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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-04-30
THE THEORY or TIL: ACCIDENT.

From conversations with several who were
in the courtroom al the time OF the fall we
learn the fouwin" as the trnc theory OF the
accident: The LARGE girder which was under
tb. partition between the clerks office and Tie
courtroom snapped in twain. anil Immediately
afterwards the nuor commenced 10 cave. Tie
support oil the crowded gallery having given
away, the gallery parted from the wall anu
fell over into the centre oil the courtroom,
crushing through Tie floor and precipitatinS g
the mass Of human beings and rubbish into
the hall below. We examined the girdcr ant!
and found that It had broken OF ;iist IN the
centre !: was Eewn timber and rs: whS:e
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

COUNCIL CnAMBKR, Aug. ., 1870.
The Council met in regular session. The
Mayor was absent, and the President Of the
Council presided. Five Councilman present
Lewis Deweese petitioned the Council q
make an additional allowance on his bill for
exeavating the sewer on Mechanics street, for
additional work made by its esving In from the
effects OF the rains. Referred to Com mittee on
Streets and Alleys.
The committee to whom was referred the pc
tition OF Alfred and Mary Green, introduced
an ordinance in accordance with their petition,
entitled IAN Ordinance supplemental to sAD
Ordinance relating to Licencess'" which was
subsequently adopted.
The Committee on Streets and Alleys intro
dueed an ordinance entitled IAN Ordinance In
Relation to Cisterns," a. . substitute for two
ordinances referred TO the committee at the
last meeting, in relation to cisterns and the pur
chase Of fire engine. It was, on motion.
adopted The ordinance providing for the
construction Of sidewalks was returned also
by the committee with amendments. It was,
on motion, laid over until the next meeting.
Soaring Marsh petitioned for privilege to
transfer his billiard license to D. n. Jewett &
Co. Granted.
The clerk was directed to notify the Police
Judge and Street Commissioner to report the
amount Of money they received up to Septem-
Der list. Adopted.
Adjourned.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02
row AND COUNTRY.

DELEGATE ELEcrIoN.-The Republican
voters OF Lyon county are requested to meet a
the usual places Of holding elections, (excep
that the election In Fremont township VIII b.
held ut the school house In District 43), on Sat
urday, September Sd. 1870. and elect, by ballot
four delegates and four alternates, 1.-TWO from
the 64th Representative District, and one eacl
from the 65th and 68th Districts, to the Re
publican State Convention, 70 be held NJ Tope-
ka, on the sth day OF September, 1870.
In order that every Republican voter may
have \ chance to vote at his own precinct. the
following plan has been adopted by the Re
publican County Central Committee for con-
Quoting the above delegate election:
The meetings will convene In each voting
precinct ut 1 O'Clock p. m, and after electIng
q chairman and secretary, proceed TO bal
lot for delegates. The polls TO be kept open
until o O'Clock p. m. After the polls are closed
the chairman and secretary OF the meetings
will count the votes and certify the returns to
the Chairman OF the County Central Commit
tee, at Emporia. The Central Committee will
meet on Monday. September 9Th, at O'Clock
p. M, to examine said returns from the variou,
districts, and issue certificates Of election to
the persons having the highest number ofvotes
In the several districts.
JACOB SToTLER,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

MEssRs. EDITORS: Permit me to say some
thing through your columns concerning our
new society, organized on the 9Th Of July last,
for the mutual benefit OF its members Its Of
ieers consist OF President Vice President,
Treasurer, Secretary, and i've Directors. all of
whom are elected every three months. To be-
come . member q fee Of one dollar is required,
and every member pays one dollar at the be-
ginning Of each month, and twenty-five cents
additional per week. The society was organ
lied with nlne members. 1t has now $40 on
deposit in the Emporia bank, and $25 in its
treasury. THIS will be deposited, end all 9TH
er moneys as they ars received. The member.
ship IL now fourteen. The officers are: w. r
Carson, President; r. w. Walker, Vice Pres
ident; James McHenry, Treasurer; John Ruth.
erford, Secretary. It is termed The joint
stock Company. 1t is hoped that all the col
ored men Of good moral character in the com.
munity will avail themselves Of the opporsun,
ity to unite with IL. Its object lie TO accumu.
late means for benevolent purpOses-money e
be appropriated for the benefit Of eoIored mer
when FRUSTRATED by sickness or accident. and
- = savings bank. VIZ. CARSON, Prsa.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

