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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

We received a call Monday from G. NJ
Simcoek and MIR. Nichols, of Council Grove
who were en route for Washington City to
look after the peoples interests regarding the
Kaw Reserve. They go there in behalf OF
those who desire this land for the purposes OF
actual settlement. II will IN a very short
time without doubt pass away from the IN
dams into the hands of other parties. 1t will
either be given to the railroad company, to
spectators, or to the people. Who should
have it: From whom can be expected the
greatest benefit to the State and especially
TO Lyon and Morris counties: We know how
baneful it is to have good land in large quanti-
ties owned by non-residents who never intend
to improve it, but only hold it with the expec-
tation OF realizing at some time large profits
out OF 1t. If the railroad company gets it, and
should throw it open to the purchase of actual
settlers, the company of course must realize
Its profits and the people must hand over to 1t
a large amount of money they might have re-
tanned, had the land been given to them at
first, to aid them in improving their lands.
We do most sincerely hope that the peoples
the States interests will not be disregarded by
our lawmakers in the disposition they make of
this fine reserve.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

Messrs. Perley i BeaIce have just received
the largest stock Of hats and caps of the latest
styles and the best quality we ever before saw
in any one establishment in Emporia. They
will open, also, in day or two larger and fl.
ner assortment of ready-made clothing thar
they have ever before received, and propose tC
keep larger assortment than heretofore
They offer inducements to those in need Of
garments that will afford no chance for com
petition on the part of those who manufacture
to order. Suits Of broadcloth, and the lates
styles of foreign and domestic cassimeres o
the better grades they will make speciality
They will keep nothing shoddy. We are glaC
| to see them inaugurate business Of this kind
| and wish them abundant success.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17
ounciI Proceedings.

There were but four Couneilmen, VIZ: Esk-
ridge, Robinson, Hibben and Borton, and the
Mayor present at the usual hour of the open
ing Of the Council Monday night, and in de-
fault Of a quorum the Mayor retired. COun-
Gilman Frederick subsequently came in, and
the council was called to order by the Presi-
dent of the council.
On motion the regular order of business was
dispensed with, when PR. Robinson submitted
the following resolution, which on motion
was adopted:
Resolved, That the Mayor be and he is here
by authorized TO appoint two persons to pro-
coed to st. Louis, Chicago, and other points
east, at an early day, to look after the manu-
| featuring of the city-the expenses OF said
party 10 be paid out Of the city treasury on
the certificate of the mayor.
Mr.. Eskridge introduced al ordinance ma
king allowance for services OF City Treasurer
which was ON motion adopted.
On motion Of DIR. Hibben, the drawings fol
a culvert on Constitution street across Fourth
| avenue, submitted ut the last meeting, wer
referred to the City Engineer with instrue
lions to make an estimate Of the cost OF sucl
eulvert and report at next meeting.
Council adjourned until this TUESDAY
evening.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

On Tuesday, 9TH, party in the interest OF
the X. =. railroad, from Lawrence, passed
through Park City en- route for the southern
line of the Indian Territory. Their object
is to strengthen and shorten, far as
possible, the Texas cattle trail from the
point it enters to Abilene. They have with
them a full supply OF sign-boards anu sueh
other things as are necessary to plainly indi-
cate the changed and shortened route to ihe
drovers. The party assured those interested
in the matter in Park City that the bend Of
some fifteen miles, caused by the old trail pas
sing through wichita, would be cut of, and
that their proposed route would cross the Big
Arkansas river at Park City and the Little
Arkansas at the mouth of Emmets creek
about four miles above Sedgwick City. Tit
new route will be almost an air line and vii
save about eight days drive,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17
pLouGH DEEp.-Now that 6

