The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-08-11
9EWS ITEMS.


sixteen in the Wakarusa valley near by were
blown down and destroyed, while the dam
age to fences and ontbuildipgs was proper
tionate. East of Auburn the hail played
havoc with many fields ofreorn, stripped
forest trees of their foliage, and killed large
numbers of poultry. The Docket estimates
that the entire loss win considerably exceed
$4,000.
We received most glorious and we'll
timed rain in this vicinity on Tuesday night
last. It extended to Auburn, Lawrence,
and other points in the Territory. and APP
pears to have been quite general. The
weather still appears favorable. Topeka
Tribune. 4th.
Some fine. ripe, luscious peaches. of
Kansas growth. were exhibited to US ysster-
day by friend. They grew on farm near
this city, and are palpable evidence of the
Injuries in the shape of fruit which the
people of Kansas in few years will be en-
ioying. Republican, Cd.
We learn that Mr.. Beebe. the present
Secretary of the Territory, in connection
with the Reporter of the Supreme Court. is
now preparing to publish the laws and de-
cisions of the court together. This we con-
slider the most important step ever taken by
those who have charge of publishing the
laws Oiatle Herald.
PEAcHIs-The prospect at present for
peaches in the Territory is admtable. Il
is indeed true. peach trees are Uery scarce.
but where there are trees, the fruit is quite
plenty. There is an orchard some forty
miles south of here, which we saw in May
last, loaded with fruit. At fair estimate.
there will be two hundred bushels of fruit
this season from that orchard alone. Il is
owned by a Chippewa Indian, and will be a
good rendezvous for those becoming peach
hungry, and having money 10 spare. It is
placed beyond reasonable doubt, from the
little experience had, that Kansas will be
fine country for the product of this great
luxury. Leconapton Democrat.
"A man by the name Of md was killed
by lightning last Saturday afternoon, on
Washington creek, near Bloomington. He
was riding horse at the time the lightning
struck him, killing both him and The horse.
His clothing took fire. and was entirely con-
sumed, so completely disfguring the body
that it was impossible to identify him. The
horse, however, was known To be the one
he rode away.
The cloud from which the lightning pro-
ceeded was a very small, black one, just
overhead. It was not raining at the time,
nor did il rain in that neighbnrhood during
the day.--LaOrenee Republican. I'd inst.
The news from the plains is of the most
startling character. Within a short time,
five dead bodies have been found between
Cow Creek and Pawnee Fork. The Ko-
was ard Comanches are actually in Tie field.
It is said they number .wenty five hundred
warriors. Our neighbors. the Kaws, are
said To be in league with them. A compa-
ny of Texas Ringers. 800 strong. with 800
friendly Seminole Indians. were camped at
Cow Greek, on the wa" path. These RIM
gers get from Uncle Sam S25 per month.
and found; also. all the plumber. We are
much mistaken if many hereabouts do not
join the Rangers, and 'clean OUT the whole
race between here and the Arkansas
Council GroUe Press.
"A terrible tornado passed over Marys-
vile, Marshall county. on the 30th ult 1t
reached the town about 8 O'Clock in the af-
ternoon, destroying or severely injaring
every house in the place. The Office cf the
Platform was demolished just as the paper
was put TO press. destroying type, presses
and everything connected with it. The
residence of Gen. F. j. Marshall was blown
down, severely injuring Mr. H. Williams,
who was in it at the time. The post office |
was turned completely round and into the
street. Mr.. Pullpam's dwelling. Harris &
Foge's and Winterter's store-houses were
blown 10 pieces. Ice houses, stables and
fences were carried away and ruined
LeaUenworth Times.
We hear of distressing accident that
happened this morning to a man named |
Griffith, about eight miles above Ottumwa |
He was using an ak in making a fence,
when the ak glanced and hit one of bis legs
below the knee, cutting it completely in |
.wol Mr.. Manson, of this place, has gone
10 aid the sullerer--Burlin1ton Register,
lth.
Adventure IN RECOVERING HORSES
FROM THE IEDIANs.-Mr. p. BUTLER, of this
city. made a trip last month to the Fort at
Pawnee Fork, with load of merchandise.
On the way back. while on the Smoky Hill. |
about twenty miles from junction, four of
he horses were deceived away by Indians,
n the night time. Mr. B. was determined
rot to lose the horses. and SO the next day
ne started in pursuit, while the men who
we're in his company went on to Junction.
After riding number of miles, Mr.. B.
anne up TO a train of New Mexicans. By
oribing them, he obtained the information
hat his horses were in the possession of
some Klowas who had passed on not long
before.
Butler soon came up TO the Kiowa camp,
where there were large number of the In
iians. The horses were secured to the
rees near by, together with some Indian
ponies. B. drove stake into the ground 1
md made his mule fast to it. and waited till Il
be camp fires were out. He then crawled i
IN his hands and knees for mile or mCre,
cached the horses, and cnt tile hobbies
which had been put on them. His inten
ion was then to go back, expecting that the
lorses would quietly stray away from the
amp, when he could catch them. But as
le was about to leave. he was startled by
Ioise among the bushes. and turning found
hat his mule had broken loose and followed
i'm. Fearing that the noise might have
itfacted the attention OF the Indians, he
Immediately mounted one of the horses,
nd leafliufr fi3ot 49,,