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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-30
BRING SOMETHING TO THE FAIR.
Tho Duty OF the People.

The first annual Fair of the Emporia
Agricultural, Mechanical and Stock
Association will be held at the Fair
grounds, near this city, on the 25th,
Goth and 9th days of next month.
The time Is close at hand, and it be-
hooves every farmer, gardener, mechan-
ic, hOusekcepcr, etc., who have not al
ready done so, to commence preparing
something for exhibition. tits by the
display of stock and products that our
Fairs become noted abroad, and this
display cannot be n success without
the combined efforts of all classes.
With just the least bit of enterprise on
the part of each one attending the
Fair from our own county, every one
contributing something In the line of
their respective avocations, VIC would
have an exhibition second only to the
State Fair.
AS general thing the large major
ity of our country people attend Fairs,
but the number of those contributing
to the exhibition is comparatively
small. There is no reason why this
should be so. 1t is simply dispose
ton on the part of the many to see the
results of the enterprise and industry
of the few, without any inclination on
their part to exhibit their own pro-
auctions. By this indifference it often
hOW hot kIan feUNrN nr-fT
cles are left at home, while second
rate article is exhibited by another
party, and takes the first premium.
AS VIC have said heretofore, where the
display in each class is large, it is no
disgrace to be beaten, as the premium
must be awarded to some one; but
where the exhibition is slim and mea-
gre, the first premium is not of much
credit.
Let us suppose, for instance, that
there were fifty contestants for the
first premium on the following:
Horses, cattle, sheep, hogs, poultry,
toes, melons, pumpkins, apples, pears,
peaches, jellics, bread, butter, sewing,
flowers, and manufactures. What an
interest would thus be excited. There
is no one in the county scarcely, be he
rich or poor, old or young, who could
not contribute to some one or more Of
the above classes. There are many
articles or commodities left athomc by
persons who, seeing them every day,
think they are not extra, when, in
reality, they would be appreciated by
others who had not seen them, and
very probably would be awarded the
first premium by the committee. So
from now on, let every person who de-
signs attending the Fair, resolve that
he or she will prepare something fol
exhibition.
The Society is fixing up the track
sheds, pens, stands, &C., so that they
may not be charged with being deri'
lict in duty. 1t only remains to b'
seen whether the enterprise of on
people will justify these improve
mcnts. Let all do their duty.
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MIR. EDITOR: Allow me 90 speak q
few words through your columns con-
corning the baby question, which has
been agitating tho minds of few in
dividuals for some time past. 1t ap-
pears, from the last article, that the
proprictors of the show arc trying to
cvade all the responsibility by forcing
a transfer over to the NJ. Z. church,
which is certainly very uncharitable
and also impudent. was not par
tlcipant in the game, neither was 1
present. But corroborating testimony
assures me that the Reverend was in n
state of Gonvalesencc ut the time, and
prevailed on couple of the Methodist
Brethren to assist him in conducting
the exercises of the evening, and
through courtesy, promoted by a mo-
tive OF good will, they engaged in the
work, and worked vigorously To OBJ
tanning all the money they could for
the benefit of the u. Z. church. o,
what thanks they have received Tor
their labor. The blanket that was
awarded to Sir Charles was not pre-
scented by the NJ. Z. Sociable, but by
one or two dissatisfied individuals,
therefore tho NJ. L. church was not
concerned in any part of the transac.
ton. AN OBSERVER.
AMERIcUs, August %, 1872.
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The Normal school building already
gives promise of magnificent appear
ance when finished. Champlin s.
Hughes have put up most substantial
foundation. The stone from their
quarry is the very best article SO far
found in this part of the country. The
bricklaycrs arc working on the third
story. The roof, Mansard style, with
numerous gables, will be put en- carly
in September. The work throughout
is 1irst-class, and carefully superin-
tended by that accomplished architect,
Mr.. Wheelcck. We predict that Mr..
Mcdonald will add greatly to his repu-
tation as builder by the manner in
which the Normal school VIII be con-
structcd
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coed $25 in the aggregated to be offer
cd ut the forthcoming Fair Of the EN-
poria Agricultural, Mechanical and
Stock Association. 1t was agreed
that a committee of five be appointed
to take charge of and exhibit at the
State Fair, at Topeka, the collection OF
fruits, &C., from Lyon county. j. d.
Morgan, Robert Milliken, j. NJ. Mil
Ter, A. d. Chambers and Mrs. F. A.
