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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-12-09
FINANCIAL.

SECURITY AGAINST LOSS.
BY
Burglary, Fire, or Accident.
The Safe Deposit Company,
IN THEIR
New Fire and Burglar-Proof Building,
Nos. 800 and 331 CHESTNUT STREET.
The Fidelity Insurance, Trust,
SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANY.
CAPITAL ............... 100000
DIRECTORS
ssSypS CLARK EfsssSdsy EfSSsS assTs H'sT1
ar,NS SShn WSMss, MSG,,o.,o Stephen 5ns A. Ca Gsdwo
''''' Henry O. Gibson. Gibson = i'0f'
President-N b. BROWNE.
Vice. President -OLARENOE II. CLARK
Secretary and Treasury-RoBERT PATTERSON.
Assistant secretary-JAMES w. HAzLEHURST.
The Company have provided their new Building aud
Vaults absolute security against loss by FIRE, BUR
GLARY, or ACCIDENT, and
RECEIVE SECURITIES AND VAIUABLES ON DE.
PosIT UNDER GUARANTEE,
Upon the following rates, for or less PERIOD
Government and all other Coupon Securi-
ties those transferable by delivery per $1,000
Government and all other Securities regis.
tered and negotiable only by endorsement 50 per
Gold Coin Bullion. on................ 125 per zoos
Silver Coin Bullion. 400 per 10e
Silver or Gold Plate under seal owners
estimate of value, and rate subject to ad-
justment for bulk. leo per leo
Jewelry Diamonds, ETC. $50 per 1000
Deeds, Mortgages and Valuable Papers generally when
of fixed value 81 year. each, according to bulk
These latter, when deposited in Tin Boxesare charged
according TO bulk upon basis of IL feet cubic
CITY, $40 year
Coupons and interest will be collected when desired and
remitted to the owners for one per cent.
| The Company offer for RENT, the lessee exclusively
| holding the key,
| SAFES INSIDE THE BURGLAR-PROOF VAULTS
At rates varying from 5 to 1916 each per annum
| ing TO size.
Deposits of Money Received, which interest will be
allowed "a per cent Call Deposits, payable by
| Check at sight, and per cent. Time De-
| posits payable ten days notice.
Travellers Letters of Credit furnished available in
| parts of Europe.
This Company is also authorized to act Executors
Administrators, and Guardians to receive and
Trusts of description from the Courts corporations,
| or individuals
N. B. BROWNE,
PRESIDENT.
ROBERT PATTERSON,
IL % tuths2m5p SECRETARY AND TREASURER.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-12-09

WINES AND LIQUORS.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10
TERRIBLE DISASTER.
Two Hundred Men Supposed TO be Buried
Alive.

A dispatch from Plymouth, Pennsyl-
vania, contains the following account OF
terrible calamity at the coal fields OF
that place OH Monday:
a fire broke out this a. m. in the fiue
and bottom shaft owned by the Della
ware, Lackawanna 81 Western Co., in
this place, and in a short time the whole
beaker and outbuildings were in flames,
and the hosting apparatus, the only av-
enue of escape for the miners, was de-
stroyed. All efforts to stay the flames
were unavailing, and the whole struc-
ture fell, filling up the shaft. Over two
hundred men are in the shaft, with no
communication from without, and with
no chance for air, as the only way
for getting air into the shaft was
through the mine opening, and that
was filled with burning timber. The
whole number have been suffocated by
smoke or persisted for want ofair. The
fire departments of Scranton, Wilkes
barre and Kingston are playing streams
down the shaft for the purpose of
quenching the fire so rubbish can be
carried away and the condition of the
men ascertained. 1t will probably take
till tomorrow a. m. before tidings can
be received from them. The scene is
heart-rending. Families are congregat-
ed III great numbers. Miners from all
parts of the country are there at work,
and merchants, and in fact the whole
population of Paun, turned out to assist.
Loss by fire, 100000, partly covered by
insurance. All the physicians of the
vicinity have been summoned to attend
when the condition of the men has been
ascertained. The affair has cast gloom
upon the whole community, and bust
ness is almost entirely suspended.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10
ENIPOFSIA MARK EFT.
Groceries

