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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02
HINTS TO FARMERS.
BY THE FAT CONTRIBUTOR.


Now that winter is approaching, it
would perhaps be as well to discontinue
haying, and turn your attention to get
ting in your fall saw-logs. No farmer
can consider his fall work complete UNI
til he has his cellar well supplied with
saw-logs. Seated around the blazing
hearth of a winters night, there is no
fruit more delicious.
A correspondent asks us what we
think of late blowing. Flowing should
not be continued later than ten or eleven
O'Clock at night. 1t gets the horses in
the habit of staying out late, and undu-
ly exposes the pillow. We have known
plows to acquire spring halt and in
f1ammatory rheumatism from late plow-
ing. Don't do it.
To another correspondent who wants
us to suggest good drain on a farm,
we would say a heavy mortgage at ten
per cent. will drain it about as rapidly
as anything we know of.
When you make cider select nothing
but the soundest turnips, chopping
them into sled length before grading
them. In boiling your cider use plen-
ty of ice, and when boiled hang it up
in the sun to dry.
A pick-ax should never be used in
picking apples. 1t has tendency to
break down the vines and damage the
hive.
In sowing your winter apple-jack a
horse-rake will be found preferable to
step-ladder. Step-ladders are liable
to freeze up, and are hardly palatable
unless boiled with sugar.
In cutting down hemlock trees for
canning, select only the largest. DONE
fine parIor ornaments encased in rus
tic frames of salt and vinegar.
The coming cold weather should sug-
gest to the humane farmer the necessity
for cow-shed. The following is re-
cipe for making good cow-shed
Pour pailful of boiling hot water OF
her back, and if that don't make a good
cow-shedAher hair-we are no proph-
ct, to anybody.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02
STAT Z NEWS.

The Burlington Patriot says that a
into consideration the feasibility of put
ting down a pontoOn bridge at that
point.
The track of the st. j. s. d. G. II. r.
is now completed to the nineteenth mile
post, being fourteen miles beyond Sem
eca. Twenty-Five miles more to be
laid and then the iron horse will dash
through the streets of Marysville.
Mr.. Frank Tanning, of Atchison, has
made survey of the new bridge across
the Big Blue at Irving. The super
structure and approaches will be nearly
500 feet long.
created quite phenomenon near Wa
terville. We have not mentioned the
matter, fearing it was not reality, but
we are glad now to record that living
spring has come forth east of the town,
from which water as clear as crystal
continues to run day after day"
The Eldorado Times says: "The set
tiers on the prairie between here and
Towanda, are drilling wells, and so far
have had abundant success. Mr.. Vande
Bogart, living on the Wichita road, five
miles from town, struck fine stream at
the depth of forty feet, the water rails
ing itself sixteen feet in the shaft"
Very extensive works are projected at
Ft. LeavenWorth for the forthcoming
spring, when it is said quarters will be
built for ten additional companies of
cavalry, and the cavalry quarters now
temporarily located at Omaha will be
removed to that place.
A bridge is being built at Neosho
Falls at cost of $4,000. Neosho Falls
has a population of l, 900, gain of about
800 since last March. The Fort Scott,
lola and Neosho Falls Railway has just
been surveyed, and is reported to be one
of the best and most practicable routes
in the State.
The Neosho Falls Advertiser says:
''Mr. Brush, of Pleasant Valley, Owl
Creek Township, this county, saw no
tice in the Lawrence Tribune of a head
of cabbage that weighed II fbs., which
was spoken of as something extraOrdi
nary. This so disguised Mr.. Brush that
he brought into our Office head of cab
bage which turned the scale in Spawn
& Slavens' store at II TBS. s OF. Twelve
pound cabbages are of no account in
this county"
The men charged with the murder of
Smith, the Marshal of Abilene, were
brought to the, Jail of this county, last
Tuesday, for safe keeping until next
spring term of court, when they will
have their trial in this county, change
of venue having been granted from
Dickinson county to Riley, ON account
of the prejudice existing against the
prisoners. We learn that there was an
attempt to mob them at Abilene.-Ndn-
haitian STANDARD.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02
DIVIDING FAMILY GOVERNMENT.

