davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19

The ladies composing the auxiliary
to the Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers gave very successful enter
tainment at the G. A. R.hsll last even
ing. By the hour Of eight every seat
in the hall was occupied by q large
company Of ladies and gentlemen, who
were called to order by q stroke of q
gaYil in the hands Of Miss Florence A.
Jones, the graceful and accomplished
presiding officer. Judge Fletcher IVES
called to the platform and gave an adj
dress replete with "reminiscences of the
early days Of the brotherhood move
ment. followed by a duet from the
sweet singers, Mrs. Harris and Mrs.
Penny.
Rev. F. D. Altman then in . pleas
ant conversational style compiimented
the avocation Of locomotive engineer,
dwelling upon its great responsibilities
and the courage of its followers.
Mrs. Belle C. Harris followed with
a solo, which was rendered with that
harmonious shading for which the ar
list is noted.
Rev. F. j. Sauerber made an address
that sparkled with original thought
and touched the hearts of his hearers
with the pathos of his religious re6ec-
items.
Judge Fletcher followed with g we'll
rendered solo. when the young msn Of
the Mandolin club fled to the front and
gave two melodious selections that won
a dual round OF applause.
Numerous tables were then set up
in the hall. aud on being sur
rounded By the guests the Auxiliary
ladies quickly busted themselves in
serving delightful supper. composed
Of sliced roast turkey, chicken, pressed
beef. sandwiches and coffee, followed
by iced cakes OF various styles.
Introductions were them encouraged
and the social feature of the evening
held delightful sway for an hour o.
more.s
The G. LA. ladies are certainly su-
lperior entertainers, for aiI she arrange
ments. superintendent by . COMMITTEES
headed by. Mrs. jones and Mrs.. Haks,
were most liberal and fulfilled with "a
| exquisite grace that hereafter VII Be Z
bright memory to All WhoWe1e present..
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19

The Fifth Avenue hotel is now un
der the management of Mr.. Samuel
Morgan, who is well known as the jolly
host OF the Park Place hotel in this
city. Mr.. Morgan and his wife are
making the Fifth Avenue" popular
host-lry, as the table is provided with
the best viands, aud their rooms fur
nished with every comfort. The rate
has been fixed at 81 % per day, and.
judging from the increasing patronage,
the house may be clAssed as = winner
all the time.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19
NEW YORK CUSTOMS FRAUDS.
Charges OF CoIIusion Between ImpOFsors,
Conauls and Insp0okorn,

Charges OF COLLATION. Between Importers,
Consuls and Inspectors.
NEW YORK. Dec. 1S.-The Evening
Sun in its last edition. publishes two
column article alleging gross end
criminal Irregularities IN the customs
house affairs at this port. It claims
that an international clique exists be-
tween number Of American consulate
attaches, notably at Hamburg, and
glove importing houses Of New York.
The Sun declares it is one Of the most
gigantic swindles fits kind ever known,
and says there will be an explosion
soon which will reverberate through
out the United States and all
over Europe. The plan Of the
swindlers is briefly 10 ask the
foreign consulate cliques to allow
gloves. and perhaps other goods, to be
shipped to the Combine" of New York
and perhaps other American importers
at great differentiation. in fact al
most nominal. Confederates in Gus
tom houses on this side allow members
of the combine" to get goods out Of
the custom house almost as soon as
they arrive and subject them to virtu-
ally no inspection, merely glance ct
the consul's accompanying invoice and
few packages, then allowing the re-
moval. Somebody evidently gets big
pay from the combine" The eN
posture created a sensation and an In
vestigation has already been started.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19

notwithstanding the fact that
Hutchinson is free from the joints,
etc, we see in the News the report that
two men in that city were sent after
whisky foI some purpose. After Sc
curing the ''bOoze," the two fellows
became involved in a scrap. and to
play even they informed upon each
other in this matter, and both were
cOnvicted-each upon the Other.s testi-
mony-in the police court, and were
fined accordingly, after which friend
Of one Of the men attended a council
meeting and made q statement of the
case, whereupon one of the members
moved that the fine Of one of the par
ties be remitted, but was voted down,
and the fine will be paid.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19
Caught and I,xnched

