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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-07
Marited P-I.e

The universal praise bestowed upon
Kidney Wort as an invaluable remedy
for all disorders of the kidneys, liver and
bowels, Is we'll merIted. It's virtues are
universally known and its cures are re-
ported on all sides. Many obstinate
cases have succnmbed to IL after they
had been given up by the doctors and
thorough treatment Will never fail e
cure. Sold by all druggists. See sdv't
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Carter Harrison has sued the Inter
Ocean and other Chicago journals for
amounts aggregating about $1,OO0,O0
We presume Chicago would gladly pay
this amount II In so doing il could dis.
pose of the biggest and most trouble
some Democratic crank in the country,
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AttemDtine to Burn an asylum

CINCINNATI, May 4.-Thls morning
a teu-year-old inmate of the Covington,
Kentucky, childrens' home was awaken
ed by the smell OF smoke and by hear
ing the glass break in the kitchen win
dow. He aroused the matron and she
called the fire department in time TO
prevent q catastrophe. It was found
that elaborate preparations had been
made to destroy the house. The kitchen
was selected as place to start the fire.
The fifty children were panic stricken.
but were controlled so as to prevent in
Jury. The matron says similar at
tempt was made to burn tine house
about ten DAYS ago.
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M,s.erious p,.appsaranos.

CHICAGO. May "a story is publish
ed here this afternoon to the effect thai
Charles A. Libby, partner in the New
York and Chicago house of James A
Libby & Co, has mysteriously disap
peared and that the police and his Tela
tives can find no cleW of his where
abouIs- Mr. Libby left his store las
Monday, saying he would return shortly
but since then he has not been seen o.
heard of.
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Tribune: A western editor has re-
Gently discharged all his cOmpositors
because he thinks the wages demanded
an imposition, and therefore intends
doing his own type setting. In the next
issue of his paper he says: "oWinG TO
The eHoRbiTant WSges dEmANded by
printers WE hVve concluded To do Our
own IYpe-sEtaing in the fuTwRE.,; and
although - We meyer learned tue
Businessl WE 40 Nor see WY gReai
mastery in the aRlY"
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-07

Higgins is a Democratic reformer. He
has already prepared list OF over 400
names for treasury employees who are
below the civil service grade and sub
Ject to dismissal. Higgins means bust
ness; he is the light of the Democratic
party and they don't propose to set HIM
under q bushel.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-07

When Joseph Cook said In his lecture
here on Saturday night that Russia
would find difficulty in capturing India
there was general applause by clapping
of hands. This bit of news should be
telegraphed to Gladstone; it might
strengthen HIM IN the hour Of trouble
and comfort his old age.
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.Joseph Cook who Iectured here

Joseph Cook, who lectured here Sat.
urday evening on the "Seven Wonders
of the World" is sound political rea-
soner. He said: Democracy will en-
circle the world, not, however, the De.
mocracy Of American politics, for if that
should encircle the globe 1t would be the
eighth wonder OF the world"
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Missouri was visited last week by an.
other destructive cyclone. Mott, of
-- City, who can summon to this
mundane sphere the departed spirits,
should try his power on the elements.
The winds and storms might obey him,
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an EdItor Deeentls F1imself

ST. LOUIS, May A special to the
Post Dispatch from Pine Bluff, Ark,
says; At Goldman, on Saturday night
W. o. Turnage. editor of the Goldman
Times, shot and killed Richard Whal-
ing, postmaster of the same place.
Whaling was the sssaulting party. The
affair grew out of trespass on the part
of Whaling in the Times Office.
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rhaIn,nnn, Strike

CHICAGO, ILL.,, May 5.-A daily News
special from Lemont, Illinois, says: The
night passed quietly with the exception
of one shot fired by a sentry, who dis
covered striker, who refused to halt.
This morning Barney Draky foreman OF
Walkers stone quarry, was stoned by
two strikers while going TO work. One
the lncal anfhnriiiES
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Knoxville, Tenn, is said TO be the only
toWn in the United States that does not
have Monday morning paper. Per-
haps 1t has an evening journal, and in
that case it could not only dispense with
the morning paper on Monday, but every
other day in the week.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-07