Wilson were appointed on this COM
mittee.
On motion it was agreed that when
we adjourn it be to meet in Eskridge
hall on Saturday, September 14th, at
10 o'clock a. IN.
Mrs. +. A. Wilson, Mrs. J. w. Truitt
and j. v. Randolph were appointed a
committee to examine and report up
on the articles upon the exhibition
tables.
On motion a vote OF thanks was ten
dered G. v. Eskridge Tor the use of
his hall for the present meeting.
On motion adjourned.
A. d. CHAMBERS, Vice Pres.
RoBT. MILLIKEN, Sec.
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NORMAL School BOARDING HOUSES.
Tho Executive committee have made
arrangements with Prof. Jones to
board all students who rent rooms in
the boarding houses, at 1918 per week.
The rooms will be renled at s1.25 per
month to each student. Students from
a distance, who wish rooms need not
provide cooking utensils, rs all occu-
pying the buildings are expected to
take their meals at the public table.
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The Wholesale dry goods house of
Briggs, Saunder s. Townsend, at
I.eavenworth, should be visited by
Kansas merchants. It Is an immense
establishment, and can supply dealers
In this State so well, and at such low
figures as to Obyiate to great extent
any necessity for going further cast
We recommend this enterprising
house To our merchants. They will
aIo well tn give It trial.
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After the Horticultural meeting last
Saturday, J. w. Truitt OF the Empor-
Ia Nursery deposited upoE our table
the samples of fruit, &C., which he had
had on exhibition. They consisted of
about twelve varieties OF grapes, as
fine specimens OF apples, peaches, pears,
&C., as we have seen for n long time,
and handsome boquet of flowers.
Truitt knows how to run a nursery as
we'll as he knows the "weak points,
of the printers.
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E1HPORIA.

NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs.-We present
this week the following list OF new adj
vertisements
Fox & Hadley-Dooks and station
cry.
n. l.. nkhouscr-MadisOn house
j. w. Trnitt-Nursery.
j. Friend-hotel for sale
DIR. j. a. Moore's drug store.
John Il. Alden-what next?
ii. Y. Rizer-IIotel.
The Southwest.
BIT. Wrlght-For sale.
Bruncr Sc McMurtrIc-Chartc Oak
Stoves.
Wlhofl's Anti Periodic.
SozodOnt.
Spalding's glue.
&. Barrett-For sale o. rent.
Benz. 4. Jones-Bargains
Chas. =. Pierce II CO.-Diss.lution
&c. Hall Il Bro.-Notice.
Edward Murris-Strayel.
q. &. Nixon Il Co.-FOr sale ut a
bargain.
Letter list.
II. l.. FuSkhouser-D Dining room girl
wanted.
Girl wantcd-E. +. Rowland.
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The best and oldest family medicine
of the State is Leis Vegetable Catharic
Pills, adapted for this climate, for ays-
pepsia, constipation debility, sick
headache, bilious attacks and all de-
rangcment of the liver, stomach and
bowels. The formula of these pills
Will be sent to any regular practicing
physicians desiring the same. Ask
your druggists for these pills. Be-
ware of imitation. n26m6.
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EuREKA.-BOb Dixon has it. lie
bought it. He did not find it, but
nevertheless eureka is the word to usc.
We write in reference to new powder
to prevent coal oil from exploding,
and lamp chimneys from breaking
We have seen it tried, and it works
well. Bob brought up some of the
powder, AID put it on our lamp Chin
ney, then he let the blaze against the
glass, and dropped some cold water on
the gloss, and it didn't break. Then
he put some of the powder in the oil
and set it on fire. 1t did not explode,
SO we conclude it is what it prctcnds
TO be- TRY IT
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4GNES CITY.

EDITOR NEWS: II. F. Mcmillan,
Robt. Clark and D. S. Avery, were
chosen delegates to represent Agnes
City township in the Republican Con-
yention to be held in Emporia on the
10th inst.
-Wo organized n Grant d Wilson
club here last evening, and 1t promises
to be the largest in the State in pro-
portion to our population.
Flowing under stubble ard max
hay seems to be the "order of excr-
else" for this hot weather.
Agnes City is still improving, 1
should judge, R. Clark is going to
build large house, judging from the
number of slabs that he is hauling
away frUm Shutdown. Yours,
PHRANK.