TE4sIYoung Hyson, S1.5o@2.23 per 10; I'm
perial, 1.23 to 200; GunpOwder, 200 to 2.25;
Japan, 1.5O to 200; 0olong, 1850.
COFFEE-RiO, % TO 33I&c per H.; Java 45c
SUGAR-Retined, 20 to 25c. per H.; crushed,
25c.; n. o., 1873 to zoe.
TOBACCO Virginia natural Leaf, $1.10 to
1.2o per To-; Gold Bar, 1.25; Navy, S5c.: Grape
juice, Soc; Fine cut, 1.50.
RICE-1625c. per 10.
HOMINY-Sc. per 10.
MoLAssEs- Sorghum, S1.00; Sugar House,
S1.2o; Golden syrup, 1.50; Sugar Loaf 200.
VINEG AR-Cider, 60c. per GAL; Sorghum,
40c.
FISH ackeral, No. 1, 1sc. per H.; $3.50 to
81 per kit; white fish, 15c. per H.; $50 per kit
cod fish. 15c.
DRIED FRUITs-Apples, Is to zoe. per H. ;
peaches, 20 to p; currants, %; blaekberries,
40; huckleberries, 90; raspberries, 10.
CANNED GOoDS-Peaches, soc. per can;
cherries, Soc; blackberlies, 40c.; straw berries
45c.; pine apples, Soc; pears, soc; tomatoes,
Soc; corn. 30 to 45c.; oysters, Soc; Holsters.
30c.; sardines, Bee.
GREEN APPLEs-s2.OO to 800 per bushel.
CHEESE-16 to soc. per ID.
BUTTER-15 to 30c. per b.
EGGS-15c. per dozen.
sALT-31l to sc per H.; $3.50 to 40 per bar
rel.
LARD-20 to 25c. per fb.
HAMS ountry cured, 25c. per H.; sugar
BAcoN|25c. per Ii.
soAP-Extra family, 15c. per H.; palm,
12 4.i,ow-s,<c. ner n
CANDLEs-Star, 25c. per H.; tallow, zoe.
KEROSENE OIL-75c. per gallon; crystal
lied, 60c
HIDEs-Dry, 19c. per ID; green, &c.
SHOT-20c. per b.
LEAD-2Dc.
POwDER-69c. - blasting, 35c
Dry Goods.
PRINTS prague's, 121Ic per yd; American
Richmond's, 12kc; COcheco, Zoe; Merrimack
W.. 1896; Wamsutta Ice.
SHEETINGs-Stark 4. and Indian Head,
zoe. per yd.; Great Western, 1Sc.
BLEACHED Observation-Disclosures, 2jc. per
yd.; Bates Mills, 30c.; Reynolds, 20c.; SEN
peridein A, 25c.; Washington q, 1899.
Massasoit, 2Jc.
DENIMs-25 to 35c. per yd.
SHIFTING STRIPE-25 to 65ct. per yd.
Wool DELAINs-45 to soc. per yd.
MERINos-S1.I0 to 1.50 per yd.
FLANNELS-f5 to zoe. per yd.
FACTORY JEANs-45c to S1.G0 per yd.
DOMESTIC GINGHAMs-25 to SOC per yd.
SATINETS-75c to 81 90 per yd.
HOOP SKIRTS-5Oc to 81 30 per yd.
Bread Stuffs.
FLOUR-XXX, 5000 to 100 per sack; Xxx,
5.25 to 600; Spring wheat, 400 to $50.
CORN MEAL-$1.50 per bushel.
GRAHAM FLOUR-5c per ID.
BUCKwHEAT FLoUR-S15c per ID.
Small Grain.
WHEAT-spring, $1.OO to 1.25 per hushel;
Fall, 1.25 to 1.65.
CORN-$1, so. to S1.50 per bushel.
OATS-50c per Bushel.
Fresh Meats and Poultry.
BEEF-Choice steak, 12Tc. per H.; roast
10c.; other qualities, to Sc.
PORK-Choice steak, 15c. per H.; sides and
midlings, 15c.
CHICKENS-Large. dressed or alive, 25c.
Wool.
UNwASHED. coarse and light % to SOC. per
h.; 90 fine and heavy, % to 26c; tub
washed, 40 to 4Sc; fleece washed, 30 to 421E.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10
THE CUBAN REVOLUTION.

