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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21
BOND DECISION.


We publish to-day, in full, the decis-
ion ofour Supreme Court on the Coffey
county mandamus case. This suit was
brought to compel the commissioners of
that county to issue the 100000 of
county bonds to the Missouri, Texas &
Kansas Railroad company, which had
been previously voted. This decision
is lengthy, but its importance will I'M
doubtedly secure for it careful peru
sal, especially from our readers in this
county. We are interested in this road
to the amount of 100000, and if our
view of the effects of, this decision are
correct, it may not prove bad invest
ment for our people.
We are no lawyer, but gather from
this decision the following deductions i:
First. The Land Grant Railway and
Trust Company, which built this road,
never had legal existence. One of the
coolest things we ever heard of was the
passage, by the Pennsylvania legisla-
ture, of q charter for a company which
should have a legal existence in every
state except Pennsylvania, the only
state in which that body. could legally
charter company for the purposes ex-
pressed in the charter.
Second. The company which built the
road having no legal existence, does
not the road fall back into the hands OF
the original company, with a capital
stock of one million dollars? The cap
ital stock was catered up to four mil
lions of dollars by an illegal company,
consequently the real capital stock is
that on which the company was origi-
nally organized. OF this amount Lyon
county owns 100000.
Third. The road is said to be worth
S2,000,000, or twice as much as the capi-
tai stock, and we suppose the only way
for the company which built the road
to get possession and control of 1t, is
to buy up the stock. In the case of Ly-
on county this stock is full paid, and if
our premises are correct, it is to-day
worth dollar for dollar.
AS we said before we are not well
enough acquainted with law to state
positively the legal effects of this decis-
ion. We give such deductions as seem
to US common sense, and if what we say
should be verified it will at once be con-
cluded by our people, that they did not
do a very bad thing in subscribing $780,
600 to aid this road.
The strangest feature of this whole
business is, that men of the reputed
shrewdness and business capacity of
those who compose the Land Grant
Railway and Trust company, should
build two hundred miles of railroad on
a charter so utterly worthless as that
on which this company is organized.
We shall await the result with some
anxiety. Meanwhile let the commits
sioners keep close watch on the inter-
ests of the county.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21

TlHOMAS ADKINS will take notice that he
has been sued in the District Court Of Ly-
on county. Kansas: that the names Of the par
ties Ia said suit are Samuel Barns, James Lin
GO and Granville Holm, plaintiffs; and said
7 b ms Adkins, the Emporia Bank Of Swal-
low, Heri age & SodeIi. and John Ateyo. de-
Tenants: mat the petition Of said plaintiff
against said defendants is filed in the aforesaid
court; that said Thomas Adkins must answer
said petition ON or before the 3D. day of Decem
Der, 1870, or said petition will be tsken as true
and Judgment will be rendered accordingly.
ag IiAst said Adkins and in favor Of said plain
tiffs, for SO, and interest on the same ut the
rate of seven per cent. per annum from the
10th day Of June, 1870, and declaring said
judgment to be a mechanics lien on the fol-
lowing described lands, and all the appuTte-
nances thereto belonging, in Lyon county,
Kansas, to-wit; Twenty feet on Of the west
end Of Lots No. III and 143. on Commercial
street in the town Of Emporia, according to
the recorded plat Of said town, and foReclos-
ing said lien against all Of said defendants, and
said land and appurtenances to be
sold and the proceeds Of said sale, or much
thereof as may be necessary 70 be applied to
the payment Of said judgment and costs Of
said suit. RUGGLES PLUMB,
Attorneys for plaintiffs.
1914
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21
ELDORADO ITEMS.