What ought, what can mother do
when a good, pleasant, careless, hus-
band constantly thwarts all her efforts
to teach or govern the children, and
yet cannot be made to see what he is
doing? Let us illustrate and sketch
from memory, not imagination:
"Mama, please give me piece of pie
mo darling, one piece is enough"
Half piece please mama.
mo, Freddie, no more"
"A very little piece, mama dear"
mo, Freddie no."
''Do give the child little piece of
pie. I'll risk its hurting him."
And mother gave it.
Mama, may go out to play ?"
at is very chilly, and you have cold,
don't think it is best
Bundle me up warm, mama, and 1
won't take cold"
81 fear you will. You must play in
doors tO-dayP
''Do let the child go. What a girl
you are making of him! Women never
were fitted to bring up boys. Dress
him up warm and let him run it will do
him good"
And Freddie went out.
MAY have my blocks in the parlor,
mama?"
"No Willie; make your block-house
in the dinning-room. Miss L. is an in
valid and want the parlor very quiet {"
II will be very quiet"
"You will intend to be, but you can
not help making some noise, and as
Miss L. very rarely goes anywhere 1
fear she will feel very tired at best; so
be good little boy. and play in the
dinning-room this afternoon"
81 won't make bit of noise, nor tire
her one speck."
"You must play in the dinning-room,
Willie, and say no more about it."
Nonsense! it will do her good to see
happy little face. 1t will give her
something besides her own pains and
aches to think of. Let him bring his
blocks in the parlor."
And he brought them in.
What torment that boy has got to
be. Its tease, tease, tease, from morn
ing till night. Its enough to wear out
the patience of Job. If you don't whip
him / will"
And he whipped him. Query-who
ought to have been whipped?
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

We have heard the opinion expressed
by some that as soon as the A. I. & S.
f. r. r. begins to discharge its freight
at point beyond Emporia, such freight
as is brought by teams to this point, and
points south, that Emporia would suf-
fer materially in her trading interest.
We are of the opinion that this, if it
happens at all. viii be temporary. To
be sure, such heavy articles as lumber,
salt, coal, &c, will not be handled there
for us as formerly; but then she can
make this up by turning her attention
to the wholesale dry goods, grocery and
hardware trade. This, we think, is what
is meant by her wideawake business
men in the erection of long rows of
brick business houses, of which these
are but the commencement. What she
needs now is manufactures, men of cap
ital TO push the above mentioned inter-
ests, and then she may truly become
what her name indicates, the Emporium
for the trade of the southwest We feel
kindly towards EmpOria, as do all of our
business men, from the fact that, as has
been heretofore playfully expressed,
through the columns of this paper, FL
dorado is the county seat of Emporia.-
Wul7sstt ValIey Times.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

The democrats hope for division of
the republican party, but, we believe,
they are not likely to be gratified. Hav-
ing thrown themselves into the arms of
the Free Traders, they hope to induce n
large number of republicans to join
them, and thus, standing together on the
platform of Free Trade, gain control of
the government at the next Prssiden-
tial election. But we believe that they
will receive but very feeble support
from republicans. The great mass of
the republican party stands upon the
platform of justice and protection to
American manufactures, and have no
desire to see British manufacturers and
New York importers holding the reins
OF the government.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02
WONDERFUL PHENOMENON,

For several days, says the Mobile
Register of Sunday last, there have
been mysterious and vague rumors of a
most remarkable rhetorical pheDome-
non out in the Catholic graveyard on
Stone street, above the Three Mile
Creek. 1t is asserted by those who say
they have seen it, that for the last five
days gentle shower has fallen contin-
uously on the lot of the Lemoine fam
lily, in which are buried Mr.. Victor
LemOine and many others of his family.
With the view of getting at the facts of
this most extraordinary affair, we had
last night an interview with Mr.. Lewis
B. Lemoine, employed at Asa Hollis, a
son of the deceased Victor Lemoine,
who died in 1851, who related the fol-
lowing startling particulars:
Having heard that it was reported
that it had been raining for several DAYS
on the enclosed lot that formed my
family burying ground in the Catholic
graveyard on Stone street, above Three
Mile Greek, drove out there last eve
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