NEW TowN.-A new town, called Sumner,
has just been laid out in Sumner county. The
proprietors are: j. NJ. Steele, c. S. Roe and j.
Il. Lggett, Of Wichita; ]. Jay Buck and E.
W. Cunningham, OF Emporia; James C. Full
Ter, Addison Richards and Mr.. Millington, Of
Fort Scott; Col. j. c. McMullen, Of GAINESVILLE,
Tennessee; and Maj. WoodsmaIl. OF Gosport,
Indiana. This town Is situated in the ge-
ographical center Of Sumner county, on Slate
creek, and about thirty miles south from Which,
ita. A stock Of goods is already on the ground.
A full and complete newspaper outfit Is al
ready secured, and It is the intention Of the
prOprietors to have hotel up and saw mill
In operation soon. This place is Immediately
on the Texas cattle trail, and may soon be u
brisk town. The finest wood and water claims
are there to be had. We look for the organi-
cation Of Sumner county at the next session Of
the Legislature.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

The new furniture firm Of Hirth & Graham,
has, as will be seen by the usual notice in an
other column, been dissolved, Mr.. Graham's
interest having been purchased by Mr.. Hirth.
''Fred's" legion Of friends will be pleased to
learn that he proposes to keep right along
with the business, and that the store has now
the largest and finest stock it has ever held.
Prices have been cut down to underbid all
competitors, and this is the time for prime bar
gains in furniture Of all kinds. Mr.. Hirth has
been fortunate in securing Mr.. Graham's SER
vices in the upholstering branch OF the estab-
lishment, which will OF course be kept fully
stocked and ready to execute ordered wants in
the very best manner. Call around Mt the
s1old stand" on Sixth avenue,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02
Emporia Advertisement.
An ORDTNANCE

NV O6A 40A4NkAANSN
Supplemental TO an Ordinance
En1ialed San Ordinance ReIat-
ing TO Licenses
Be it ordained By the Mayor and Councilmen
Of the city Of EmpOriG:
SECTION 1. That the proprietor of any bowl
ing alley or allies, billiard table or tables. or
the proprietor of any other gaming tables
which is now or may be hereafter licensed I'M
der any ordinance of this city, who shall
knowingly permit any minor to play at any
of his tables or alleys, or to lounge about in
his room where said games are played. after
being notified In writing by either of the pa
rents or the guardian OF said MINOR to exclude
said minor therefrom, shall on conviction be
fined for each and every such Offense not less
than one nor more than ten dollars, and in de-
fault OF the payment of said sum, shall be inn
prisoned in the city prison not less than five
nor mere than twenty days.
SEC. 2. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force from and after its publication.
Approved Aug. Both, 1870.
81. c. CROSS, Mayor.
certify that the above and foregoing is a
true and correct copy of the original ordinance
on file in my office. In testimony whereof do
hereunto subscribe my name this Both day of
August, A. d. 1870. II. w. MCCUNE,
City Clerk.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02


Every voter In the county should make hi.
appearance mt the polls tomorrow to vote fol
delegates 10 the State Republican Convention.
Now is the time to defeat the shyster who dis
graces our State in the halls Of the National
Congress. It will save trouble to cut OF his
Official head at the earliest moment. Now II
will be most easily accomplished. Send un-
compromising anti-Clarke delegates to the
convention. The following names appear on
the anti. Clarke tickets for this county. Vote
for no others. You will thus secure decent
and satisfactory representative In Congress.
Do not jeopardize your interests and disgrace
your State longer when you have It in your
power TO redeem its good name and destroy
the power Of its enemies. Let the power of
the people be felt, and the defeat OF recreant
officers full and overwhelming:
9th District.
II. G. CROSS.
j. v. CARTER.
Alternrtes.
MOVES SPICER
n. NJ. CARTER.
65th District.
G. X. RICE.
Alternate.
o. PHILLIPS.
88th District.
JOHN w. 10y.
Alternate.
JOSEPH FROST.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

