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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28
NOT GUILTY.

The joint legislative committee ap-
pointed to investigate the charges pre-
ferred against the penitentiary officials
submitted its report yesterday. 1t is
quite voluminous and will, we think,
so far the directors are concerned, be
regarded as a whitewash by those max
ing the charges.
The cOmmitte says that it took every
pains possible to get at the facts. That
in order to do so it had owade through
ian ocean or talsehood and misrepre-
Sentation7 in which "the unfortunate
defects, treachery and f1ckleness of hui
man memory were illustrated in a re-
markable, not to say most disgust
ing, manner"
1t finds that Buckley and Keller of
Leavenworth and Lopez of Atchison,
together with Others entered into
"a conspiracy in 1884 to defeat the
appointment of state agent over the
coal mines, and to secure the appoint
ment of o. S. Hiatt of Leavenworth as
one of the directors. That later D. S.
Barnes of the latter named city was
taken into the conspiracy, and that in
all the negotiations Phillip Krohn of
Atchison acted as a friend, agent or
attorney. The committee did not find
that he received more than 800 for his
services. The contract with the clause
providing that the directors should be
taken care Of was adverted to. but no
evidence was found showing that the
directors were actually cared for in the
sense implied in the contract, or that
they were cognizant of the schemes of
the conspirators, or shared in the
profits of the coal contracts.
After thus acquitting the prison Off
cials, and giving them a certificate of
good character, the report proceeds to
condemn the manner in which the con-
tract for coal was awarded to the con-
spirators-no other bids being received
or entertained-and the price, six
cents bushel, which was one cent less
than the actual cost of mining coal else
where. Warden Smith is entirely ex-
hOnerated and complimented on his
faithful and intelligent management
of the prison. II. E. Richter's "hon-
esty and integrity" receives special
mention also. Brother Hiatt is not so
fortunate. His intimacy and fellow
ship with the conspirators, noticed in
he report, is probably the cause.
The warden and directors are acquit-
ted of any dishonesty or unfairness in
letting contracts for supplies. The ex-
listing methods of letting contracts for
the coal output, as well as the system
for supplying state institutions with
coal, are severely criticised and others
strongly recommended. No citizen of
Leavenworth county should be made an
official of the penitentiary, and the war
den should be allowed to select his own
subordinates.
The report severely condemns the
| practice now in vogue of making the
| penitentiary 1.-The dumping ground
for the friends and hangers-on of poll
ticians. The report was written by ).
| V. Admire
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28
THE chief trouble General Harrison

THE chief trouble General Harrison
has encountered in the selection of his
cabinet has been the utter impossible
ity of finding men whose appointment
would harmonic the sharp differences
between the politicians in New York
Indiana and California. The antag-
onisms growing out of political rival
ries in those states have been persistent
and fearfully perplexing to the gen.
eral. It is doubtful if he does not yet
have to forego any further continuance
of the effort to reconcile the differ
ences and name such men as are ac-
ceptable to himself.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28
Burtoa-Tarleton.

MARTINsvILLE, Feb. 20.-Miss Anna
Tarleton, formerly of indianapolis. and
Mr.. Benjamin II. Burton of CoIusa,
California, were married at noon to-
day. The wedding took place at the resi-
dence of DIR. II. r. Tarleton, uncle of
the bride. Only the immediate Teia-
tives of the contracting parties were
present. The ceremony was reformed
by ElCer A. j. Frank of Danville. Mr..
and Mrs. Burton left on the afternoon
train for Chicago. They will visit in
that cit V for a few days before pro-
ceeding to their home in COlusa. where
Mr.. Burton is cashier in a bank.-In-
dianapOlis Journal.
Mr.. Burton and wife arrived in town
Saturday and are now visiting at the
home of his parents on Market street,
where family reunion took place yes
terday, Mr.. Burton's four sons all be
ing present. The young married eou.
pie start for California Wednesday
going first to the southern part of The
state to visit relatives of the bride, and
afterwards to their home in Colusa.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

