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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17
Agricultural Meeting.

EMPORIA, FEB. II, 1871.
Owing 70 the ineIemency of the weather the
attendance at the Agricultural Society meet
ing was small. Enough, however, responded
to the call to discuss the ways and means nee
essary to effect complete organization. The
meeting was called TO order by appointing J..
;. Craig, of Fremont, President, and Robert
Miliiken, of Emporia, Secretary. The seere-
tary was instructed to furnish copy of the
proceedings of the meeting for publication in
the WEEKLY News and the Tribune. After
some interesting remarks by Joseph Peak,
John 5. Cowan and others on the best method
to pursue TO secure the means necessary TO
procure and fence the necessary grounds, the
meeting adjourned to meet in the court house
on next Saturday, the 18th inst, at l O'Clock
p. m, when it is hoped there will be a better
turnout Of the farmers and manufacturers OF
Lyon county. j. S. CRAIG, Pres.
ROBERT MILLIKES, Secretary.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17
The Seed Business.

Farmers and gardeners will soon be over
hauling he box IS of seeds, found In our gro
ceries every spring, in neat boxes and great
varieties, in neatly labeled packages. How
many of those who call for seeds have ever
stopped to consider the magnitude of the bust
ness of raising and putting them up? To give
our readers some idea of it, we make the fol-
lowing extract from detailed account of the
Rochester Morning Express of the seed ware
house of James Wick, ESD, at Rochester, n.
Y; man who is entitled to the respect and
gratitude Of the American people for what he
has done and is doing to develop the horticul-
tural interests of the country, and to ineul-
cate and foster a love of the beautiful in the
growth of flowers:
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

REV. j. MCANULTY: l refer you to John III,
8: Except man be born Of water, and of the
spirit, he cannot enter into the Kingdom Of
God" Jesus in the above declares what mus:
be done in order to enter the Kingdom. In
the following verse he tells how this is done:
Ale that believeth and is immersed shall be
saved" Saved and entering the Kingdom in
the above citations is equivalent. l quote
froA he New Testament translated from the
originai by the American Bible Union, because
the word baptize is translated in it, and it is
not in the common version. The common ver-
sion was translated by few Episcopalians
| and they did not translate the word baptize
when it referred to the ordinance of baptism,
account OF the Kings restrictions.
We shall expect the five dollars or a refuta-
! ton OF the above. A.P. STEWART.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

EDITOR NEws:-It is quite true that some
men have strange ideas. 1t was very clearly
manifested yesterday, in the case of young
gents writing another young mans name on
the back Of a '.funny'' valentine and then
sending it to his inamorata. He won't do it
again, though, as we suppose he has enough
Of apolgizing.
The young man that changed his boarding
place, and after weeks absence returned TO
his "old haunts,' regarded the whole as a
rather muddy affair, concluded to return
before the bright eyes, had grown dull with
watching. The only "note'' worthy of record
was that the ''fatted calf had broke loose,'
and he had to do without the feast.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

Major Bancroft is pushing along the work
in the business rooms of his new building.
t. Fry, with his clocks, watches and jewelry,
will soon move into the corner room, in which
the counters and shelving are up; and the
middle room to be occupied by II. u. Williams
* Bro, with their book, stationery and news
store, is nearly finished. The shelves are up
and the painters will go to work on them i'm
mediately.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

The report that the United Presbyterian
congregation has determined to build their
new church ON the corner of Broadway and
Sixth is little premature. That location
was the choice of the committee, if the ground
could be obtained, but the matter has not
been presented yet to the congregation, nor is
the kind of house yet determined, though
many, both members and others, have eX-
pressed preference for brick.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

Pedestrians are meeting with great deal of
trouble and little mud at the street crossings
to-day. The Street Commissioner should
build ferry boat TO run between the Robin
son house and Commercial street. 1t will pay
and travellers Will find it much cheaper than
the old style. Life preservers cost something,
and then the extra change of clothes and
wash bills swell the cost to Il much larger
amount than that of ferriage.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