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Dec. lit is
reported that four robbers have been
lynched in Maumelle township by a
vigilance committee. Saturday even
ing Henry Wright, a well-to-do farmer,
went to Fletcher's store at Big Maui
melle, and while en- route home four
masked men stopped his team and
drew their pistols and demanded his
money or his life. He assured them
that he was unaEmed and had no
money. They refused to believe him
and he made desperate fight with
his lists, but was knocked out of the
wagon. Sunday morning Wright was
found by neighbors who had gone in
search OF him, and although fatally
injured rallied sufficiently to describe
assailants. a vigilance committee was
at once organized, and the murdarers
were caught and I7nched. 50
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19

The Republican this morning prints
a communication fIom gentleman In
this city concerning number of young
fellows who went out on the Howard
Branch Saturday evening slightly in
toxicated. The News scribe was at
the depot when that train came in at
Il:15 Saturday morning and that gang
Of rowdys got OF and tumbled around
in . heap and said they ''(hicl were
lhicl from (hlcl Madison, and (hic)
were having (hic) time" Hence we
would judge that Madison who has
been heard Of in such things before,
should now take the responsibility and
discTedit OF that occurrence and rub
EmpOria who has enough 70 bear.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19

CHICAGO, Dec. ia scheme of
gigantic proportions, backed by hun
dreds of millions of property, is on foot
here. At an election last week nine
drainage trustees were chosen to super
wise the construction of a canal con-
Meeting the waters of Lake Michigan
and those of the Illinois river, for the
purpose OF carrying of the sewage Of
the city. The canal. it is proposed,
shall have sufficient dimensions to ad-
nit the passage through it of large
lake vessels, and thus furnish a com
merciai outlet from this city to the
Gulf of Mexico. This is of course
something OF menace to the railroads
running south and west from this city.
The statement il, published here this
morning that several railroads inter
ested in the movement have formed q
combination, backed by hundreds of
millions, for the purpose of construct
ing the canal. 1t is said that the Chi
cago, Rock Island g. Pacific, which
runs parallel with the DR. posed canal
for over hundred miles; the Chicago,
Burlington s Quincy; the Chicago 8
Alton; the Atchison, Topeka 8 Santa
Fe; the Wabash; st. Louis 8 Pacific,
and other lines, are interested in the
movement. Several Of the recently
elected drainage trustees were ques-
TONED in regard TO the matter, and ad-
mitted that they had been informed
that such a plan WAS on foot
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19
There win be a grand benefit concert

There will be grand benefit concert
in aid Of the Second Presbyterian
church, at the Whitley opera house.
Christmas night, December 25th. This
will undoubtedly be the finest enter
tainnent uf the season. The best tai
ent of the city will present pro-
gramme OF ch"ice vocal and Instru-
mental selections. A grand chorus of
lfty voices will also prove an interest
ing feature of the programme. Re-
served seats, so CENTS. general admis-
sion, So cents. Tickets now on sale at
Dr. Evans drug store. under the opera
house.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19

The Santa Fe. route with its many
lines extending over the state and
centering in Topeka is interested IN
the success of the State Teachers as
sociation, and desires to give the
teachers and others attending the
meeting reliable and explicit informa-
ton regarding railroad arrangements
made for the occasion. 1t is hoped
this will prevent any confusion or an
noyance in connection with securing
tickets at the reduced rate. In former
years the rate has been limited to
points within 200 miles. but this year
it extends over the entire state, and on
the authorized dates, viz: December
oath and 18th, tickets can be purchased
to Topeka and return from the most
remote point in the state.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19
A Yonng CrIminaI

WABASH, Ind, Dec. 17.-William
Marquis, aged II, son IF farmer in
Miami county, was arrested at school
yesterday by Wabash railroad detec-
tive on g charge OF wrecking the east
bound express at Kellers, this cour ty.
october "A. The accident, a frightf1i
one, was caused by q misplaced switch.
The boy confessed. He tried TO ohtaiT, a
ticket Tor a silk handkerchief. and
failing, broke the lock, threw the
switch and disappaared
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19

