E, ToRRINGToN, Agent.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
MAYORS PROCLAMATION.

Governor Martin has set apart next
Thursday, the End day Of April, a. AZ
Dor Day, and believing in the wisdom
of the practical observance OF such adAy
and being confident of the desire On tie
palt of the citizens of EmpoEia. fog the
appropriate observance of the day here.
therefore call the attention Of cur citi-
zens TO the governors message and res
ommend further that our citizens devote
the day or some part of to 1t the planting
of trees or shubbery ct their houses OF
in public grounds in various parts Of
the city, thus taking part In the beau
tifying of our already beautiful city and
IN making our work delight to ~ and
to those who succeed us in future years.
s. B. WARREN. Mayor.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Perhaps II Lamar would have strict
search made he might hnd about the pa
tent office the vaIise of clsthIng infected
with small pox and yellow fever that the
old fend Of the black vomIt policy. Jake
Thompson, had prepared for Abraham
Iincoln
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
A Chicago Fire.

CHICAGO, March 30.-The four-story
brick building on Monroe street, near
Dearborn, occupied by the National
Printing company and Bradner, Smith
s. Co.. paper dealers. burned this morn
ing. The loss Is estimated at 800, 600
fully insured. The president of the
National Printing company is Charles
r. Mcconnell, well known theatrical
manager. His company and the firm OF
Bradner, SmitL s. Co. were burned out IN
q similar manner about oae year ago.
Later estimates make the loss much
larger than the arst ones. The National
Printing Company losses ali its
presses and nearly all its materials
which together with the damage To the
building will make its loss fully xl6O..
coo. Insured for $4,000. Bradner
Smith d %, loss fully 100000 and
stock and building which is understood
TO be fully insured.
Bradner, Smith s. Co., now estimate
that their losses will reach $500 600
their entire stock having been ruined
They carried ar insurance to the extAnl
OF S125. 600 The building was owned by
CrOssIer g. Tate Of Philadelphia and i,
damaged to the extent of $4,000. The
total loss wall reach fully 1870 600. To
tai insurance, apa,t from thai
carried on the building, $3.50 600
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

The committee appointed To locate the
state reformatory, which according to the
bill providing for the same. must be si:-
uAted somewhere west of the sixth pFin-
cipal meridian, consists of john Sever
Ance OF Axtell, T. K. Bonbrake of Abb
lene, and Ed r. Smith of Mound City.
The duty of this committee Is to select q
location, purchase site, superintend
the erection OF buildings anu remain IN
charge un.il they are succeeded by q
board OF managers.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Sam Wood Is going TO Colorado. Like
the poor Indian he is going gradually
westward, and eventually we presume
Uncle Sam Will have 60 provide reser-
walton for his special benefit. In the
meantime we extend our sympsthies to
the suffering Centennial state.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

The holding of indignation meetings
throughout the nation 10 simply the ex-
preston Of the people who desire to
bear witness that they have been greatly
outraged by the interior department In
It's action honOring the memory of Jake
Thomnaon
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

France seemed only little concerned
about her soldiers In Tonquin until they
suffered disgraceful defeat. This stirred
the populAce, aud to-day tho French re.
public Is in fever of excitement. Ferry
and his ministry. who for some time
have swayed their influence, have fallen
aud the head OF the great French pre-
mier has been demanded.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

A Bridgeport man bequeathed his en-
tire estate OF $4,000 to the Democratic
widows" of that city. Some of the
ofiice-seekers have since been beating
their heads and shedding great tears be-
cause iheyswere not born widows and
their lots cast ct Bridgeport.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
centrnI Amerlean Fol e.