Here is what the New York Nation,
the ablest journal in the country, says
of Clarke: ''Kansas has done well to
send Judge Lowe to Congress in place
of Mr.. Clarke, who has done more than
any other representative to embarrass
our Indian affairs and prolong border
warfare and the reign of corruption. He
hopes to be able to reach the Senate but
we trust that in this he will be disap-
pointed"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02
THE PERPLExED HoUsEKEEPER.

wish had a dozen pairs
OF hands this very minute:
I'd soon put all things 10 rights
The very deuce is in il.
Here's big washing to be done.
One pair Of hands 20 do it;
Sheets, shirts and stockings, coats and pants
How will ever get through its
Dinner to get for six or more,
No loaf left over from Sunday;
And baby as cross as he can live,
He's always so on Monday.
And there's the cream tits getting sour,
And must forthwith be churningj
And here's B0s1WaDfs button on
Which way shall be turning:
IT'S time the meat was in the pot
The bread was worked for baking,
The clothes Were taken from the boil
Oh, dear, the baby's waking!
Hush, babyi there, hush-sh-sht
wish he'd sleep u little,
Till could run and get some wood
To hurry up the kettle.
oh, dear oh, dear, if P comes home.
And finds things in this pother.
He II just begin to tell me all
About his tidy mother.
How nice her kitchen used to be.
Her dinner always ready
Exactly when the noon bell rang
Hush, hush, dear little Freddy.
And then will come some hasty word
Right out before I'm thinking.
They say that haSty words from wives
Set sober men to drinking.
Now isn't il a great idea,
That men should take to SHINING
Because IL weary, heart-sick wife
Can't always smile SO winningE
When was young I used to earn
My living without trouble;
Had clothes and pocket money, too
And hours of leisure double.
never dreamed of such fate
When q lass was courted-
W lie, mother, nurse, seaInstress, cook, house
Keeper, chambermaid, laundress, dairywo
and scrub generally, doing the work OF six
For sake of being supporeedI
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02
THE "HEArHEN CHINEE."

bret Harte's inimitible verses regarding the
coming man. have probably been seen by
many of our readers. but viewed in the light
Of the illstrations just brought by the Chicago
their comicalIty appears with a
fresh zest.
Which wish to remark
And my language is plain
That for ways that are dark
And for tricks that are vain,
The heather Chinee is peculiar,
Which the same would rise to explain.
All Sin was his name;
And / shall not deny
In regard to the same
What that name might imply.
But his smile it was pensive and child-like,
AS frequent remarked to Bill Nye.
1t was August the third;
And quite soft was the skies;
Which it might be inferred
That All Sin was likewise:
Yet he played it that day upon William
And me in way despise;
Which we had asmall game,
And All Sin took hand;
1t was Euchre. The same
He did not understands;
But ne smiled as he sat by the table,
With smile that was child-like and bland.
Yet the cards they were stocked
In way that grieVe,
And my feelings were shocked
AT the STATE OF Nye'S sleeve
Which was stuffed full of aces and bowers,
And the same with intent to deceive.
But the hands that were played
By that heather Chinee,
And the points that he made
Were quite frightful to see
Till at last he put down a right bower,
Which the same Nye had dealt unto me.
Then looked up at Nye,
And he gazed upon me;
And he rose with a sigh.
And he said, ''Can this be?'
And he went for that heather Chinee.
In the scene that ensuel
did not take a hand,
But the floor it was strewed
Like the leaves on the strand
With the cards that All Sin had been hiding,
In the game she did not understand
In his sleeves, which ware long,
He had twenty-four packs
Which was coming it strong,
Yet state but the facts;
And we found on his nails, which were
taper,
What is frequent in tapers-that's wax.
Which is why 1 remark.
And my language is plain,
That for ways that are dark,
And for tricks that are vain,
The heather Chinee is peculiar,
Which the same / am free to maintain.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

AS long as the present administra-
ton is saving to the nation, through in
creased economy over Johnson's, S222,-
IA for every working day, making
S154 minute, a few croakers will have
difficulty in convincing the great body
of the people that the republican party
has finished its work and ought to be
destroyed.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

The Prussians have now In Germany
as prisoners of war, 4 MArshals, 14O
Generals, 10000 officers and 800, 900 men.
A large number of prisoners are at work
in the fields, vineyards and public works
of Germany, receiving no pay, but
working in gangs under guards and
overseers. w..
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

