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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16

The st. Joseph Herald is cruel
enough TO call the attention of the
Democracy of that locality 10 that
portion of Summers letter in which
he lands Greeley for being more
favorable to negro equality than
Grant is, and reminding them that
the time was when our citizens
were indicted, by the advice of these
very st. Joseph Democrats, for dis
tributing the words of Sumner and
Greeley among the black Inhabitants
of st. Joseph. Their utterances
against, slAEelry and in favor Of a
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16

j. B. johnson, of Jefferson coun-
ty, will be a candidate at the APP
preaching Republican convention
for Attorney General of Kansas
He has been q member of the legis'
lature several times, enjoys the rep
utation of being a good lawyer
and will discharge the duties of the
office well and faithfully if elected.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16

Political meetings arc being held
in every part of the State, and al
most everywhere the Republicans
are having things pretty much as
they please. There is u determine
ton to put in the field a good ticket.
The vote this year will reach at least
eighty thousand, and the Republi-
can majority, from present indica-
tons, will not DO less than twenty
thousand.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16

Nasty says: "There amt no
question that 1 now remember Nv
except slavery and the price NV the
New York Weekly Tribune, that
Horis Greeley haint bin on both
sides NV q dozen times"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16

The Texas cattle foyer has again
broken out at Funk's Grove, in Nc
Lean county, Illinois. Sixteen ma
tive cattle have died with it, and
many moro are sick with the disease.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16
Estimated Expenditures 0E Lyon County
for the current year ending
IuIX 4. lAIH.
ROAD NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that . petit
IN ton will be presented at the next
regular meeting Of the Board Of county
commissioners OF Lyon county, 10
be held September ID, 1879, asking for the
vacation OF that part OF . road commence
ing on the north bank OF Bluff creek, run
ming some fifty odd rods west through
your petitioners field; and that said road
follow the section line between section 10
and IA, tip. 10. range 10, until IL futersseta
the survey OF the Alma and Americas
road. which was surveyed last spring,
running south. w. B. EDWARDS,
Principal Petitioner.
July "a, 1872. Saws
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16

AT Topeka and Lawrence this
place is spoken of as the headquar-
tiers OF the Liberal movement. If
1t is the headquarters must be q
very small affair indeed.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16

Topeka carried the proposition to
issue bonds for the King Bridge
works. The bonds, if issued, will
be Worthless, as Topeka has already
voted to issue more bonds than the
law allows her to.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16

Report of the political doctors on
the Governors case in North Caro-
lima:
Caldwell, let US Grant, may be called well
and stronger,
While your Merriman, late so merry, Is n
merry man no longer.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16
new BLACKSMITH SHOP.

CARLOW Il REWEY, who late
~ ly occupied Corners old stand, on
North Commercial street, have moved to
their new shop on the opposite side OF the
street, where they are prepared to do all
work In their line. Horse shoeing, new,
$500 per span; all new work warranted.
Particular attention paid 10 unsound feet,
without extra charge. Refer 70 A. =,
Stewart and Drs. Trueworthy and Law
renee. ianI9tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16

Stephenson county, Illinois, the
present year, has 3S,137 acres in
wheat; 1887 acres in corn, and
1855 acres in other products.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16
a Splendid Bargain.

NOR SAIL. No. stock and grain
q farm Of 297 acres, 40 fenced, 90 i'm
stock water and shelter. Well stocked
with bearing fruit trees and vines. This
fine farm is on Eagle creek. II miles SOUTH
east Of Emporia, and will be sold very
low, and on easy terms. For further par
ticulars apply to VAN r. HOLMES,
33tf EmpOria Kan
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16

The number of emigrants who
left Liverpool for America during
the month of July is officially an
nounced ut 1900.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16

pure and unadulterated amalgama-
ton of the races arc strictly ortho-
dox now"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16
NEWS AND EDITORIAL.

tits of but little use for high moral
gentlemen who support Brown to
tell us they can't go Grant because
he drinks.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16
HaY for Sale.

100 TONS of hay for sale, two
1OO miles southwest OF Emporia.
" i'll be sold in lots TO suit purchaser.
Inquire OF T. p. HALL,
$3.50 Il mile west of town.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16
Cash For Wheat.