PLOUGH DEEP-Now that farmers are turn.
Ing over mother earth, preparing the ground
for spring crops, they cannot bear too much in
mind the necessity for deep blowing. Wheth-
er the season be dry or wet, deep blowing has
its advantages over shallow. When there is
an abundance Of rain, and the ground has
been plcwed up TO n sufficient depth, the wa
ter will settle down below the rootlets of the
plant, and 50 does not interfere with the
growth; and this water, thus held in n sub
stratum reservoir, will rise in Il dry time, to
supply the necessary moisture to the forming
cells. But il the blowing be shallow, when
there is an abundant rainfall the water will
either run of and thus furnish no substratum
reservoir from which the plant may obtain
moisture fin time OF drouth, or it will pene
trate to so scanty depth as merely to hinder
the growth without adding needed nourish-
ment. If our farmers would all pillow the
ground up good and deep they would in a year
or two forever quiet the hue and cry about
''drouthy Kansas"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

The cars on the A. T. Il S. F. railroad, are
now running to the depot at this place, and
the trains will make regular trips from the
Falls to Topeka in n few days. The time be-
tween this place and Topeka will be the same
rs was required between EmpOria and Tope-
ka. This road is pronounced the best and
most substantial in every way that has yet
Ggen Du west OF th inc MISS ang eSPeG
and the Falls pronounced good. The road
traverses one of the tnect valleys i'll the State
and Is an Improvement the benefit of which
cannot be estimated. Chase county has thir
ty-fve miles of the ltne, and vast bodies of ouI
rich lands will be settled through the building
of this road.-ChdS6 Co Leader.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

Read the advertisement of Bachelor, Jones
& Pinkerton in another column. This firm is
one OF the most enterprising and reliable land
agencies in the State. They have large list
of property for sale, and offer some of the rar-
est inducements in the way of bargains that
have ever been extended to purchasers. They
publish the Land Advertiser, the April num-
Der Of which we are now engaged in getting
out for them. 1t will be sent postage prepaid
10 any one who VIII take the trouble to send
his address 20 the proprietors.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

OF all bad habits we know Of none of u more
loaferish character than that of sitting on dry
goods boxes and steps in front of business
houses GU the Sabbath with no other object,
apparently, than to while away the holy
hours Of the Lords day. A proper regard for
the opinions and feelings of those who deem
it duty to keep sacred this day would, we
think, lead those who practice this habit to
give vent to their lounging propensities
inside doors, If, indeed, they must he indulg-
ed OH this day.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

Mrs. DIR. IL. 4. Warren has located in this
place for the practice of medicine. Mrs. War
rem is \ graduate of Cleveland Medical Col
lege and has had several years experience in
her profession. She comes to US with the best
OF recommendations-one from Cincinnati,
where she has practiced medicine with sue
cess, and one from Geo. I. Anthony, of Leav-
enworth. Some OF our citizens are acquainted
with parties living in the east who know Mrs.
Warren and who voueh for her ability as a
ply stefan. Mrs. W. Is at present stopping at
the Robinson House. Ne are glad TO well
come her as a member of our community.
The sphere Of labor she has chosen for her
self is one TO which woman Is by nature es
pecially well adapted, and one in which. If sh'
Is earnest, considerations and faithful, she car
be OF Incompatible benefit to her fellow be
ings. We bespeak for Mrs. nr. Warren tn
kind wishes of cur citizens for her success.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

We should have made mention of the fact
several days ago that b. +. Wright has very
fine spring wagon for sale at his store. 1t will
be sold on reasonable terms. Amy one wish
ing to purchase a wagon Of this kind would
undoubtedly find 1t to his interest to call and
examine the one here referred to.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17
Public Meeting.

All citizens OF Emporla who are in favor OF
retaining our present excellent reputation for
sobriety and its twin sister morality, and who
are in favor OF nominating none for Office but
who are known to be opposed to the licensing
OF saloons for the sale OF any Intoxicating liq-
uors, are respectfully invited to attend meet
Ing ut the Court House, on Saturday evening
next, at half past O'Clock, to nominate city
officers to be supported by all having the fu-
ture welfare Of our city at heart.
MANY CITIZENS.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17
Total on Catalogue