1t is said that party of ex-confeder-
ates will soon start on a tour through
the northern states In an endeavor TO
prove that Jacob Thompson never at
tempted to introduce injected smallpox
rags into northern cities. The south
was never successful in its northern in
vasions, and this new enterprise will Of
course be failure
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An insane man was arrested IN New
York city for wading in the water
What blessing 1t would be
If the insanity which makes man want
to go near the water would only seize
upon some people.
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of the dispute between ENGLAND and
Russia, should her service be requested
by both these countries.

of the dispute between ENGLAND and
Russia, should her service be requested
by both these countries.
EX-MIEIsTER LOWELL
The corporation of Worcester to-day
presented Mr.. Lowell with an illumin-
ated address, bound IN blue morocco,
representing the regret at his departure
from the post of United States minister
to England and eulogizing his literary
aid to the Worcester library. Mr.. Low
ell, in replying to the presentation
speech, eulogized his successor and said
that he was confident that Mr.. Phelps
would do ell in his power to maintain
the cordial relations existing between
England and America.
POOR Kelly.
An exchange telegraph dispatch from
Vienna states that Baron Won Schoefer,
Austrian minister at Washington, has
been instructed by his government to
object to the appointment of Kelly as
United States minister to Austria. 1t is
supposed the fact of Keily's wife being
Q JeWess Is the basis for the objection,
although nothing definite in regard to
the cause OF this action of the Austrian
government ia known.
THE REVISED OLD TESTAMENT.
The revised version of the Old Tesla
ment will be given to the public in Lon
don on the 18th INST. 1t will be pub
lished in New York on the 21st
LUksDEN RESIGNS.
A dispatch from Sinela to Renters
Telegraph company says: 1t is stated
that Sir Peter Lumsden has resigned the
position of British-Afghan boundary
commissioner because of his inability to
agree with the policy of the home gov
eminent.
MADRID ELECTION.
MADRID, May CAS- result of the
municipal election Senior Romero, min
lister of interior, wished 70 resign, but
the PRIMER objected, saying that if he
insisted on doing so the whole cabinet
must resign. Romero then withdrew
his resignation.
OsMAN DIGNA.
SUAKIA, May 6.-Gen. Wolseley is in
disposed and It is believed here that Os-
man Digna is again collecting an army,
but owing to the scarcity of food at his
command he cannot become sufficiently
formidable to call for British eXpedi-
ton against them. The Tekar Arabs
ask English protection against Osman,
and almost all the other tribes are WILL
ing to submit if the English will prom
Use to remain in the country and protect
them from the vengeance Of Osman
Digna.
SALT WATER ENCOURAGEMENT.
CAIRO, May 6.-The sea has encroach-
ed upon the Nile as far up as Rosetta,
whose inhabitants are in great distress
Cattle are dying by hundreds from
drinking salt water, and all fresh water
has to be brought to the city many miles
by rail.
TIE DARDANELLE6.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, May 6.-The Tur-
kish government are discussing sys-
tenn Of defense for the Dardanelles pro-
posed by German officers.
THE CARS DECREE.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 6.-The car
has Issued decree creating two trans
Caspian reserve battalions.
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Out Of forty applicants for the West
Point cAdetshiD thirty-six passed the
physical examination held at the Cool.
Idge yesterday. Our country will not
likely suffer from invasion for some
Tina
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1t is said that the great Canadian Pa
cihc road Is IN bad financial condition.
A road that has received so much land
and m oney from a government as this
one certainly should cease operation if
IL cannot pay expensea.
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Maxwell Arrested .

