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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-06-23

A youthful ventriloquist had good
deal of fun with well-known whole
sale merchant on Market street recent.
". The lad was passing by and saw a
number of big dry-goods boxes standing
on the sidewalk. He stopped in front
of one Of them. The merchant happen
ed to be standing near by in the door
way of his establishment The lad
looked up, and with sober face said to
the merchant:
"D'ye hear thatPn
"Whatp''
There's somebody in this here boz"
The merchant stepped up to where the
boy was standing. Sure enough he
heard voice, apparently coming from
inside the case, crying out: For
heavens sake let me out of this. Tn
smothering to death. With alacrity
the merchant ordered an employe to
open the box. A mallet and iron wedge
were brought out at once and the cover
Of the box quickly removed. 1t was
filed with calico goods. But still the
cries for help continued to be heard.
The merchant lifted package after pack
age from the box and piled in the boys
arm, who stood by, until he filed them
with all the youth could carry; then he
threw them on the sidewalk. The plain-
tive appeals still arose from the depths
of the box. The merchant was in a
terrible state of excitement He threw
of his coat and worked in his shirt
sleeves. The perspiration rolled down
his cheeks in rills. Finally, when the
last layer OF calicOes was reached, it be-
gan to dawn upon his opaque vision that
he had been made the victim Of ven
triloquist. He looked at the boy, and
the boy looked at him. Then, suddenly,
from the box came quiet .'good-morn-
ing" and the lad Tic out, leaving the
merchant surrounded By coterie Of Gu
rious people, who eyed him with smile
as he grabbed his coat. protested against
such ssd--d nonsense, and skipped To
hide himself in the confines Of bis pri.
vate Office. San francisco Alta.
Anew York shocblack attracts txade
by distributing cards that tell how nice
" he shines shoes In the following
simple Bostonese language: Pedal tegu-
ments artistically illuminated and lubri-
Gated for the infiniIesimal remuneration
0f cents ADtiquated fegumentz
lpedal or surpedaD expnrgated iudic.
iously and resuscitated with expedition
for nominal compensation. OF the in
Vulnerable f0refaEtes Of heaven enjoyed
BIZ every patron / would simply state:
From tho eyenfuation of the operation
even 20 lis ultimate successful com.
pleti0n the patron reclincs snperincunb:
ouI on cushions which Sfbarife might
- & s.8.@NN ~&4.as - s
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-06-23
The Dangers Of kissing.
From the Medical Record.

From the Medical Record.
The custom of kissing has been
condemned by the wise and frowned
upon by the religious, but has
managed to thrive despite it alt, and
tits still loves great artillery and best
ally. Why tactile sensations from
limited inhiaI eurface have been found
so very agreeable, and why they
should have contributed so much to
the poetry and pairing off Of the hu-
man race, are questions quite worthy
of full discussion. Kissing, we are
told, began with the birds and reached
its most perfect evolution in man. 1t
has a long history, therefore. aud
may well be considered permanent
feature in human society -solacing
grief. increasing joys, promoting wed
ding engagements and furnishing
permanent source Of inspiration for
the artist.
But an enemy to the kiss has ap-
peared in Washington, ID. G in the
person OF DR.. Samuel S. Adams, who
devotes seven columns Of the '.journal
of the American Medical association
to exposing the "dangers of kissing
Everything has its dark side The
dark side Of kissing, as viewed by
DR. Adams, is both moral aud ply
sical. Among women and between
children and adults 10 has degenerated
into an insincere, unmeaning and
commonplace salutatioD, whea 1t
should be reserved only as an index
Of atfectionate feeling But the weight
Of the DOCTORS argument is expended
in showing the possible evils which
come from the promiscuous possible
evils which come from the promis-
cuous kissing of babies aud children
by adults. tuberculosis, diphtheria,
infectious fevers, cancrum oris, rup-
ture of the tympanum-all are pos
sible on actual results Of kissing.
A veritable instance Is cited, in which
the drum Of the ear was ruptured by
kiss applied to the external auricular
appendaeel A kiss of such suction
force reminds one OF Benedict's which
had such a clamorons smack that,
at the pratiDg all tho church did echo =
Although we may not realize as be
does the widespread and endemic
character of the kissing habit In
Washington, we can only trust it
will prove safe place for the inter-
national congTess.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-06-23

he had been lodging for some time
in the Senate galleries. When ar
rested Monday night be was resting
in an alcove.
"Your Dame," said station keeper
Garner.
"Joseph Schurrer."
"What is your calIing2y
II am al emperor by profession. 2
"Where is your home2n
"At the White House" (" 8"
Are you married2p
No; but soon shall be " y.
Are you acquainted with The
President9v
'sWeII, / should say 90. Didn't
borrow ten cents from him this
morning
That settled It. Tuesday be was
committed to the asylum. Next
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-06-23