T WILL pay the highest market price,
l. In cash, for wheat.
r. N. FISHER,
3ltf Emporia Water Mills.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16
GLENDALE FEMALE COLLEGE.

is miles north Of Cincinnati, o.. on the
Gin. Ham. & Day ton, A. q q. W., and
indianapolis Junction X. r. The nine-
teonth collegiate year or this well-known
and established institution will begin
Sept. 18th. 1t appeals TO its past success,
Its admirable location, and the recon-
mend ton OF those who know It best, as
its gu arantee to the public for the future.
For catalogues and Information, address,
Rev. L. D. Potter, II. D., Prest., Glen
dsle, .. 3lmIs
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16
PHILLIPS HOUSE.
Worth $4,000.

1t is q first-class three story hotel, 25x6O
feet, nearly new, well built and finished.
1t contains store 1Sx60, hotel Office,
dining room, kitchen, wareroom, pantry,
parlor, IL bed rooms, &C., and is almost in
the center of the city.
1 submit the following:
We, the undersigned citizens of EmpO-
ria. certify the description of the above
named Hotel building IS correct, and that
ness man of Emporia.
JOINT. II. HUNT, C. v. EsKRIDGE,
S. j. CRAWFORD, NJ. l.. FUNKHoUsER,
w. Il. McCARTY, WILL Il. COCHRAN.
81 other gifts. Send for list of prizes.
Tickets sent by return mail.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16
HORSE.

A GOOD horse, under saddle or In
"A harness, sound and we'll broke, fol-
sale, or will be traded for q couple Of
good ponies. or pony and mich cow
Address THE EMPoRIA NEWS. 33tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16
REWARD.

CTRAYED OF stolen from or near the
y residence of the undersigned, on Sat
urday, August 10th, 1872, red or liver
cOlOred setter pup; had narrow leather
strap on his neck. A liberal reward will
be paid for his return, or information that
will lead to his recovery.
33tI& FRANK b. HELWIG,
162 COm'l St , Emporia, Nan.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16

STRAYED.
FULLY 8, 1872, from Badger creek, one
- mile south Of the A. +. 4 8. F. z. r.,
the following animals:
-Four cows with ropes wound around
their horns. One IL red, one black and
white, and two red with some White. one
OF the red and white cows had q bell On.
One two year old red heller, with piece
cut OF ofits left ear, and piece cut out OF
its right ear
Five yearlings, red and white. Their
ears are cut same as the heifer,
4 suitable reward will be paid for use
ful Information In regard 70 these animals.
81 b. W. kYkEs. 8.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FOR SATE

4 TO 100 head of sheep, nearly all ews.
Il Also bucks, at $50 to $3.50 each.
GEO. PLUMB,
33f Badger creek, Lyon county.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16

statement of Expenditures OF Lyon Co
lot the years ending July, 1871 and
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16

| Balance county warrants out
standing July l, 1872 $500 IS
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1872-08-16

| StatensES Of County Warrants aaeued
during omesAi term ending July, 1871.
/ 1R-n
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-07-12

\ PoRCINE I'RAVELER.-A novel
episode occurred to passenger train
on the Lake Shore and Michigan
Southern railway from Cleveland to
Toledo. A short distance bcvond
Norwalk 4 large hog was wabbling
about on the track, entirely unmind,
flll OF the approach of the train. As
the engine struck him he slid up the
pilot, and landed safely upon the plat
form just III front of the boiler.
When the next station was reached
his porcine majesty was found stand
ing upon the platform. apparently uIl.
injured, and seeming to enjoy the lux
ury Of q dead head" ride. As it
would hardly have been the fair thing
to dump him off miles from home.
without a cent in his pocket, he was
to remain in his position.
When the train reached Toledo, forty
miles distant, he was still there. stick
ing to his post with all the tenacity of |
Cassabianca "on the burning deck"
As The engine was to return to |
-'leveland with the afternoon train the
piueky passenger was not disturbed.
mi lie seemed determined TO ride as
ong as he was permitted to do so.
Another conductor brought him back
o where he belonged, when he was
AIKEN OIL unframed, having ridden
'inety-five miles over the pilot of a
locomotive, at the rate of thirty miles
y hour. lie departed with grunt
{ satisfaction.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-07-12