We were wrongly informed in regard to the
name of our new doctor. 1t is Wright in
stead of Arthur. Our informant had mistak-
en- the christian name for the surname. He
has taken rooms at present in the railroad HO-
tel, where he can be found by those inaneed of
his services.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

RUNAwAY.-William Spader left his horses
attached to a sled, standing in front of the Iiv-
cry stable near the Robinson House, Saturday,
and while he was warming himself, perhaps
in the office, the horses warmed themselves by
going east on Sixth avenue, at a rate of speed
that drew admiring crowds to the street cor
ners. Nobody and nothing hurt. Horses
ought to go home without driver every time
they are left unhitchrd upon the streets.
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have five dollars to pay TO any preacher or
layman, in this or any other place, who will
refer me to the chapter and verse where any
person ever did or ever was required TO have
;'faith, repentance and immersion in order to
be admitted into the Kingdom of Christ"
The editors generosity will doubtless grant
room in their paper for the passage of scrip
ture and also for the receipt of the money.
J. MCANTuTY
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

We have been assured by competent author
ity that the material for making brick of ex-
cellent quality can be had near, if not upon,
the town. This being the case, it would seem
TO be our best policy to commence the work
ing up of home material for building, rather
than import so much of 1t from the east at an
enormous cost. This would not only be cheap
er, but would keep our money at home, give
employment to laborers, furnish market for
produce, and give our town a more substan-
tial and durable appearance.
$
DEATH OF AN OLD Observation-Disclosures
we attended the funeral of an old citizen of
this county, Mr.. Thomas Shockley. He came
from Iowa to this State in 1856. The country
was then very thinly settled. He has lived on
Allen Creek for several years. Last year he
built n house in Americas and brought his
family to reside here. His death was caused
by erysipelas, which first attacked his face
and affected his brain, so that he had but few
lucid moments after he was taken sick. His
sufferings seemed very great and ended in
death, on the morning of the 10th inst. He
was member of the Nj. Z. church, and by
his quiet, industrious honesty gained the es-
TEEN of his fellow citizens. His loss will be
mourned by many of those who knew him.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

DIR. A. Albright furnishes the follow
ing item. The Doctor evidently skipped
the primary Course Of his education, and div
ed at once into the science OF scratching out
corns:
CHRoPADIsTICCAL.-Ca and see me at
Mr.. Schance water Hawler next dore Of Impo-
rNhnnsn
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

A nOlLs prOsequi was entered in the case
two Of the Loomis boys, on Friday, IN
consideration of their youthfulness. The jury
returned a verdict OF guilty, in the cases Of
Diton and Chas. F.. Loomis, and they were
fined 81 each and costs, amounting in the ag-
gregate to about $50 each.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

LITERARY SoCIETY.-An organization has
been formed in the city to be known as the
Emporia Debating Club, and next Saturday
evening the following question is to be dis
cussed: "ReSolred, That for the future well
fare and prosperity OF this city and vicinity
Emporia township should vote bonds sufii-
cient in amount 10 macadamize the road across
the bottom on the south side of the Cotton
wood river" The place Of meeting the club
withholds, as 1t is select affair, and only
members and such rs may be honored with 3
ticket Of admission from the President will he
admitted.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17
.F.NERE US.

Our representative, T. c. Hill, paid flying
visit TO his home on Saturday. He talks bust
ness in the Legislature. He is on one Of the
important financial committees, and the pub
lie may look for some radical measures. The
Captain is determined to have things done
right
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

Some men have strange fancies. a young
man changed his boarding place recently on
account Of 4 pair of bright eyes. A week
passed, and the broken hearted man returned
TO his old familiar haunts only to receive the
jeers Of his unsympathizing companions.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

MISS Nj. A. Ella, one OF the graduates Of the
Normal, from the charge of the second
airy department Of the Chetopa schools,
has been promoted, in consideration of her ef-
iciency TO the seperintendency of the High
school, made vacant by the resignation Of Mr..
Mcbride, at that place. We congratulate
Miss Ella upon her success. The Advance
says her promotion is II merited compliment
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17
CT. RIGGS, sec'ty.

