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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-08

At some recent experiments mad,
under the auspices of the aerostatic corps
of the German army, good Photographic
were taken Of the surrounding region
while a balloon was poised 2,500 meter,
about a mile and a half-in air. II
will be remembered that, during previous
tests of this kind, so many d~ifflcultie.
Were met that the promise of any really
practically valuable work seemed rather
doubtful. Tiieless German energy anS
study have at last succeeded in overcom.
ing these difficulties, if we may judge
from The Militar Wochenblatt, but in
just what way we are not told, the reason
for this being obvious Scientific Ameri.
can.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-08
Not Our

The Chinese are not our antipodes. In.
deed, we have zone. An antipode is one
who lives on the opposite side Of the
globe, and whose feet are, of course, di'
rectly opposite to the feet Of those who
live on this side, but directly opposite
our country is a wild waste Of waters.
The Chinese, who dwell on the other side
4 the globe, but in the same latitude as
we, are our periecians. Those who live
on the same meridian, but in the south.
ern hemisphere, are our anticians. 0ul
antipodes must oppose us both in latitude
and longitude. Christian Advocate.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-08
A GIant Natnrnl nnrnmstcr.

No need of the weather bureau Of
Naples, for the huge volcano. Mount
Nrsuvius. serve as a giant barometer
rpd thermometer Of the city. The dire,
ton in which the smoke from the craft,
blows announces unerringly a coz z
rhangs Of weather t~wenty-four hours
beforehand. The direction Of the smoke
alsp indicates the coming OF the hot and
depressing sirOcco. when the perfect re-
pose Of the populace is almost impera
tive. Also when the nsighboring island
Of Capri is Of a dark blue color, and long,
low regular waves roll in from the Bocca
PiccOia, these ara sure ~premonitory
symptoms Of the coming sirocco. Troy
Budget.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-08
A Hnhr Beaver. Dam.

A college professor in Maine tells how
ne convinced a friend who did not be-
leve that beavers could build dams. He
bought a baby beaver off q huhter one
day and sent ID to his skeptical friend.
The beaver became a great pet In the
house, but showed no signs Of wanting to
build dams until one Monday morning q
1eaky pailful of water was put on the
floor In the back kitchen. The beaver
wa there; he was only a baby then.
too, but the moment he saw the water
oozing out Of a crack in the pail he
scampered into the yard. brought in .
chip and commenced building his dam.
His owner was called, and wntohed tho
little fellow, very much astonished by
what he saw. lie gave orders 10 have
the pail left there, and the industrious
beaver kept ut his work four weeks,
when he had built n solid dam all around
the pail. The professors friend believes
now that beavers know a thing or two
about dam building. -Pittsburg Dis.
patch.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-08
,rpsblne and Crop Maiadie..

An investigating Frenchman proves by
records running back 1870 years that tie
des'uctiyenes Of diseases affecting the
pot1to vine and other valuable members
Of the vegetable kingdom depends upon
the neDIiosiiy " the sky. In years when
agricultural digasters were greatest there
vas a married. lack Of sunshine. The
United States is a land Of sunshine, ard
10 this may we look, according 10 the
theory advanced, for the Immunity ~
our crops from the naladio, which havo
utterly destroyed crops "a other countries
and caused famlnes. -OnclnDau Com.
Tcial Gazette.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-08
A aood War Horse.

At n dinner not long ago n OF stle
guests remarked that Bayarian horses
were celebrated for their general worth
lessness. lie said that a dealer sold one
TO a German officer during the Franco
Prussia1 war, and warranted him TO be q
good wal horse. The soldier came back
afterward in a towering passion and said
he had been swindled. "And h0wt'
said the dealer. "Why, there Il not a
bit Of go in him, ard yet you warranted
him as a good wnr HORSE Eyes, did.
and, by Georgel he Is good war horse,
He'd sooner die than runl'-EXchange,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-08
DR.. POWELL REEVES
Corner @ain 81, and Broad
way, Butte, Mont.
PRIVATE DESPESshIiT
Established Tor the scientific and speedy
Cure of Chronic. Nervous and

special Diseases.
The Old Reliable Specialist Of many years cNpnr-
fence treats vita wonderful success an LUNG,
THROAT, CANCERS, PILLS. Fl>ruLA,
RUPTTRE, cure without KSIFEor CAUSlIC.
Treats al forms Of Throat, Lung, Nerve and
Blood diseases all Chronic diseases and Deforn.
ties far in advance OF any institution ~ this coun.
try. Those who contemplate going 10 Hot springs
Tor treatment 0f any ffiyate OF Blood Diseases can
he cured for une.thiTd the cost NJ cur Private Dis.
pensary. Corner OF Main n. and broadway, Butte,
Mont,
RUPTURE cured without phin or hinderance
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-08
Flax Dressing in chin.