The Cuban Revolution seems to be
drawing to close. From present in
dications the result will be entirely sat
isfactory to the friends of Cuban indie
pendence.
The insurgents are making it hot for
the Spanish Dons, and every day seems
to add to the chances of their complete
success. The extreme cruelty exercised
by the Spaniards toward all the insur-
gents falling into their hands has had
the tendency TO drive the latter to des-
peration and to risk their fortunes and
lives in the struggle for independence.
When leading French and English
journals advise Spain, as they are now
doing, to sell Cuba to the United States
for whatever they can get for it, shows
that the prospect of the revolution be-
ing crushed are very faint. Spanish
bends are owned largely in France and
England, and the holders of them are
DESTROYS that Spain should save some
thing from the wreck of her fortune in
Cuba. They see that if she prolongs
the contest she will in all probability
lose the island and get nothing in re-
turn, while by selling it to the United
States she might realize twenty or
twenty-five millions of dollars, which
in the present state of her finances,
would do much to establish her credit
on better footing. While England and
France, for commercial reasons, regret
the inability of Spain TO retain Cuba,
they see that the crisis must soon come,
and desire that the Spanish Government
should receive some little remuneration
for the loss Of her principal colonial
possession. The barbarous policy of
Spain has lost her, one after another,
most all her once numerous foreign
colonies, and when she furls her flag
and leaves the Queen of the Antilles,
the memory of their wrongs will be
treasured up in the hearts of the Cubans
for generations to come.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10

a man named John Snoddy esoped from
Coyville. Wilson county. few DAYS ago.
with girl aged about sixteen years. He
had wife and three children, whom he left
in destitute circumstances He had. when he
left nine thousand dollars in money. He
had formerly lived in Coffey county. near
Burlington, where he owned fine and yalu-
BILE farm, which he recently sold and convert
ed into money .-Iopeka Commonwealth
On Thursday the Quaker agent for the
Omahas came TO town, with three Indians.
on his way to the kaw Agency 1t seems
that few months ago party of the Kaws
made a raid on the Omahas and stole eighteen
ponies. The Omaahas supposing the theft
was committed by the Otoes. made raid on
them, capturing twenty-five ponies. The
Otoes recaptured their ponies and killed sew
eral of the Omahas. The agent has spent
eight hundred dollars in hunting those
worthless ponies, and will probably be out
as much more before he gets home.-Cftv
Union.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10
THE PRICE RAID COMMISSION.
Report to the Governor.

| To HIS Ercelie,ley, James ". HaJrey, Gorer-
nor Of the State of Kansas:
! Your commission, appointed under an
/ act of the Legislature, entitled an Act to
1 provide for the auditing, settlement and as
sumption of the Price Raid Claims of Octo-
| Der, 1864, and the Indian Expedition of July
and August, 1864, under command of Major
General Curtis, approved Feb. %, 1869.
would respectfully make the following re-
| port of their action:
Your commission have acted, and regis
tered claims numbering five hundred and
eighty-three, amounting in the aggregate to
the sum of ninety-SeVen thousand eight
! hundred and seventy-one dollars and seven
ty-four cents 1897 .S71.7G. OF this amount
we have allowed fifty-SeVen thousand, four
hundred and fifteen dollars and eighty-two
cents (S57 AIS .82) as follows: For material.
supplies and transportation, twenty EIGHT
thousand four hundred and seventy-four
dollars and fourteen cents ($2S .474 IN.
Damages sustained, twenty-SeVen thousand
eight hundred and thirty-twO dollars and
fifty-one cents 1877 1872 81 and of miscella-
neOus claims, one thousand one hundred
and nine dollars and seventeen cents ISL
I09.l0.
In addition to this. allowed on muster and
pay rolls. and not included in the aggregate,
the sum of fourteen thousand nine hundred
and fOrty-siX dollars and seventy-two cents
($l4, 946.72).
In our action we have not been governed
so much by prescribed forms as what we
deemed just and equitable between the State
and claimants, as our construction of the
law permitted our action to take considera-
BILE latitude.
At the same time we have required writ
ten vouchers to establish each and every
claim coming before us.
Our action in some cases was governed by
circumstances surrounding and such outside
information as we could obtain.
Our labOrs have necessarily been of very
tedious character. from the fact that two
commissions preceded ours, and many claims
coming before us in duplicate and sometimes
triplicate vouchers. To avoid allowing
claims a second time has required a greet
amount OF investigation and reviewing.
The total expenses OF the commission have
amounted in the aggregate to the sum of
twelve hundred and fifty dollars and ninety
two cents Isl ,250.92).
We remain very respectfully your Obedi'
ent servants.
LEVI WOODARD.
THos. S. TAYLOR,
Dawn WHITAKER
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10
ga LIVING DOG IS BETTER THAN A
DEAD LION"

