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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1873-09-05
Pr YMOUTH.

EDITOR NEWS: The weather is still
awful hot and very dry and almost
unbearable. The corn in the last few
days, in this section has been literally
roasted; and there is no doubt but
what the late corn is gone beyond re-
demption.
"A week or two since, in making a
notice of the Rev. Mr.. McCoin preach
ing here, wrote that he ''kindly" con-
sented to talk to us every two weeks,
but the compositor set it up "flnaIly."
giving the impression that there was a
hesitancy ON his part to fill the ap-
pointment, which was not the case.
Saturday last was the day for the
meeting of the Pike Township Club,
but there was none present but the
president and secretary. It seems tt at
there is need of a livlier interest in the
matter thsn this. We must either stop
complaining or attend to our own in
terests with little more regularity.
AS will be seen by the last NEWS there
is a call for county delegate conven-
ton, in which convention each school
district in the county is entitled to one
delegate. Now this a matter we dare
not neglect, as 1t is the first step in the
direction of relief from the ills we
complain Of As but short time in
tervenes between now and the time OF
holding the convention, I would advise
that each school district hold a meet
ing on next Tuesday evening, Sept
9th, for the purpose of electing said
delegates. This being matter O
very great importance it is hoped that
every school district will be represent
ell by good man. J. f. L.
Sept. /, 1873.
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DIED.


In Florence Kansas, August Goth 1873,
Mrs: PHEBE A. RICE, formerly of Neo-
sho Rapids, aged % years.
"Alas! we think it sad
TO part with life, when all the earth
In her young lovely things; when voices
Into sweet sounds, and leaves and bios
SONS wake:
Is it not brighter there, in that far cline,
Where graves are not, nor bIights of
ehangeful time,
If here such glory dwell with passing
blooms,
Such golden sunshine rest around the
tonbsP'
In the bright summer and bloom of her
youth, our dear friend has been called
home. From the first of her illness she
was deeply impressed that her earthly
life was fast drawing to = close. She
calmly contemplated this great change,
even while tender memories filed her
heart of the loved ones, the cherished
husband, father, mother, sisters, and a
brother, and many kindred here that
bound her to earth. She felt the invis-
IDLE influence Of the Fathers loving hand
reckoning her away, and with sweet re-
signstion and child-like faith in heaven,
she passed on to the better land, and we
know, that among friends that we have
loved and lost. she has found holy rest
and peace. We, who have known and
loved her from 4 little child, in all her
sweetness and purity, know that now
might she pass in hope; her work was
done.
''Thou art gone home! oh, early crowned
and blest,
Where could the love of that pure heart
find rest
With aught belows
Thou art gone home! from that divine
repose
Never to roamI
Never to say farewell, TO weep in pain,
To read of change in eyes beloved again.
Thou art gone homep'
On the 26th of August, of infiama-
ton of the brain, Mary, infant daugh-
ter of E. D. and Rnth Childers, aged
months and days.
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CHANGERS ORGANIZING IN LYON
COUNTY.

We learn from State Deputy, w. S.
Hanna, of Ottawa, who has been here
at work for week or more, that he is
rapidly organizing oranges in this
county. He reports the following.
Agnes City grange, organized August
29th-Robert Mcmillan, Master; Fl. F.
Mcmillan, Sec,y. Waushara grange,
organized August 29-Wm. Richard
SON, Master; J. j. Emerson, Secretary.
Fremont grange, organized September
lst-P. B. Maxon, Master; John FL.
Cowan, Secretary. A grange was or
ganized at brakes school house, Tues
day, with Charles Drake as Master.
Another was organized near Americas
Wednesday, and two other neighbor-
hoods were ready, and doubtless MIR.
III. will have work in this county for
several days yet. There will be ten
oranges in the county by Saturday
night; a movement will soon be made
TO form county council. Other par
ties wishing to organize, and missing
the present opportunity should address
w. s. Hanna, at Ottawa.
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Hartford.