A Buffalo father, to encourage early
rising. offered . prize OF money 70
that child who should rise earliest
next morning. AZ very early hour
a bright little girl made ber appear
ance, claimed and got the prize, and
then went back 10 bed.
The minute hand Of the clock On
Westminster Abbey Is sixteen feet
long, and the hour hand nine feet.
They weigh about . hundred pounds
each, and are kept ID motion BY
weights proportI0nnIly ponderons;
The hands and appendases II all,
weighing about ] tons.
The banana has become the king of
fruits II AmeFIcp and has displaced
both tie orange and apple in popular
esteem
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-06-23
Snecial Notice.

We soill insert ias This column GdUertiSo-
nseasts Of Wants, For Rent, Foy Sale, Lost,
Found, &c., not erceding four. lines. One
Week, or less. for 25 Cnts.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-06-23

LOSv.-This morning, June 18th,
light-cOlored POCKET BOOK, con-
tanning $500 gold piece, some small
change, Shirt Studs, and two small
pieces of gold. Lost in going from West
street to Maryland Avenue, over the
State House A11ill. Suitable reward IL
left at this Office.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-06-23
KNIT HAMMOCKS.

Adult sizes $3.50, Children's sizes
$1.25. Made and sold by MRs. a. M.
DUFFY, 30 King George street, 2 doors
below Maryland Avenue je22
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-11-25
Last sad Rites.

Last evening large number OF friends
gathered at the home of Fl. V. Bundrem to
attend the funeral services over the re-
mains OF L. D. Collier, whose tragic death
has cast gloom over the entire commun-
Ivy. Rev. Robt. Collier, father of the de-
ceased, and his two daughters, Louise and
Mary, were present, having arrived in q
special car from Kansas City at 4 O'Clock
in the evening. Rev. Ingalls, conducted
the services, which were brief, following
them with few eloquent remarks in
which he made reference to the dead vic
tim and the living assassin. The services
concluded, the funeral party, attended by
their friends, accompanied the body to the
Santa Fe depot, where the special car
used by Rev. Collier was sanding, ready
10 return the party TO Kansas City, where
they will lay over to-day and then con-
tlnue the journey to Davenport, Iowa, to-
night, where the body will be laid TO rest
in the family buTyiDg ground. The Gorai
offerings by friends in this city were many
and handsome.
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READING NEWS,

TUESDAY, NoY. 23.-L. SeverV & Son.
also DIR Edison, are shipping in corn from
the west at cost Of thirty to thirtY-two
cents per bushel.
w. 81. Douglass is home from his trip
to Michigan.
David Nickel received ZOE very nice
three-year old steers from New Mexico
last week.
W. D. Elrod and Psul Denis have been
shipping hogs considerably of late.
The California party will give . concert
this week Friday night at the II. E
church. Misses Jehu and Ellis will also
read on the same evening, as we'll IS sing.
The old folks concert, under the aus
pices of the Ladies' Social Circle, ia 20 be
gwen on Friday night, December the 10th.
| The singers have been practicing for
some time and the public may expect Q
rich treat of both the ancient and modern
music.
Our school closes Wednesday for the
| rest of the week.
Thanksgiving will receive proper at
tention in the turkey exercise by present
| appearances.
w. D. Elrod hes bought the widow
Charles Hibbe farm for sixteen hundred
dollars.
The steam grist mill is doing an extern
sive business this month
Rev. j, F. Palmer is holding revival
meetings out on Duck creek.
WI Severy and family have gone x
eabody to spend Thanksgiving.
/ Mary ne IRAN
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From Tuesday,s Daily.
PERSONAL.