Senior Isidoro Errazuriz. the Gillian
immigration agent in Europe, has been
ordered IN offer free passage 10 Chill 10
twenty Irish families who are expert In
the act u dressing flax. II is soid the
plant grows Wild there In Abundance,
that IL 10 u excellent quality and that II
q few people who understand preparing
tAe staple for market are once established
there the industry will soon be Of great
importance. Boston Transcript.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-08

from business.
AnIEf, by this tr"atmeuta pure lovely COM
kHulE0 plexiou, ire IRON slOwness ireckles,
blackheads, eruptions, ETC., Brilliant Eyes and
perfect health can be had.
~. That 'tirel'' feeling and al female weak.
ness OF mptly euned. BlOa'bing Headaches, Ner-
YOU. Prosiraiion, General Debility, Sleeplesness,
depression and Indigestion. Ovarian troubles, In
aainatiOn and liberation, Falling and Displace.
ments, Spinal weakness, Kidney complaints and
change Of Life. Consult the old Doctor.
cuF GAIn ran Acute or Chronic lnGa-
f!e ANU eAhmnatiOn Of the EysDdt or
Globe and lar or near sighledness, Inversion oflhe
Lads, soroiulous kyes, liberation lnlauimations,
Tumors Of LIZ.
al. inflammation OF the Ear, liberation or
CatGrrh, Internal on ETERNAL Deafness. or paralysis
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1888-06-08

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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-05-10
M. .. Conference.

NEW YORK, May bishop Ninde
presided at to-day's session of the
Methodist Episcopal general confer
ence, and Rev. j. M. johnson of Nor
way conference conducted the opening
religious services. 1t was resolved to
suspend the rules and continue the de-
bate on the admission of women as lay
delegates. Forty-one delegates at once
SprRng 10 their feet and claimed the
floor. Rev. II. II. Moore of the Erie
conference was recognized. He spoke
in favor of admit ting women. Rev. j.
T. Edwards OF the Detroit conference,
and editor of the Northwestern AdvO-
cate, opposed their admission at the
present time, and favored a submission
of the question to a vote of the church.
Judge 3. N. Taylor, lay delegate from
the st. Louis conference, got the floor
and argued against the motion.
The debate was closed about one
O'Clock and a vote was taken on the
adoption OF Rev. David II. Moore's sub
stitute for the report of the committee.
It proposed that the two women elected
as lay delegates to the present confer
ence be seated, and that the question
of their eligibility to future confer
ences be determined by a vote of the
churches and annual conferences. Thii
substitute was lost. A vote was theI
taken on the amendment to the report
offered by Rev. DIR. Medley of Philadel
phia. This amendment excludes WON
en- from seats in the present confer
ence, and submits the question of eli
Ribility to future general conferences
to the annual conference. Adopted
by q vote of 249 to l73.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-05-10

The idea is too prevalent and against
those who by emigration and
settlement upon the new frontier
extend our civilization and
prosperity. The rights of the
Indians are of but little consequence,
but it must be absolutely that no de-
Yelopment is genuine or valuable based
upon the violence and cruelty of the
individuals, or the faithleSsneSS of a
government, while it might not result
in exact justice or fail to rectify
the wrong committed. 1t may we'll be
that the existing circumstances, the
interests of the allOtter of their heirs
demand an adjustment of the kind now
proposed, but other lands are certainly
worth much more than they were in 1873
and the settlers, if they are not sub
jected to re-appraisement. should at
least pay the price at which the lands
were appraised in that year. If the
soldiers interests and if the allotteeS
have such title as will give them a
standing in the conrts of Kansas. do
not think they need fear defeat by be-
ing charged with any improvement
under the occupying claimant act, for
it has been decided in a case
to be found in the twentieth
volume of Kansas reports at page 374,
that neither title in possession of an
Indian owner secured by treaty with
the United States Government can be
disturbed by state legislation, and the
occupying claimants act has no appli-
cation in this case" and yet delay I'M
certainty and expense of legal interest
should be considered. l suggest
that any bill, which is passed to adj
just the rights of these Indians by such q
plea, as in embodied in the bill here
with returned should provide for the
payment by settlers within reasonable
time of an appraisement value, and that
in case the same is not paid by the
present occupants, that the lands be
sold at public auction for price not
less than the appraisement.
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Republican state Convention