We acknowledge the receipt of couple
pieces of music from d. p. Faulds, No. 20
Main street, Louisville, KY, of the merits of
which we are not yet prepared TO express an
opinion. We presume they are good or he
would not have sent them. He has for sale
''Give my Button String to Sister, 40 cents,
and other popular ballads.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

The last sensation in the way Of city is
that Of the new town OF Caldwell, recently
laid of in Sumner county.
IL Is located near Fall river at the crossing
Of the Texas cattle trail. The town company
Is principally composed Of Southwestern Kan
sas men. VIM. Baldwin is president, c. F..
Gilbert treasurer, and G. II. smith, secretary.
The location Is excellent one, the valley
being extremely wide in this vicinity. There
will be three stores opened Immediately, also
one hotel and livery stable. Liberal induce
ments are offered to n frst-class blacksmith.
For information address G. II. Smith, Wichita.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

The Neosho Falls Advertiser Office is for
sale. The Advertiser is the only paper pub
lIshed in the county, is published at the coun-
ty seat, ana has II good paying patronage.
Terms and reasons for desiring to sell made
known by calling addressing w. H..
Slayens Neosho Falls, Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

Rev. b. Kelly, of the Methodist Church,
baptized three ladies by immersion in the Ne
Osho Sunday afternoon. Thermometer be-
low the freezing point, and the river in places
covered with ice. Ugh!
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

UNITED INSTRUMENTATION SER
vices next Sabbath. Rev. j. r. Wilson, OF
Topeka, will assist the pastor. Preaching
Friday evening at 7 o'clock; also Saturday
evening at the same hour, and on Sabbath at
II o'clock a.. IN. Services held in the Court
House.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

There will be R meeting of the members of
the Emporia Library Association held at the
Library Room on Saturday evening, February
18th, at : O'Clock, for the consideration of some
amendments to the constitution. Ay order of
j. NJ. STEELE, Pres.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

The KdRsds Farmer for February is replete
with important information for the farmers of
Kansas, not one of whom should be without
it. 1t contains fine picture on the title page
of d. ID. T. More, editor OF the LurdI Nelo
Yorker. The Farmer is gradually climbing
the scale of excellence, and only needs the
support of those for whose interest il works
to make it the largest and best agricultural
periodical in the land. c. 5. Lambdin is solie-
iting subscriptions for it. If he does not find
you, farmers, go and look To-. him and give
him one dollar.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

The attendance at the sociable Of the ladies
mite society, at the Baptist church "Wednesday
evening, was not very large, owing, pdrtiy, 10
the bad roads and meetings held at other
churches. We understand that the ladies'
mite society have purchased a carpet for the
pulpit, and several other articles needed in
the church. They have also apade arrange
ments to get an instrument forHhe choir.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

A. w. Follett, late OF the Cottonwood Falls
Hder, called upon Us Thursday, and reports
that he has disposed of his interest in the
Wichita Tribune, paper that is to be, to Mr..
A. W. Yale, who expects to be able to get out
the first number OF the Tribune next week.
Mr.. +. is telegraph operator, and proposes to
resume that business if he can get a situation.
We wish him success.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

Mr.. Roberts, one of the proprietors of the
Neosho Rapids mill, was iu town Wednesday.
He told us that Il man was badly injured at
the mill some days ago, but we failed to get
the particulars and the name. Mr.. Roberts
says business Is Frightening up at the Rapids.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

Three subscribers out of one hundred and
fifty to the DAILY NEWS, whose subscriptions
expired last week, ordered their paper stop
ped, on the score that they could not afford to
take the DAILY. This is not a correct idea.
There Is no telling what bad thing will follow
the discontinuance of your paper, friends.
a subscriber to an Iowa paper recently stop
ped IL, and the next week was kicked to death
by horse, and another man stopped his paper,
got into "A fight, and got licked.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17
GOOD FOR YEARLING.-The Trareler says
Of ArL,anSaS City.