District Court adjourned on October
4th. Judges Watson and Brown were
present. Messrs. Peyton & McCarty,
of Emporia, were the most noted attorn-
eys from abroad. Coils. Redden & Sum-
ner were the principal representatives
of the legal profession from our midst.
They are gentlemen of learning, ability
and experience, and make STRONG
team"
J. c. Fraker is spending a few days
in town.
Mr.. c. Foulks has just returned from
st. Louis, after purchasing large stock
of goods.
Six families were added to our popu-
lation this week.
Mr.. L. S. Friend is our nominee for
Representative. No better choice could
have been made.
We are again visited with another CO.
pious rain, after severe and prolong-
ed drought of ten days.
Our streams are again running ram
pant. No coaches can cross to Emporia
to-day.
Fall wheat, in Butler county, never
looked better.
Thousands of tons of hay have been
put up within the past week.
Claim jumpers are numerous.
The Eldorado school is graded. One
hundred scholars enrolled.
Mr.. Hsdley, the NEWS worker, was
in town this week. He is a gentleman
and No. l scholar. He obtained q
number Of subscribers for the DAILY
News, besides large advertising pat
| rOnage.
Messrs. Ottenot & Snyder, of EN-
poria, are among our latest arrivals. The
practice of law is their forte.
We had supposed that the Walnut
Vdlley Times, which we had always
considered among the very best of our
papers, was dead. We are happy to
learn that it was only sleeping. After
two weeks retirement, it makes its ad-
vent with promise, and an enlargement,
deserving hearty welcome.
j. G. Lambdin & Son have just return
ed from st. Louis, where they bought
the largest stock of goods ever shipped
TO Southern Kansas. Their store build
ing has been remodeled and everything
glistens. Store full to overfiowing-to
| the ceiling-under the counters-under
the shelving-middle of the floor up to
the ceiling, and large number of dry
goods boxes remains unopened. A
large, elegant showcase, well filed with
fancy toilets, from dumping jack" to
| "water-fall," or Cataract" have also
been added to their stock.
Messrs. r. Lambdin and J. Galloway
are now erecting the largest Livery and
Feed stable south of Emporia. Lots are
purchased in the most beautiful part of
town, and will, in few weeks, have a
No. stock of horses, buggies, etc, suit
able to swing around our citizens, or our
very nice Emporia gents.
A few evenings ago, smashing young
couple concluded to take smashing,
dashing buggy ride by the light o. the
moon. A smashing team was secured
for the occasion. In jumped the young
couple, and in the twinkle of an eye the
horses were dashing on-smashed and
landed our young couple again on terra
fyna. Neither the horses nor the young
pair have been heard of since. A few
broken stay bones were found on the
spot, and it is pretty generally believed
that they received the fate of Elijah
translated and took up into heaven.
A. G. o. E.
Eldorado, Oct. s, 1870.
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Jackson.-O. 4. Richmond, a. j.
Andrews, j. S. Pglman, C. Beckes.
Elnaandaro.-A. D. Chambers, VIM.
Heustis.
Center.-G. r. Soule.
agnes City.-H. d. Curtis.
Pike.-Jas. II. Phenis, Mark Patty,
Mr.. Railey.
Eureka township, in Greenwood
county, was represented by Edwin
Tucker, A. F. Nicholas and 1. R. Phe-
mis-.
Mddison.-Wm. Martindale.
Lane.-R. FL. Gassaway.
All the above were present except L.
r. Phenis, of Eureka, and Jas. Fl. Phe-
mis-, of Pike township.
a committee on resolutions was ap-
pointed, consisting of Messrs Steele,
Spicer and Gassaway, which reported
the following resolutions which were
unanimously adopted:
The Republican party of the 18th Senatorial
district of Kansas. III convention by delegates
assembled. hereby. declares its unequivocal
adherence 10 and faith in those principles OF
the great Union Republican party which saw
ed the nation In its hour of peril, crowned il
with honor, and secured the blessings Of lib
erty to the millions who were held in bondage,
and that we endorse,
l. The National Administration in that il
has successfully collected the revenue, reduc-
ed the public ebt, sustained friendly relations
with all foreign powers, maintained peace and
good order in the States lately in rebellion. re-
duced the taxes, and secured the respect Of all
nations by judieious administration Of the
laws, and commendable neutrality in all mat
tiers pertaining to the wars of other powers.
III. The platform adopted by the State Re
publican convention which met in Topeka on
the Sth Of September, and the nominations
then and there made.
III. And we hereby declare that we will
abate no effort TO rid the State Of such officers
as have proven recreant to the important trusts
committed TO their hands, and to place the
representation OF the people in Congress and
the State Legislature in the hands OF men who
will work for the best interests of the State Al
large.
On the first ballot Jacob Stotler re-
ceived twenty-six votes of the thir-
ty-one cast, and was then unanimously
declared the nominee of the convention
after which the convention adjourned.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21
New advertisements.
NOTICE.