The eleven States that in 1861 declar-
ed their secession from the Union, had,
in 1860, a population of 9,104,32l. By
the census of 1870 their aggregate pop
ulation is 10,O1O,557. This shows an
increase, notwithstanding the destruc-
ton of life caused by the war. The bor-
der States of Delaware, Kentucky, Ma
ryland and Missouri, which had in 1860
3, 1854 population, contain now in 1870
an aggregate of 1891 ,264 souls. These
figures show the wonderful recupera-
tive power of the American Republic.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02
ONE PLACE IN HEAVEN
By H. F. STARR

Behrynge the Pilgrim, lifting up his head.
saw the Death Angel standing near his bed,
And heard him say, in accents calm and cold,
THE names write within my Book of Gold,
Are names of those whose place in Heaven Is won
To gain such place what hast thou ever done.'
Behrynge the Pilgrim struck upon his breast:
ALAS full many law have transgressedi
Yet at Gods feet, for creatures he had made,
Both mute and helpless, all my life laid.
And prayed him daily that my strength might be
Their faithful safeguard, as He guarded me.
The Dumb Beasts'cause plead through all the land
And stayed the torture of the oppressor's hand;
With righteous wrath awed the cruel mind,
Or strove by kindness to make men more kind;
My life, my all, TO the great work gave
Yet know not IL deeds like these can save"
The Angel vanished. When at Heavens gate,
Behrynge the Pilgrim sadly came to wait.
Lo the pearl portals few asunder far,
A light shone round him like glorious star,
And q voice said. Thy sins are all forgiyeni
Love Tor the helpless won thy place in Heaven
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

During the month of October there
were sent to the Dead Letter Office 327,-
SIT undelivered letters. OF these, only
l72,541 could be returned to the writers
on account of the failure to have any
other signature than "Y our loving son, -
"Yours, julia etc. All these were de-
stroyed. There has been returned ST.
1903 to parties whose address could be
made out. The money in the letters
without signatures goes into the Treas
ury, and probably amounts to about the
same sum-
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02
EOr Sale.

90 ACRES of land situated in Usage coun-
81 ~. Kansas thirteen miles south from
Topeka and four miles from railroad station;
has forty-five acres good bottom land stopping
to the south. ten of which are broken; has y
fine stream of water running through one cor
ner, on which Is about T. acres of timber; has
Il splendid stone quarry; also 4 living spring
Of water, never known to fail; one huured and
sixty rods stone wall on the south side, and is
situated to other farms so that the entire body
can be fenced by building eighty rods offence,
and Is Only one and half miles from two
story stone school house. Price 81. 200. Terms:
5000 down. and easy time on the remaining
$500. Address [. D. FOX,
w4T-2mos Emporia. Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02
A few Sundays ago, as MIR. Beechel

A few Sundays ago, as Mr.. Beecher
was about commencing his sermon, a
stout, fatherly-looking man was endeav-
oring TO make his way through the
crowd, to get within a better hearing
distance of the distinguished orator. At
that moment Mr.. Beecher's voice rang
out the words of the text: sWho art
thouf" '"Who art thou? 2" again cried
out the dramatic preacher. The stout
party, thinking himself in the wrong,
perhaps, By pressing forward, and be-
lieving himself to be personally address
ed, startled the brethren and non-piuss-
ed their reverend ehieftan by sedately
replying: E1'm pig merchant from
Chicago, sir. l hope you amt mad.
There amt nary chair. or else I'd sot
down." Plymouth Church didn't re-
cover its serenity for ten minutes.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

The Postoffice Department projects is
suing what is known as postal cards.
They will cost two cents each, and may
be carried in the vest pocket. They are
adapted to meet such emergencies as
arise when q person has no time to write
a letter, and they will certainly be
found very serviceable. They have
been in use in England and Germany
for some time.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

The reign of terror in Texas has re-
Gently had a fresh Inauguration. The
danger to life and property is now SO
great that the State papers have begun
to cry out against it, and call for Wig
orous enforcement of the laws by the
governor.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

The people of Emporia are going to
build one more railroad, then fence in
the town and whitewash it.-Burlin-
game Chronicle.
The people of Burlingame are not
going to build another railroad, and
their town has already been white
washed
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

