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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
SmalInox EpidemIc.

ST LOUIS, Mo-, March 27.-The small
pox is raging as an epidemic at Mound
City, Ill. Out of population of 1900,
fifty cases are reported, and eight deaths
occurred during the present week. The
disease is confined almost entirely
among the negroes, only two white fami.
lies being infected. Vigorous measures
are being used to suppress the scourge.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
uonrr Honaa anrneli.

81. LeUIs, March 2s.-A st. Joseph,
Missouri, special TO the Post Dispatch.
says: The Buchanan county cou rt house
of that city took fire at 2:30
O'Clock this morning. The In
side was completely Quilted
except the wing containing the office of
the recorder OF deeds and the county
clerks room. The probate court, coun-
ty collectors office and all the records
and books were destroyed. The records
in the vaults. The law library, val
ned At 1000. Il completely destroyed.
The county jail was saved and the pris-
oners removed. The building cost
S250, 600 and was insured tor 500, coo.
w. B. AcNutt, chief of the fire depart
ment was fatally injured
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

The best blood purifier and system
regulator ever placed within the reach
of suffering humanity, truly Is Electric
Bitters. Inactivity of the liver. bilious
ness, jaundice, constipation, weak kid
news, or any disease of the urinary Or
gans, or whoever requires an appetiz erl
tonic or mild stimulant, will always fad
Electric Bltters the best and only GER
tain cure known. They act surely and
quickly. every bottle guaranteed TO give
entire satisfaction or money refunded.
Sold az City cents per bottle by
3 Wheidon ID
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
AIore American nIeaf.

CHICAGO, March S7.-The Armour
packing company yesterday received an
other cable order from the British war
department for 5000 additional cases of
canned beef, representing about $3.50. 900
additional cases, which, however, could
not be filed within the time limited
The statement is made that orders
already In hand have Invested all the es.
Adjustments in the country Engaged in
this particular industry of their available
stock.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
: :.EhP what isp'' asked the other.
No Time For Discussion.

a great many people are interested
Just now in ascertaining how the Pres
ident is going to divide out the numer-
Gus offices at his disposal Hopes
are entertained by many that he viii
make clean sweep, while others, who
do not expect any office, are of the
opinion that the civil service reform
rules should be observed. A similar
difference of opinion occurred between
two darkeys who were raising poultry
by hand.
..Sambo. amt hit agin de law ter
take desc heah chickens?" asked one
of the reformers.
dat ar am great moral question.
which we hain't go no time ter discuss
han down anudder pullet. "-TszGi
syfiRGs.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
AndersOn's Head In the Basket

WASHINGTON, D. c., March 26.-The
senate confirmed Daniel McConVille Of
Ohio as auditor of the treasury for the
postoff1ce department. The senate met
at noon, and five minutes later went il TO
executive session. The president sent
IN the following nominations: Thomas
O. Crenshaw, Jr, collector of
trIct of Georgia. Postmssters-
AeuIlls Jones, jr., Indianapolis, Ind.
Osbun Shannon, Lawrence, Kas.; John
Mileham, Topeka, Kss.; N. c. Riden-
our, Ciarinda, Iowa; Vincent j. Lane,
Wyandotte, Kas Mrs. Lizzie 81. Tick
len. Charleston. N. c.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
Terrible Prize fight.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., March 28.-A prize
fight came off IN Rehorbath. Mass, this
morning IN which Jack Ashton and Jas.
Dolan, both Of this city, fought eleven
rounds. Both were horribly battered,
blood covered the barn floor, In which
the fight occurred, and at the finish both
men were exhausted Dy the loss of blood.
Their faces are raw and their bodies are
terribly battered. Neither of the men
would give In, and the fight was stopped
by the spectators for fear of fatal re-
anita
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

During the months of December, jan
uary and February there were more de-
partures from the New York port for
Europe, than arrivals. Immigrants are
now arriving, however, in great mum
bers, 2,244 storage passengers having
arrived from Europe on Monday.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Mrs. Mary A. Daley. OF Tunkhan-
mock, Pa, was afflicted with asthma
and bronchitis, during which time the
best physicians could give no rellef.
Her lite was despaired Of, until in last
October she procured bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery, when immediate
relief was felt, and by continuing its use
for q short time she was completely
cured, gaining IN flesh fifty pounds in
few months.
Free trial bottles of this certain cure
of all throat and lung diseases at B.
Wheldon's drug store. Large bottles,
81 90. (d)
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
Eassle Roek Lsaislature Adjourned.

