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

Since the Emporia Gas company have
decided to purchase an electric light
plant, ssthe proprietors Of different pat
ented systems, through their agents,
have been importuning them to give
their plants trial. Tho first firm to
put their machiner Yup in this city was
the Thompson Houston Electric Light
company. They placed two lights in
Strauss s. Schlesinger's dry goods
store, one in 1. D. Fox & Co.'s book
store and one in E. M. Perles' clothing
house; also one light suspended at the
junction of Sixth avenue and CONNER
cial street. The dynamos were located
at Sprague's planning mill. the general
ing power being furnished by the engine
of that establishment.
Last night they exhibited the power oil
their light for q short time, IN
order to allow the gas company
TO see the light in action and decide
upon its merits as compared with other
lights which may be shown in this city
at an early day. What conclusion hal
been arrived at by the gas company We
have not been able 70 learn. However
would it not be we'll before making
any definite arrangements with the
Thompson-Houstoa Co, that they SCI
what other firms who are willing &c
compste tor their patronage. have to ofFel
in the Wsy OF equally good lights at I
/ lower rate.
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MERRICK1s ARREsT9

Major c. G. Wilcox and ]. Q. Brown,
the officers who were sent to Bitlertown
this morning to arrest Joseph Merrick,
returned this afternoon without their
man. They report that on going to
Merrick's house they found him IN bed,
sick, and at the suggestion OIL the off,
GERS, Mrs Mernck sent out for DR..
Forester, physician of BitlertowD,
who, after an examination of Merrick's
condition. and witnessing one of his
spasmodic fits. furnished the deputy
sheriff and his assistant with certifi-
cate that 1t would endanger the life OF
the prisoner to remove him to Emporia
at present. The explanation of Mer-
rlck's condition, as given by his
wife is that the fits are the result OF a
sunstroke sustained by him some years
ago, and tits the opinion of those who are
we'll acquainted with MeTFick that he il
suffering from mental arrangement
making him fit subject for the in
sane asylum.
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Mrrolad Atenmar

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. IL. = The
steamer Oconto, which was wrecked on
Charity island, left Osconda Friday,
December 4, at p. M, with twenty
three passengers and g crew numbering
twenty. i've men. Shortly after leaving
she encountered a terrible gale and blind
ing snow storm. The sea was so heavy
that the boat would not answer the helm
the greater part of the time.
The vessel labored heavily in the trough
of the sea until nearly midnight when 3
light supposed to be Tawas, was sighted,
which proved to be Charity Island light,
and In about fifteen minutes the boat
struck, but there was no leak. About 10
O'Clock the next day the men got small
metallic boat and i've of them went
ashore, where thew found two fish
huts; they then brought the pas
sengers ashore, twenty three in
all. Two ladies and q child were taken
direct to the light keepers house. Men
have food enough to last them two OF
three weeks and plenty of blankets.
Monday morning party OF nine sue
ceeded In making the shore. Eight
more of the crew and passengers arrived
at East Tawas yesterday afternoon. Al
the time of leaving they had heard moth
ing OF the fate Of seven members of the
crew who il is reported left for the shore
on Tuesday. Those remaining on the
island have enough 70 eat for . few
days, but are very doWnhearted. Life
saving crews started for thu island from
East TaWas.
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PERSONAL MENTION.

Col. 81. G. Whitley returned to-day
from Las Vegas, New Mexico.
Mrs. p. B. Plumb started to-day to
join her husband in Washington.
Rev. DR.. Cordley, aud wife returned
TO Lawrence on the cannonhsll to dsy.
Marshal White will be all right as
soon as that slippery elm poultice takes
effect.
K. NacLennan and wife. departed to-
day for Topeka, where they will make
their future home.
We are sorry to note thAt Mr.. r. B.
Kelly, of Kelly Bros.' drug store, Is con-
fined to the house with q severe attack OF
rheumatism.
Mrs. w. d. Hibben leaves tonight
for q visit among relatives and friends
in the vicinity of Louisville KY. She
will be accompanied as far as Quincy
Ill, by Mrs. Thomas, who will visit
frIends at that point.
Barney McAuley and his company,
VINO are 10 present "a messenger from
Jarvis Section" at the Whitley opera
house to night. came In from the west
to-day and are registered at the Hotel
Coolidge.
The Emporia Mutual Loan and Saw.
ings association issued 221 shares Of
new stock this week. This is highly
complimentary TO the association, and
also shows = growing disposition among
our citizens to save money.
Wilmer Dynes. came In TO day from
an 10 months trip through Nebraska
and wyoming. Alter visiting a short
time with his brother Charlie he will
start out again, he certainly looks like
travelling agreed with him.
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ST. ANDREWS sOCTABLE