AMERICUS, DeCs l6s-A29G night a.
Robert Hall, in company with the
Misses Doll, was driving along past
William Ernst's he had serious runa-
way. He was driving q double team to
a buggy, the rig belonging to r. 81.
Mahan. Just as he passed Mr.. Ernst's
a large woolly dog ran out, soaring the
team, and before they could be con-
trOlled they ran into ditch, throwing
the three OCCUPANTS Of the vehicle on
to the horses heels upsetting the rig,
and dashed down the road at q rapid
rate, dragging Mr.. 81. With them, who
sustained serious injuries. Mr.. Hall
was taken to the residence of Mr..
Wheeler. where he is at present, and 3
physician called. who pronounced the
injuries serious. but not necessarily
dangerous. In talking with enc of our
citizens this morning he say the skin is
bruised, and the back Of Mr.. Hall
black and blue over . space . foot and
half long. AF. Mahan found his
buggy last night, with the tongue bro
ken and other slight damages, but fail
ing to find the team, is on the hunt of
them this morning. The ladies were
not badly hurt.
The young ladies were out in full
force Saturday, soliciting c0ntribu-
lions for the Christmas tree at the 81.
E. church, and succeeded admirably
we'll.
George Chitty has moved from the
Sackett farm. on the Neosho, to the
home of his father-in-laW, on Allen
creek.
Saturday was an unusually dull day
for the last of the week, until about 4
O'Clock, when the farmers and sur
rounding people came to town. Alt
busy, was given 0s the reason.
Albert Miller starts to-day for Jop-
lin. Missouri, to visit r. W. Randall
and others. He will probably take in
Kansas City and other points and may
go to Colorado to see his brother
"Mat" before he returns. He does
not go very often and expects to make
q trip Of it while he Il about It.
At the drawing at VIM. Charles
worth's Saturday evening, ID. =. Tress-
Ter, N. Grise and 8. G. Mcmillan drew
the three lap robes; others drew minor
prizes.
Oliver Miller took in EmpOria to-
day.
B. C. Burnlee shipped several cars of
cattle yesterday.
A. L. Brown has moved into the
Heasley house. BURLow.
AGEKIcUs. Dec. I7.-G. T. Hill is
expected home to pass the holidays
with his mother aud old friends.
Last evening while p. W. Cornelius,
living about three miles northeast Of
town, was riding q horse at rapid
rate, the animal stumbled, throwing
Mr.. G. TO the ground and then falling
upon and rolling over him, injuriDg
the unfortunate man very severely.
Last night 1T midnight he was still un-
conscious.
Mr.. Hall, who WAS injured by the
runaway Sunday. is at the residence
Of VIM. Ernst. instead OF being st Mr.
Wheoler'ss IS stated IN Yesterdays
notes.
Abraham WFignt will assist Tress-
Ter and LoWFy during the holiday trade
IA supplying the wants Of the people 1t
their store.
Peter Rush gained ais suit in the
district court against the II. *. & T.
railroad. He says he feels .sbetter ash
he did. The Judgment was for 800
and SIS sstorney's fees. BURLoW.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19
what . RoEaune

Is a good healthy. pearlY skin. Few
are aware of the snort time it takes for
q disordered liver to cause blotches on
the face, and a dark greasy skin. One
bottle of B-ggsl Blood Purifier and
Blood Maker will restore this croan
To It's natural and healty state. and
cleanse the blood OF all impurities. II
Is meeting with wonderful success.
we guafente every bottle. %. W.
Morris. DRUGGIST.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19
District Court.

The large gTlst Of cases Is still being
ground out as fast a. It is possible un-
der the state Of circumstances. The
following cases have been disposed OF:
Joseph Marcy VS.. Charlotte Forde
ct al; judgment and decree as prayed
for.
The First National bank of Jetmore
W. Combs Bros; the sum sued for has
been paid over and the case dismissed.
Helen Bonner vs.. Maude Bonner; re-
port Of commissioner filed and plaiLtiff
elects to t'ke Ss> property at the APP
prhised valve.
Cuas. Whitaker VS.. Scandinavian
coal and mining company; continued.
w. A. Randolph VS.. Rob't. Powell;
continued.
@. B. Hawkins vs.. John Perrier:
verdict and judgment for defendant.
G. n. Sterry vs.. @. P. Fullington aud
R. E. Edwards; judgment and decree
as prayed for.
In the case Of J. G. Strain w. &. J
Fish the jury returned q verdict IL
favor of the plaintiff and Mr.. Strair
will pay the costs.
In the case of Peter Rush vs.. rsceiy
ers of the N. K. & T. the jury is stil
out.
The case Of the city Of Emporss Va
g. w. Bryson was considered to-day.
Lumber at prices never before one,
Cd In Lyon county for the next 80 day
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19

Last Saturday evening while Mr..
Hinshaw, who lives FIVE miles east Of
t'wn. was diving In to freight car
with load Of corn, passenger train
No. came al 'ng at 4:l5, the pilot Of
the engine struck the smear" rear
wheel. swapping the axle and sending
the splinters Of the wheel and the ears
OF corn scattering. The team was I'M
injured though the wagon tongue was
broken. 1t was close call for driver,
team and all, but fortunately only the
wagon was damaged.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19
Ernras. nmo. pohhaa

