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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

A YALE graduate, who was a stu
dent about thirty years ago. said, in
speaking of changes that had taken
place since his time: Il never knew
whether to attach any significance to
it or not, but when 1 was there the
law school adjoined the Jail, the medl-
cal college was next to the cemetery
and the divinity school was on the
road to the poor house.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18
Cooperative.
Co0peratlVe.
The following charter was issued by

The following charter was issued by
the secretary of state yesterday:
The Emporia Cooperative society of
Emporia. Capital stock 81 900. Direc-
tors: +. E. Raymond, f. A. Bacon, w.
p. Hunt. B. D. HOwden, F. A. Most
and c. w. Eccleston. The purposes
for which the corporation is formed
funds for the establishing of manutac-
tories, for buying lands, erecting
houses and supplying the necessaries
and luxuries of life to its members.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

REV. G. II. ST. JOHN, of Beloit, a
relative and a follower of the Saint,
is in trouble. In speech before the
ministerial convention that met at
Glen Elder, few days ago, he pro-
ceeded to denounce his brethren for re-
fusing to swallow his third
party wash, whereupon they
passed resolutions condeming his
actions as a minister of the
gospel, and requesting him to appear
before the tribunal and defend him.
self.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

We were shown letter to-day writ
ten by the editor OF the Delphi und.
Journal to his old college chum. a
Flory, of this city. The writer ex
presses the belief that his state will go
Is, 600 for Harrison and Morton, and
says that the whole state is ablaze
with political fire.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

THE duty of registration presents
itself again for the consideration Of
voters, and they are notified that if they
desire to get in their ballots at the COM
ing election they must go to the city
clerks Office and register. Il is a mis-
understanding that some people have
that if they register once they are
through with the business, for this is
a duty that has to be performed every
year. If you are not certain that you
have registered in 1888, go and see
aholit IL
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

Mr.. GEORGE SIEMAN engaged him.
self to marry Miss Mali Bernstein of
Washington and put up a forfeit OF
$500 that he would be on hand at the
time appointed. A few days before the
wedding ceremony he discovered that
he was afflicted with heart disease. and
he released Miss Bernstein, who took
the money.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

THE weakness of all mankind is van
ity. Vanity causes the man to seek the
admiration of the fair sex. Vanity
creates the desire for Office. Vanity
seeks for wealth for the power and in
fiuence thereof. Vanity mixed with
kindness, helps the poor, the church,
charitable institutions, colleges and
schools. Vanity spurs many good man
to acts that rebound to his credit and
praise. Vanity, coupled with ambi-
bition, is the moving motive for good
or evil. Wherewithal should we blamed
for that which is inherent to nature.
Vanity
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

THE province of Quebec contains a
population in round numbers Of 1 ,6OO,-
600. OF this total 1 100, 600 are French
speaking. The officials of the province,
from the lieutenant governor down,
are French. The premier, Mr.. Mer.
cier, is a clever Gaul. The states are
the polar star Of our young people, ,
said prominent French Canadian q
few days ago. Annexation is said Il
be wished for in all circles.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18
Few Train.


A new train was put on the Howard
Branch Thursday. twill be known
as the Benedict passenger and leaves
here at sos a. m. 1t runs over the line
through Virgil, Toronto and to Bene-
dict, arriving there at IL a. m. Re-
turning, if arrives here at $50 in the
evening. The regular Howard Branch
accommodation leaves at $50 and re-
turns at 8 in the evening. The Bene-
dict train will greatly accommodate
the travelling public in reaching To-
ronto and Benedict, as heretofore pas
sengers have had to leave here at 4:30
p. m. and lay over in Madison until
morning. The train will carry freight,
but will have coach for passenger ac-
e0mmOdafinu
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

Miss KATE FIELD says that in COM
ing lectures she will do what she can
for temperance by advocating the use,
in lieu of spirits. of pure light wines,
such as those she has partaken of with
moderation during her sojourn in
Southern California. We fear that
Miss Fields 'tapering off, cure for
intemperance will not meet with the
hearty approval of the W. G. L. u,
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

FROM Chicago contemporary we
learn'that Polish gymnastic society
has been formed in that city. Its cor
porators are Leon Mieczinski, Adam
Blassezinski, Dyonizy Sawaski, Win
Gently Witkowski, and Adam Osinski.
Each Of these men possesses the first
qualification of foreign ambassador.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18
AD.tota Wood CboDper,a strike.