The elegant parlors of Mr.. l. D. Pc
ters' new residence at the corner of
Tenth avenue and Constitution street,
was last night the scene of = very pleas
ant society event. the ccasion being the
first social Of the season given by the
ladies' society of St. Andrews church.
of which Mrs. Peters Is the president
At an early hour the guests began to ar.
rive and were received at the door by
Mrs. Peters with her accustomed hospit-
able manner, which at once put the Wis
itor at his ease. An elegant repasa was
served at halt past 8 O'Clock, to which
full justice was done by the assemblage.
Music, games and social chats made the
evening pass all too soon, and when the
hour for departure came those present
bid their host and hostess good night
with many expressions Of genuine re-
gret that the enjoyable occasion could
not be prolonged.
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UNCLa DAN,L


The audience which greeted Barney
McAuley at the Whitley opera house
last evening was only fair sized one,
but those who were present were given
treat. Mr. McAuley has gwen the
difficult part OF "Uncle Dan1." the
down-eAs farmer. which he assumes, a
great dea. of careful study and is un-
dOubtedly as near perfection in his part
a. can be attained by human skill. he
was heartily applauded last evening dur
ing his every appearance before the foot
lights. BIZ. q. Arnold's "SkInny
smith," was exceedingly well done, as
was the "Keppler" OF Mr.. Chas. Klein,
and the "Clip" of Mics jessie West.
The latter's portrayal of the slangy
street urchin beng very realistic.
Mr.. McAuley and his company are
cheerfully recommended to the patron.
age Of the public wherever they may 90,
as they are well worthy of II.
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4 cnrio,,s littIe 60 ,rhosa t,4,th

A curious little story, whose truth Is
vouched for by the leading women of
San Francisco. Is told of Helen Hunt
Jackson Il seems that before her death
friend told her of poor woman whose
husband had left her with an infant child
to care for, and Mrs. jackson directed
that some articles of her own wardrobe
should be given 70 the object of their
sympathy. The woman IN her gratitude
gave her daughter Mrs .Jacksons name.
After her death that poor woman took
up her child one day and calling il BIZ
name said: 20. my little girl, the lady
who was so good 70 you never saw your
sweet face. and she never knew hoy
loved her. y At that moment. the wo-
man related. hand was laid on hers, q
sweet, notherly face bent over her and
said. al am not dead-I am here. The
woman had never seen Mrs. jackson hui
she described her perfectly "a feature,
goice, and manner BOSTON Irausfser.
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PERsoNAL MENrIoN.

1. E. Taylor of Florence is In the me
tropolis to-day.
The News Office enjoyed a very pleas.
ant call from Mr.. VIM. Powell this at
ternoon.
Theo. P. Bailey, an electric ligh
agent from Chicago, arrived to-day to
look after the electric light In Emporia
Fl. Scarborough, who has been look.
ing after his land interests IN this yicln
ity, returned to his home In HIllsboro
Ohio, last night.
Mr.. L. SeverY called at our new Office
to day to see how we looked, Mr.. Severy
is Jolly good fellow" and will al
ways be welcome guest at the NEW!
Office, pass or no pass.
President A. r. Taylor of the Stat,
Normal, went to Topeka yesterday t.
meet the committee on arrangements o
the National Teachers association. b,
returned this morning.
Mrs. Joseph Sloan of Ottumws, lows
is visiting her son, Mr.. G. 8. wheeling
the popular druggist, for a week. Sh,
will then go to Los Angeles, Californis
where she will spend the winter for tn
benefit of her health.
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oUsCIL PRooxEDlsas.
COUNCIL CHAMBERs.
nae IN 1895.