and the boy in the wagon. he deter
mined to walk on. That was the last
the company saw OF him. He got on
the railroad, was struck by the train,
and carried distance OF sixteen miles
to Elmwood. The tragedy occurred
between nine and ten o'clock
in the morning, and how the
engineer and fireman could fail to
see this man on the track or should be
totally oblivious to his being on the
pilot of the engine during a sixteen
mile run is rather difficult to under.
stand. Williams sued the railroad
company for $4,000 damages, but as
has been said their suit was thrown
out on account Of insufieency of evi
dence, and the sustaining of the de
murrer
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28
A Coumor.senre Remedy.

In the matter of curatives what you
want is something that will do its work
while you continue to do yours-a rem
edy that will give you no Inconvenience
nor interfere with your business. Such
a remedy is Allcock's Porous Plasters.
These plasters are purely vegetable and
change of diet and are not affected by
wet or cold. Their action does not in
terfere with labor or business; yOu can
toll and yet be cured while hard at
work. They are so pure that the
youngest, the oldest, the most delicate
psrson of either sex can use them with
great benefit.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

The case of William Dunmermuth VS..
the Santa Fe railroad came up in the
district court Tuesday, and occu-
pied the time of the court throughout
the day. After the evidence was all
in, the judge listened to the argument
for demurrer. on the ground of insult
ficient evidence, and the proof of neg
igence on the track prevented a recov-
cry OF damages. The demurrer was
sustained. Samuel Dunmermuth was
killed on the railroad September
%, 1888. He in company with
his two sons and son-in- law
were travelling west. They started
from Emporia. They stopped near
Alden station, about o miles from
the crossing. Two of the party left
the wagon here in search OF corn. Ieay-
ing the old gentleman, who Eas deaf.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

Roberts, the boot-legger was brought
before Judge Fletcher this morning for
trial. The prosecuting witness did not
appear, but this Roberts, was not aware
of, so presuming it was a gone case
with him, he withdrew the plea of last
night and to the complaint plead gull
ty. He was fined one hundred dollars
and costs and thirty days in Jail and
stands committed until the fine be paid,
and as he had but $3.50 in his possess
sion he will be likely to serve the fine
out in limbo,
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28
Dissertation Of the >RllRlRTrY

The Burberry is a valuable fruit and is q
re iiable fruit to grow in our northern States
winter-kiIl it is perfectly hardy, having
stood 30 degrees below zero without showing
any injury to the most tender buds II ripenS
in this latitude about the LIST of July and Is
borne in clusters like currants; shape, round:
color. reddish purple at first but becomes a
blush black when fully Fipened. The flavor
is equal to the raspberry, Ii very mild. rich
sub-acid. pronounced by most people delicious.
It may be served with with sugar and cream
or cooked sauce, and is splendid canned for
winter use. The plant seems to flourish in all
soils, and is a prolific bearer. 1t grows very
stocky and makes a nice hedge. the shining
dark green leaves and the blue fruit making
pleasing contrast. The demand for the fruit
IL great and usually brings l5c per quart
They commence bearing the first year after
setting out and yields a full crop the second
or third year after setting ont. They are prop
agated from SUCKERS and root cuttings The
plant is about the height and size of currHnt
bush and very stockg, holding the fruit wen
up from the ground. Plants should be set In
the spring during March, April and May. IN
rows two three feet apart and i've or six
feet between the rows, making perfect
hedge. and no grass or weeds should be allowed
TO grow between rows.
How TO SEND MONEY! would prefer to
have money sent bv Ameriean Express pres, Or
cents. and If order is lost money will be
promptly refunded to sender II not con-
Venent to obtain express order, money can
be sent by registered letter Or postoffce mon
ev order or postal note, drawn On Portland,
Michigan; Postage stamps Will not he &C
obtain express order-only those OF one
cent denomination wanted
PRICE LIST.
dozen plants by mail -. -................ zoe
dozen plants by mail 60
100 plants by 30
loo plants by express or .15.oC
and delivered to express or freight ONCE, for
which make no extra charge.
L. d. STAPLEa,
Portland, sOnia County, Hich.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28
TWO RRPORTs.