The recent article giving a new
chapter of the story of Lord Byron's
career of immortality and infamy, from
the pen of Mrs. H. B. Stowe, seems to
give new force to this declaration.
That Byron was grossly immoral,
those who most admire the productions
of his pen have long ceased to doubt.
The new story merely adds another
and perhaps still darker incident to
the story of his many moral delin-
quencies. What good can the nara
tive serve, or whatbenefit can it con-
fer upon any living being, inasmuch
as he has been in hisgrave for con-
siderable number of years, are ques-
tons which naturally occur.
Much benefit was undoubtedly con-
ferred upon the cause of humanity by
the production of Uncle Toms Cabin.
That was truthful picture of wrong
and outrage upon humanity. The
wrong was in actual existence and was
constantly repeated in many communi-
ties where slavery existed, and a
strong motive for its production was
appreciated by those whose sympa-
thies were alive to the idea that hu-
man rights were invaded, and that
they ought to be protected. fit was a
little sensational in it's character, it
promoted the cause of humanity by
directing attention to an appalling
evil, which was likely to be amended
by exhibiting it in its true form, with
its many moral and social enormities.
If these new statements are all true,
and if even more of the same ma
ture could be added to the narrative, it
is not easy to conceive what good can
be conferred upon the public by rcceiv-
ing them, especially after the lapse of
so many years.
A new story of the crimes of Robert
Kidd would serve no useful end, now
that he long ago expiated his crimes
upon the gallows. The public have
long since rendered their verdict in
the case of Lord Byron.
1t has been stated as an apology foI
the publication of this article at this
time that the intent was to cast dis
credit upon, or to render unpopular,
his writings. If this be the motive,
it seems more reasonable that the
writings themselves he exposed to
odium rather than that the personal
character of the author be attacked.
His writings are the property of the
present as well as ofthe past, and are not
entitled to any consideration or crit
cism on account of the death of theiI
author. 1t is believed that the utility
rather than the market UGLue of pro
auctions for the press, ought to be
carefully considered.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10

The Paola Republican says. IAN eXcur-
sion party from Illinois, numbering eighty,
arrived in this place yesterday friday, for
the purpose of taking a look at Southern
Kansas. A portion went South on the train,
some took the Garnett stage, and portion
scattered out through this county. They
represent that another party, numbering
some two or three hundred, will start from
that State for this city about the 22d of this
month. to look at the country with a view
of settling.
''Since the visit of Col. HOyt, special
mail agent, to this section of the State, our
mail facilities are much improved. Aside
from the regular mail from the north and
east. which arrives on the 10 A. NJ. train. we
receive by the accommodation train ut P.
NJ, the Lawrence. Topeka and Leaven-
worth mail, which, with the daily papers OF
these cities. which are now received the day
they are PUBLISHED, makes it very convenient
for orr citizens. and is n great improvement
over the old way, when it took three or four
DAVIS to get them This much at least has
been accomplished. and other changes which
will be of great convenience are promised lis
in short time
We believe the Col. is doing considerable
good to our deranged mail routes. We hope
he will continue his efforts until there is less
room for complaint. Let him come down
this way and take squint at things.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10
Tho Marl-niS

Gold closed i'll New York Wednesday
at 35 SIS.
Chicago. Sept. S.-Flour dull: So 75 for
extra and Sc 80 for spring do. Wheat is dull
and l(ag2c lower on winter grades and IL
ole on spring, with sales of the former at
81 l3!. Corn is quiet.
st. Louis, Sept. S.-Flour, low grades
firm. scarce and wanted; super sold 0O(d
10, y 25(65 40. Xxx > 50C06 co. xxx
25(97 80; choice to fancy family O0CGS 80.
clined. Corn unchanged ut SO(G9l for choice
92(d195 for good to fancy white. Oats open
ed lGc higher.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10

The best thing we have seen in our
Washington kilograms this week is the
following:
'In consequence of the general dis
satisfaction with the new postage
stamps, orders have been given to pre-
pare designs for new issues. The heads
of Washington, Jackson, Franklin and
Lincoln are to be inserted in place of
the present design"
e.. All we have to add is to request that
the distinguished gentleman who got
up the design for the three cent stamps
now in use be placed in some first-class
lunatic asylum.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10

against him, and which are referred to
regularly day after day by nine-tenths
of the newspapers in Kansas. But it
will not do to dismiss these charges
with defiant denials. They are sur
rounded by circumstances and backed
up by evidecne. that cannot be swept
away by explanations so full and eX-
plicit as to leave not the shadow of a
HnDhf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10
GROCERIES.
NOuICE no sHIPPERs.