We have on the tables eight monthly maya
zines, namely, Atlantic, Harper, Galaxy, Old
and New, Scribner, Lippincoti, chronological
Journal, and Little Corporal; Six weekly pc
rodicals, as follows: Living Age, Harper's
Weekly, Harper's Bazaar, Every Saturday,
Hearth and Home, and Scientific American;
Seven weekly newspapers, viz, Emporia
News. Emporia Tribune, Lawrence Tribune,
| Lawrence Home Journal, Walnut Valley
Times and Neodesha Citizen; also, the n. Y.
World and n. Y. Tribune, semi-weekly, and
the Daily EmpOria News, State Record and
Leavenworih Times.
Thanks are due the following persons for
fayors extended and donations made: To the
Empooia NEWS and Tribune for free adyertis-
| ing and frequent mention, and for copies of
papers; to the Topeka Record and Leaven-
worth Times for files OF their dailies; to
Messrs. Bates & Perley for donation Of pie
lures and framing; to Mr.. VIM. Jay for copy
of fine engraving; TO Col. p. B. Plumb, Gov.
5. J. Crawford, Col. L. N. Robinson, Mr.. b. T.
Wright, Mrs. Carpenter, Miss Yeckley, Miss
Copley, and others of whose names we have
no record for books donated.
The working Of the Association under its
present code Of bylaws is such as to lead your
Board to recommend some changes, which
will give the board somewhat more control
over and direction of the affairs of the Ascot
alton than. at present it has. To accomplish
this, they recommend that Art. 1, sec. of by.
5 laws be amended to read as follows: The first
/ duty OF the Board Of Directors after their or
l ganization shall be the election Of Librarian
E and the appointment Of the following stand
+ ing committees: I. Lecture Committee; III
7 Library Committee; that
D Art. III, see. be amended by the addition
of the words, And approval of the Board o
I Directors;'
That Art. ". see. be stricken out,
4 That Art. v, either he stricken out OF els
{ made more definite;
g That provision be made for having the com
' mittees make written reports to the Board G
y Directors one week before the annual meetin
9 Of the association, III order that their report
8 may be embodied in that Of the Directors
. The record OF what has been done Is MOI
d laid before you with the hope that il ma
- meet your approval, and we ask from ever
member an increased interest in all that PEI
l. tains to the welfare Of our Library, and trui
:; that the future may witness increased growt
N and prosperity and enlarged usefulness OF n
c, Empona Library Association.
le On behalf Of the Hoard OF Directors,
y, ar q. II. Riggs.
Secretary.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

To-day Mr.. H. w. McCune, who has pre-
sided over the local department of the NEWS
for nearly fifteen months with signal ability
and fidelity, says farewell TO our readers in
few well chosen words. Were IL compatible
with what we deem to he good sense, eonsid-
cred in the light OF business, we should be
glad TO retain Mr.. McCune In the position he
has held for so long n time with credit both 10
himself and to the paper. But It has been the
opinion OF the proprietors for many months
past that whenever they can both be at home
and shall be able TO give their attention to
their editorial duties, the entire editorial work
can be done by them without overburdening
them with labor. Although Mr.. Stotler is abb
sent at present, it will be only few days I'M
til he shall be again at his post prepared to
give his entire time and attention to duties
connected with the paper alone.
As Mr.. McCune. says, he does not sunder
his connection with the proprietors, and he
shares, as before, their entire confidence and
hearty good wishes.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17
Total enrolled membership

Inasmuch as those members who were orig
inal subscribers had certificates of member
ship issued to them, bearing date December
2Sth. 1869, and received no benefit from their
membership until the opening of the Library in
March, 1870, it has been thought it would be
but justice to them to permit their member
ship to date from the opening of the library
say March 1ath, 1870. The Board Of Directors
have not however taken any definite action to
this effect, but respectfully refer the matter to
the Association.
1t will readily be seen that the life of the
Association depends upon the continuance
and increase OF our annual membership, and
it is therefore all important that strenuous ef-
forts be made to add as many new members to
our roll as possible. The success which at.
tended our first canvass for subscribers, leads
to the belief that vory many of our citizens
only need to be asked, in order that they may
| be secured as members.
The Library Room has been kept open OF
each alternate afternoon from two to five o.
clock, and every evening except Thursda!
from seven to nine o'clock, and many hav'
availed themselves Of the privilege of reading
the papers and magazines who are not mem
| bers of the Association.
The number of books purchased by the
Library Committee is ......-...... 80
Number added by donation ......- "a
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

j. G. Burgan has just received large ship
ment OF spokes, hubs, etc, to use in the manu-
facture Of his Emporia wagon. The wood is
Ohio and Indiana timber. We were eXamin-
ing the spokes this morning, and we are free
to say we never saw more solid, heavier and
better timber for wheels. Burgan & Holmes
are turning out u number one wagon, and
they are crowded with business all the time.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