ST.. LOUIS, May 6.-Extradition papers
were prepared here to-day to be sent to
Auckland, New Zealand, for W. h Len
nox Maxwell, the Southern hotel muir
derer. No agent tor the state has yet
been appointed to go tor Maxwell, the
being some doubt as TO the manner OF
appointment. There is no need for
hurry, however, as the officer who goes
cannot leave San Francisco before June
6, when the next Auckland steamer
sails.
Chief of Police Harrigan cshled Mr.
Gimble, American consul at Auckland
this afternoon instructing him TO hold
Maxwell at ali hazards until the officer
from Missouri arrived. The police
board has also telegraphed Secretary of
State Bayard, notifying him that the
officer will leave Sen Francisco for Max.
we'll on June 8, and urging Mr.. BayaFd
in conjunction with the British minister
at Washington to see that Maxwell Is
not released "a technicality until the
officer arrives.
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Georgia Bonda.

ATLANTA, Ga, May 6.-Yesterdsy the
governor entered into q contract with
Charles w. Rogers ana Fred WOLF Of
New York for the sale of the pending
issue or Georgia bonds. amounting 70
So, ass, 900. The bonds bear ~ Per cent
interest and run for thirty years. The
price paid was sic per centfabove par.
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At the beginning Of this century New
York had go 900 inhabitants. Now there
are IN the United States twenty.six cities
with as many Inhabitants, and New
York has population of 1 100000.
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Sentenced for a Ola Crime.

FoEr SMITH, Ark, Msy Gin the
United States circuit court to-day James
Arcine and VIM. Parehmeal, full. blood
Cherokeee, were sentenced to be hanged
JuHe 81. for the murder of Henry Fei.
gels, an old Swiss traveller. This crime
Wes committed IN the Indian Territory
twelve years ego for Feigels' money.
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Arbor Day was generally observed
throughout the state of Massachusetts
last Thursday. The BostonIans adopting
western customs. Culture. education
etc. promises soon to move with the
earth from west to east.
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Cen Grant a subject of Faith Cure.

NEW YORK, May 4.-Gen. Grant has
been at work on bis book to-day. He is
feeling about as strong and cheerful as
yesterday and passed fairly good night.
At the Baptist pastors meeting to-day IN
a Discussion on an essuv which hadjbeen
read entitled, "Modern Faith Cures"
Rev. DIR. Patton said that he thought the
general proved an example of faith
cure" and spoke of 1t as result of the
prayers OF the people of his country for
the preservation of his life.
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The remaining boomers have removed
from Arkansas City to Caldwell. We
presume they are hunting convenient
place from which 10 disband.
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Loss of . Kansas Author.

ATcHIsoE, Kss., May ga Kansas
CITY Times special says: The failure OF
James r. OsgoOd s. Co. of Boston causes
loss of between $4,000 and 5000 10
e. w. Howe of this city. author of ''The
Story of q Country Town" and the
"Mystery OF the Locks" which publica.
tons were IN the hands of that firm.
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The Short Trial

NEW YORK, May 6.-The trial Of
Richard Short for attempted murder OF
Capt. PheIan, continued to day. Phelan
wss recalled and asked some unimpoTt-
ant questions, and the prosecution rested
The defense then opened with an address
by their counsel. Chas. W. Krooke. The
latter maintained that Phelan came e
this city TO wreak his vengeance OF
Rosa because Rosa had published
somsthing IN the United Irishmsn cen
suring PheIan.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-07

Tue smallpox at Topeka Is being sue
cessiully watched aud the disease is
making very little progress. Only one
new case has been reported and the dis
ease is not expected to spread farther.
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Mott, the spirItualist, threatens to
bring suit against the Kansas City Jour
nal for libel. 1t is an exceedingly cold
day when the Kansas City papers have
not some suit on hand. Lawing suits
them first.rate
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Nan Pns,maat.rs

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 6.-The
president has appointed the following
postmasters: Samuel L. P. Stone al
Urbana. Ohio, vice Samuel B. Price
suspended; S. Corning Judd at Chicago
Illinois, vice Frank w. Palmer, sus-
rnandaA
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Mrs. Vanderb1It pead.

New YORK, May Mrs. Frank A
Vanderbilt widow of Commodore Van.
derbiIt, died at 9 O'Clock this morning Al
her residence, No. 10 Washington Place
She had heen sick for the past few days
with pneumonia.
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General Grant.