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The use of Leis' condition powder is
every day on the increase. They are
known to be far superior to all others
now iii use, for the diseases which
they are recommended. Besides, they
are known to be Kansas discovery,
and adapted to this climate. The
numerous testimonials from Promi-
nent farmers and livery men, and his
extensive establishment for preparing
and getting them ready for market is
sufficient evidence that they are an
article of great value. Farmers should
bear in mind that the health of their
animals is worth preserving, and
Leis' Condition Powder is the article
to use.
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MARRIED.-On Tuesday, August "a,
1s7a, by Rev. Albert McCalla, at the
residence of the brides parents, in
Emporia, Kansas, Miss Hattie Rush to
Mr.. ID. r. Shawhan, of Folmouth, Indi-
ana.
A gOodly cake sent to the printcrs
indicates by its taste that six o'clock
In the morning Is the best time for any
body to get married. Tho happy
couple will please accept our best
a., izl,.s
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BATES Il RYDER.-As We announced
a couple of weeks ago, this firm sue
cccds Captain North in the drug bust
ness. Bates s. Rider are both well
known throughout Southern Kansas,
tho former gentleman having been the
first, aud for many years the only
druggist In Emporia. In their bust
ness they have few equals in Kan
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When any man wishes TO stop his
paper. lac must first pay what he owes
aud then order it stopped. The law
authorizes US tn send n paper until all
arrcaragcs are paid, ami collect accor-
dinghy. No use in getting mad about
il, either. Basiness Is business. When
man undertakes to stop his paper
and not pay far il, that's just tile time
when the law gives as a square hold
OF him. The cheapest wRv, and the
honest way, is to ''Pay up"
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READLNG.

EDITOR NEWS: In CHANGING over
the columns of tho Ledger, issued last
week, the following caption attracted
my attention: "Reading.-A Liar
Exposed" Following this came a
mess of jargon having reference to
cucumbcrs, as we suppose; at least the
collie seemed to play veIy prominent
part in the matter. And in addition
to his ''colicky effusion,7 spoke of the
number of ".corruptionists" residing in
Reading. Well, as we in the vicinity
and limits of Reading understand the
term, (and surely all having the deeds
of the New York Tammany ring be-
fore their eyes should understand it,
he has spoken well, and is marked
down for truth No. 1. But must sax
that we forgive him, deeming it who'll
ly ia .issatIonal on his part. Now
with regard to his "reliable infor-
mant;" it is thought by many here
that perhaps, and indeed most likely,
he was 4 Democrat, and knowing the
affinity which exists between a latter
| day Democrat and GafI-bourbon, that
he was drunk; otherwise they all
agree that he was insane or idI0tic, fOF
certainly no man of good sense, and
/ in the possession OF his reasoning facul-
ties, would be mean enough to send
out to the world such infamous and
slanderous reports with regard to oul
political standing here in Reading a:
TO say "there are but two Grant men
there"
Now Mr.. Ledger man we wish you
to understand that the 3woodpecker'
will receive not above votes frou
Reading, November, 9th, 1872, but i
you still ieei inclined to rely upoI
your s'rcliabIe authority, p so must
be; but we trust that when you SCI
the election returns from Beading tP.
the scales may fall from your eyes
and thereafter by not only almost bu
fully persuaded that people who con
tribute to the columns OF The EHro
RIA NEWS. very generally represeH
, matters in their true light. JOKES
Il READING, Aag. q, 1872.
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FALSE DELIcACY.-The friends of
those who are troubled with bad
breath, and, through over squeamish-
ness, dislike to refer to it, commit a
positive and cruel mistake, especially
if they are aware of the merits and
great efficacy of the fragrant Sozodont.
This is the true and only remedy for
the difficulty; there is no valid excuse
for bad breath now. 35tl
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FIR UITLAND.

The agricultural meeting and expo
sition at this place, on the 18th was
largely attended by our own citizens
and many from adjoining counties.
Emporia, Americas, Toledo, Cotton
wood Falls and Council Grove were all
represented by some of their best citi-
zens.
The display OF fruits, flowers,
vegetables and farm products were
gne, and were the source of much COM
ment. Ir was decidedly hard joke on
"drouthy Kansas
Amongst the many fine fruits on
exhibition was collection of twenty
different varieties of the grape, pre-
sented by Robert Milliken, of Emporia,
all of which were very fine and deli
cious.
The meeting was addressed by DIR.
WIN. Hunt, of Council Grove, Robt.