WAsHIKGT Il, D C, March, 31--The
president If Mic .rsgna in q telegram
received ;hia morning ssys Lat be viii
march TO-DAY with the combined force
Of Nicaragua and Casta Kica into Hon
duraa. His object will be 70 prevent
the forces of Honduras from joining
thosa If Barrios in San Salvador which
country was invaded Saturday BY the
latter.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

G. p. Keen, living two miles east 0f
the city. on Sunday lost . ane Poland.
China SOW that died Of hydFophcbEa
NJ. Keen has not noticed any mad dogs
about and he cannot account for fhs
origin of the trouble. Immediatsly a9ser
discovering the trouble cold water was
thrown on the animal. She Hsas INTO
spesms and died in zssy few nlau.ss
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

The short and most direct route to
Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago, Omaha
and all points east and north; and the
short line from Kansas CstY to Cherry
vale. Indepe7de-ee. Winfield. Wei
and all points in Texas and the Indian
territory. Trains for the east leave Al
7:l5 8 N. B. B. HYNRs
J. Il BARNS, 4enI. Pass AT
Superintendent.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
SUPERINTENDENT PROCLAMATION.

Believing that every school In the
state should cooperate with Governor
Martin in an endeavoI to beausifY and
and school grounds ty the planting Of
trees, 1 hereby request and earnestly 60
llcit the students of II Enporia schools
TO meet at Garfield aiding ct 9 p. m.
Thursday in order 20 cooperate with
me and other teacht r. In this. Trees
will be delivered to as ct that time. end
''ss we hae naething else TO do, We may
.be sticking in tree; IL will be growing,
boys, when ye're sleeping"
J. e. KLOCK,
Superintendent
Pupils who can bring trees will great
lY oblige their teachers by doing 90.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
A, the Grange store On FINN sEenu

At the Grange store on Fifth axenu6,
the propFietors eoutrived 9 very ingen-
ious April Joke. 1t was small jar
placed on the counter, and filed with
colcred salt and labelled. ssTexas Cain
Sugar, Try ii.'' Il looked very much
ike sugar. and q great many people
tasted its qualities and pronounced 1t I
very good April tool trick.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Judge Pennington to-day appointed s.
B. Riggs, John L Wells and w.
Stubs Is commissioners to make alIot-
ment of the widows share Ia certain
property of the late s. G. Brown.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

II u now believed that the old British
lion WAS simply roaring. We, however.
do not believe he frightened the wIld
animals very much.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

The Democrats In reducing the num-
Der Of Offices are only following q good
precedent set them by Grant, Hayes and
Arthur.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Mr.. Phelps was surprised at his ap-
poIntment, and 30 was George Washing
ton Click surprised at his dis-appoint-
m0ut
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
washington Notes.

WASHINGTON, March 30.-Through
the efforts of Congressman Anderson an
allowance OF pension has been secured
for Richard Walthsm of Pottawatome
county Kansas.
Another asspirant for the marshalship
of Kansas has arrived in the person OF
A. 81. Martin of Dickinson county.
Sam Wood has disposed of his interest
in the Topeka State Journal to Walter
N. Allen, and will locate in Colorado.
Mr.. Allen Will control the paper IN the
future.
The report which obtained credence
Friday afternoon that the name of Nor
man j. Colman had been sent IN by the
president as commissioner of sgricul-
ture, and received too late for the senate'E
action, was premature, no such nomina
ton having as yet been made.
It is currently reported today that thE
Brazilian NISSAN has been rendered tC
and accepted by Ex-Governor jarvis o.
North Carolina.
WASHINGTON, D. c., march, 31.-At
ter reading the Journal, the senate wen
into executive session. The senate con
firmed Thos. J. Bum as postmaster o.
Bloomington. Illinois.
Postmaster General has decided to re
move j. T. Crawford superintendent o
foreign mall service. Nichols n. Bel
| of st. Louis will succeed him.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

The governor, the mayor and the
superintendent OF schools ali unite in
asking you 70 observe "Arbor Day" TO
day.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

President Cleveland drew his first
months salary, Friday. The amount
being s., S88.78.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Somebody ought TO send the editor
In.chief Of our contemporary q sour
apple tree TO plant to-day.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

A series ofvery interesting and effec-
tive gospel meetings is in progress atthe
FIRST Pre- bY;erlan church thIs week
Meetings are held every night.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

The Daily yelling tOnian has been en-
larged 10 . seven column paper and
looks like . very good advertising sheet.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