Joe. Riyard, who held part of tick
ct No. {, S94 which drew the capital
prize, S300, 200, in The Louisiana State
Lottery drawing Of Aug. 9Th, received
his money through the FRS National
bank of this city, and left for Canada,
to purchase home for his parents. He
was a wood chopper in the HOmestake
camp near Brownsville, Dak., working
for days wages.-DeadwoOd Oak
Pioneer, Aug. Is.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18
Ennnd.

Last Sunday some one entered the
house of Ruffin Fowler two miles and
half southeast of this city and good
shot gun was stolen. Friday the
missing gun was found in a second
hand store in this city. The propri-
etor bought the gun of a young man
named Robinson. The gun was re-
stored to the owner, and a compro-
mise effected whereby the offender
will not be prosecuted.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

AN absconding financier from the
states was apprehended in Ottawa,
Ontario, few days ago and held for
trial on a charge of bringing stolen
money into the province. The cry of
the liners left behind now is, ''Ah,
whittier shall we fly?''
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

YOUNG aides, leap year will soon be
gone. What progress have you NADER
IL you have not preached the delicate
subject to some young man, do so ut
once. Remember that it will be four
years before another opportunity in
this way will offer, and four years
make great difference-sometime
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

II you happen to pick up a demo-
cratic paper you will find every repub-
can meeting to be a measly sickly
affair, while every democratic meeting
is hot bed of enthusiasm. Take up
republican paper and the conditions
are reversed. 1t puts us i'm mind of
the reports sent out on either side dur
ing the unpleasantness.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

AN clipping couple in Dakota made a
bridal tour of twelve miles to the
nearest town on foot, and at the end of
their journey the groom received a
pummelIng from his father-in-law and
the girl was marched home. The
course of true love in tho would be
state has some dangerous rapids.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18
STATE TICKET.

For Associate Justice OF Supreme Court,
IA. JOHNSTON,
OF Ottawa County.
For Governor,
LYMAN u. HUMPHREY,
OF Montgomery Comfy.
For Lieutenant Governor,
A J. FELT,
OF Nemaha County.
For Secretary OF state.
WILLIAM HIGGINS,
OF Shawnee County.
For Treasurer of State,
J.W. HAMILTON,
OF Sumner County.
For Auditor OF State.
TIMOTHY MCCARTHY,
OF Pawnee County.
For Attorney General,
L. d. KELLOGG,
of Lyon Comfy.
For superintendent of Public Instruction,
GEORGE w. W1NANS.
OF Davis County.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

IT'S in 1875. serving l,s04 churches,
chapels and missionary stations. In
Scotland there are five bishops and 3S4
priests. serving 827 chapels. churches
and stations. The estimated Catholic
population in England and Wales is
/, 854 ,O9O, in Scotland, 326. 900; in Ire
land, 1851, OOO; total, 5,64I. 900.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

THE mule has qualities which en-
titles him to respect. A mule and q
man in Georgia made crop Of cotton
which was packed into seventeen
bales averaging five hundred pounds
each, besides making enough corn,
fodder, hay and peas to feed the mule
another year.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

The public will not De surprised at
the statement that Henry W. Moore Of
elopement fame, had deserted Mrs.
Norton after having robbed her of all
her money and valuables. Mrs. Nor
ton is said to be in New York city.
Verify the way of the transgressor is
hard.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

w. H. Wykof. of wykoff station
returned Sunday from visit to his
parents at Fairview, III. He attended
the Goth anniversary of his parents
wedding. meeting with all tbs mem
hers of the family but two.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18
Other papers p:ease CODY.
PsTksr-R;ddIs.

On Oct. 10, at the home of the bride,
by Rev. G. H. Reynolds. Mr.. II. A.
Parker and Miss Belle Riddle. both of
Lyon county, Kansas, were united in
marriage. May a successful life crown
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

ENGLAND last week seized over one
hundred thousand square miles of land
in different parts of the world. Isn't
it time for somebody to give that lions
tail another twist?
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18
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swIFrs SPECIFIC
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tanning no Mercury, Potash, Arsenic, or othes
poisonous substances
swIFPs SPECIFIC
Has cured hundreds Of cases Of Epithelio-
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OF Eczema, Blood Humors and Skin Diseases.
ard hundreds OF Thousands OF cases Of scros-
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swRPs SPECIFIC
Has relieved thousands OF cases Of Mercu-
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CHATTANOOGA, TEEN, June "a, 1sss-Swift'a
SPECIFIC Co., Atlanta, Ga--Gentiemen In the
Socd p nos OF tns SSon m o~q Sss
taking 8. s. s. under advice Of another, and
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Of the akin. The disease hGf16d the aki0 OF
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End she commenced to improve almost TIM
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looking LADY, with no trace q the am1ctton
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Treatise on Blood and skin Diseases mailed
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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18
Colt 9heN.