WICHITA. Kas., May 9.-Thfs is a
gala day for Wichita and the repub-
lican politicians of Kansas. The streets
are in holiday attire and the hotels are
thronged with representative men from
every part of the state. The conven-
ton was called to order at II o'clock
by P. L. Bonebrake, chairman of the
republican state central committee.
Prayer was offered by Rev. J. D. Hew-
lit. Henry Brandley of Chase county,
secretary of the committee, then read
the call.
Hon. J. w. Addy of Harvey county
was nominated by Senator Kelley of
emerson for temporary chairman,
and elected without opposition. A
hearty address of welcome was deliv-
cred by III. w. Lewis. president of the
Kansas National bank.
Benjamin Schueerle of Wyandotte
was made temporary secretary and w.
NJ. Allison Of Cowley county, assist
ant secretary.
The mention of Blaine's name was
loudly applauded and the banner rep
resenting Ingalls, hewing down syca-
more tree on the banks of the Wabash,
was wildly cheered.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-05-10
Memorial Nav.

At a meeting Monday evening of the
joint committee of citizens, ex-sol-
diers, members of the w. r. c. and s.
of ". the following resolutions were
passed.
Whereas, Memorial Day is both a
national and state holiday, established
by law, and
Whereas, A very large proportion of
our population are interested in its OBJ
servance; therefore,
Resolved, That the business men OF
our city be requested to assist us in its
proper observance by closing Their
places of business after II O'Clock q. m,
and keeping them closed for the rest OF
the day.
Resolved, That the mayor be re-
Quested to issue a proclamation to the
above effect, and have it published.
Resolved, That a copy of these resO
lutions be furnished the papers of the
city for publication. In order that far
mers and others coming to the city OF
that day, intending to make purchases
may be duly notified.
Resolved, That the following be anC
the same are hereby appointed com
mittee to visit our business men anC
have them mutually agree on an hou
| to close. j. NJ. GRIFFITH,
A. G.. LAKIN,
IRA CONNER,
7. HI. LEWIS,
Z. p. BRUNER.
| SAINT, FAUST
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-05-10
POOR PROCLAMATION.
Children Born IN Slavery Not Legal
Heirs.
A Will Case SO Decided by Judg
Tuley of Chicago.
A Secret Negro Organization to Re.
vengs Race 0utragss.
Made Public by a Confederate on HIS
Death Bed.

CHICAGO, May 9.-Judge Tuley has
rendered preliminary decision in a
contested will case that is of considera-
BILE Importance to all children born in
slavery, and to many of the descend
ants of such childreA-zHe, in fact,
pronounces such children illegitimate,
and holds that they cannot inherit
property from the father. The will
contested is that of Mrs. Elizabeth
Bunch, and the story is as follows:
James Washington, slave of Gen
eral Marshall of Mason county, Ken
lucky, married slave named Liza,
and from their union sprang two chill
dren, Liza and Elizabeth. In 1882
James escaped, going to Huron, Ohio,
and there he made arrangements to
buy his wife and two children from
their master. But while he was pay
ing for them his wife and the child
Liza died, and their master, In consld-
Grafton of the sum already paid, gave
him Elizabeth. She, however. soon
left him, and after wandering over
Ohio and Indiana, came to
Chicago, where she married in 1914.
Her husband and children died and in
property, by will, it is claimed, to one
Betty KiIvery a white girl who had
been her companion for some years.
But it seems that James Washington
after the death of his wife, Liza mar
ried again and had several children.
The Eldest of these, daughter mar
ried William II. M. Bond and had
three children. These three children
stepped in and contested the will
were the legal heirs OF Elizabeth
Bunch. But Judge Tuley decided that
Elizabeth Bunch was an illegitimate
child and could have no heirs, but
those of her own body. The ground of
the decision is that, slaves being chat
tells, no legal marriage was possible
any more than real estate can marry
real estate. This decision, which
was made on a motion for a re-
hearing was surprise 10 both
sides. The case will be appealed, how
ever, and then special point involved
will be fully discussed. 1t is claimed
by Mr.. Fish, who represents the Bonds,
that whatever may have been the
status of the slave marriage prior to the
war, the effect of the emancipation
proclamation and constitutional amend
ments was to restore to slaves all those
rights of which they had previously
been deprived. When they became free
all rights of freemen attached to them
retroactively, so that children born to
them in slavery became legitimate.
This is said also to have been the ma
ture of decisions made in the southern
states during what is called the car
pet bag" period. OF late, however, it
is said southern decisions have leaned
the other way. 1t is is stated that the
matter has been brought to Congress
man Mason's attention and that he
| will Introduce bill in the house de-
claring that the intent and effectOf the
emancipation proclamation and cOnsti-
tuition amendments were to validate all
slave marriages and legitimize all their
1 ohi1dron
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-05-10
REAnING NEWA.