The very trees cry out against any
Suggestions made by our contemporary.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

The dark horse "keeps shady" while
Mayor Warren pushes on and openly TO
vfcfoFV
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

The frat meeting Of the state board Of
pardons will be held at the Capitol
building, Topeka. March 81.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

BArrios alter all seems 70 6e showing
more fight than Jobnny Bull.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

For SALE-At bargain, l6O acres II
arst-clAss land half mile from Amer
Gus. all fenced. 10 acres Ia cultivation
News LAND AGENCY.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Johnny Bull plays good game Of
bluff.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-10-22
That Descending Dove.
A New Haven, Conn.,, dispa

A New Haven, Conn.,, dispatch
says: while the Rev. Mr.. Clark
was preaching in East Haven Con.
gregational Church, and had fin
ished the prayer preceding the SER
mon, dove alighted upon the Gen.
tire gallery, in full view of the con-
gregation. and began cooling. When
he had finished his prayer the dove
perched on the gallery railing oppo>
site the clergyman. When he read
the first chapter Of st. Johns Cos
pei at the thirty~second verse-M
saw the Spirit descending from
Heaven like dove, and it abode
upon him,-the dove flew to the
desk and peIched upon the open
page of the Bible. The pastors s
text was from the fourth verse. It
then settled upon the platform be-
low the pulpit during the sermon.
At the conclusion the pastor en-
gagged in sacramental services and
closed the Bible. The bird thrice
stepped from the book and on
again, aud then nestled by its side
When he had concluded the pastor
referred to the interruption and
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-10-22
SO BLUE.

MY child. you have more than full
filed every hope I ever formed of
you"
Magdalen Foster blushed with
pleasure at her fathers words, as
we'll she might for the letter in her
hand announced that the papers sent
up by her at the recent classical
examination entitled her to the ninth
place in the first class.
She was tall and stopped slightly,
her complexion, though clear, was
colorless, and she hid the reflective,
full look that is not infrequently
the sign of habltual study. Yet her
face was singularly sweet in express
sion. the open, tranquil brow seemed
incapable Of frowcing, the brown
eyes might be dreamy, but never
irate.
"Magdalen,' continued her father,
care you still willing to become my
amanuensisW
"Oh, papa,' returned the girl, ea>
gerly. II shall be 80 proud if you
will let me-
Mr.. Foster was an eminent student
Of tie classics, and it lad always
been Magdaten's great ambition to
help him in the preparation of his
valuable works.
She did not foresee all the results
OF her college achievements, and of
this new relation to her father. 1t
did not occur to the simple-minded
girl that there was anything in what
she had done to ALLEVIATE her from
her old acquaintances. Quite un>
consciously she awed her contem>
poraries, who, girls and young men
alike, fought shy of so distinguished
"blue-stocking." She remained
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-10-22

coincidence, and said the winged
visitor might be taken as emblem,
atical of the Spirit in the church
Then the bird perched upon the
pastors head. The effect was
electrical and many ladies were in
tears. The pastor took the dove
and held it to his breast and gave
the benediction. It was Stephen
Bradley's pet dove which had fol
lowed his sister to church. The
rest Of the family tried to drive the
little thing bach, but It followed the
young lady in, and flew by the way
OF the gallery stairs. Much com
ment is made in East Haven, and
it is regarded as almost miraculous
Erpress.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-10-22
AN OLD ARIST0CRAT.
Boston Courier.