4 OcG- 4Qa 1907
Council met pursuant to adjourn
ment; present, Mayor Whittleeey and
all the counciImen.
Reading OF minutes of last meeting
postponed until ntxa meeting. !.
Council went into executive session.
ard when same was dissolved the cour-
Gil proceeded to ccnsldtr the regular Or
der of business.
Petition for gas lamps ct northwest OF
Fifth ayeuae and West street Was refer
red to committee on gas.
Petition for gas lamp AZ corner OF
Ninth avenue and Congress street was
referred to committee on gas.
Petition OF Frank Davis for license 70
run billiard and other tables therein
named at brick building, east end Of lot
Is, Merchant street was granted.
The mayor presented the ordnance
adopted at the last session, with his veto.
as follows:
E1EPoRIA, Kas, Dec. 10. 1sS5.-To
the members of the city council: Gents
I'm the claim ordinance passed al the
session Of Monday evening, Dec z, is
one item of 81, $50 46 in 8 bill in favor OF
81. Dunlap. which bill Mr.. Dunlap in-
forms me he did not make out. Now as
this money does not appear TO have
been disbursed 10 accordance with the
provisions of the statute providing for
the samer nor In accordance with Gus
tom and usage heretofore preyaiIing, IS
I understand them, l find myself in q
dilemma which I see no way out of ex-
cept 70 veto said ordinance. I there
fore return you the ordnance with my
veto. n WHITTLEsEY, Mayor.
Mr. Watson moved the passage of the
ordinance. notwithstanding the veto of
the mayor, and the motion was carried
by g unanimous vote.
Mr. Watson moved the adoption of
the following:
Res0loed, That special committee of
three, consulting of Torrington, Bill and
Adds, be appointed to consider the pro-
priety of the distribution of printed
matter presenting the advantages of this
city and county 20 those seeking settle
ment and investment in Kansas.
Mr.. ToTrlDgton moved to substitute
for the committee named the printing
committee.
Mr.. Bill moved TO lay the whole mat.
ter on the table.
Mr.. Bills motion was carried by the
following vote: Aye-Dav's. Bill,
Thatcher. Raymond; nay-Torrington,
Mccain, Watson and Adds,
The mayor gave the casting vote, aye.
On motion of. Torrington, the COM
mittee on ordinances and the city attor-
ney were instructed to report an ordi-
nance regulating the peddling by boys.
on Third avenue.
The matter of street grader was refer
red to the committee on streets and al
leys.
The committee On streets aad alleys
were instructed to have the sidewalks
lowered on the south side of Fonrth av-
enue, on each side of the alley between
Commercial and Merchants streets.
The council adjourned TO meet next
Monday evening at z o'clock.
E. NJ FoRDE, City Clerk.
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KANSAS PArENa.s.

List of patents granted to citizens o.
Kansas for the week ending Tuesday
December 8. 1885, complied from the of
fetal records of the United States pa
tent office, expressly for THE News, by
W. A. Redmond, solicitor of patents
No. 637 F street, N. W., Washington
D. G, of whom information may be had
B. 8. Croker, Topeka, hosting ant
carrying machine.
G. @. Hunter, Concordia, cultivator.
w. Kinne and j. Kastne-, Holton
cultivator shovel.
M. Miles, Russell, adjustable seat.
P. j. Wagner, Eudora, fence.
j. 81. Williamson, Topeka, brick max
ing machine.
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REVIVAL MEETINGS.


The religious meetings now 10 pro-
gress at the Baptist church, Rev. W. h.
Barnes, pastor, are attended by q con.
stsntlY increasing audience of our citi-
zens. The presence OF Rev. W. h.
Hurlbutt Is adding greatly to the inter-
est. These meetings are causing a re-
ligious awakening that cannot but re-
dound TO the we'll being of our city. So
far. eighteen persons have been
converted OF the twenty-seven
who have gone forward with
the intention of improving their
spiritual condition. New accessIons
are made every night. and it is earnestly
requested by those having the meetings
II charge. that Christians of every de-
nomination attend and lend the lnflu.
ence of their presence at least In this
good and much needed work.
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j. E. Welty of Bitlertown Is in the
city to-day.
John r. Farnham, of Council Grove,
is in the city this afternoon.
Ms. Pete HeidIich returned to her
home in Kansas City to-day.
We are sorry to announce that Mrs.
Fred Haussler, and her con Willie, are
both dangerously Ill.
Barney McAuley and his company
left today for Usage CITY, where they
present "A Messenger from jarvis Sec
ton" tonight.
TT. Wright, of the Citizens Bank
left to-day for Granville, Ohio, his form.
er home. He was accompanied by his
wife and five children, who constitute
his family.
Judge g. W. DeCamp of this city
started to-day for Harrisburg, PennsYl-
vanIa, where he is attorney IN an i'm
portant law suit. On the conclusion OF
his business In Harrisburg, the Judge
will go to Washington. where he Is ar
attorney In case before the United
States supreme court
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RED MEMS. SOCIAL