READING, Kans., May S.-We have
had another fine rain that is welcome.
William Tabor has moved onto the
Mrs. Mary 2. Jones farm.
Thomas Jones has moved into town
and lives at the corner OF First and
Usage streets.
~. II. Wiggam of Emporia was in
Reading last week.
w. NJ. Holiday is home from his
trip to Kansas City.
John Steckley died last Friday in the
hospital at San Diego, California. He,
like many others, went out there for
his health, but the climate did not
agree with him. He was anxious to
get back to Kansas, but delayed start
ing too long.
Abel Cox has gone to work for T. j.
J. Price.
The Baptists immersed Mrs. John
Williams last Sunday.
Mrs SRarthout of Emporia visited
her mother Saturday and Sunday.
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ceived with most favor and most APP
plause.
Judge Kellogg, leading candidate for
attorney general, was present.
Usage county, as usual, was we'll re-
presented, and made herself heard.
Among the candidates for secretary
of state were Chas. A. Norton of Be-
lott, and Capt. Henry Brandley of
Chase county.
Frank McLennan of the Topeka
Journal and Arthur Capper of the Cap
ital were on hand reporting the con-
vention for their papers.
Hon. John Mcdonald, of Topeka, a
prominent candidate for state superin-
tendent of public instruction, was a
visitor at the convention
Among the candidates for governor
present were Capt. ]. B. johnson Of
Topeka, Col. ID. r. Anthony of Leav-
enworth, and Attorney General Brad
ford, and David Taylor.
Among the delegates from Topeka
were County Treasurer Byron Roberts,
Adjutant General A. b. Campbell,
Assistant State Auditor s. S. Nc
| Fadden, Captain J. Lee knight,
| Claim Agent Faulks of the Santa Fe,
Attorney HI. c. Root, DIR. NJ. O'Brien,
Hon. F. p. Baker and Hon. Wilson
| Keith
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-05-10
A BunEIing AtlemPt at Robbery

MANSFIELD, o.. May IA bold
bungling attempt at robbery on limited
express No. 6, on the Baltimore & Ohio
road about one O'Clock this morning,
was frustrated by the prompt action of
the train crew and some passengers.
At the hour named the train being
stopped at this station, a man entered
the smoking car when most of the pas
sengeTs were DOING and attempted to
snatch watches off of all of them in
succession. He had succeeded in OBJ
tanning one watch when the occupants
became aroused and the thief made a
rush for the rear door only to be met by
Conductor COrwin, who, taking in the
situation at glance, dealt the Scoun-
drel blow over the head with his lam
tern, bringing him to the floor sense
less. A corporal of Company G. Fifth
1 infantry, who was conveying an insane
soldier from Fort KeOgh, III. T., to the
national ASYLUM at Washington
quickly produced a pair of handouts
/ and when the proStrate bandit regain
ed consciousness he found himself man
acled and in the midst of a crowd OF
i passengers who talked eXcitedly of the
bell cord and the nearest telegraph
pole. The thief begged piteously fol
life. After being searched and NJ
weapons being found in his possession
and no policeman being within call
the crowd yielded to the counsels Of
Conductor Corwin, and the rascal, af
ter receiving severe thrashiT1g, wa
allowed to go, and the train proceeded
Two companions or the scoundrel. VIII
were stationed on the outside of tn
train, opposite the depot, look TO thei
heels on the first alarm. The stole
watch was returned to its owner.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-05-10
An InpOveriahod Grow.