Farmers should not fail to see Mr..
brakes colt show Of English shire and
Cleveland bay colts, which viii be held
Saturday afternoon, October 18th, on
Fifth avenue, Emporia, Kansas.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

AN Ohio man went twenty-eight
days without eating. The name of the
newspaper he was editing is not given,
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

THERE is one northern invader the
people of the south are praying for and
would welcome with rejoicing, and he
would prove host in himself, /. g.,
Jack Frost.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

UNDER the heading Life in Large
City," the Omaha Republican prints
ten items of local news, four of which
are death notices, and the others &C
counts of crimes.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18
10 AIl Posts Of che G. A. Il. of Kansaa.

The Adjutant of each post is hereby
requested to forward tn the Secretary
Captain w. y. Irwin. Emporia, Kan
sas. the names Of ali old soldiers. the
rank. regiment and postoffice address
of the New York troops.
w. A. IRWIN. Secretary.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

No two papers spell the name of the
new Persian minister just alike. This
is not to be wondered at. There are
thirty-seven chances for Topographic
cal error in that name.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

NEWS from 1.-THE onion belt" along
the Hudson river is very cheering. The
crop is larger than ever before. An
eastern paper says: ''No danger of an
onion corner this year."
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18
~. Iehabod Robbins. who left Kan

Mr.. Iehabod Robbins, who left Kan
sas some time ago for Arkansas, has
returned 70 Virgil. in Greenwood
county and writes to have the NEWS
sent to him at that place. Having
taken it for many years. He says
he cannot get along without it.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

COMPLAINT has been made that
Americans do not walk enough. Chi
cago people think they walk too much
Just at present.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

MRS. ANARCHIST PARSONS will be
quite lioness in England. She may
marry lord.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

CANADA wishes to become one with
the United States. The Dominion is
a part of the world which has always
been very active in making history.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

In contradicting the statement that
smoking is Injurious it should be noted
that q Connecticut man smokes two
thousand herrings per day.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18
COUNTY TICKS T.

Bon BURDET-r has been ordained a
minister in the Baptist church.-Wich-
tia Eagle.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

committee was present in the secreta-
ryis ohice Of the Commercial club rooms
where the matter was again discussed.
A telegram was sent to Messrs. Cross
and Eddy this morning asking for q
conference with them at a time and
place TO suit their own c0nyenice and
signed by the committee in behalf of
the citizens Of Kansas City.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

ACCORDING to the Roman Catholic
returns for 1888, there ara in England
and Wales 2,SI4 priests. as against
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

LEAvENwoRTH has her diphtheria,
Wichita her KERN ISIS and Topeka her
GALLOWAY.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18
School Matters

The teachers of the county have en-
tered upon this years work with re-
doubled interest.
The course of study introduced this
year with classification records is re-
ceiving The careful attention of every
teacher and making the plan such a
practical success as to merit the com.
mendation of all interested.
OF the 125 teachers employed in this
county, 40 have begun work-made a
close classification of the schools and
are following the course of study pre-.
pared for the county.
Among the first to make the reports
to the county superintendent Office
were:
G. w. Stevens district %.
Emma Waymire Bitlerta'wn.
r. A. Howell Bitlertown.
E. S. Gilchrist district 100.
Belle Van Voris district 81.
Mary Brislen district 81.
g. S. Fowler district IL.
5. w. Curt district 98.
Horace Indy it. As.
jessie AYres it. 65.
w. y. Van VOris it. IS.
Jennie Potter it. 81.
The best classification given for Ons
te 4cher only. was that of district 80
The fewest cases of hardness in any
| district for the first month, eight, 70
ported by each room at BitlertOwn.
The greatest number of tardinesses re
ported, was 80, by district 81.
| To accompany the course and CLASH
| ficatiOn, a manual has just been ISSUED
containing matters of interest to pat
rons as well as to teachers and pu
pills.
Two hundred copies are now ready
| for free distribution and teachers ART
requested to call at the county super
| intendent's Office and secure sufficient
number to supply one to each interest
| ed family.
Should the teacher in any distric
| fail to reach all parties the schoO
board will please call and provide 70
| same.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

A license has been issued to James
W. Brftton and Caroline McCrory of
Agnes City.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

THE only thing that the bill collector
is usually allowed to take is his depart
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18
Sharpers VIII Live and Boarding House Keep
srs Must Pine.