IT. are now eight dry goods and gro
Gerry ST. es, one drug store, one hardware
store, one bakery, two hotels, three boarding
houses, one billiard hall, one blacksmith, two
shoemakers, two land agencies, two milliners,
two saw mills, two meat markets, three physi-
clans, ten carpenters, two timers, one stone
cutter, two masons, and lumber yard, in Ar
kansas City. Besides these, there are two re-
ligious denominations, (Methodist and Pres
byterian, one primary school, Good Templars
Lodge, Literary Society, Anti-Tobacco Socie-
| ty, Singing School, Dancing Club, and yari-
Gus other societies and institutions"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

SCHooLs.-We received from Misses jose
phine SIocum and Matte Spencer, in charge,
respectively, of the intermediate and Second
Primary Departments of our District Schools,
full reports Of the standing of each pupil in
their respective departments, but at our re-
quest they reduced their reports as follows:
The following names are those of the pupils
who average best in department and attend
ance of the Intermediate and Second Primary
Departments of the City Schools:
L>-.rI.I.,II.r, r.r.r, -r,u..-r.>-.-
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

Thirteen singers met Wed'y night at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. A. A. Newman, 10 rehearse the
cantata Of ''The Haymakers," with view Of
giving a concert some evening.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

The proprietor Of the City Bakery did not
close his front door carefully on Saturday
night, and somebody pushed it open, walked
in and appropriated about dollar in ''nickles''
that had been left in the drawer
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

PosTPoNED.-Rev. Robert COllyer has not
been able TO meet all his engagements ut the
times designated, and consequently the time
for his lecture here, rs at other places in the
State, is postponed one week. He will be here
on the oath inst, instead Of the 18th as hereto
fore announced.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

At exactly forty-fye minutes past o'clock
Wednesday p. m. very young man was seen
crossing Commercial street in the direction Of
the post Office, followed by little older man
with an immense whip over his shoulder. No
blood shed.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

Supt. Peter has forwarded orders TO Capt
Ellinwood, the engineer Of the a. r. 81 S. +
road, to set the stakes for seventy miles more
OF the road. 1t is 20 be finished forthwith TO
the Little Arkansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

And shall have part of the inheritance among
the bretheren."-SoL.
I'm every thing give thanks Paul
Mr.. EDIToR:-Be so good as to allow me
through the medium Of your paper to return
my sincere thanks to all my friends who went
to the expense and labor for the donation par
~ for my benefit last week at Bancroft Hall.
l should have been glad TO name a large num-
Der OF persons who took leading part in this
matter; but to do would occupy too much
Of your space, and possibly might omit some
who were faithful and laborious, and thus,
though Internationally, wound those whose
generosity / so much appreciate. And yet, 1
cannot refrain from acknowledging with
thanks the services of the committee, and all
the ladies who eXerted themselves so thorough
ly, as well as all who contributed to make the
festival so successful. / thank also all who
were present in the hall that evening, Ameri-
cans well as Welsh, whose contributions
realized for me the handsome donation OF
$40. | desire respectfully to thank the many
merchants Of Emporia who sent me presents,
and was especially happy to see so many Of
my dear brethren in the ministry, American,
well those Of my own nativity. 1t is
proper also that should not forget to refer TO
the generous friends who labor on the railroad
under Mr.. Lewis Lewis, or as prefer to call
him, John, the beloved deciple," because OF
the gentleness Of his nature, and because also
his heart is always with me in the religious
work. The gift of these friends amounted to'
$50, and Its value is enhanced by the fact that
it was sent from distance Of nearly forty
miles. The generosity of Mr.. Richard Owen,
deacon, Dry Creek, 1 wish TO record, having
made me a gift of 4 valuable heifer. My
thanks are especially due TO my esteemed
friend, VIM. Morris, who superintendent the
festival, and also to Mr.. W. j. Evans and 9TH
ers. But 1 must conclude, else L remember
many others deserving special mention.
Thanking you for your favorable notices
through the press, both before and after the
to one of the least of the servants of
Jesus, my desire is that ''God shall supply all
your needs according to his riches in glory by
Christ Jesus" JOHN JONES.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