NEW YORK, May 6.-Having com
posed himself IN his two chairs at about
the usual time, General Grant slept, with
8 few swakenings. until between and 8
O'Clock this morning The giandular
swelling at the angle of the jaw beneath
the right ear was last night very much
swollen and quite painful. The general
is doing no work to-day in the way OF
debating or writing, although he may
possibly give some attention TO data.
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The Atlanta Constitution says that
Higgins is one of the truest reFormers of
his party. If this is true, reform with
the Democratic party should begin at
home
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Ex Gov. Click has sRain returned 70
Washington. In the language of "Gov-
ernor" Sharp, we adv ise him not TO
monkey with the buzz saw"
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WARRINGTON, May 4. = President
Cleveland, Secretary Endicott. Secretary
Whitney and Postmaster General Villas
to-day accompanied veterans of the
Army Of the Potomac to Gettysburg
battle field,
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Gladstone says there Is now no OBJ
stacle in the way of peace. 1t seems to
rs that the old premier Is about the only
obstacle In the way of war.
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Fashion Is queen. Fast, brilliant and
fashionable are the Diamond Dye colors,
One package colors to lbs. OF goods
10c. for any color. Get at druggists.
Wells, Richardson & Co., Burlington,
Vt
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England has ordered Egypt TO apollo
gize for the suppression Of the Bosphore
Egyptian, q French newspaper.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-07

John ChInAman should prevail on
Johnny Bull 70 form an alliance. Both
together might tame the Russian bear.
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The antI-prohibition element went
raving msd at LsaVenworth the other
day. Whom the gods would destroy
they frst make mad.
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Coal Breaker Burned.

WILKES BARRE. Pa. May 6.-Mor-
gan's coal breaker at Pittston was de-
stroyed by fire this morning. 1t had
been idle for some months past. The
cause of the fire is unknown. Loss
800. 900.
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Adjourned.
ThaPrea,dant ara pa-tv

COLUMBUS, o.. May 4-The Sixty
sixth general assembly adjourned sine
die at 10 O'Clock this morning.
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The Russian papers almost 10 . unit
object to leaving the question OF the
Afghan boundary TO . commission.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-07

General Grant now regards his recov-
cry IS only aquestlon Of time.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-07

The Lion is fast coming to the front
a. the king of towards.
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p. Z. Smith appeared before the coun-
Gil and stated he would make such Of
his asphalt walks as were defective,
good, and he would keep his contract
with the city
The council then went into executive
session.
The mayor reported as the board OF
health, G. s. Gilman, j. A. Young and
DR.. J. s. Lawrence, aad the appointment
was confirmed.
The mayor appointed as library com
mittee: j. r. Walkup, j. 8. Watson, ID.
s. Bill, of the city council; also L o.
Heritage, Mrs. /. NJ. Periey and MIS-. G,
s. Plumb. The appointment Of mem-
bers of the committee who were moi
members OF the council was confirmed
Council adjourned until Friday morn
Ing next, at 10 O'Clock.
E. n. FoRDB,
City Clerk.
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A New Treaty


PANAMA, May Sit Is reported here
on trustworthy authority that treaty
has been concluded between the govern
ment at Bogota and the minister of the
United States in respect to the security
of transit across the isthmus This
treaty is said TO confer on the United
States government certain rights OF
guardianship OF all transit either by rail
or canal across the isthmus of Panama
with special duties Of protection to be
exercised in accord with the government
OF the United States of Colombia. 1t is
understood by this treaty that Colombls
and the United States governments will
cooperate to maiptaIn the freedom OF
transit against all attacks or Instructions
or attempts 10 obstruct it, and
| it is believed here that the joint control
over the transit route, under the treaty
will not only authorize but make ii the
| the duty of the United States govern
ment to give all the required aid in
maintaining the transit routes clear foI
commerce, mall and passengers. 1t has
| become known here that Robbef Pres
ton, who burned Colon, having made hi
escape has since then seized thret
steamships at Porto BellO, with the helI
of which it is feared he may make
| trouble unless the United States Dava
forces shall capture him and his vessels
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Publishing Houses Fan