Eleanor Kirk tells 4 beautiful littfe
incident of the late Col. Fisk. which
sue youclies for as true in every partic-
llar. In passing ont of his onera.
house last winter. Col Fisk was Nc
costed by a very beautiful Young Girl
apparently about seventeen. SHE v was
plainly, but tastefnlly dressed. and an
peared very earnest in her desire to be-
allowed few minutes conversation,
Her story was quietly told: Il have
ialled III everything have undertaken
N earning my own living. MY flther.
u utterly helpless. must take care
ofIllm. To do this / must have mon
ey. | am beautiful-that | know as
well as you do" "WelI," volunteer
ed the colonel, sand you wish to spec
ulate upon these personal charms.''
II want money, Mr.. Fisk, for my fl
thcr, : replied she. "rell me-" CON
tlnued this strange man, '.alm tell me
the trnth-are you q good girl ?"
Yes, sir" sobbed the child. ..And
would yon rather continue one?'' he
asked again. ''Oh Mr.. Fisk. OF course
would" she replied, bursting into
tears. ''WelI, then. /" said he kindly.
md with strong feeling. "for COTS
SAKE keep so. Jim Fisk is pretty
rough boy, but he nster hurt hair of 4
roaat', $ head yei, and he never will.
lnd more than that, little nirl. it shall
never be said Of him. when he has
passed in lis cheeks and stands before
he judgement seat, that that he has
ever so much as winked at the ruin of
my girl. | will help your father, If
you will promise me that you will
never try this dodge again with any
body; and | want You to be solemn
lbont it asif You stood in the presence,
your God" The promise was Civ
N, the father was taken care of until
MS death, and the girl was educated
or 4 music teacher, and Is now sue
'essfully employed.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-07-12
How they shave IN Cl.laa.

A man who has been shaved iii Chi
I'M says that the barber first stroppetI
the razor on his leg and then did The
| shaving without any latler.. The cIis.
toner demonstrated but was told that
lather was entirely useless and had n
tendency to make the hair stiff and
tough and was therefore never used by
persons who had any knowledge OF
tue face aud It's appendages. After
the beard had been taken otf--and ID
was done IN very short time tile.
barber took 4 long, sharp, needle
shaped spoon and began to explore Ills
Customers cars. He brought up from
numerous little crcvices bits OF wax
and dirt that had been accommodating
since his childhood. The barber sud-
denly twisted his subjects neck to one
slde IN such manner that 1t cracked
as ifthe vertebrn had been disIocated.
Hold on'" shouted the party
alarmed for the safety Of his neck.
"AIl right" replied tue tnnsor.
me no hurt you;n and he continued
TO Jerk aud twist the neck mtil it was
AZ limher as an old woman's dish rag..
ne then fell to beating the back,
breast, arms and sides with his fists,
and pummeled the muscles until thew
Mlrly giowed with the beating they
nal received. lie then dashed 4 buck
g g OF cold water over the man, dried
lhe skin with towels, and declared
lllat his work was done. Price two
cents.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-07-12

iisregarled caste. It was disregard
Ing 1t utterly, and at such hazards
that BtNldha made war against It
Practically he ignored 1t, and pceiy
s.l hls disciples from all castles alike
would woman also be receiyeda II
the deep degradation of Oriental
Women's lives they hardly dared ak
u; but it was asked, and they too
We're admitted as disciples,
When Rudllm, after long years, re-
turned to his own country. and visit
ed his own palace. he found that his
young Wife had followed step by step.
all ms progress; she hal put on thc
yellow robe when he did; had retl,,c-
ed herself to the same simplicity OF
food and clothing.
Wherever Buddhism has sprcod II
nas elevated the condition of woman
thus certiiies Bishop Bigandet. and
ad'i' TINT their position in Burmah
and Siam Is one OF almost complete
equality with man; that they are
mems companions, and not their
slaves. Mrs. l4eonowens. who passed
six years IN the royal palace Of Siam.
and twelve In other Eastern countries
declares that tile Buddhist women
are superior to any other women ot
the East; are moral, modest, and sell
devoted.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-07-12
------~------------
A Massachusetts Ghost story.