ST. LOUIS. Dec. 17.-AdditiOnal par
tieulars OF the express robbery at
Brownwood, Texas. Sunday night
stste that Expressman Jones was not
only knocked inseasible by the rob
bers but was bound hand and foot and
was found in that condition by a bag
gaReman who occupied q room adiuiTl-
ing the express office. Jones is posi-
tive that he can identify the robbers.
and Sheriff Perry and City Marshal
smith with posse OF men are scOur-
ing the country for then.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19
Nominations

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1s.-The presi-
dent to-day transmitted to the senate
tue following nominations:
Nicholas Ensley OF Indiana. to be
pension agent At indianapolis, Indiana.
and the following postmasters:
Homer W. Pond. Fort Scott. Kansas.
Lucian 81. Smith. Horton, Kansas,
Henry A. Perkins, Olathe, Kansas.
]. F. Craigo. Fulton, Missouri.
George 9. Eaton, Fayette, Missouri.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19
A Brutal Fieht.

BUTTE, Mont, Dec. I7.-John Gala
gner died at his home in this city last
evening from the effects of injuries
received from G. II. Warte in q brutal
light that took place on Sunday morn
ing: Bad blood had been engendered
ana nght was formally arranged to
take place at sporting resort q cou-
pie OF miles from town. One hundred
ana nve rounds were fought. all of
them fiendish in their brutality. the
men fighting like tigers. Warte
knocked Gallagher down ninety-eiQht
times.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19
Fled With aLover.

LONE TREE. Mo-. Dec. 17.-Several
months ago Newton Summers, man
aged e5 married young girl aged II.
The young girl was engaged TO young
man named Chas- Harland, but her
parents objected to him and compelled
her to marry Summers. Yesterday
morning Summers was found by some
neighbours lying in his house terribly
beaten and his wife gone. Summers
says that Harland and his wife beat
and robbed him and then left together.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19
Shot For Insulting 3 LADY.

MOUNT STERLING. KY, Dec. IT,
Frank Hargy "a Chicago travelling man,
was shot and fatally wounded here yes
terday by r. E. Smith, who travels
for j. NJ. Robinson 8 Co. of Louisville.
Some weeks ago Smith made some
dippant remark TO Hargy's wife.
Harry met Smith yesterday for the
first time, and demanded an apology.
a shooting match WAS the result.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19
NORMAL NOTES.

The c class will give the holiday so
cial next Thursday evening. A good
programme is being prepared and q
pleasant time is promised to all those
who attend.
A. n. Collett, the taxidermist of the
Normal department, has just finished
mounting a coyote, an eagle and q
snowy owl, besides several smaller and
less valuable specimens, which will
be added to the collection.
Prof. Kelly has just received TIVE
aquaria, which will afterwards grace
the natural history laboratory. A
fountain has been placed in the Iabora-
tory to supply them with water.
The literary societies will hold q
joint meeting 10 the lYceum hall Fri
day evening for the benefit of those
students who remain in town over the
holidays.
School closes on Friday next at re-
cess.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19

Wasburn College, which won the state
contest in oratOry, at the Whitley
opera house In this city last year, will
be represented in the state contest at
Lawrence IN February, 1890, by s. w.
Maylor. who WAS chosen last week in
the contest at Topeka. The subject
upon which Mr.. Mavlor will crate is:
"The Puritan and Cavalier in our ma
tional Life -
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19
ParneH Speaks.

LoNDoE. Dec. I'M Parnell adj
dressed large meeting at Noting
ham this afternoon. He declared that
there never had BEEN 3 movement of
such magnitude to the country which
was 80 comparatively free from crime
as the Land League movement. The
object Of the home r1ie movement. he
said, was 20 FfgsuoFate Ireland, and
especially with regard to her indus
trial condition.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19
Shot His Mother and sister

ELL1corT CITY, Md, Dec. IA
sixteen-year-oId son of Henry Potts,
residing near Woodstock, Howard
county, while handling breech-load-
ing shotgun, accidentally discharged
the piece, killing his young sister,
wounding his mother. The little pirl's
brains were blown out and the mother
received IN the side the same charge
that killed her daughter. Doubts are
entertained as TO Mrs. Potts recovery.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19
Does EKperienee Count.