BosToN, May 4.-James R. Osgood &
Co., we'll known publishers, have failed.
They made assignment to Robt. NJ.
Morse, jr., and have called smeeting Of
creditors for the 18th of May. The He
listy printing company has also made an
assignment to Mr.. Morse and meeting
of creditors has been called for the 18th
of May also. The liabilities Of OsgoOd
are about $4,000; assets normally
large. Liabilities of the Helisly COM
panY unknown.
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Appointment doctor of Cork, ireland,
wasexpelied from q club of which he
was q member because he hIssed the
Prince Of Wales.
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BALTIMORE, May 6.-Of the eleven
CORDS taking part In the reunion of the
army of the Potomac, each had q separ
ate place of meeting and spent the morn
ing In organizing. and electing Off
cers. Each corps selected q
vice president Of the society of the
army of the Potomac, and many
resolutions were passed which are to be
presented TO the general meeting this
afternoon fer adoption. One asks con-
gress 70 take speedy action in carrying
out the recommendation Of the military
commission looking 70 complete the win.
dicatIon Of Gen. Fitz John Porter, and
another asks that the portion of the
civil service law relating to the prefer
ence TO be given to honorabiy discharged
Union soldiers in the distribution OF
Federal patronage be strictly enforced
Several OF the corps directed their vote
| be cast for the reelection Of Gen. Grant
as commander. The mention of Gen
Grants name was received with enthu.
siasm, and it seems 70 be pretty
well understood that he will be
honored with reelection. The general
meeting was called to order by the vice
president Msj. Gen. Hunt in the alb
sence of the president, Gen. Grant Con
siderable time was consumed in reading
the minutes of the last reunion and 81
far nothing has been done toward tn
election of new officers. Tonight ct
O'Clock reception will be held at Ford
opera house.
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nTInister Phelna on rnr Enrnna

NEW York, May 6.-Ron. E. j.
Phelps, United States minister to Eng.
land, sailed to day for Europe.
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DimcuIry in Finding A Arbitrator.

LONDON, May 6.-The recall Of Sir
Peter Lumsden created general feel
ing Of uneasiness, as it Is expected 70
have an adverse influence on the patriot
ism OF the natives Of India, who will
consider his recall further concession
to Russia. and the Standard says, 1--WE
must count it q piece of good luck If the
whole commission Is not recalled" No
news Is obtainable Of the appointment of
an arbitrator. The king Of the Belgfans
Is spoken of in Berlin as the potentate
most likely to be chosen. Bismarck
has had long interview with the en-.
peror of Germany, which Is supposed
to have concerned the Afghan question.
This gave rise TO the runor that both
England and Russia had asked Emperor
William to aEbitrate Tor them. Con.
sentative papers think the delay In find.
ing an arbitrator foreshadoWs the din
Guilty Of obtaining the consent of AM
European state 10 arbItrate despite
semi-ofhciaI denial Of the previous
rumors. The Fumor 10 now current ths
the emperors Of Russia, Germany and
| Austria will meet this wear.
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MUST FokTIFY HEhAT

The Times this morning complains Of
the reticence and ambiguity Of the state.
ments of the government Ia regard &C
the Afghan question. It severely criti-
cises the action Of the government In re
calling SIR Peter Lunsden, as TIA
frontier question will be all settled BE-
fore he csn possibly arrive In London
and that therefore any information b
may have will be worthless 50 far As ne
gotiations with Russia in London Ar
concerned. The Times also say
that the change Of purpose o
the Ameer of Afghenistan has pIaceS
| the government in q different position
and that it Il time 70 make him under
stand that he must strongly garTisol
Herat and at least allow the English &
superintend the forti6cAtion Of the pIscG
Even If peace IL temporarily secured
would be madness 70 waste time tan
| gained, which At best can be but small
The Standard says the recall Of Sir Pc
ter Lumsden completes the picture {
| Eng1ish humility.
WILLING 10 ACT As ARRTrRAFoR
Denmark is willing 70 act e. srbiteats