Two reports were made by the SEN
ate committee appointed to invsstt-
gate the beef combine. The majority
report says that no positive evidence
of a combine was found, but they did
find that the business was central
ized'' in the hands of few who had
the power to fix prices as they saw fit.
The minority report is very brief and
confines itself to the single statement
that no evidence OF a combine was
found. 1t made no recommendation
whatever. The idea has not been gen.
eral that a combine in the nature Of
the modern trust existed among the
beet and cattle men. 1t has been quite
generally supposed that the individual
packers acted independently Of each
other. But being few in number
and of immense wealth, and
all their business centering al
about three points, they haC
the power by a tacit understanding
among themselves to regulate
prices at will. Therefore it is imma
terial to the farmer and stock raise
whittier there is an actual or construC
tive combine. The effect on him is tn
same in either case. Whatever ban
ishes competition in the cattle marke
Injuries him. Capitalization does tina
as effectually as trust.
In this view of the case the majorit
report recommends suitable legisls
ton providing for the inspection
beef on foot at the place where it is
be offered for sale. If the legislator
will act favorably on the recommend
ton of the committee, the bill will
passed at this session, and the need fl
on adjourned session in April dor
away with.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28
So Informer Pigott has confessed that

SO Informer Pigott has confessed that
he perjured himself on the witness
stand and that he was the author of
the Parnell letters on which the Lon
don Times based its savage assault on
Parnell and his associates. The con-
fession was hardly needed. No one
doubted. after PigOtt had Deen cross
examined, that he was the author of
the forged letters. The confession,
however, leaves the Times exposed as
the champion dupe of the century, if
not worse still. 1t is an object of pity
to its friends and of derision to the
Parnellites.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

The county commissioners appointed
w. E. McGreary and G. a. Griest as
associates to help the probate judge
make an investigation of the treasury.
The amount on the books and the
amount on hand tailed, being sixty
-FOUR thousand, five hundred and eighty
seven dollars, and ninety-eight cents.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

ACCORDING to Mrs. Zerelda Wallace,
the equal suffrag e advocate, the cause
of the downfall of all previous repub-
lies was the fact that women were not
enfranchised. That is only madame's
opinion. We are accustomed to hear
other causes preached from the pulpit
and rostrum and to read them in pom
derous tones. But Zerelda's opinion
is entitled to all the weight each may
choose to give it. Reforms have
their season as everything else has.
Women might have been enfranehised
$500 years ago, but social conditions
were such as to make the idea ridicu-
lous. 1t never occurred 10 anyone al
that time that such acknowledgment
would have strengthened the Roman
republic, to say nothing of making il
perpetual. What it would do to-day il
made general is aquestion open to con
siderable discussion.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

THE sensation in London that dwarfs
everything else is the total collapse of
the Times case against Parnell and the
nationalist. All London is laughing
at the unutterable stupidity of a paper
that could be duped by an notorious
scoundrel and forger into paving a
large sum for batch of letters con-
cocted by himself. The Times has
spent over a million in trying to dis
grace and ruin one of the best
men in the kingdom, and what
is the result? That perfidious
organ of tyranny and despotism is
itself disgraced and its political influ-
ence crippled if not ruined. Every
honest man viii say sic semper.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

THE governor could not have made a
better selection for director of the pen
itentiary than he has done in appoint
ing Hon. VIM. Martindale of this city
to that responsible station. His name
at the head of the board of directors is
a sufficient guarantee that the affairs
of the institution will be managed in
the interest of the state. His capa-
bilities, honesty and integrity, emf
nently qualify him to justify the ex-
pectations OF his friends and of the
whole people.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28
NOTICE.