P. j. Lehnhard has been down east four
weeks, circulating around the ''hub" to see the
styles, and among the Celestials to get cheap
shoes. Lehnhard generally has an eye to bus
iness, you know. His store Is now packed
with goods, but his present stock and styles
are but n small traction Of the stock he bought.
He has leather and shoe findings Of all kinds
for the trade.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

Frakers & Lee shipped SO head OF domestic
cattle last week, the first ever shipped by rail
from this place, over the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe road. They were intended for the
Chicago market, but were disposed OF en-
trGnsitu at Kansas City. 1t is said they were
an exceedingly fine lot. This firm is composed
Of j. C. & w. C. Fraker, of Emporia, and E.
w. Lee, Of Toledo. They are collecting an
other herd for transportation.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

The Western Gardener Is the name OF a new
monthly, published at Leavenworth, and edit
ed by DIR. w. NJ. Howsley and j. T. Lockwood,
the first number Of which we have just received.
1t Is neat, well printed magazine, containing
twenty-eight pages of reading matter, with
sundry pages Of advertisements OF interest to
all persons engaged in rural pursuits. The
editors evince thorough knowledge Of the
branch Of industry they represent, and the
Gardener will doubtless prove valuable Pc
riodical to the farmers, rticulturists and ar
boriculturists OF Kansas, to whOse Interests 1t
Is devoted. 1t is published at the low rate OF
St.OO per year.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

Mr.. Wixon, from Emporia, made US visit
on Thursday.- He says he struck water on his
property, near the NJ, X. & T. railroad depot,
at nineteen feet, whereat all Emporia was as
touished, saying IL had not been so seen in their
day. The water was hard but it was wet.
Good wells in that village are like angels Wis
its, few and far between.-ChGSe County In
der.
Mr.. IHdez, you are not posted. We do not
often find water here so near the surface, as in
the above case, but we have many good wells
in all parts Of the towL. Many have been dug
ta
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

The editors of this paper acknowledge the
receipt Of complimentary" to the Third An
nual exhibition Of the Kansas Agricultural
and Mechanical Association, to be held in the
city Of Leavenworth, on the 18th, 14th, 18th
and 10th insts. This exhibition will be more
attractive than any before held by this associa-
ton. Their premium list Is the largest ever
offered west OF st. Louis. We regret that it
occurs just at the time that Emporia proposes
to celebrate the completion of the Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe railroad to this place.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

James A. HadIey, ESQ.,, has been employed
to canvass the southern counties In behalf Of
THE News, and Is authorized to receive sub
scriptions from anybody and everybody atany
time in any place. We commend him to the
people as 8 gentleman Of culture, good humor,
and agreeable manners. We are indebted to
him for fifty new names to our subscription
list this week.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

Read J. v. Randolph's new advertisement in
this issue. He makes hedge plants speciality.
Tie contracts to make good hedge fence in four
years. He sets out plants by the rod, and in
sures them to grow. He intends TO make this
branch his exclusive business next year; cheap
fruit trees can, therefore. be had Of him until
his present stock is exhausted.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

A consignment Of sugar and coffee to A. A
Baker d Co., this city, was loaded on wagons
yesterday by J. X. & W. H. Wright, Of juno.
ton City. who have contracted to deliver 1t al
the Southern Indian agencies IN the vicinity OF
Fort Sill. There were about twenty tons Of su.
gar, and seven tons OF coffee. There were
eleven wagons and forty yoke OF oxen In the
train. Messrs. Wright win transport SINH
lar amount over the prairies next month.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

Model schoOl.-The coming term Of the Mod
ell School will begin on Monday, September 18th.
Only thirty pupils can be received. All places are
now considered vacant. Applications for admis-
sion will be noted down in the order in which they
are received. The school will continue under the
charge Of Miss Mary E. Baker, Principal Apply
for admission TO the Principal of the State Normal
School. lS4-35l l. B. KELLOGG
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