SAN FRANCISCO, May AFTER a
one hundred and ninety days voyage
the schooner Edward Z. Webster ar
rived here from Gloucester, Massachu-
sets, with her crew. disabled from a
strange disease and with no provision
on board but musty flour. The vessel
was fitted for fishing at Cape Flattery,
but she had rough weather from the
start and while beating about Cape
after the -four became musty. The
crew were becoming affected by disease
which swelled their legs like drOpSy
and prevented them from working.
Only calm seas saved them from wreck
and when they reached here only two
men were able to work.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-05-10
Two sisters sudden Death.

ST. LOUIS, May 7.-Mrs. Anna
Eisenbarch was walking through her
residence yesterday morning when she
suddenly fell to the floor and expired
before assistance could be had. A ply
stefan examined her and pronounced
life extinct, when one of the family
went to the residence of Mrs. Mary
Hoffman, sister of the unfortunate
woman, and notified her of her sisters
sudden death. Mrs. Hoffman hur-
riedly prepared for visit to the grief
stricken house hold. She arrived al
the house in a short time, and, after
glancing at her dead sister, she fell
PROSTATE on the floor and died in a short
time
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EsngaEed 40 ni.s EndieOIs

LONDON. May 2.-The Star of last
evening says: Mr.. Chamberlain took
the opportunity at a large dinner which
he gave on Saturday of declaring en-
phatically that he was engaged to Miss
Endicott. Around the hospitable
board of the ex-Radical member for
Birmingham on that occasion were
assembled Mr.Arthur Balfour, Colonel
SandeTson and Lord Randolph
Churchill-''b birth, bigotry and brass
in its moral sense. Under its material
aspect that metal was represented by
Mr.. Vanderbilt, who is worth about
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-05-10
RurRlaru ID Work.

WICHITA, KAs., May 7.-Burglars
gained entrance into stores at Doug
lass last night and succeeded in max
ing quite good haul. They carried
away $500 worth of jewelry from one
store, several hundred dollars worth of
dry goods from another and about $500
in money and stamps from the post
office. A number of private residences
were also entered and property stolen,
In fact, the whole town appeared for a
time to be in possession of burglars
and footpads. No arrests as yet made,
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-05-10
Board OF Edueatlon.

GARFIELD BUILDING, May 4, IS.
Board met in regular session. Pres
ent D.. w. Morris, Scott, Kynaston,
Eastman, Hall, Mrs. Jackson, Jay, Ew-
ing and Edmiston.
Minutes of last regular and special
meetings read and approved.
Mrs. y. Z. Morse and Mrs. jackson
being presented the oath of Office was
given each as members.
On motion of w. w. Scott, the
board proceeded to elect officers. w. W.
Scott and j. w. Eastman were appoint
ed as tellers.
The election of president being put
in order, resulted in d. w. Norris re-
ceiving the unanimous vote of the
board, and he was declared elected.
Next in order was the election of
vice-president, which resulted in the
election of w. w. Scott.
Next in order was the election of
secretary or clerk, which resulted in
the election of J. w. Eastman.
On motion of w. w. Scott, proceeded
to the election of superintendent for
the ensuing year, and J. E. Klock was
unanimously elected.
Petition of E. I. Cox in regard to
road, received and placed on file.
On motion the superintendent was
instructed to purchase 100 copies of
Organs souvenirs of Emporia.
Superintendent reported.
On motion the president and super
intendent were instructed to make all
necessary arrangements for commence
ment exercises.
Communication from the G. A. R.
was received, inviting the schools TO
take part in the exercises on Decoration
Day, and it was left to the discretion
of the superintendent and teachers.
On motion Revs. F. d. Altman and
d. A. Evans, were elected as members
of examining board for the ensuing
year.
On motion Dan Wicks was elected
janitor of Garfield and Constitution
street buildings for the ensuing year.
Committee on claims made the fol-
| Io1r,iv,o, ,ay,o,-f xubiob Iuoc odonfad.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-05-10

of the supreme court to-day by counsel
for the Peoples telephone company who
claim that Daniel Drawbaugh is the
real inventor of the telephone. Appli-
cation can only be granted on the re-
quest of one of the three justices, who
concurred in Chief Justice Waite's
openion upholding the validity of Bells
claim as the original inventor of the
teleOhonn