All persons interested will take notice that
my petition is on file in the office of the Lyon
county. Kansas, Probate court, asking for au-
thority TO sell the following describes real
estate. situated in Lyon county Kansas, be
longing TO the estate of A. J. Sax, deceased.
tor the purpose of paying the deots of said
estate and the expenses of administration, To-
wit: The northeast quarter of section -,
township Il. range 10.
Said petition is set for hearing at the office
of the Probate Judge in the city of EmpOria.
said county, Thursday, tAp 18th day OF
March, 1889, at which time you can make
known any objections you may have 10 the
granting OF such order. p H SAX
Administrator of said estate
Dated February 18th, 1889.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

MURAT HALsTEAD prays that JEFF
Davis days on earth may be t;bounte-
ouly heightened out, because his pub
lie utterances have "a peculiar value
to the people" No doubt. JEFF and
his speeches have rendered invaluable
service to the republican party. When
he goes it will lose an invaluable ally.
Murat is right in praying that his
days on earth may be heightened.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

The Central Loan and Land COM
pany, the oldest money loaning con-
Germ in the country, always lends its
money at the lowest rates of interest
obtainable in the state and on any
kind of time you wish, closes loans
the day you apply if security and title
IS all right. No extra or unexpected
charges. Interest payable here.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

GEORGE MARTIN of the Kansas City
Kan. Gazet te kicks against the state
entomologist because that official has
done nothing to destroy the grasshop-
per or stay the ravages of the chinch
bug. 1t is no more the business of that
functionaryto engage in such an en-
terprise than it is the business of
George himself or of Governor Hum
phrey. His duties are far different.
There may be other reasons for letting
entomology SO, 50 Gco-ge will have to
try il again.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

j. A. Greenlee's sale of cattle, horses,
hogs and farming implements was
postponed on account of the weather to
Monday, March 4. As there is a large
lot of stock TO be sold the sale viii be
one of considerable interest to farmers
and stockmen.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

THE legislature has finally decided
that the industrial school for girls at
Beloit shall be wholly in the hands of
women. Here is n chance for lot of
female officials to distinguish them
selves, and we have no doubt they will
do it. Nominations for superintend-
emit are in order
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28
JOHN a. MOORE. Il. D.,
D r U G. CTS T,
SOC Commercial Street.

over the country, not needing or caring
whether they spread it or not. DIR.
Burke returned last evening and in
forms us that three new patients are
down with it, and others likely to be.
Some of the other patients are worse
and some are better.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

THERE is considerable excitement III
Iowa over the arrest of Governor Lar
abee, charged with criminal libel.
With all their efforts to appear decent
virtuous and temperate, the people OF
that state strike an awkward gait
sometimes.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

Mr.. WINDOWS candidacy for cab
met place has resulted in bringing be-
fore the public eye rather 'slick'
transaction by which he became the
owner of about 10000 acres of North
ern Pacific railroad land. His enc
mics are determind that he shall con-
tinue to adorn private life.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

The senate decided yesterday to ex-
tend the metropolitan police law to all
cities Of the first class. This will, if it
passes the house, fasten it upon Atch-
ison, Topeka and Fort Scott, IN which
places there will be more or less kick
ing of course.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

ALEXANDER of Battenberg, whose
marriage with the Princess Victoria
was frustrated by Bismarck, has just
welded an opera singer. This will be
sad news to the aspiring daughters Of
wealthy Americans.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

BLAINE is not as happy as one with
bis political prospects might be sup
posed to be. The quidnuncs say he is
huffy because General Harrison neg
lects to consult him about the COM
plexion of the rest of the cabinet. The
general finds frequent cold baths very
comforting now.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