sUP'rs OFFICE A. T. & S. F. II. H. Co..
TOPEKA. June 18th, 1869.
"AVISG made arrangements with Kansas
III Pacific Railway to transfer freight at
this point, notice Is hereby given to shippers
that on and after Monday. July 9Th, 1859, all
freight consigned to Burlingame, Emporia,
and all other points in Southwestern Kansas.
will be delivered by Kansas Pacific r. L. to A.,
T. & s. r. Z. r.. and taken To end Of our track
for delivery.
Parties expecting freight Will find ii at end
struct K r. r. II. Co. to hold it at Topeka.
Freight will be received at end OF track, and
transferred here for all points.
97-tf T. J. PETER, sup't.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10
~

A FLOCK OF MARTINs.-The next session
of the r. W. Grand Lodge, l. . o. F. !,
Kansas, viii convene in Ottawa on the sec
ond Tuesday IN October next. Three of the
representatives elect are Col. John A Mar
tin, of Atchison; John Martin. ESQ, OF
Topeka, and Mr. George W. Martin, OF
Junction City. The brotherhood in Ottawa
had better hit up their Lodge room as a
MARTIN Box. ''-SdIinG Herald.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10
LATER.

A dispatch of the Sth from the scene
of the disaster reports the finding of
two hundred dead bodies of miners
piled up together in the Avondale mine.
A private dispatch says that one hun
dred and three dead bodies have been
brought up from the mine.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10

1t seems Perry Fuller has at last come
to grief. The first National Bank of
Washington is after him. Over two
hundred packages of goods which were
on their way to Ottawa, in this State,
were attached
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10
6eIIfn~ nrCosf.

For the next thirty days, commencing the
Goth Of this month, will sell of at cost my enc
tire stock Of Dry Goods, Ready-made Clothing,
Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, Hardware
and Groceries. Terms strictly cash.
J. d. GIBSON,
1910 Americas, Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10

Senator Fessenden, of Maine, one of
the greatest and best men in America,
died in Portland on the morning of the
9Th. The country will mourn his loss.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10

The Quincy (Il.) Herald is responsible for
the following clever hit: ''kansas is the
most productive State in the Union. A po-
heeman in Lawrence. in that State, recently
found three year-Old boy on Il door step
at two clock in the morning, crying be-
cause he could not get into the house to go
to bed. The old folks had neglected to
count their brood when they retired, and
the little fellow had been overlooked
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10

General Sherman, it is stated, will act
as Secretary of War al interim. Gen
eral G. M. Dodge of Iowa will proba-
bly, be appointed to the position.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10

All persons having unsettled accounts are
revuested to eaH at theirearliest eonv snienee
and examine their accounts, as / wish to close
my books Immediately. J. ID. GIBSON,
$40 Americas. Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10

The State Fair at Lawrence is grand
success. Every department is well rep
resented, and large crowd of people
are in attendance.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10

5. c. James. proprietor of the Americas
cheese factory, has taken some Of his cheese
to Lawrence for exhibition at the State Fair.
We anticipate good report.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10
EHPORIA, KANSAS,

General Rawlins, Secretary of War,
died at Washington on Monday after
noon last.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10

California is experimenting with Chi.
nese shoemakers.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10

Philadelphia is to have free bathing
house as soon as it can get any water.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10

Bombay has experienced the advent
of velocipedes. So has Indianapolis.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10

\ colored man is reporter for the
New York Sun.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10
A QUESTION OF vERACITY.

A few days ago the Leavenw orth BuI-
Ietin published the following letter,
which it says was written by Senator
Pomeroy, just bfeore the time of the i'm
peachment trial:
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10

The season for sorghum making has ar
rived, and quite number in this vicinity
are engaged at the business. The crop is u
splendid one.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10

Berkeley Springs, Virginia, have been
purchased by a company for $4,000.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1869-09-10
U. S. SENATE CHAMBER.

w ASHlNGTON, April 10, lSoI,S
DEAR LEGATE Il want you to see the
p. NJ. General in person and ask
him for the p. o. at Leavenworth, and
if he will give it to you to-day, he may
count on my support for his nomina-
tions, and should either himself or the
President get into trouble, even if it be
impeachment, they can count OIL me to
get them out, by word and vote, and
you may say so to him. Don't go home
without making the trial.
l sent for you last night, but could
not find you. Burn this as soon as you
have read it.
Very respectfully,