LITTLE Rock, March 27.-The Iegis-
isture adjourned sine die At noon. after
q continuous session Of sevenfy-fiVe
days. In the house this morning reso-
luton was unanimously adopted ex--
pressing profound regret az the danger
Gus aud continued illness Of Gen. u. s
Grans AMI extending their sincere sym.
pathies TO the distinguished citizen and
soldier In hIs great affection and ex-
pressing the hope that kind providence
may restore him 70 perfect health.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

The belligerent spirit seems to be con-
tagious. 1t has been raging in the bosom
OF the Mahdi. 1t has broken out in
Europe and Asia. 1t is stirring up the
ambition OF Barrios. It has slightly af.
fected sthe Oklahoma boomers, and
finally, away up in the cold regions Of
Lake Winnipeg, 1t bursts forth In the
form of rebellion.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
nIaxino ArnInet RarrfoE.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March ga dispatch
from the City Of Mexico said that over
twenty Mexican military officers not in
active service have gone TO Central
America to join forces at San Salvador
and Nicaragua against Guatemala, and
that the war feeling lie rapidly extending
and growing stronger. a large public
meeting was held ThurEday night, at
which every speaker advocated q deter
mined and aggressive action towards
Guatemala. An intense feeling of hatred
toward BaFrios was mGnifested. and the
meeting was frequently interrupted oy
cries of "DoWn with BarFIosI" "Death
to BarrlosE' It Is reported that the
government is not aVerse 10 public sgi-
tation against Barrfoa
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
a NeWspaper NIan Stabbed

AUSTIN, Tex, March 2S.-A difficulty
occurred last night between Alexander
Sampson, calendar clerk OF the senate,
and Tobias Mitchell, correspondent of
the St. Louis Globe Democrat, resulting
IN the former plunging a knife into
Mitchell between the left shoulder and
the breast, inf1icting dangerous wound.
The difficulty grew out of q csricature
and some remarks published in the
Globe. Democrat Sampson applied
epprobious epithets to Mitchell winch
the latter was resentinQ,
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Ex-Gov. Click of Kansas makes no
concealment Of his wish TO secure the
commissionership OF the general land
office. in order TO turn Kansas from a
Republican to q Democratic state by the
use OF patronage. Yet no one has heard
OF civil service reform assoc iations pro-
testing az ainst his selection. They are
too busy with Higgins. who is in, TO
think anything about Click, who may
get in.--New York Tribune.
Alas for human hopes!
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Mr.. w. d. Cushing, bookkeeper at
Wheeling, Va, committed suicide on
Thursday. He had from time to time
embezzled small amounts until the az
gregate was nearly 5000. Detailing
boOkkeepers and bank cashiers are be-
boming altogether too numerous, and
while it will be impossible To stop such
crimes altogether, a little more
care on the part of proprietors
and little closer SEsntion TO their books
might save them considerable embarass-
ment and check many a thoughtless
clerk.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
Stain Acquitted

KANSAS CITY. March % The jury 70.
turned verdict this morning acquitting
Orth Stein, formerly city editor of the
Evening Star, who shot and killed
Geo. FrsdeFIcks, proprietor of the
variety theatre of this city, IN
June, 1882. The quarrel arose
over STEMS attentions 10 Frederick's
mistress, q woman named Harsline and
ended 10 the shooting of Frederlcks on
the stairway IS the two men were leav-
lag her room late at night. The woman
was the only witness to the shooting and
testified against STEM The plea OF
the defendant was self defense. At the
former trial Stein was found guilty and
sentenced to twenty five years 10 the pen
Itentiary, but obtained new trial, re
sulting today in his acquitt&I.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

EmporiA city and Emporia township
contain one-hAlf the population of Lyon
county, yet that county has an area one
third larger than Miami.-MismI Re.
publican.
Your estimate Is good, but the
truth is better. Emporia city herself
contains 1900 inhabitants, which is q
little more than half the population Of
Lyon county,
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
Asylum Burned.

FLINT. Mich, March ga fire at 8
O'Clock this morning completely dstroy-
ed the Flint hospital owned by Pierson
and Catharine. The contents were to-
tai loss. The thirteen inmates in the
building were rescued with several mar
row escapes; loss, $25 600; insurance
$4,000. Cause unknown.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
An all Night Session.