senstor Plumb left for Washington to-
day.
Geo. Spear of L.wrence,s in the city to
day.
Hon. WIN. Martindale of Madison is in
the city.
A. Basse.t OF Ell Dorado was in the city
yesterday.
W.D. Brewer returned Sunday from 8
short business trip to Kansas City.
A. N. Maxwell left Yesterday for the
west. He will be absent about three
weeks
G. A. Schultz left yesterday for the east
ern part Of the state, to be absent several
days.
Miss Boone Of Pratt Center. Kansas, is
visiting for short time with her brother
In this city.
Col 81. G. Cross started yesterday for
his ranch In Mitchell county, to be gone
three or four days.
j. Dolan of Howard City was in town
to-day. He reports things progressing
finely down along the Branch.
w. W. Scott went down to Marion on
On professional business yesterday.
Mr.. Chase, superintendent OF transport
tation on the Santa Fe, was in town for q
few hours yesterday.
ID. g. Geisenger Of Lawrence was doing
business in our city yesterday afternoon.
Jas. Cuthburt and o. P. Smith of Topeka
registered as guests Of the Hotel Coolidge
yesterday afternoon.
E. II. Bliss OF Winfield was in the city
few hours this morning doing bust
ness.
James Clinen and Knight Brown OF
Saratoga, Kss are visiting friends in this
city.
Rev. Winding left to-day for his home
In Monmouth, Illinois. He takes with
him the best wishes of the many friends
he has made in this city during his brief
stay.
Miss Jennie Sedgwick OF 1. D. Fox &
Co.. is confined to her home by a very
bad cold and sore throat.
Mrs. q. Harland of New York city is
visiting In town, the guest of the family Of
Mr.. Hardcastle, of the firm of Hardcasile
q Kenyon.
Rev. Robert Laird Collier, father l.. D.
Collier and daughter, arrived in
the city this evening in a special
car attached to No. .. He will
take charge of his son's remains. which
will be removed 10 Kansas CITY,
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A WISE FATHER

Never t1ifes with his family's health
nor buys patent medicines, who publish
es testimonials of cures he knows moth
ing about, but deals with reliable drug
Rist who know which medicine has IN
reality cured. The undersigned drug
gisis of Emporia have sold the following
remedy for two years and can tEuthfullV
say that Primley's Speed Cough Cure
has never failed TO give relief In the
most obstinate and stubborn cases o
Coughs and Colds. Having won its
high reputation, quietly. but rapidly.
solely on its ;aarinsic merits without sd.
4ertising. Consumptiyes will please
ask for special instructions, end If we do
not help you it will cost you nothing
Pncs SOC and &1OO. Sold by the fol
lowing druggists: B. Wheidon. Chas
Ryder, W. r. Irwin. D. W. Norris.
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old Naturally . bright and ssudioas
boy. his father gave him the best Of edu-
cationaI training. sending him first 80 Q
military school q Yonkers. n. z, 10 give
him discipline. and then TO Geneva,
Switzerland. He completed his education
81 Heidelberg college, in Germany, and
then returned 20 America. Three years
ago be came TO Kansas City, and Vas ap-
pointed accountant In the general Of1ces
of the Fort scott q Gulf railroad. A year
ago he was appointed new material agent
OF the Santa Fs. with headquarters as EN-
poFia.
While In Kansas City he made maay &C.
qakintances and had . large circle OF
friends who viii learn with regret OF his
untimely death. His father was particu.
larry tender in referring 20 his visit 8un-
day His approaching marriage made him
even more genial and cheerful than usual
and he was especially demonstrative in
his love flr his younger sister and his
father. The latter drove to the depot with
him and his hancee and
saw them of on the morning tram. Be
fore leaving he embraced and kissed HE
father, an unusual thing for him 70 DO, and
the fact was remarked upon by both after
the train IeEt
DR.. Collier said that his remains would
be taken to Davenport, Iowa, where they
would be inferred beside those Of hia
mother, who died there in 1879.
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Last evening about half past seven
O'Clock as the regular freight train was
pulling in from the east on the Santa Fe,
Ehe brake beams of one Of the nat cars
dropped on to the track on Commercial
street. The train ran some distance be-
fore the accident was discovered, tearing
up ties and cross planSs. When the
train reached Congress street two dAi
oars heavily loaded with coal few the
track. The cars were badly demOralized
and the contents were thrown many feet
from the track. The main track was
Distracted. A large gang Of men was
put to work, and at late hour last night
they were busilV At work clearing away
the debris. Fortunately no one was hurt,
The accident viii not delay the regular
trains. II is expected that the track will
be entirely cleared to-day.
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II. N. sedgwick Is in Topeka on bust.
ness.
Hon. ]. j. Buck is in Winfield on lega
business.
Col. Il. C. Cross is dong business i.
Mitchell county.
j. Cuthbert Of Topeka is in town to-
dsy on business.
DIR. Gray returned this morning from
his trip TO Marion.
J.C. Watson and family have moved
from the Hyde farm to 121 Mechanics
street
DIR. j. a. Young has purchased ths
Mills property on the corner Of State and
Seventh streets.
Mrs. 81. z. Richter and Miss Lou Yves
senegar Of Council Grove are visiting
friends In this city.
r E. Rrunef left yesterday for Wells
vile, Kas whore he will spend Thanks
giving with relatives.
Alvin Josl'n has sent word to his frien6l
that he will '''Ainder draD in Saturday tC
trade reound some an take in The town
Mira. Chas. Zeninger left to-day Hol
Kansas City. where she will spend Thanks.
giving with the family of DIR. Truewortby
Mrs. DsIzeIl, who has been visiting FOR
some time, 8 guest of the family OF J Z
Tyler, left yesterday for her home In Ohio
Miss julia Hardeastle returned this
morning from Montana Territory, where
she has been visiting for the past two
years.
Col. Smiths smiling countenAnce can be
seen to better advantage now since the boz
Office OF the Hotel Coolidge has been
moved.
"BArney and Nora" will visit with thelI
many friends in this CITY Tomorrow and
Friday evening, with matinee Thursday
afternoon.
w. NJ. Russell, advance man of Dan
Morris SullivAn's "Mlrror of Ireland" il
in town. He says his company is doing @
huge business down at Usage City.
George G, Burnhsm, member of the
frm OF Relfkoff Bros. & Burnham, Bur-
IingtoD, Kas., wss In the city to day on
business and made the NEWS . pleasant
call.
F. P. Shannon, who has charge of Bru.
ner's branch grocery house in Cotton
wood Falls, and who has been visiting
friends in this city for several days, re-
turned home last night.
A letter was received b. Mr.. ]. W. RsY-
nolds from his father IN Burlington that
Mrs RlYnolld's, who has been quite sick
there Is now SOME better. Miss Maggie
Reynolds left to-day for that place.
Miss Gertie Baldwin. the afianced wife
OF L d. Collier, accompanied the funeral
party IL their special car. which left last
night for Kansas Cl'y ARd Davenport. Ia.
After the funeral she will return TO. Em-
porla.
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From Mondays Daily.
PERSONAL
Judge Culver spent Sunday In oOun,