Messrs. Barteh, Hrth and Hall Bros will
Join together In the erection Of a block between
Ar. Van Holmes building and Mr.. Rays
store on Commercial street. This block will
VII up the entire space between the buildings,
hole ~ feet In depth and - feet in width.
The block Will he built Of brick and stone and
will be two stories high. The cXcavsting has
already been commenced, and work win be
pushed on with yigor until the building shall
he finished
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

Mr.. Arey informs us that he has entered a
quarter section Of land on the head OF Phenis
creek, in this county, and is making prepara-
tons to build fine house this spring, and in
tends to get his land in shape to farm extern
sively next year. Mr.. A. is quite fortunate in
having found a vacant piece of land so near
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

Messrs- Bancroft & .MeCa-ter have just re-
ceiYed large stock Of goods from New York,
consisting, among other things, of embroider-
les. fiouneings, real thread edgings, crochet
edgings, ladies' collars and cuffs lin great va
riety), &c. They expect large stock OF new
dress goods to-day. 1t will make ones eyes
sparkle with delight to step into their MAN.
moth store and take j look at their new goods.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

We feel very grateful to our Topeka friends
for the pleasant visit they have made US. 1t
calls into unwonted activity the best feelings
Of a mans nature to listen to so good rendi-
ton Of the cantata Of Esther as Mr.. Battey
and his assistants gave us on both Thursday
and Friday evenings. We heard 1t both
nights and felt as IL we could listen to 1t again
with no diminution OF delight.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

Z. L. Am adjourned meeting OF L. L. A.
was held at the library room ON Monday even
ing, 70 take aeiion Oh some proposed amend
ments 10 bylaws. +. y. Bancroft presided.
Alter some diiiicultuy in obtaining quorum
the meeting proceeded 70 business. The
amendments proposed were for the purpose OF
giving the board Of Directors more control
over the affairs OF the committees than they
have under existing bylaws. There were siN
amendments offered, only two OF which were
adopted. These have the effect OF requiring
the approval OF the Board before any final ac
ton can be taken contracts entered into 10y
the lecture committee. No other business wa
brought before the meeting.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

WenOtIce, every time we pass by William
Clapp's store, that he is extremely busy fit
ting and selling clothing, boots and shoes
hats and caps, etc. Mr.. Clapp keeps an excel
lent stock Of furnishing goods and never al
lows it to run down so as to be unable TO ae-
cammodate his numerous customers.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

The celebrated Russian Troupe will give a
concert In Bancroft Hall Friday evening next.
This troupe Is spoken Of ia the highest terms
by our Leavenworth, Lawrence and Topeka
exchanges, in which cities they have given
their entertainment to crowded houses. We
bespeak for them liberal patronage by our
citizens, Us we are certain they will be amply
repaid. We copy the following extract from
the Topeka Record:
| THE RUssIANs.-Since Blind Toms concert
there has been nothing here so perfectly novel
| and original as the concert gwen at Union
| Hall last night by the Russian Troupe Not
only was the language perfectly strange, mosi
| OF the hearers having never heard syllable
I in the Russian tongue before. but much of tn
music possessed a weird, almost unearthl,
beauty. In the piece called "Church Bells,
for Instance, one seemed almost to hear the
bells themselves high up In the air, ringin:
out across the snowy steppes OF Russia, ant
II was impossible to listen 10 the ssAVe Marie
: without feeling In ones heart something o
that sentiment which leads thousands o
christians in lands beside our own 10 adore tn
Blessed Virgin.
We do not noed TO particularize or com
ment on the merits OF the different performer:
where all did well, but would advise nj
who desire to have their souls stirred by q
entirely new sensation in the way OF musk
, | to 90 TO hear the Russians tonight. II I'll
hall Is not filled il will be a grave crime q
= misdemeanor on the part OF the music lovin
people of this city.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

