The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-02-04
STATE NEWS.

phan and brown county lines, and that
some sixty or seventy deer have been
seen in that vicinity.-White CtOitd
Chief.
MUTUALLY DIsAPPoINTED.-Ag gentle
man who had not seen his wife for sew
eral years, left here yesterday morning
to meet her at some point fifty or sixty
miles distant. His wife, not aware of
his plans, left home at the same time,
arriving here last evening. Her cha
grin and disappointment can be imag
ined.-FOrt Scott Post.
Travel to and through our town has
been very large lately. The tide of i'm
migration and business has turned in
full force hitherward, and the Cotton
wood and its tributaries, the Walnut,
Whitewater and both Arkansas valleys
are becoming thickIy settled. We be-
lieve that in five years Butler, Cowley,
Sedgwick, Marion and Chase counties,
will favorably compare in population
with and part of the State.-ChGse
County Banner.
SILK MANUFACTURE--We were shown
yesterday morning some beautiful spec
linens of silk velvet, manufactured by
the French colony, near Williamsburg,
Franklin county, Kansas. These speci-
mems were shown us by Mrs. Jones, of
Ottawa, who says they compare favora-
bly, with the work of any country in the
world in this line. The success of the
French colony in Franklin county
would seem to indicate that the manu-
facture of silk in this State can be made
a profitable and remuneratsye business.
Laurence Journal.
The statement thus far made in re-
gard to the State Treasurer is purely
Ian las hot
nations shall be made by the legisla-
ture, not by one branch. The Senate
has already appointed such commit
tee, and when the House eoncurs we
shall have 8 full investigation. Thus
far there seems to be some animosity
and rivalry between the Topeka banks.
This should not be allowed to prejudice
the public Judgment. Let us have full
investigation and all the facts.-COnser-
UdtiUe.
A New Coal CoMPANY.-Messrs Da.
Wis s. Lighter, of this city, have leased
1855 acres of land about two miles from
Burlingame, for fifty years, and have
commenced operations in mining. They
are sinking a shaft, and expect by Fri
day of this week to strike a four foot
vein of coal. AT the depth of twenty
feet they passed three foot vein. Bur-
lingame has had the reputation of fur
nishing the best coal in the State. They
expect 10 use machinery in their opera
lions, and mine scientifically, SO as to
furnish coal at the lowest possible fig
ures. They are wide-awake, enterpris-
ing men, and will build up good bust
ness.-Stdte Record.
A NEW Town IN Usage CoUNTY.-A
new town has been located in Usage
county called Usage Centre. 1t is stu
uated on Salt creek, about nine miles
| east of Usage City, and twelve miles
south of Carbondale. About a dozen
houses have already been erected, and
others are in process of construction.
New towns are springing up rapidly in
| Usage county, and very desirable set
| tiers are moving into every section.
Usage will be one of the wealthiest
counties in the State. Its inexhaustible
| quantities of coal will alone make the
county rich. The whole county is I'M
| derlaid with coal, and the main beauty
of the matter is that it is easily accessi-
bic to splendid markets.-ConaWon-
trealth.
| ROBBERY UNDER AGGRAVATED CIR
CUMsTANCEs.-Mr. Hines, of Clifton, in
this county, a few weeks since, started
out on trapping expedition in compa-
ny with a stranger with whom he had
formed a casual acquaintance. They
proceeded to the vicinity of the Neosho
river, and camped out during the night.
About the time of the coolest weather,
they laid down one night to sleep, when
Mr.. Hines partner proceeded to rob him
of his money, and, pulling off his boots
while he was asleep, left him in that
condition and made off with the plum
der.
In the morning Mr.. Hines made the
discovery that his feet were badly frozen.
He managed to reach the cabin of an in
habitant of that region, and sent word
to his family of his condition. AS soon
as possible he was brought back to Gin
ton, and the services OF DR.. Macy were
brought into requisition, who decided
that his feet must be amputated. DIR
Macy proceeded with the operation, but
Mr.. Hines system had received such 8
| shock that it was unable to rally, and he
died on Monday of last week.
The dastardly thief has not yet beer
arrested.-Laterence Tribune.
: CAMEL CoAL.-We were pleased tc
learn, yesterday. that camel coal ha6
been found in the coal shaft at depth
of $50 feet. Specimens that have beer
tried burn freely and leave but little
dross. Our machinists say that coal o.
this quality would be more valuable fol
: raising steam than Fort Scott coal. We
. are glad to learn that everything prom
Uses well for the successful development
of the coal bed on the Reserve.
Since writing the above, We were pre-
sented with sample of fine, heavy, lus
: trous bituminous coal, that came from
beneath the camel coal. Samples were
tried on forge and pronounced supe
rior to anything ever offered in Thu
market. The depth has not yet beer
3 ascertained, but occupies the poin
where the disputed coal bed should eX
q list, on which there was such a SHARP
: newspaper controversy last fall. Sci
ence seems to Win.-IiBaes. and COAse9'
rdtiCe.
KANsAs.-The movement for repea
Q of acknowledgements has lead in Kansa
,, to the proposal of an act which recite
the constitutional disqualification o
: those who Sin any manner voluntaril.
' aided or abetted in the attempted over
n throw" and continues: Whereas. tn
g government of the United States hav
n ing overthrown the rebellion, re-estab
: lished its authority, and proclaimed tn
equality of all men before the law, Their
s exists no further necessity for such Oon
r stitutional prohibition, therefore, be
o. enacted" that sail such disabilities ant
disqualifications are hereby removed.
: This act has been referred to the Com
Il mittee on Judiciary, has been reporte'
s back with recommendation for its pass
: age, and correspondentassures us tina
4 it will be adopted. 1t is another ste
y in the progress toward perfect ant
o enduring peace; another evidence o
the public conviction in the most strong
ly Republican States that measures Q
Acknowledgement cannot wisely be re
tanned in force after the settlement O
: the great questions raised by the wal
Within very short time, if the fifteenth
amendment shall be adopted, there vii
be left no trace of distinctions in snffrag
between citizens of the United State
= on account of color or political crime
il ST. Louis DemOcTGt,
/ TURN TABLE.-The U. p. S. B. Rail
: road Company are preparing to put in
e splendid turn-table at Burlington, tn
:, first one this side of Junction City
II They will lay down the iron from Otte
creek, to ourplaoe in one day, if possible
II and will not allow the bridges on Otte
and Rock creeks to delay them in til