The township committees in all parts Of the
county are at work In behalf ofthe celebration
N the 14th inst. As the -gospel'' tent can't be
occurred for the occasion, we are in favor Of
building board sheds for the tables. Il will
rot cost very much. IS the lumber will not be
damaged to any great extent
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

A. G. White lie responsible for an occasion
OF general satisfaction In this ONCE. He
brought in lusty watermelon, over which all
hands rejoiced. James Dole LETT couple, and
some other gentleman and scholar, who did
not give US look at his face or leave his
name, did likewise. Gentlemen, we hope the
good angels will never forsake you.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

We saw very young 18th amendment in
front OF this office the other morning smoking
pipe almost as large as himself. He said he
had been smoking several years. The pipe In
that time had caused his eyes to become com.
pletely demoralized. Little boys should not
begin to smoke until they have rceahed the
mature age OF eight years, or they may become
cross-eyed like this little boy.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

The hum of business around the AtchisOn
Topeka q Santa Fe railroad depot, in these lat
ter days, would confuse a man OF the strongest
nerves. The ringing of bells, the noise Of the
engines, the rolling Of cars, the screams OF EN-.
ployes, the unloading OF lumber, the roaring
Of iron, the cracking Of blacksnakes, the jolt.
Ing Of wagons, the swearing Of teamsters, and
the rattling Of boxes, all combined keep a feI-
low in hot water whenever he is in that vi.
cinity.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

French & Green are opening the heaviest
stock Of boots, shoes, hats, caps, clothing and
gentlemen's furnishing goods ever brought to
Emporia. Since their first installment was re-
ceived, few days ago, they have been as busy
as bees. Their store has been thronged with
purchasers, who carried away . large part Of
their goods. OF course the goods were cheap.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

We call attention TO the advertisement OF
Sedgwick City In another column. Our read
ers will remember . reference to this village
while yet It was in embryo. 1t is now . thing
Of lite, possessed with all the vigor and re-
sources to multiply and increase until 1t shall
become the ha itAtIon OF many people. Its
fathers are just such men as are required TO
make It q prominent place.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

HEAVY CArTLE.-The heaviest yoke of cat
tie we ever looked at was purchased the other
day by E. r. Holderman & Bro, of John Prath-
or, of Cottonwood Falls. They are nearly
equal in size, the larger one being seventeen
hands high, and the weight of the two aggre-
gate Jorty-fu hundred pounds. They are not
overly fat, but for their size, very smooth, fine
looking, domestic cattle. They were raised by
MIR. Prather, in Chase county. They have been
purchased by yelling & Hipsley, cattle dealers,
who will ship them, with better herd Of cat
tie than ever before LEFT Kansas, to Macomb,
Illinois.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

Everybody are talking politics this week. Ii
the people are rs unanimous everywhere ash
this locality In opposition TO sidney, the ''tall
young oak Of the kaw" will soon return to the
lightning-rod business, or something else out
side OF Congress, for which he is better quail
fed, no doubt than for legislating purposes.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

Charles E. Nye has bought out the harness
shop Of Jos. Ruble, and will continue to man
ufactnre harness, saddles, ETC., at the same
place. Charley Is one Of the best harness ms
kers ia the State Of Kansas, and we are glad
to see him set up shop for himself. We COM
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

The Robinson House Is one Of the tidiest
most comfortable, best supported, because
well conducted, hotels west Of the Mississippi
river. Its tables are always well supplied
with the best the market affords, and those
who relish a well-done steak will not fail tc
obtain IT IL they call for It. Those who try
it once do not, on the second visit, seek another
hotel
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

Victory for King withdrawals King Will
liam has been leading his victorious armies through
France, Miller has been rehtting his tobocco store
and is now prepared to furnish the best goods in the
market, Mt the lowest price. His new brand of CT
gars, the kansas PRIDE" the best goods in the
State. He has also on hand full stock OF Virginia
Plug and Smoking Tobacco, Pipes, Pouches. Box
es and all goods found in rst-class tobacco store.
35-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

We call attention to the advertisement OF
Pollard, smalley & Miller, brickmAkers. The
two yards, on opposite sides Of the Cotton
wood, south OF town, have been united In this
firm. They will furnish good brick in quanti-
ties to suit builders.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