ST.. LOUIS, March 26 The Democrat
&c city convention held an all night ses-
sion. On the 1S6th ballot they nom
mated DAVID R. Francis, ex-president OF
the Merchants Exchange, as mayor, and
at 8 As adjourned until tomorrow. The
Republican convention and the anti-Fil-
ley faction assembled this morning at
10 80 O'Clock.
Hon. VIM. L Ewing was renomlnat-
ed for MAYOR by reclamation
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Atchison has closed her saloons aud
has secured the promise Of visit from
Mr.. Moody. We have had the opinion
for some time that AtchisSn was under
conviction and are now glad 10 know
that she is looking after her moral well
fara
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Miss Cleveland can speak four Ian
guages, is Republican and don't dance.
Well, most every family has some re-
markable member, and this lady de-
serves the honors of the Cleveland fara-
al,
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

The Mormons are greatly disappointed
over the rulings of the United States su-
preme court. that the Inhabitants of the
territories are under the sovereign power
of congress. We trust this is only the
beginning of their dissppointments.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

The old offer made by dozen wealthy
gentlemen to subscribe 5000 each to-
ward the BartholdI pedestal fund, pro-
vided twenty snch subscriptions could
be obtained, has been renewed. Among
he gentlemen making the offer are w.
h. Vanderbilt, Andrew Cornegie, Mr..
Kelly, Edward Cooper and A. s. Hew-
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

The abolition OF the contract system
OF prison labor in the state of New York
has made in necessary to appropriate
annually 81 1000 more than formally
for the support of the prisoners.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
Failures.

NEW YORK, March 27.-The failures
of the last seven days of the United
States were 24S; Canada 80; total 277
as compared with 257 last week. Fail.
ures in the western states are lighter
than for the same time for past week
The southern and middle states show an
increase; few assignments are reported
from New York City.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
GOVERNMENTAL APPROPREA-
TTONQ

Atchison Patriot: The clerks in the
senate and house committees on appro-
priations have prepared in tabular form
q history of the regular appropriation
bills passed during the last session of
congress-. showing the amount appro-
priated by each bill as reported to and
finally passed by each house.
The total estimates for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1885, were 1896, 4O3,-
151. The aggregate of appropriations as
reported to the house from its committee
on appropriations was $219, s4S, s15. The
aggregate was reduced by the house TO
$216, 0S5, AT. The senate committee on
appropriations increased the amount to
$22S. 4O2, 055, and the senate reduced it
1921, 1877 ,254. The conference commit
tees further reduced the aggregate to
$215.511 ,585. Miscellaneous appropri-
priations amounting to $2,177,65s were
also made for the support OF the govern
ment during the next fiscal year up to
$217, $50 ,243.
Following are the totals of the respect
| i've bills as they became laws: Pension
$50, 100000; military academy, 1910, 021
Notifications, $725, 900; consular and d.
plomatic, $1.242 925; navy. $15. O7O, 1877
postoflce, $5S, zoo. 900; Indian, $5,762,
512; army. $24l O14.O52; legislative, etc.
$21 1910, 7Os; sundry civil. $26,O79, 257
District of Columbia. $1,716, 643; defici
ency, $4.926 .s55; agricultural, $685., 200
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

It will be little remarkable IL after
the past week of war excitement in
Europe, Africa and Central America
and Democratic anxiety In United States,
the world can lay aside its care and
trouble and take q good Sundays rest.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

1t is said that over 5000. 900 have
been spent In the United States for the
pleasure of roller skating, and we pre-
sumo that no less than 100000 stars
have been discovered by the persuers of
the Measure
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
Dsmocrat1o Nominations.