A correspondent at Monson, skepti
gal q to the supernatural appearances
mas been quietly investigating the cir.
cnmstances attending the ghost excite.
nent at that place, d few months ago.
and has solved the mystery to his fnI]
satisfaction. The story, as lie tells II.
i that a very young man became en-.
amorcd, last summer, Of a fascinating
maiden, residing about a mile from
the village. and was accustomed to
eail upon her several times a week,
an oder brother finding that the
youthful Romeo was causing some
gossip by his frequent attentions, re-
solved to stop them, and hit upon the
pan OF frightening him in the g,lise
Of a ghost. Knowing that the lad
was courageous, however, he sap
neared first to another member Of
the family. by strapping a broom
upon ms back, with the bushy part
projecting over his head, he success
fully disguised his height. and by
means Of big black dress, presented
IN the night the appearance Of a wo-
man about six feet and eight inches
tall. Thus stirred, he secreted him
sen III the new church, and when his
victim came along, pounced upon him
ana chased him home. where lie ar
riNed Dleatllless with fright. This in
cl'leilt produced much excitement N
the community, but the intrepid Ro-
ineo, uldismayed by ghosts, steadflst-
~ continued his visits to the object Of
MS affections. The leayen OF fear
was working, however. and. about A
week later, the ghost" accosted and
chased man on his way to the quar-
~, at early daybreak, after which the
3'oOO inhabitants of Monson were so
wrought up that even men were
aif'lld TO venture out at night, exccpt
n bands. But love still conquered
fear, tile youngster continued his tri- !
weekly trips, until one night. while
returning home, the frighttul ghost OF
Wllom he had heard SO much confront |
e., e., INN Mt lonely spot in the road. |
The first impulse was to run, but the
slhost ran too; he walked, and the
ghost assumed a measured tread md
continued mcomfortably near; he
'iaeRened his pace and the dreaded
Oelng stalked past him. and remained
before him Or behind him until he
reached home, frightened nearly to
leath. The MISREPRESENTATION. having
accomplished his purpose, thereafter
Kept his own counsel and retired from
ne business, but the terrified people
u me town saw spectre in every
)ush, and the ghost was reported in
lalf 4 dozen places after he had finally
disappeared from view. The new
,hnrcll was watched for many 4 night;
ne woods were searched by bands OF
hen, who took care to keep together:
me man was so nervous as to shoot
himself While in search OF the ghost
nd deadly fear for a time held the
'hole community. Spniagded Re
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-07-12

CONDITION OF REV. PETER CART
WRIGHT, ID. D.-A correspondent
writing from Pleasant Plaiiis, San.
gamon county, under date of the sth
instant. says: ''rhis place Is intimate
y connected with the name Of Inc
Rev. Peter Cartwright, whose resi-
denee Is only about three-fourtlls Of a
mile from the pleasant village. The
venerable man l. still living, but in a,
very feeble condition, and bis death Mt
any time woullnot surprise his friends.
The family OF this aged pioneer Of the
Methodist church are in receipt of let
tiers almost every day from various
portions ofthe country. the writers of
which are anxious to learn of the state
of the health of this good old man who
now only recognizes his friends at In
tervals. No hope is entertained of his,
recovery. He was born September
l<t.. l7S5, in Amherst county, Vir-
sinia. =
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-07-12
Notice.

RNioN 4 CALIFORNIA RAILROAD
~ Company, Land Department, Portland
oregon. April S, 1872. Notice Is hereby
given, that vigorous prosecution will be
instituted against any AMI every person
VINO VINO treslmsscs upon any Railroad Land,
Dy removing gtimberlherefro,n
before the same Is BOUGHT of the Comlp-
ny AND PAID FOR.
All vacant Land in odd numbered Sec
llons, whether surveyed or unsurveyed,
within distance of thirty miles from the
line of the road, belongs to the Company.
l, II. MOORES,
5-N4t Land Agent.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-07-12
SETTLENEHEsE's NURSERY.
Six Miles South Of Albany, Finn Co.,
NEAR THE RAILROAD.