"YILLTAM MURRAY, a nonresident of
w the State of Kansas, and who has abb
seconded with intent to defraud his creditors,
will take notice that stephen Evans, on the
18th day of August. 1870, filed his petition
against him and b. T. Wright, in the District
Court of Lyon county, Kansas, and unless he
answers said petition on or before the Sd day
of December, 1870, the same will be taken ss
true and Judgment rendered for the sum Of
SS1.97, with interest from the 18th day Of May.
1870, being for sand furnished him and said
Commercial street in EmpoTia. Kansas, said
suit being to enforce lien ON said property.
C, b. BACHELLER,
42-A Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21

1t is rumored that Prussia offers pro-
ject for the erection of al independent
neutral State of Luxembourg, Alsace and
Lorraine, under the brother of the King
of Holland, Prince Henri, of Orange
and Nassau. The annexation of Alsace
and Lorraine is to be effected after a
plebiscitum, of which Prussia guaran-
tees the independence.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21

According to law the votes of an or
ganized city have to be cast in the sew
eral wards, while those cast by persons
living outside the city, in the same
township, have to be cast at a separate
place. Sheriff Goats accordingly gives
notice that the polls, for voters outside
of this city, in Emporia township, will
be opened at the Court House. This is
an important matter, and we hope our
readers will make note of it.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21

The annual meeting of the Friends
took place in Richmond, Indiana, Sep
TENDER 26, and continued until October
4. The meeting was well attended, and
of more than usual interest. The Indi-
an agents made their reports, which be-
ing a new feature, were very interesting
indeed. They seem to have done good
work, and given satisfaction both to the
Church and Government. Some II new
meetings were reported as established
during the year, and large general in
crease of members. The territory in
this Yearly Meeting includes within its
limits the western portion of Ohio, the
eastern part of Indiana, and four Quar-
terly Meetings in Missouri and Kansas.
The following are the statistics for the
vear l46Q-7O:
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21

Charles W. Rust, county clerk of
Atehison county, has been arrested on
the charge of falsely issuing and app O.
priating to his own use county scrip 10
the amount of $500. He gave bonds
in the sum of $1,000 for his appearance
for trial on Wednesday the 18th inst,
been postponed. So says the Patriot.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21

The continuance of the struggle does
not appear to strengthen the financial
credit of Prussia. London bankers de-
cline to negotiate paper on Germany,
particularly on Berlin. An attempt to
feel the English market, with view to
negotiate a new German loan, resulted
in a failure.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21

Horace Greeley was not pleased with
his reception at the capital city of Kan
sas. His audience was meagre. Horace
did not hesitate, so the Commonwealth
says, to express his wrath. Perhaps he
swore. That's what he gets for lecturing
in little towns. If II. G. will come to
Emporia and lecture on his return from
the mountains, we will insure him a
good house.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21

Large meetings have been held in
London to urge the British government
to intervene in the European struggle.
An immense demonstration will come
of to-day in London, when it is expect
ed that $4,000 men will march in process
sion to the house of Mr.. Gladstone and
make their wishes known.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21

1t seems our young friend Foster, the
democratic nominee for Congress, did
not meet his engagement at Topeka,
for q public discussion with Judge
Lowe, the republican candidate. We
are charitable enough to believe some
unavoidable reason kept him from fill
ing his engagement. We cannot believe
he "crawfished" after bantering Lowe
for Joint discussion.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21

The official report of the negotiations
carried on through Gen. Burnside states
that Jules Favre, rejecting all PROPOSE
tons for cession of territory, is willing
to submit the question of peace to arbi-
tration by the government of the Uni
ted States.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21

The late elections in Ohio, Pennsyl-
vania, Indiana, Iowa and Nebraska were
very satisfactory to the republicans.
The result may be summed up briefly,
as follows: The republicans carry Penn
sylvania by the ordinary majority, and
lose two members of Congress. The
republicans carry Ohio by double the
majority off year ago, and the Congress
sional delegation is relatively unchang-
ed. The republicans lose Indiana by
1900 votes-a loss of about $500, COM
pared with 1S68-and the democrats
gain the Legislature, and a member OF
Congress. The republicans carry Iowa
by the usual majority, electing all the
Congressman; and Nebraska goes re-
publican by about the same majority as
in 1868. The republicans lose three Con-
gressmen in the five States.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21

1t is now definitely settled that Mr..
Morton will not accept the mission to
England, as the Legislature of Indiana
Is Democratic, and by vacating his seat
in the Senate, the election of Hender-
son or some other Democrat would en-
sue.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21

Having received but one copy of the Daily
Emporia Netcs, we are seriously afraid il ha>
suspended. Or does IL exchange on equal
terms with country papersF'-LG,orence
Tribune.
We have been waiting for the tele-
graph, neighbor, but propose to go
ahead in a few days, telegraph or no
telegraph. Oh, yes, we shall exchange
with such Country papers" as the Tri-
6une for old acquaintance sake. Be pa
k;a~k
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21
REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET.
NEWS AND EDITORIAL ITEMS.