Milliken and J. p. Pinkerton, of En-
poria, who made time lively and inter
esting. The best of feeling prevailed
throughout.
The committee on resolutions pre-
sented the following, which were I'M
animously adopted:
ResSlced, That the thanks of thi:
Society are hereby rendered to those
from distance, who have addressed
us on the present occasion.
ReselUed, That We cordially extend
our thanks to our neighboIs ant
| friends for the interest they have
manifested in giving us their company
and producing specimens of their pro
ducts from their respective localities
Rcsolsed, That we hereby tender TIN
thanks of the society to THE EMPoRI.
NEWS for the interest it has manifesteC
in orr cause by publishing from tim
to time our proceedings and notices o
our meetings.
RESOLVED, That the secretary is here
by requested to make suitable extract
from the proceedings of this meeting
and forward to THE EMPoRIA NEW
and Kansas Farmer for publication.
BENZ. F. DIXON, Sec.
FRU1TLAND, Sth mo-. Goth, 1872.
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SAND AND LIME.--Champlin s.
Hughes keep constantly on hand a
large supply of lime ana sand. Build
ers will do well to call on them. Also,
agents for Usage City coal, of which
they keep q good supply at all times.
Office corner of Cons titution street and
Third avenue. Ionic
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NOTICE TO THR LADIEs.-G. w.
Newman & Co. invites your attention
to the fact that they are now offering
their stock of silk grenadines, Jap
Silk, Dolly Warden Piques. Silk, Frow
Frow Lawns and Summer Dress goods
at cost. Remember, for 80 days only.
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CENTER TOWNSHIP.

Everything is quiet here, and every
body is for Grant.
Tho corn is about made.
-Threshing is all done. Grain did
not turn out rs well as was expected.
Quite a large number of cattle
have died lately. Some think they
died of black leg, and others attribute
it to Spanish fever. Let that be as it
may, John C. Furnas, John c. Crowcl,
Thomas limerick and several others
have lost several head.
But what in HI is the matter
with the Ledger man-if you will al
low me to call him n man. see by
his paper that he is pitching into THE
NEWS ever since he took charge OF
that sheet. Undoubtedly THE News
does not care a cent for his filthy scrib-
blings, or it would reply. But it is
not gentlemanly for the Ledger man
to be constantly abusing others with
out reason. Some two weeks ago he
pitched into Judge Cunningham
about speech he made on Eagle creek,
which was uncalled for and very I'M
gentlemanly in the Ledger thing.
Come again, Judge. Now, this a
matter we care nothing about, but the
subscribers to the Ledger in this To-
cality arc heartily tired of reading so
much nonsense. We read for infor-
nation.
Nero anon. DoeT.
Lyon CO Kan, Aug. %, 1872.
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A. z. Bancroft, Secretary of the Ag-
ricultural, Mechanical and Stock As
ISOLATION, has received the following
letter from Superintendent Ncttieton,
of the A. r. & S. F. road, in reference
to the shipment of stock to the Fair in
this city:
etIn reply To yours of the 23d, beg
to say that this company will ship
stock and articles for exhibition at
your Fair in September free both
ways, under the following regulations,
viz: The exhibitor to pay 1ull rates
to Emporia, and on presentation of a
certificate from the Secretary of your
Association, certifying that the stock
or articles were regularly on exhibit
ton, and have not changed hands, they
will be returned to point of shipment
free and the money paid in the E1lrst
instance refunded"
GEO. II. NETTLETON,
Superintendent
The following has also been received
in reference to passengers during the
fair:
"Our company will carry passengers
to your Fair, September 25th and 9th,
for one fare for the round trip, as far
rs Topeka OH the north, and Newton
south. NJ. l.. SARGENT,
Genl Ticket Agent.
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Timely Action.
The meeting of the Horticultural
Society, the proceedings of which We
give in full below, was very encourag-
ing. 1t was well attended, and al
though the notice was short, the dis
play of fruits would have been very
ereditablc even at n State fair. Most
OF those present enrolled their names
as members of the Society. As will
be seen, committees were appointed to
secure satisfactory display of Lyon
county fruits and flowers at both the
State and county fairs. We call upon
all our readers in Lyon county to re-
spond with samples of the best that
their orchards and gardens yield, and
for each TO do his or her part in main
tanning the reputation of the county.