Judge Culver spent Sunday IN Council
Grove.
t. d. Collier went TO Kansas City Satur.
day night on business.
H. B. Harder, representing wholesale
house Of Chicago, spent Sunday visiting
with friends IN this city.
Mrs. s. G. Wheeling life Saturday for
San Antonio, Texas, TO JOIN her husband
who has received q position as station
agent on the Missouri Pacific.
Mrs. ]. w. Reynolds is quite sick 1t the
home OF her father-in-law. Mr.. Reynolds
of Burlington. Considerable ANXIETY Is
felt on her account.
John Sebastian, the gentlemenly pas
senger agent Of the Rock Island railroad
company, lie In the city, the guest of his e.
teened brother-in-Iaw, r. z. TorrinRton
Mr.. A. T. Sharpe. editor and proprietor
Of the Ottawa Republican, and DR.. Thorn.
berry OF the same city, were In town for a
few hours on Saturday.
w. b. Lloyd writes his friends from
New York city that he is In good health
and will commence attending college af-
Ter New Years. He wants to be remem-
bered to everybody.
Will Brooks returned Saturday evening
from helping his friend, DIR. Davis. get
married.
A. L. Redden Of Fl Dorado spent Sun
day In town, guest of the hotel Coolidge
E.J Marks. W. F. Hedges and Fred
Weeks OF Council Grove Sundayed in this
city, the guests Of the Hotel Coolidge.
A. N. Town of Junction City was in
town yesterday.
W. 8. Miner Of Hartford was in the
city to-day on business.
j. W. Parker of Burlington came down
his morning on a business trip.
Mr.. White passed through this city to-
day on his return from Latham, where he
has been settling up his sons business.
Rev. Henry Msckay returned this even
Ing from Peabody, where be held services
yesterday,
a. Bssset of Eldorado Is in town TODAY
looking up business.
q. w. Emery OF Topeka registered this
afternoon at the Hotel Coolidge.
Rev. Hendy returned from Cottonwood
Falls where he held services yesterday.
A private party of tourists passed
through to-day from the west in q Pull.
man parlor car. They had been viewing
California and Mexico
Miss Morse and her friend, Miss Stan
ford, of Florence are visiting In the city
with friends
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-11-25

Several students went home on the
morning train 70 spend Thanksgiving.
Others will go this afternoon.
Ella Plat and Miss Myrts WITCH, Misl
Eta Bnrtrum and MI. Peterson will take
Thanksgiving dinner with Mr.. Piatt, 10
Union street tomorrow.
The Misses Barnes and Miss Bessie
Carr went to Plymouth this afternoon, anc
will spend Thanksgiving at the cousins
Of the Misses Barnes.
Many students remain mp too late q
night. Three and four hours sleep Is to-
little,
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waived Examination.