1t does, in every line of business, and
especially in compromising and pre-
pairing medicines. This is illustrated
in the great superiority of Hood's
Sarsaparilla over other preparations,
as shown by the remarkable cures it
has accomplished.
The head of the firm of G. I. Hood
& Co is a Thoroughly competent and
experienced pharmacist, having de-
voted his whole life to the study and
actual preparation of medicines. He
is also q member of the Massachusetts
and American Pharmaceutical asso-
Citations, and continues actively de
voted to supervising the preparation of
and managing the business connected
with, Hoods sarsapaTilla.
Hence the superiority and peculiar
merit of Hoods Sarsaparilla is built
upon the most substantial foundation.
In its preparation there is represented
all the knowledge which modern re-
search in the medical science has devel-
oped, combined with long experience,
brain work and experiment. It is only
necessary to give this medicine a fair
trial to realize it great curative value.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19
Meeting Of E.rner,.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. ia Wichita
special to the Star says: The second
annual convention OF the Southern
Kansas Farmers association convened
here this afternoon with large at
tendance. Mayor Clement made the
welcoming address and he was fol-
lowed by the president Of the assccia.
ton. G. Winters, Of Kiows. A large
number OF the prominent men Of the
state will be present during the three
dsVS' session.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19
The Musicale

On Saturday evening the pupils of
the Conservatory of music on CONNER
cial street gave an excellent entertain
ment to their parents and friends. A
large company filled the spac GUS par
loIs, aud frequent applause testified to
the pleasure afforded by the evident
progress made by the pupils under the
able instruction of Mrs. Chase: The
following is the programme presented:
PART 1.
A CDuet. 1890. Mrs. Chase, Miss Graves
kcho Lake Waltz. 1855. Miss Hattie Stillmon
Tulip Polka. ...... Mise Augusta Freen an
youngstown EIotId.-.
Misses Maggie Gabriel, Agnes Mc-Kin-
ley and e Anna Mack.
Sonatne u, op So, CLEMENT. ........Ailie H iIi
sweet Cunning Bells $3.50. ......
Florence Turner, Maggie Gabriel
PART II.
Duet, SonatineinD ............
Mesdames s. P. Chase G. q. Brown
Lone Oak WaItz....... Miss Maggie Jones
Guitar Duet. Miss Matlock. Mrs. Cha e
SilverS waves ......M.ss Maggie GABRIEL
ID Aec, Moc ing Bird.
Misses Mary and Blanche Spangler
Moonlight on the Hudson. Mrs G. G. brown
Duet, Jolly Blacksmith ..................
.......-.. Mrs. Chase. Maggie Gabriel
Comic Song, zen. costume. .....-...
iss Gabriel and Mr.. Alexander
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19
An Attorney EiIIed .

OwENsBORo, KY, Dec. 17.-At 1890
Sunday night Robert w. Mcfarland,
Well-known attorney. was found on =
dark back stairway at the old Spoerri
hotel in dying condition. He was Iy-
ing head downward near the foot OF
the stairs, with his skull fractured.
lie gasped his last few minutes af-
terwardI without showing any sign OF
consciousness. The cause Of his death
is unknown.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19

CoLDwATER, Mich, Dec. ia
great sensation was created here yes
terday By the disappearance Of Dr.. r.
p. Nichols, . prominent resident, form
erIy mayor and at one time register of
deeds. 1t is alleged that DR.. Nichols
business methods have impoverished
several families among them needy
widows and old soldiers. 1t is pre-
sumed that he has gone 70 Canada.
Bis debts are estimated at upwards Of
e70 600.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19
3. ofy omeeu

At q regular meeting of General
Lyon Camp No 81. S. OF Y. at their
nall Saturday evening the following
Officers were chosen for the ensuing
year: Captain, n. w. Huffman; first
Lieutenant, ]. T. Cooper; second lieu
tenant. Eugene Fletcher; camp coun-
ell, J. w. Eastman. w. E. Knox and
J. b johnson; installing oficer. L. B.
Lacey; delegate to state encampment
at Salina, w. E. Knox; alternate. L.
L. HiRhee.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-12-19

Thomas Paxton, ~hO has succeeded
Mr.. Bruce as division master mtchan-
ic, was in town yesterday looking over
his field Of labOrs. Mr.. Bruce has gone
to his work in u corresponding position
at Ration, New Mexico, and Mr.. Pax
ton has been formally placed in charge
OF his duties at this point with head
quarters at Newton.