Hon. G. Twitchell, of Boston, has
been elected President of the Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe railroad, rice Henry
Keyes. deceased.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21

The absence of sOrties on the part of
the garrison at Paris is regarded as an
evidence of weakness. The guns of the
Notifications fire necessarily, the Prus-
sian batteries not replying.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21

The grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
held its session at Fort Scott during the
last week. The annual report of the
Grand Master shows the order to be
very prosperous. There are now in the
state sixty-four live lodges and about
1900 members.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21

The rebel General E. Lee died at his
home in Virginia a few days ago. He
was a good General and held place in
the affections of the people of the south,
by whom he Is mourned.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21

In mentioning several candidates for
U. s. Senator, the Ottawa Journal says ::
If noble qualities were taken into ac-
count in the selection, then Gov. Craw-
ford ought to rank first in the list"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21

The Wilmington CO., Journal says
the south part of the county of Clinton,
in that State, has not been visited by
rain for four months.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21

The Garrett Plaindealer is one of
the very best papers on our Kansas ex-
change list. It is always full to the
brim of interesting reading matter.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21

OFFERS FOR SALE THE FOLLOWING LOTS:
THE TITLES
A REunexceptionable,an and Taxes Paid. Par
Aties are invited to call at my Office, and see
Prices and Location Of the following lots:
WEST STREET-6o, 66, "A, IS, 70, 80. 80, "a,
So; lo2, log. 10 l2s. 100. 1873: 1as. 146:
30, 81. 1Is. 100, 1Ss, 1855, 171.
NEoSHO STREET., Il, 81. $50. 152, 1es.
STATE sTREET.-24, 40, ~. "a. As, 40, 60,
s to- Avssus s IS s .Fa Sc
CONGRESS STPEET.-24 Is, SO, 81. 90. 81
Sc. SO, 20, Y, 76, SO. 100, 1O6, 127, f29, 1852,
III.
CONSTITUTION sTREEr-s, II. u. s7,ss.
81. SO: IS, IS, 100, l2l Iao. 187, Isl, I52. fs1,
MERCHANTS sTREET-11, ID, so, 1os, 14s.
IIs Iss, Iss, (197, imprOved,S 9Oi, Sos, ia,
$50, 342.
Eight Good Business Lots on 9th Avenue.
n MECHANICS q sTREET--So, 50, IS. go, 70,
MARKET sTREET:-1s, q, 80, 20, 1ss, 100,
UNION sTREET.-2O. 80, es, 70, II. ss. 1855,
EXCHANGE STREETS. A. 40, 4s. 50.
s. %. Is. y. Io2, I0l, I19, 1sl, 1872, 1es.
So, 81, So. n, rs, 90, i0I, i39, west half Of 81
& SO. corner Of 9Th svepue.
sYLvAN STREETS, SO, 100, 1872 1s4, lat,
I4a, 154, 156, f4S, 1oL los, 81, ~, ze. IS, Il,
10. 81.
EAST sTREET,-sa go, IS. IO1, 125, 14s.
Also Lots at low prices adjoining the City
on the north east Of the Normal School.
The following Quit Claim titles will be sold
WEsr-11a. RURAL.-124, 1874. $50. 15s
1876, ITO, 172, IS, 1853, 1877, 127. EEOSH0.-I
Is, 157, ITO. STATES. g. 10. CON6TITU.
TONI. COTTONWOOD.-14S. SYL-
vAN.-127, 1873, 143, 153, 167, 81, ITO, 18e,
1853, lis. EAST.-123, l29.
The above list includes some Of the best
CORNER LOTS in the city.
am authorized TO sell some Of the abOye
lots on TINE TO SUIT PURCHASERS.
Business and dwelling houses for sale
Good business lots for sale or lease.
Joining and near the city. Land in all parts
OF Lyon county for sale for cash or on time.
Deeds Mortgages, &C., drawn, and aeknowl-
menfs taken. Special attention given 70 pay
ing taxes and redeeming lands sold for taxes. |
Call on OF address
z. BORT0N,
Emporia, Kansas.
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The capture of Scissors opens anoth-
er railway route to PARIS which the
Prussians will use immediately.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21
Ri. GoRDoN,