The first OF a series of socials, to be
given by the order OF Red Men. of this
city, took place last evening at the resi-
dence of Judge Fletcher, on Safe street,
ana was unusually well attended. Card
playing, games of various kinds, music
and dancing combined with the bounte
Gus supply of good things which were
provided in the way of refreshments
served TO make the evening one of thor.
ough enjoyment to those present. The
popular Judge and his wife entertained
their guests in their usual happy man.
ner, and ad led not little to the pleas
ures OF the occasion. The event will be
repeated In the near future at the resi-
dence of another member OF the associa-
tlon.
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nrsirht Arenra

PITTsBuRs. Pa. Dec. 1.-The annual
convention of the middle and western
freight agents assOciation met here
this morning. A fun attendance Of the
delegates were present from all the roads
represented in the association. The
morning session was devoted to consid.
Grafton By the executive committee OF a
report of the classification COMMITTEES
which met yesterday. A member OFthe
committee reported fewer complaints in
regard 70 classification By the Shippers
than for two years. Several changes
were suggested and approved by the ex.
ecutive committee and 3 number OF
small changes in the classification, bul
none important The executive con.
mittee which has charge Of the ratel
made no changes Of consequences In The
old schedule in force on eli The Isadinf
lines Of freight.
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AMEkICUs news.
EDITED BY BURLow.

AAER1CUs, Dec IL, 1000.
Mrs. r. D. Fox left here for parts
unknown yesterday. 1t is supposed she
has gone to join her husband who re-
Gently escaped Constable Floyd, while
in custody, upon warrant for forgery.
The beautiful snow is again making
its appearance.
We were not hasty, but wise and con-
siderate when We tackled the vaccina-
ton question and only gave vent to the
popular feeling of the community upon
the question. We of course do not like
to fight the editor IN his ssnctum, but
we can If necessary give facts and fig
ures from eminent phyacians to sub,
stantiate our position, which would fill
any amount of space allotted US, and
bring conviction TO reading aud think.
ing public, who will sustain our posi-.
ton. Wo will drop the question for the
present. as other parties will reply to
the position taken. against us. through
other channels, as truth Will out.
("LaY on, Macduff, and damned be he
who first cries; 'Holdl enough T. ~
Ed NEWS
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CARD OF THANKs.


To all who so kindly offered their as
sistance and showed their sympathy
during the sickness and after the death
of my wife. especially to my brethren OF
the ministry who. without an exception,
manifested their sympathy by word and
presence at the last sad rites of her
whose loss we all SO deeply feel, extend
my thanks. May the mercitul Father
deal kindly with all aud preserve your
homes from the misfortunes which have
come TO mine since resident of this
city.
As my sister has taken charge of my
house, we shall be pleased to welcome
you to our home as before.
R. L. LOTT,
Pastor Christian Church.
Emporia, Kansas, Dec. II, 1885.
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SATURDAY. Dec. 1

SATURDAY, Oec. IL.
We notice by special telegram from
Fort Worth, Texas, to the associated
press that the Texas Mutual and Benev-
olent Endowment association, has passed
in its checks, with an Indebtedness of
800, 900 and assets of $1,000. This viii
leave several of our citizens somewhat
out of pocket, and one or two who were
carrying several policies Will be large
amount short when they come to balance
their ledger.
Mr. and Mrs. j. B. Miller returned
Thursday from pleasant visit to their
old home in Pennsylvania. While
there Mr.. Miller purchased a large
Cyldesdale horse, which he intends
shipping TO Kansas.
A shooting match at o. P. Barnes al
Fruitlsnd.
Peter Stromberg was in the city last
night in the interest of the firm for
which he is travelling.
a regular eld-fashIoned snow storm
this morning
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ooUNTY CoMMISsIONERs
COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE, |

COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE,
Dec. 8, 1885.
Board met in special session all mem.
bers present.
Tax sale numbers 1923, 324 aud s25
sale OF 1866, on which tax deeds had
been made, were ordered refunded OF
delivery of quit claim deed, ss said
sales were erroneous.
The personal property assessment Of
Ed. s. Jewett In EmpoIia city was OF
dered reduced $3.50, said reduction be
ing on property not assessable in Lyol
county for 1885.
The county surveyor was ordered to
establish the grade 70 the Cahola bridge
The contract for constructing the
grade to the CAhola bridge was awarded
to W. P. Wilcox for 2211S cents per cubic
yard.
VIM Flickinger was appointed to In
spect the township line bridge Ovel
Eagle creek.
John L. Butler was appointed super.
iniendent of the work at the Cahols
bridge:
The board adjourned to meet ro-mor
row morning.
Attest: ROLAND LAKIN,
County Clerk.
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FREE LECTURE.