The Wathena Reporter announces
that the Board of County Commission
ers of Doniphan county turned over to
the st. Joe. & Denver railroad to the
amount of 100000, be placed in the
hands of Rev. S. NJ. Irwin, of Highland,
10 be held In trust by him for the COM
pany, it agreeing TO complete the road
to Wathenn within twelve months.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

''We1l support Clarke, if we choose,
or Kalloch, or the devil."-Ledcentcort
Bulletin.
Heavens what a pair that is to put us
between. We don't know which hand
we should want to fall into. Clarke
and the DEVIL And our own unfor-
tunate self sandwiched in between them.
(Which way we turn is he'll. Lac
renee ,ToHs1aQE
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

Mrs. Laura Curtis Billiard, the editor
of the ReroIution, has gone to England
with view to inquire into the condit-
ion and prospects of the woman's rights
movements in that country.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

A Methodist missionary at Salt Lake
City writes that Goods blessing abides
by the mission Three preaching sta
lions and three Sunday schools have
been established, and congregations are
encouraging at every point; that at Salt
Lake City has grown from thirty per-
sons to three hundred.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

The Chinese rebels have 10000 men
arrayed against the Imperial dynasty,
and though the rebellion has been in
progress over fifty years, it is no nearer
the end than when it begun.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

The Gar in reply to an address of
Lithuanian regiment on the ODD inst,
said, 81 hope there will be no war, but if
God wills, You will approve your known
devotion"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02
For Sale.

0NE Steam Saw Mill, all complete and in
good order; one cut of saw pair of
bnrrs, To,,d's patent. Two Thoroughbred
Bulls. one and four years old; two thorough
bred Cows, five and six years old; lot of colts,
six months TO four years old.
For particulars. inquire of j. ID. Humphrey,
six miles east of Emuoria 4J-lf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

Among the latest mentioned names
for U. s. Senator in this State, is that
of Hon. j. c. Usher, former Secretary
of the Interior, and now Solicitor of the
Kansas Pacific Railway,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

The news of the election of the Duke
of Aosta, as King of Spain, created un-
bounded enthusiasm in Havana. Sa-
lutes were fired and the city given up
to festivities.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

The name of Sol. Miller, of the White
Cloud Chief has been mentioned in
connection with the candidacy for State
Printer. We are inclined to the opin-
ion that Solomon would make a strong
candidate.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

Over five thousand acres of farm land
changed hands IN Bourbon county last
week. The average price was ten dol.
lars and forty cents per acre.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02
ID. NJ. BRONSON.
HrNRV NTaRTTN
Master Mechanics Association

THEERFULLY announce 10 the public that
~ they have affected their organization, and
are now prepared, Sin union" to furnish ma
terlai and complete any frst-class work, defy
Ing competition In quality.
flans and Specifications furnished, and par
ticular attention given business houses and
suburban residences. All are cordially invited
TO call ON us before maturing plans and effect
Ing contracts, and note our inducements.
:. BENT MILLER, Director.
F.J. WORIDICK, Architect.
Office with Bachelor & Frederick. Real Es-
tate Agents, No. 10S Commercial street.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

Hon. d. j. Brewer, of Leavenworth,
lately elected Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court. is announced as a can
didate for the Senatorship.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02
S1RAYED.

TSROM the subscriber in May 1ast.o brown
10 tlly, two years old last spring, and of
good size; had small stripe in face and prob
ably some white feet. ANY one returning the
above described animal. OF giving information
leading to her recovery. will be literally re-
warded. II. II. GRAY,
42-tf Three mules southeast of Emporia.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

The official canvass of the votes cast
at the New York City election, shows
the total vote cast as III, 158. Hoffman's
majority, 4,447.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

The Secretary of the Navy is bother
ed to know how the papers manage to
publish abstracts of his report before he
has written q word of 1t.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

A Japanese Prince, attended by a
suite of ten officers, arrived at New
York, on the 25th.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-12-02

U a. CowLEs. who lives at the crossing Of
~ the Lawrence and the east and west roads,
balt - nile north OF the Neosho, in addition to
his Feed Stable, has fitted up a Hotel Tor the
accommodation OF travellers. Bread baked
when desired. "a sT