MANUFACTURER Of and dealer in Rides
WI shot Guns, Pistols. and SportsEnsn's articles
Commercial street, opposite the Post once, Empo-
ria, Kansas eff
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WANTED,

TITO know the whereabouts Of one william
L Perrigo, formerly OF Lathrop. Clinton
county, Missouri. By calling at this Office, or
advantage,
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LOST.

A draft on q New York Bank, for S4s. 90.
n payable TO A. n. Averill. The finder will
confer favor by leaving 1t at the Emporia
Bank. A. II. AVERILL.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-10-21

FRANK a. SANDERS 3 CO..
"OUSE AND SIGN PAINTEsS Granting
Ii CLOSING and Paper Hanging done neatly
and on short notice Shop on 9Th avenue between
Union and Market streets 19-6m
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NOTICE.

E. TRASH, P. Nj.
Per [. d. FOX. Asst.
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NEW ARRANGEMENTS.

A new Yearly Meeting IS 70 DC SET
up in Kansas in 1872.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-12-24
To Females.

When a female is in trouble, or afflicted
with disease, as weakness Of the back and
limbs, pain in the head, dimness of sight,
loss Of muscular power, palpitation Of the
heart, irritability, nervousness, extreme urin-
AIRY difficulties, arrangement of digestive func-
tons, general debility, vaginitis, all diseases OF
the womb, hysteria, sterlity and all OTHER
diseases peculiar to females, she should go or
write at once to the celebrated female doctor,
W. X. Doherty, at bis Medical Institute, and
consult him about her troubles and disease
The Doctor is effecting more cures than any
other Physician in the State of California.
Let no false delicacy prevent you, but apply
Immediately and save yourself from painful
sufferings and premature death. Married La
dies, whose delicate health or o:hel circum.
stances prevent an increase in their families,
should write or call at DR.. w. X. Doherty' 5
Medical Institute, and they will receive every
possible relief and help. The Doctors Office.
are so arranged that he can be consulted with.
out fear of observation.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-12-24

TO Render Existence Desirable,

IF you are suffering or have sufIeryd, from
i involuntary discharges, what effect does il
produce upon your general health? Do YOU
feel weak, debilitated, easily tired? Does
little extra exrtion canse palpitation Of the.
heart? Does your liver or urinary organs, or your
kidneys frequently get out of order? Is your
urine sometimes thick, milky or Aocky, or 10
it rOpy on settling? Or does n thick scum
rise TO the top? Or is a sediment at the bot
tom after it has stood awhile? DO you have
spells Of short breathing or dyspepsia? Are
your bowels constipated Do you have spells
Of fainting, or rushes Of blood to the head? Is
your memory impaired? Is your mind con-
stantly dwelling on this subject? Do you feel
dull, listless, moping, tired of company, Of
life? Do you wish to be left alone to get
away from everybody? Does any little thing
make you start or jump? Is your sleep broken
Or restless? Is the lustrc of your eye us bril-
liant? The bloom on your eye rs bright? Do
you enjoy yourself in society as well? Do you
pursue your business with tie same energy?
Do you feel as much confidence in yourself?
Are your spirits dull and tagging, given to
fits of melancholy? l:so, DO not lay ii TO your
liver or dyspepsia. Have you restless nights?
Your back weak, Your knees weak, and have but
little appetite, and you attribute this to dys-
pcpsia, or liver complaint?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1870-12-24
DlA vow NwSv 'VN\Nk.

that those bold, defiant, energetic, pcrscvering
successful business men, are always those
whose generative organs are in pc,fcct health
You never hear such men complain of being
melancholy, of nervousness, or rnlpitAtion Of
the heart? They are never afraid they cannot
succeed in business; they don't become sad
and discouraged they are always polite and
pleasant in the company of ladies, and look
you right in the face-nonc OF your downcast
looks or other mcanucss about them. ] do
not mean those who keep the organs inflated
by running to excess. These will not only