The people of Bethel church will give
social and supper on Friday evening,
the 18Th inst. The principal feature of
the entertainment will be lecture by
the Rev. w. q Snodgrass, which will
be free. Tickets for the supper will be
sold during the evening Exercises to
begin promptly at z 80 O'Clock. Every
body cordially invited.
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COUNTY Clerks OFFICE,
n ~ m0oE

S~~ AZ AOoCr
Board met ss per adjournment; all
members present.
Tax certificate No. 81, sale 1884, was
ordered refunded with ten per cent. in
terest,-sAId sale being on land doubly
assessed.
1t is hereby ordered by the board that
the several township trustees and the
mayor Of the city Of Emporia be and
they are hereby designated and author
lied to cause the act Of the Kansas legls-
lature Of 1885, for the burial Of honor.
ably discharged Union soldiers be prop
erly complied with. Chapter 1s4, laws
1885.
The balance Of the day was spent in
hearing testimony regarding the man
agement Of the poor farm. and on &C.
count Of important witnesses the board
aolourned until Tuesday next at / p. m
TO resume the Investigation.
Attest: ROLAND LAELN,
County Clerk.
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Police OouRr

g. Neddo allowed his mind to become
temporarily deranged last evening by
the too free use of drug store stimulants
and was accordingly locked up by Pc.
liceman Bunt. This morning he ap-
peared before Judge Keys and paid the
usual fine of 81 and costs amounting to
81 90. which it is hoped will dampen
his ardOr and lesson his desire for fire.
water in the future.
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BusInasa FAILURE.

NEW York, Dec. 11.-Business fall
ures occurring throughout The country
during the last seven days q reported
70 Edward Russell s. Co, and r. G. Dun
q Co by telegraph number for the u. 81.
230, and Tor Canada II, or q total of 947.
as compared with the failure Of 9S4 last
week and 214 the week previous to The
last. Business casualties continue very
numerous in the southern ana western
states. The other sections Of the coun.
try report failures about the average.
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Mira. D. E. Goodrich died Of paralysis
81 her home northeast of this city. Mon
day, Dec. z, at 2 O'Clock p m. in the
dry filth year of her age. She was
buried on Wednesday al 2 O'Clock, Elder
AIarcellus Pia,t officiating. Mrs. Good
rich had been q resident In this vicinity.
snd her death Is deeply regretted by ali
who knew her.
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The llst of Jurors for the January term

The list Of jurors for the January term
OF the district court is as follows:
CT Dynes, city of Emporia.
G T BarwIck, same.
G p Jones, same.
q b Peters, same.
J T Eskridge, same.
j L Wells, same.
w NJ Brewer, Elmandsro township.
A w Henning, city of Emporis.
Z ID Musher, Jackson township.
George HennimRn, AmeFIcus.
Joseph Rickabaugh, Empoira town.
ship.
James GAUGE, EmporIa township.
WC McClary, Emporia city.
Marshall Leslie. EmpOria township.
E Z Rowland, Emporia city.
Park L Morse, EmDoria township.
William Marvin, EmporiA township
Chas Hoffman. Americas.
T 81 Lewis, EmpOria city.
II Dale, EDpOria township.
A 6 Young, Fremont township.
l. L Halleck, Emporia city.
George Runell, Jackson township.
NJ. NJ. Blankenship, Jackson town
ship.
Will GilchrIst, Emporia city.
ID g Avery, same.
j ID Holden, same.
A Q Haynes, same.
VIM Ireland. same.
Daniel W Hoiderman, same.
W Wright, Emporia township.
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A vary pleasant marty attended

A very pleasant party, attended by
quite a number of Emporia's society
people, was given at the residence OF
Capt. s. B. Warren last evening. Music,
dancing and card playing, materially
assisted by an elaborate supper, which
was provided by the genial captain and
his wife, served to make the occasion
one long to be remembered by those in
attendance