Some time ago, during a horseback
ride through billy section of Ten
nessee, stopped at an old grey
stone house that stood near the road.
The place was IN a state OF interest
ing ruin. The stone walls around
the grounds were covered with vines
which, seeking security, thrust their
tendrils into the crevices wrought by
destruction. An old gentleman,
blessed in a suit of almost thTead~
bare black, met me at the gate and
cordially invited me to enter the
house. / was not slow in accepting
the invitation, especially as black
cloud, with rumbling accompaniment
was drifting over from the west, but
more especially because 1 was hun
Cry. The house was not we'll fur
nished. Every thing was faded, but
l felt that 1 was breathing the air
OF extreme refinement.
"Take this seat" said the old mal,
offering me an arm chair. "Het:ie, -
he added, addressing girl whom
l saw standing in the hail, "tell your
mother that a gentleman will take
dinner with u.s.
Hettie Immediately departed to
execute the commission, and the host
turning to me, said: excuse me,
sir, for not introducing myself soon
er. My name is Leckford, Colonel
George Leckford."
81 should have first introduced
myself" [ rejoined, not without cons
fusion. l then told him my name.
Glad TO see you, SIR he said
advancing cordially shaking my
hand. "Dia you belong to the aris-
tocracy before tAe WARP"
mo, sir,"I replied.
That was unfortu nate, he rejoin-
cd. "Gold, sir, could not tempt me
to lay aside my pride. | am proud,
and | am proud of it,
Just then | heard O terrible crash.
The old gentleman, with great agi-
tation, sprang TO his feet. The
next moment, Hettie ran into the
room and exclaimed
"Oh, papa, the safe has fallen
over and ell our pretty dishes are
smashed"
Great goodness, girl, you don't
tell me so?''
"Ies, sir, everything is broken
The old gentleman struggled
hard to control his emotion. My
dear sir" said he, Il fear that we
shall be compelled to do without
dinner
ventured to tell him that l could
take piece Of bread and meat in my
hand and eat it as / travelled, but he
turned upon me and in o severe tone
said:
NO man ever left my house in
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1885-10-22

that manner. Twill send boy te
the village for more dishes. The
distance is short, only ten miles, ano
he will soon be back. You mus,
wait until he returns"
I could not wait so, after many
protestations on the part of my kind
host, resumed my journey.
About six months later l again
travelled the same road, and, just be-
t;ore dinner time, / reached the old
house. l did not care to make my
self known to the colonel. and as
now wore quite heavy growth OF
beard | decided, in order to avoid
long conversation, prompted by
previous acquaintance, to enter un-
der an assumed name. may be
pardoned for mentioning strange
coincidence. l was again hungry
"Glad to meet you, Mr.. Singleton. d
said the old gentleman when l had
given him my assumed name. "Did
you belong to the aristocracy be-
fore the war?''
eyes, SIR"
"Ah, then, 1 am doubly glad te
see you. Previous to the great ca
lamity you had no business, o
course"
"No, SIR
"Ah! those we're glorious days
''Hettie," he continued. turning to &
girl who had just appeared at tht
door, tell your mother that a gen
tleman will take dinner with u.s.
Nov l mused, Il will get .
dinner Just then there came th'
startling crash. The old gentleman
sprang upon his feet.
"Oh, papa J" exclaimed Hettie, a.
she rushed into the room, "the saf'
fell down and broke all our pretty
dishes.'
"My gracious, you don't say sop
"Yes, sir, every one is broken"
"Mr. Singleton, this may no
seem like much of calamity, but il
is, sir. Those china.-But that's
well enough. The greatest grief
hayeis i'll Disappointing you. l will
send Il boy to town after more dish
es. He will soon be back, for The
place is only ten miles Distant
It was with difficulty that 1 tore
myself away from the coloners GRASP
but 1 finally succeeded. About two
hours later I stopped at an humble
log house. aud was bountifully sup
piled with food.
Il stopped at Colonel Leckford's
honsc expecting to get dinner
but
"Heard a crash. eh?" suggested
the stout farmer who sat at the oppo
site end Of the table.
Eyes, and rs l have twice been
present when all the pretty dishes
were broken, I hardly understand
it,
The farmer laughed.
That old fellow would rather die
than work." said he. "He has sold
nearly everything in his house, even
his tablecloths and dishes. When>
ever stranger happens around at
meal. time he hears a crash. A table
loaded with iron and bricks is over>
turned, and at the same time, a stout
woman strikes the floor with a bag
containing pieces of a circular saw
and half dozen tin pans. l have
seen it work. Help your self to the
shoat.''