We saw most beautiful peaches-S1S
inches around, pears 10 inches. Some
very fine onions, and cumcumbcrs,
splendid apples, over 80 varieties OF
luscious grapes, and boqucts to queen
the whole, at the meeting of Saturday
If so much could be done by a few, q
general effort will insure magnii-
cent display. We predict that at the
meeting OF September 18th, ut which
the State fruit will be on hand, Esk'
ridge hail will be thronged with oul
people, and the ladies viii be out il
full force
LYON COUNTY HORTICULTURAL so
Il Getty.
Minutes OF meeting held in EskridG
hall August "a. 1872:
Society met pursuant to n call b.
the president and secretary, Prof. A
ID. Chambers presiding. Robert Mill
ken stated the object OF the meeting &
be for the purpose of taking measure
To secuTc.the exhibition ol horticGl
tural products ut the approaching fair
; at Emporia and Topeka
l.. w. Cunningham, Esq, read n
extract from an address by DIR. War
, Ger, on the cultivation of fruits.
a committee consisting of A.
Chambers, E. w. Cunningham an
: Robert Milliken were appointed
compile list Of premiums mot 70 ex
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Rest; BARGAIN in Land
a Splendid Bargain.

NOR SALE. No. 1 stock and grain
II farm of 297 acres, 40 fenced, 30 i'm
proved. so of good timber, plenty of good
stock water and shelter. Well stocked
with bearing fruit trees and vines. This
fine farm is on Eagle creek, - miles SOUTH
east of Emporia, and will be sold very
ticulars apply to VAN r. HOLMES,
33tf Emporia. Kan.
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Tho very handsome cornicc on the
new Union block shows what o. p.
Bowman & Co. are doing with their
new machinery. They furnish the
most elaborate and largest sized finish
for buildings. Architects had best
make n note OF the fact.
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READ THIs.-The best breads, pies
and cakes can be had at all times at
the City Bakery. Plain or ornamen-
tai cakes will be made on short notice.
Give us call. c. EMERSON,
27-tf Proprietor
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w. b. Smith, ESQ, late of Emporia,
has taken up his residence ut Wichita.
The people of that city will find him,
In every respect, n good man. He
and his cstimablc family will prove n
valuable addition to the society of that
citu
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The horticultural exhibition at Esk-
ridge hall last Saturday was grand
success, and We are to have another
on Saturday, the 14th of September,
commencing ut 10 o'clock n. M.
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We receive this week another power
prcss-a Nonpariel for fine job and
colorcd work. 1t prints several colors
Mt ono time. We propose to "hoop
'em up" lively, so bring along your
work, and have it done in style, and
nj boftom nrices
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UY II. Van Ornum viii hereby take
w . notice that he has been sued in
the District Court OF Lyon county, Kan
sas. That the names of the parties t.
said suit are r. J. Seyboid, as plaintiff.
and said w. II. Van Ornum defendant;
that tue petition in said action Is filed in
the Office OF the Clerk OF the di strict court
OF Lyon county, Kansas; that the follow.
ing described property has been attached
in said action, fo-wit: Ths northwest
quarter Of the southwest quarter Of sec
ton sixteen (16l in township nineteen
(I9) OF range eleven, in Lyon county,
Kansas; that be must answer said peti.
ton on or before the 1lth day Of October,
A. d. 1872. or the petition Will be taken
as true, and judgment rendered accord
iBglY in favor 81 said plainttf and against
said defendant. for the sum Of S23S. with
interest ON 800 from May =, 1877, AZ Z
per cent. per annun1, and interest on S25
from April a. 1872, Nc 10 per cent per an
num, and interest on $40 from February
%, 1879, at 7 per cent. per anHuM, aud de-
ereeing that the real estate heretofore de-
scrIbed, be sold 70 satisfy said Judgment.
RUGGLES q PLUME,
S4t3 Attorneys for ElAintid.
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r. w. Randall has returned from
Denver. He sold the car load of
Americas cheese which he took out
at eleven cents per pound.
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We recommend Southwestern mer-
chants to buy OF Fox & IIadlcy. They
can compete very successfully with
even st. Louis or Chicago houses
Price their goods, and sec If it isn't so.
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Fox, the deputy p. NJ, who has been
''fiat on his back for three weeks, is
up again, and will soon be visible to
the "nakcd eye" through the delivery
openings of the postolllce.
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For clothing that has the right shape,
made well, with trimmings that are
good, step in and see Perley Is Bearee's
stock