The walls of the new Episcopal Church are
reaching up toward the skies right vigorously.
The building will probably be inelosed in an
other month II the weather be good. The
church will cost, perhaps, between five M '
six thousand dollars when completed ii mn
ished In accordance with the plan and
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

A trip TO Emporia over the A., L. & 5. f..
road, Is very pleasant and agreeable journey
just now. The cars are all new, the seats
comfortably upholstered, and the conductors
polite and attentive to their duties. Nothing,
tented, and to relieve the tedium and enRui
usually attendant on railroad travel Com
nlORlredIth,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

FRUIT NOT ALI KILLED.-W. W. Bailey
brought into our Office Tuesday morning three
peach tree limbs which he cut from tree in
his orchard. and on which he counted 135 live
buds, and LEFT "a good many uncounted besides.
II three small limbs possess 135 live buds,
besides great many more that are not count
ed, how many live buds will 4 whole tree OF
an entire orchard possessl That's the ques-
tion. Well, we are heartily glad that OuI
peaches are not all destroyed, and that there
Of this fruit this season.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

We learn that Abram Beals and wife, of
Toledo, who have been spending the winter in
East Tennessee, have just returned, and re-
port that times closer there financially
than for thirty years past. Not much i'm
provement in the country generally.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

Mr.. James A. Hadley, for some time past
employed as travelling agent for this paper, has
ceased his connection with us and intends go
ing TO Wichita or EIgin for the purpose Of car
rying ON the lumber business. Mr.. Hadley is
a competent, faithful, honest young man, and
we most heartily wish him abundant success
in his new field OF labor.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

Mr.. Asa GilIett, Of Emporia, and Mr.. IL. Is.
Crockett, OF Leayenworth, have bought out
MIR. u. Il. Warren's hardware store, and will
carry on 4 heavy business in farming imple-
ments and the hardware line. This Is a strong
firm, and our town receives IN them a valuable
accession Chase Co. Leader.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

Messrs. Hinkle & Hadley have received u
large number Of bird cages Of different styles
They have those that are cheap but substan-
tial, and those that are more costly but beau
tifnl in the extreme. Now is the time for
those desiring bird cages to make their selee-
ton while the stock Is new and unculled.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17
rowN AND COUNTRY.
VALE.


With this number ends my local editorship
Since the first or January, 1870. I b ave endeav.
ored TO keep the readers Of the NEWS inform.
en- ON all matters OF local interest that proper
Iy came within the sphere OF public property.
have labored for the best interest of the town
that have made during this time, and which
hope to make In the future, my home. My
relations with the proprietors Of the paper aud
with all connected with The Office have been OF
the happlest character, aud / am pleased 10
know that my social Intercourse and work Is
not disconnected with them by the change. To
proprietors and citizens, whose mutual inter-
est have earnestly endeavored TO promote,
extend my best wishes, and shall always be
glad TO see them prosper. TO my readers I
ray farewell, hoping they may ever find THE
NEWS full OF interest, and that as paper
IL may prosper and enlarge its influence as
long as IL is. as now, opposed to licensing rum
shops and IA favor of every good word and
work that may tend to benefit the town aud
country, and lead men 10 correct principles in
politics, correct ideas in morals and correct
living before God and men.
}, II. W. MCCUNE
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17
For tho NEWS

The following are the names of some Of the
students in the preparatory department. of
the "Kaw College, ON their reserve: Oshun-
ga, Sinjalo, Moshoyolla, sinjoshingah, Hewah-
kahgah, Cihegahche, LadohOja, Kawnsayolla,
Wahgahma, Ischaga, Tahtunggah, Gahskah-
child, Dodale, Wyissa, Wahshonkiah, Bahah-
gheah.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

The concert Tuesday ev'g at the Methodist
church was not very largely attended, for the
reason, no doubt, that 1t was not generally
known that II would he given. But notwith-
standing the meager attendance, the enter
tainment was very creditable and worthy OF
announcement
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1871-03-17

Theprairie fires were raging in all their fury
Monday night The wind was violent, carrying
the lurid flames heavenward with such vehe-
menee a to illuminate the horizon in every
direction