ST. LOUIS. March 27.-The Democratic
city convention met again this morning.
R. a. Campbell, ex-lieutenant governor,
was nominsted for comptroller, John G.
Martin for auditor and Fred "Opens
chield for treasurer.
II. Clay Sexton, chief officer OF the de-
partment, was nominated tor collector.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

When Cleveland rented a pew in a
Washington church we felt that the
country was out of danger. But when
man can slaughter Kansas postmasters
and go about with a clear conscience,
who knows what next To expect
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Aiter working and voting for Democ
rAcy for aquarter of q century poor old
Missouri resps the reward Of her labors
in the appointment OF Norman Colman
rs commissioner of agriculture.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

There were 1914 names registered
when the books closed Friday. Add
ing the 500 voters who did not register,
II would give Emporia voting popula-
ton Of about ala or about the fourth
or fifth In the state.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Forty-one persons presented them
selves before the Kansas City board of
examiners for the civil service commits
sion on Tuesday, and the majority Of
them wanted appointments in Washing
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
BackIcn,s ArnIca salve

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheums fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chllblains,
corDs and all SKIN eFuptions. and posi-
lively cures piles or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price, 25 cents per
box. For sale by B. Wheldon.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Great Britain in her war preparations
may not succeed in backing down the
warlike spirit of Russia, but will proba-
bly, put a check for few years to the
growth OF English democracy.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Cleveland has changed his breakfast
hour from eight TO nine O'Clock. Wash
ington society and the White House en-
vironments will, we fear, soon undo this
unsophisticated gentleman from Buffalo.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

The Beers of South Africa seized on
an English surveying party few days
ago and hold them captives. Johnny
Bull must be big man to sit down on
his present opposition, as 1t covers 9
good part of both Asia and Africa.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

1t is reported that Miss CleYeland, the
presidents sister, Is Republican. There
is nothing strange in this, however; we
have known many a sister to set her
brother a good example which he never
followed.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
Burned IN the Flameg,

CHANUTE, Kas.. March 26.-The
dwelling house of Maria Dixon, colored,
burned last night. Her two children
aged four and eight years persisted in
the flames
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
ADvnamita Explosion .

SOUTH ARLINGTON, Mass, March 27.-
The Windsor hotel at Randolph was
badly damaged by an explosion OF dyna-
mite this morning. 1t is supposed to
have been the work of striking shoe
makers who had grudge against the
DrODrletOrS,
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

The granite steps to the Brooklyn
bridge are SO worn that they will have
70 be removed. Steps Of Georgia pine
covered with rubber will be substituted
for them.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

A Bridgeport, Connecticut, firm has
recently received an order from Russia
for 100 1000 900 metallic cartridges and an
order from England for 100000.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

A pure and simple compound, pleas
ant, effective, containing heney and tar
two ingredients whose virtues are appre-
ciated by all the world, is Coussen's
Honey of Tar, an unequaled remedy for
coughs, colds and all diseases of throat
and lungs. Sold byD. W. Hsiner. (2)
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Listen to the voice of the public, ye
solitary sceptic and hear it pronounce 3
blessing on the greatest cough medicine
of the age, Coussen's Honey OF Tar,
which will cure Group, hoarseness, brOn-
lungs. Sold by D. W. Hainer. Isl
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02
Sentenced.

ST. LOUIS, March 26.-Chas. Rose, a
negro, was sentenced to thirty years In
the penitentiary to-day in the criminal
court, for the murder of John Ingraham.
In two previous trials he had been SEN
tanaRd n hang
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

The biggest farce in this country at
present Is the Illinois assembly. They
might almost be arrested for disturbing
the public tranquility.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Ex-Gov. Click should now come home
and get ready for planting corn. Kansas
fields are more promising than the
Washington Democracy.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

President Cleveland knocked three
Kansas postmAsters out the first round.
II is TO be hoped that he will not make
another pass this way.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Governor Martin has appointed Hon.
W. @. Webb of Topeka judge of the
Shawnee county supreme court.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Now that Prof. Mott has secured .
sufficient amount Of advertising he will
probably attempt lecture tour.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Major Anderson is thankful that the
Santa Fe company is not q Democratic
corporation
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Notwithstanding the great prepare
tions for war by Englsnd and Russia,
prominent hnAnciers say that hostilities
will be arreafed
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

An Illinois man was appointed land
commissioner. We thought perhaps
Gen. Ike Sharp would be rendered that
position.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Notwithstanding the plague OF having
q winter in the middle OF spring time.
Cleveland still refuses to let Higgins 90.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Some eastern papers have concocted
scheme to form q new state from eigh-
teen counties of West Virginia, seven
teen from Ohio and eighteen from
PsnnsylVania.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

President Cleveland goes to work on
Sunday morning just the same as on
any other day Of the week.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

Hon. g. W. Nimocks Of Great Bend
has been appointed judge of the TWEEN.
tieth judicial district.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-04-02

The New York banks claim surplus
&z7,OO0OOO.