POLICE CoURT.-The City Marshal found
more drunken men in town on Saturday than
he ever saw in Emporia in one day before. and
made no less than four arrests greater
number than was ever arrested for drunken
ness in Emporia on any one day. Two Of
these were Of the Irish persuasion, and pas.
the trihing fine Of 81. each and costs, and were
discharged on Sunday morning. Another in-
dividual, named Delano, paid 80 and costs.
Paul Wilson did not get of easily, from
the fact that his drunk was complicated with
an assault upon Washington Gardner, for
which latter he paid $40 fine and for the drunk
SO, the fines and costs in both cases aggregst-
ing $3l.45.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

Hadley OF the Emporia NEWS was in town
this week. He represents one Of the best dal-
lies in the State, and our town should give him
liberal list Of Observation-Disclosures Ores
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

The business OF VIM. $. Jay q Co., notwith-
standing the bad condition of the roads, seems
to be quite lively, If we may judge from the
number OF teams loaded with lumber that
leave their ward daily
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

The bridges for the extension Of the A. T.
x ). +. road are manufactured in Cincinnati,
Ohio. Piles Of them, says the Commonwealth,
now lying at the depot in Topeka.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

There has not been plank laid on the side
walk opposite the Madison House for several
days. We suggest that each plank be brand
ed with the date il is put down.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

Of the Fat Contributor" who is to lecture
here on next Tuesday evening, an exchange
says:
ellis action IS not that of meaningless and
awkward saving of the air which implies
the unpublished backwoods stump speaker.
Though he walks from one end of the stage to
the other while speaking, and points almost
every word with gesture, his gestures are
graceful and natural. 1t is impossible even TO
attempt a synopsis of his lecture. One who
listens is too deeply entertained to report it..
We drop our pencil to clap our hands-join
the audience in its applause-bow to the cur
rent that is sweeping everything before il and
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

The Arkansas City Irdveler reports the
death OF many cattle in that vicinity from the
cold weather. Out Of herd of 2,OOO Mr..
Cakes lost 600.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

The ~, T. II 5. Fe road have just put into
the Merchants street depot one of Bacon's
patent coupon ticket cases, which for cOnyen-
fence surpasses anything we have seen. 1t is
arranged for 500 different tickets, any one G.
which the ticket agent may lay his hand upon
almost as readily as a printer can the letter he
wishes 10 use. 1t is withal fine piece of fur
niIure
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17
FOURTH STORY

are the engravers' and artists rooms, rooms
for the making of ornaments and for general
storage of light seeds. etc. The artists are
John Walton and John Miller, and the wood
engraver Geo. Eichorn. Mr.. Walton has made
some very fine floral paintings, which were ON
exhibition yesterday. The beautiful colored
Autograph or chrome issued this year, COM
prising thirty-one varieties of the most popu-
lar flowers, was the work of his hands. Ten
thousand copies of these chromos are scatter
ed over the land every year, and adorn the
parlors of customers in every State, county,
town and village in our land. Mr.. Miller
makes the floral ornaments, and his exquisite
taste in that line was remarked by visitors.
He has no superior, and Mr.. Wick is fortunate
in securing his services. He has three assist
ont
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

Anybody who wants to buy through
ticket to or from any port in France, Germany,
England, or any other part Of Europe, to or
from Emporia, Kansas, should apply to Asa
Bancroft.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

The trackIayers ON the A. T. & 5. F. have
been laying the iron down very lively for some
days. II the weather is favorable Cotton
wood Falls will see the engine in u few days.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

There is n contest in Labette county for the
county seat. Chetopa, Labette City and o.
wego are ali aspiring to be the head center.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-02-17

The "Fat Contributor is coming. ''Gris''
will be here next week, and will give US a
feast OF "Ipjun MEAL