The case of the State of Kansas VI. J. q.
Marlborough, charged with the murder OF
L. D. Collier, was held before Judge
Fletcher this morning. Messrs. Cunning
ham & McCsrty, his attorneys, waived ex-
animation and the case was continued over
to the meeting OF the district court in jan
uary. The prisoners relatives have been
telegrsphed. but no answer has as yet been
received from them.
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Golfers visit ROuns.

From the Kansas City Times,
When Times reporter cslled upon DR..
Robert LAIRD Collier, the unfortunate
Young mana father, he found him sur.
rounded by sympathizing friends. BE
he'd been notified OF the sad occurrence
through Col. C. F. Morse, who received
the frse telegram in regard TO it. The
blow had fallen more heavily upon the
seEIeken father and his daughter because
Of the fact that the son and brother had
just left them Ia the morning after having
spent Sunday On visit - them in COM
ps1y with his hances, Miss Gertrude Bald
win of Wheeling. W.Va..who was ylsItlng
her aunt at Empcne. They were TO have
BEEN married next month
Young kH Collier was horn in IOWa
City, Iowa, Ocsobsr ~, 1851, and Wss
therefore bat IS years of age. AT the time
Of his r.osAeg's death he vas brit ! years
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-11-25
EVERYBODY KNOWS

That distractions in any tmportsI
channel means disaster. Obstruction II
the organs OF ths human body bring
disease. They must )e cleared away O
physical wreck viii follow. PrimleY'
Iroa Wahoo Tonic stands without
rival for the blood. P ice, 50 ceEts and
81 90. For sale by the following drug
gists: B. WheldOn, Chas, Ryder. w. Il
Irwin. D. W. Morris
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-11-25

j. W. White died yesterday morning
'at2 O'Clock at his home, seven miles south
east Of this city, OF heart disease. Mr.
white asan old resident OF Lyon coua
ty and q prominent farmer, whose sudden
death caused serious loss to the com-
munity. He was 50 years Of age and
leaves wife and family to mourn his loss
The funeral took place to-day at 1 O'Clock
at the family residence and he remains
were laid to rest in the White buryinR
ground
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Emporia, November %, 1886.

A water main bursted yesterday near
the water works and cut OF the city . sup
ply for some hours. Superintendent Jer-
envy and corps of assistants by vigorous
exerions got the breach repaired toward
midnight. and the supply is all right
again, though it will probably be a little
muddy fer day or so.
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AMKRICUs NEWS.

AkERIeUs, Nov. 18-Wm. Myers had
laid IN quarter of beef for winter supply,
but some one went to his cave during the
night. They also visited his corn crib.
and now he is out q quarter OF beef and
i've or SIX bushels Of corn.
Craig Anderson has traded his farm,
east of town. to c. L. Shepherd, who lives
i've miles northwest Of town, for his
place.
Ths boys IN town are getting up jaye
nile brass band of fourteen members,
making two bands in the city Of Ameri-
Gus. We hope they may succeed.
The recent cold snap has somewhat sub
sided and work in the various branches is
again beng resumed
w. b. Clark has his house rarity en-
closed. BURLoW.
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Died.

Edna, aged three years, daughter OF
Horace Overly, living two miles this side
of Neosho Rapids, died last night at Z
clock of diptherla. The funeral services
were held to day at !. o'clock and the re-
mains were laid to rest in the Chicago
Mound cemetery.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-11-25

While fixing things up at Major
Hoods residence for the "picture gallery"
Saturday, one young lady dropped .
Ratchet on the head OF another young
lady, who, blythe by, Is to be OpheliA, and
nearly killed her. At another time the
Young lady who dropped the Ratchet had
the misfortune to get thumped on the head
by the same Ratchet, while trying to Dive
nail. That's the way girls do things.
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The trustees and official board of IL,
First NJ. E. church held q meeting Satur-
day night. The treasurer, Col. Steele, re-
ported at the close Of the meeting that
the collections had reached the sum Of
$6,2OO, and that this was sufficient to
cover the Indebtedness.
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A Gard.

To the Emporia News:
DIR. Robert Laird Collier and his family
take this method Of expires ing their
deep gratitude for sympathy and courtesy
shown them by SO many friends in EN-
peria In this time Of their sudden and
tragic bereavement.
Emporia, November %, 1886.
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The little boy, Charley Skinner, who
was bitten by st. Bernard dog on Salur-
day afternoon, is all right and going about
a. usual. His shoulder hurts HIM little
but that will be all right in q day or two