It was discovered that man, regis
tered as Thos. Homesden at the Ire
mont hotel. was bootleg saloon. by
one J. G. Hammond, now in the en-
plop of Glover, the painter, as Homes
den gave him bottle of liquor
Hammond swore out a complaint
before Judge Fletcher, and then war
rant was issued for his arrest. Ham
mond went down to the hotel, and
going into Homesden's room, engaged
him in conversation, Homes
den was just giving a bottle
OF whisky to Hammond when in STEP
ped White and policeman Best
walked in to take charge of the saloon.
They captured the man and an empty
two gallon jug, two half pint bottles
full and four empty, which had evil
IDENTIFY been sold and returned. When
brought before the justice, he said his
name was Roberts, and that he had
given the other name in fun, though, as
he remarked, sit was not likely to end
so funny" The judge set his trial for
this morning at 10 o'clock, and he is
likely to get the full benefit of the law
as his case is straight.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

GOVERNOR MARTINS knowledge of
men and affairs admirably qualities
him for making the editorial columns
of his paper very interesting; and he
is doing it, too. The governor is a Wig
Orous writer and hits the nail pretty
squarely on the head as a rule.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28
why it is One Sweet Melody win Charm.

MIR, ]. B. Melody, of 1888 State street,
Chicago, had drawn handsome prize
in the Louisiana State Lottery draw
ing of December 18th. He said: "YeS,
/ held one-foItieth OF ticket No. 1914,
which drew the second capital prize of
500. 600 in the eonpany's drawing OF
December 18th last experienced no
no trouble in getting my money, all
that was required being to present my
ticket at the office of the Adams Ex-
press company and be properly ident-
fled. Four days after had the 5000
in my pocket.-Chicago iIlls-l Arkan-
SAG Traveller Jan. IL.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28
THR PROPOsED Law on BANK.

The house got after the banks, that
is, certain species of them known as
the wildcat banks, that advertise a
large amount Of stock, about $3.50 of
which is paid up. The bill provides
for close inspection by the state aud
itor of all banks and concerns that pre-
tend to do banking business, and de-
mands quarterly reports from the bank
officials. The following is the mo st i'm;
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

At the regular meeting of w. r. C.
No. 20 on Saturday afternoon, it was
Resolved that the delegates and past
presidents of the corps urge the claims
of Mrs. Belle c. Harris for department
president and that all members of the
corps should use their utmost efforts
TO assist in her election. Mrs.
Harris is at present senior vice of the
department. and only lacked a few
votes of being president last year.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

OSCAR NEEBE, the imprisoned an
archist, is getting tired of playing the
martyr act and proposes to peach on
his pals, hoping thereby to obtain his
liberty soon or late. He promises to
disclose plots and conspiracies not
dreamed of among the authorities.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

THE Howard interest bill adopted
by the senate yesterday is a Buckeye
idea, and fixes the rate at and 10 per
cent with a forfeiture of all usury
over per cent. No one will COM
plain of this penalty, except perhaps
Murdoch of the Eagle who is more
likely to be borrower than lender
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

Another handsome young Dakota
belle, a seamstress this time, has taken
a full-blooded Indian buck, with all his
savage traits intact. for her yoke-fel-
low through life. OF course madame
and her spouse will soon figure among
the curiosities of a dime museum some
where. Miss Britton is poor imiJator
of Madame. Chaska, and viii hardly
gain the notoriety that came TO the lat-
ter adYenturess.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

A BERLIN dispatch says that Bis
marck, abiding to the Samoan ques-
ton, blames the hasty and inconsider
ate action of the German colonial off
cials for all the trouble and difficulty
stirred up. When the old man talks in
that easy and seductive strain, it is
time for Minister Pendleton to call out
Rats
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

The legislature has done well for the
girls. Now let them extend the age OF
consent for bachelors to thirty years.
Kansas City tKan.l Gazette.
Better put it at eighty years if you
want to catch the old BOOSTERS of the
aanata
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

For the first time since their mar
rage Frankie nursed Grover last week
during an attack of nervous prostra-
tien. A few doses of catnip tea, sup
plemented by her delicate care and at
tention to the sick man, brought him
around all right, and Growers himself
again
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1889-02-28

extensively engaged in putting up wind
mills. He viii not return to Kansas
for the purpose of selling, but will
leave that to his brothers..
Several sales have been postponed
lately on account of bad weather.
RURIOK