TEACHERS CERTIFIoATEs.-The County
Superintendent asks the teachers who passed
examination August 9th, to pardon the delay
In issuing their certificates. There Is not .
quorum Of the examining board in the State
and the certificates cannot be signed at present
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

We noticed on the street Wednesday, load
OF Lawrence grapes. Lawrence is becoming
famous for grapes. Mr.. Barnes, OF Vinland,
south OF Lawrence, had . vineyard Of fourteen
acres last year, from which he sold $4,000
worth OF grapes.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

The Arkansas City TraVeleT has at length
made its appearance, and is q very handsome
24-column sheet. The local department is full
and interesting, and promises to be faithful
exponent Of the business Of this rapidly grow
Ing town. Prof. II. b. Norton is announced as
n sDeclal contributor
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

Abram Bales. Of Toledo, Chase county, will
accept our thanks for present OF dne peaches.
He challenges the State on seedlings. We sec.
Ond the motion. They weigh four TO the pound
are smooth. freestone, free from blight OF any
kind, sweet and juicy rs any cultivated fruit
We have ssen. Who can beat theAf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

Mr.. j. c. Briggs, OF Leavenworth, called at
our office this week. lie reports that the Leav-
enworth county delegation will go to the con-
vention unit against Clarke.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

The portly form OF II. Clarkson, OF Topeka,
the general State agent Of the 1EtnA Insurance
Company, paraded our streets one day last
week. He was Just returning from an extern
slve trip 10 the Southwest
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

Large and enthusiastic anti Clarke meetings
have been held in all parts OF this county this
week. sldney's stars pale in the light Of day.
His chances are daily diminishing.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

Go to II. Gordon's, near the United States
Express once, to get anything and everything
in the way Of guns, pistols, ammunition, etc.
He manufactures and repairs firearms Of all
descriptions, and keeps all the best kinds for
nale.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

It would be Of interest to know just how
many mon between Emporia and Cottonwood
Falls are looking forward to succeed Felix G.
in the U. s. Assessorship. Do they know when
his time expiresS
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

Stanley Bros. have opened new grocery
house on Sixth avenue, near the Missouri.
Kansas i Texas railroad depot. They expect
TO do q general grocery and provision business
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

Both editors being absent most Of this week,
the local editor must be held responsible for
the shortness OF the editorial, and anything
that may be found therein inconsistent with
the usual tone Of the paper.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Notice to Builders.-Proposals will be receiv.
ed until September Sd, 1870 for building two frame
houses 22xeO feet two stories high, each for board
Ing houses for the State Normal School, according
to plans and specifications in the hands of C. v
Eskridge and L. Borton. The right to reject any
or all bids Is reserved.
". ESKRIDGE.
JACOB STOTLER.
A-35 ED. BORTON
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

t. @. whitley has again gone East after new
goods. He will soon bring on full stock for
the fall trade. His customers will find just
what they want on his return.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

COST Cost Cost i!!-Wishing to dispose of
3 lot Of furnishing goods viii sell them at cost
Socks, 121S to IS cents per pairs Check Shirts, 90
cents; Hickory Shirts, only 80 cents; Drilling
Drawers, 80 and IS cents; Undershirts, Gauze and
Merino soc to 81. For bargains go to LEHEHARD's,
sign Of the Big Boot. 2S-u
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

Its All mistake about the Juvenile Restaurant
Bakery having played out, but it has been refit-
ed throughout, and is ready to furnish you with
anything from glass of soda to good square
IF
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

Miller is just receiving large invoice of
Tobacco, Cigars and Smokers fancy goods, bought
at the lowest Jobbing rates of the manufacturers,
and will duplicate st. Louis bills without charge
for freight. Come and see. Corner of 9th Avenue
and Commercial Street 2S-u
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

Silver is plenty In Wichita. A stranger who
visits there should always have the exact
amount Of currency, or he will be obliged TO
take silver In change
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-09-02

FreiSht.-James Fairehild is running teams to
and from the depot and is ready at all times to de-
liver goods to any part of the city. 23-6m