SODlCTT TIE ATTENTION or ALL
4 persons desiring to purchase fruit trees
10 eau and examine my stock, which is
composer OF the largest and best selection
y, ~ INC STATE, consisting of apples, pears,
ries, eirianis and roses. Also, black and
white walnut, English walnut, hickory.
pecan, rcdbud, honey locust, blackberry,
and number of other varieties of trees
anu pants too numerous 10 mention, an of
which are offered AT low rates
HENRY W. SETTLEAlIRE,
Dec. II, lS7pE
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-07-12

A bright lite girl at Milton, wis
consin. having been desired to write 4
sentence introducing the word scar
riOn, presented the following to her.
teacher: '.Bal children often carry
quiet" y
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-07-12

WHAT THE BELLS SAY.-Col. Il.
spent the winter in Louisville. Ken
tlcky. A friend OF his went to visit
him. .Some Sunday, says the Col
onel, II want you to listen to our
church bells here. There's four Of
them. Each sounds out its own de-
nominational call. There's the Epis-.
eopal; that's a heavy. deep-toned so,
norous bell. Now see if that don't
ring ont-'Postolic succession! Pos
tolic succession 'Postolic succession
Then the old Preshyterian--tlat's
most as deep sounding. and says:
Eternal damnation! Eternal damna-
tom Eternal damnation! The Ban,
tlst lS1nicker-a short slappy bell
and that says rapidly-Conlc M and
be dipped ! Come mp and be dipped,
Come up and he dipped! But the
a crowner--it talks
Q! ont-Room- for all ReeM for ALI /
Room for all !"
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-07-12

Mock Turtle Connnbial affection
OeiOre company sOrletlmes,
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-07-12
TURNING TURNING.

AN PREPARED TO no ALL KINDS
Or turning; Keep on hand and make TO
Order Hlwhide-iHttomed chairs, and snln
ming wheels. Shop near Tie asTagsipl;, si,ii.
Mills" JOHN M. METZ E1'I3 Ep 9,piia
Albany, Nov, q, IStIS-I Asith'
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-07-12

a few days since one Of our pop,,.
Alr attorneys called upon another
memDer Of the profession. and asked
ms ~, opinion upon a certain point of
INV INV Inc lawyer to whom the oues,
.lon was addressed drew himself mn
and said, II generally get mid for r
ulilng what know The Question.
er drew a halt . dollar ..fractional''
rom y hls pocket, handed it to the 9th,
er ahH cooly remarked; .Tell me nil
i.S iySn Know aud Give me the change. v
now. 's p''''''
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-07-12
DES. q. %. ANHETRE. ElENTlStT
Fnpcr-Iiangins, CaIccmlming,
Decorating. DC.

II M. WADsWoRTH win give nromn,
- attention To oil orders for pannr.
hanging, calcemining, Decorating. az, IN
this city or vicinity. All work executed
In the lntest style, In the best manner, and
nt lowest living rates. ES5 Orders left mi
Furniture Wareruoms OF Chas. Mealey win
receive prompt attention, iowa
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1872-07-12
DIR. yANCLEyE's
GalVanie Abdominal Supporter
AND
UTERINE REGULATOR.

THE MERITS OF THIS INSTRUMENT
4 consist principally in the support If
gives 70 the abdomen and spine. The bell
Is broad, supported by suspendcrs passing
over he shoulders, and kept in shane by
seIi-Scncrating tialvanic Plates, whicllgiyc
a pleasant current.
The Regulator Is also Galvanic: its Gun
and Sozzlcs are made of Silver; It's Stem. Of
Copperand Zinc, is hollow, that injections
may be thrown through 1t, orinto tic neck
or ne Uterus. 1t can he SO regulated by
i!s thumllscrew as to meet any mal-posi-
tion OF the Uterus, and il uneuualled in
meeting any form OF female disease.
n, rrlcc, ~. Patented August Is, 1871, by
VS. NanClcvc, Ccntnilia, Illinois.
Territory for Sale, or Will receive
Royalty for manufacture.
For State or Territorial rights to manu-.
iaclnre ~, and sell on the Pacific Coast, apply
to COLL. VANCLEvE, Albany, Oregon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-06
PORTLAND, May %, 1872.

We shall probably have the next Presi-
dent of the United States nominated to-
day. His name has been standing at the
head of our columns for several months.
He is the same whom Mr.. Sumner stigma
tised as q tanner