9FB lust ftne.
The life of a landlord or landlady in
Kansas seems to be one of continual
vigilance lest some wayfarer who is on
the beat vamooses without depositing
in this city. The boarder was an
album agent. He staid week, and at
the end of that time was without any
available cash. He presented the lady
with q handsome album and continued
boarding with her, she always hoping
that he would strike streak. About
the close of the second week he stole
into the ladies' sitting room, captured
the album deposited for his first weeks
out over the roof, and has never been
seen to this day.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

Admire City has been made money
order postofsee.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18


Thursday evening at O'Clock at the
residence of Hugh F. Holmes, on l42
creek, Mr.. Chas. Brewer and Miss Sa-
die Homes were united in marriage.
Rev. A. L. Scott performed the cere-
mony in very pleasant yet impressive
manner. The bridal couple were ush-
cred into the parlors by L. B. Sheldon
and Miss Name Dolphin as attend
ants. while Miss Anna Goddard played
beautiful wedding march. The bride
was attired in suit of gObelin blue
Rhadame silk with steel passementrie
trimmings. The groom appeared in
the conventional black. About sixty
relatives and friends witnessed the GER
Iemony.
AT the conclusion the newly welded
couple received the congratulations Of
those present and all repaired to the
dining room where the tables were
loaded with the choicest of viands in
superabundance. All present enjoyed
the occasion immensely. The presents
received were numerous, costly and
useful.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brewer will begin
housekeeping Immediately on the farm
Of David Nickels on the Marais des
Cygnes. The couple have wide ac-
quaintance in and throughout the
county. and their many friends join in
wishing them q long, happy and pros
porous journey through life. Those
present from a distance were Alfred
Hays and Miss Hays of Ashton, Mis-
souri,. A number of Emporia friends
attended the wedding and returned
home yesterday morning.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

THURsDAY. oCT. IS, lsss.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1888-10-18

H. D. HAMMOND. BUSINESS MAsAorR.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-01
People o: the HaIIEans.

AS showing the strange cosmopolitG2
character of the people Of the balkan
peninsula it is often sufficient to mero!y
pass from one village to auothc@. or ev,-3
from one house to another in tho
same place, 70 find strange contrast .
Both Greeks and Dulgaria!.s cling to Old
established customs that no amount of
fusion and progress seeIas able to modify.
A Bulgarian family and Greek family
occupy houses side ~ SIDE. IN each fam
lily is marriageabIe daughter. In the
former house, friends of the would .a
son-in-law are bargaining with the father
as to the amount he is to receive for his
daughter. In the house Of the Cree; fam
lily the negotiators are finding out how
much the father is willing 10 give with
the daughter. Nothing but wall sep
arates the two houses, yet in ono young
woman is being lowered, and in the other
young woman is being sold. Each fam
lily is following the custom Of it's own
people in ancient times.-Thomas Stevens
in Woman
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-08-01
The Reporter of the House.

The CHI reporter of the house is John
J. Mcllhone and he is almost as old in
his service here as Murphy. lie has the
more difficult position. | judge, OF the
two, for the house is always il en- uprolr
and half 4 dozen members often speak at
the same time. Just now, during the
tariff discussion, the air is filed with i
confusion like that Of Babel, and two or
or three reporters are required to kCcC
things in order McElhone dates back 10
1919, and he reported the fuss between
Senators Benton and Foote, in which
FOote drew his pistol and Benton wanted
to get at Foote Benton, in the dispute
which afterwaTd arose over the occur
renee, said he was willing to base his case
on the accuracy of the notes of Master
MCElhOne.
McElhone has a curious way of work
ing He pays no attention to the me.
chanical part of his work His system Is
the Pitman system of the simplest form.
He makes it point to understand the
speakers he is reporting, and he keeps up
with their thought, critiCising every sen
tcnoe, and Lis hands follow his brai,3
like bits Of machinery. He writes as fast
Ns he thinks and he will never be at
loss until he finds nan who can think
faster than he can. 1t IS needless to So
that he has not, up to this time, ever
been stumpcd. -Frlnk g. Carpenters
Washington Letter in New York World