A MIsTAKE.-The last communication
from Hartford stated that = grange had
been organized in the nelghborhood Of
Americas. It should have stated in the
neighborhood OF Hartford.
The weather has been very dry and
hot foT the psst two weeks,
-Hay-making is the order Of the day.
Not much complaint about the wind
blowing.
Peter Baysinger Is preparing to build
Q residence In town.
Mrs. Rriftou has moved her store
goods and the post oaaes into the old
building opposite CampbeiPs store.
The fall term Of the Hartford school
Is to commence On Monday. September
9Th, Prof. 4. D. Chambers, Principal.
Thomas Campbell and C. r. Bas sing.
er had better cast lots, unless perAdysp-
ture the first nGpsd continues to Wat
Eagle creek.
| Mrs. Ferry and hsr daughter Lizzie
have returned from their summer visit e
Iowa. They report pleasant visit.
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FARMERS COUNTY CONVENTION.

NOTICE. TO FARMERS CLUBS: There
will be a delegate convention held at
EmpoTia on Saturday, the 18th day OF
September. A. ID. 1873. at the hour OF one
O'Clock L. m. OF said day, TO nominate
the candidates for the various county
Offices TO be elected at the next Novem-
Der election. Also one representative for
each district for Lyon county.
Each Farmers club, grange. co-opera-
tive union, and each school district that
has no organization OF any Farmers'
club or grange, will be entitled TO one
delegate in said convention. Also one
delegate for each ward In the city Of En-
pora.
In behalf OF the Farmers OF Lyon coun-
~, we invite the cooperation OF all Yot-
ers who are In favor OF reforming the
wrongs existing In all departments Of our
government.
BY order OF Lyon County Farmers' Co
operative Association Central Committee.
WATSON GRENELL,
J. w. B. HEWITT,
W. 8. COOK,
Central Committee.
Americas, Aug. %, 1879.
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a poL1r1cAL CONSPIRACY.
SANDER suit. and $4,000 Damage.
Dispositions OF some of Our Leading
Citizens.

For some days George w. Frederick,
of this city, notary public, has been
engaged in taking dispositions of some
of our citizens in SANDER suit, in
which Captain Andrew T. Welman, of
Morgan county, Indiana, is plaintiff,
and various citizens there are defend
ants. Captain Welman is now here
for the purpose of obtaining the testi-
mony OF various of our citizens, who
were formerly residents of Morgan
county.
1t seems that in 1857, Morgan conn
ty was SO badly infested with thieves,
robbers and scOundrels that it became
necessary for the people to organize
what they called che Regulators" in
order to bring the violators of the law
and the destroyers of the peace OF
Morgan county to justice. The officers
were powcrless. This organization
lasted about year, and succeeded in
its object, the band of thieves being
routed and captured. The citizens
here whose dispositions are being taken
were members of that organization,
and Captain Welman was q detective
for the Regulators.
Captain Welman Is an active Repub-
llcan, and last fall dealt the Democrats
and Liberals heavy blows in Morgan
The county for years had
been very close, politically, and last
year it went Republican by about 500
majority. In obtaining this majority
Welman was active, and consequently
became the object of hatred and malice
from the defeated parties. As soon as
the election was over they began to
circulate the report that Captain We'll
man was a member of the band of
thieves which had formerly been bro
ken up. The Captain stood this as
ong as human nature generally stands
such vile ISLANDERS. He believes the
whole thing to be political conspira-
", because some of the men who have |
engaged in circulating these slande rs,
we're members of the organization, and
knew just what part he took-know |
hat everything he did was by the adj
rice of the Regulators.
The dispositions 80 far taken are those
If Milton w. Phillips, Jesse F. STRAIT
ON, and Hiram w. Williams, all of
whom are among the most reliable men
n this section of country, and whose
absolutely acquits Captain
of the infamous charges
against his character, which were evil
lently made with the hope of destroy
ng his influence.
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ATTENTION, VOTERS.

There will be primary meetings held in
districts number 90, and number 40, to
elect one delegate from each district to. at
tend county convention 20 be held at EN-
poria, Saturday, September 18th, 1873.
Said meetings at each OF the school houses
TO be held at : O'Clock p. m, Saturday
September 9th, 1873. All who are In favor
OF reduction Of taxes and economical
administration in State and county fnan-
ces, are requested TO attend.
BY order Of L. T. F.C.
A. G. WHITE, Secretary.
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FARMERS ATTENTION ,

We are to say that the farmers of
district No. 20, will meet at their
school house on Monday, Mt Z p. m,
for the purpose OF electing-a delegate
90 the county convention to b. held at
Enporia on the 18th.
The farmers of district No. II will
meet ut their school house on Tuesday
at p. IN. for the purpose of electing
delegate to the county convention on
the 18th,
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announcements.
TREAsUREP.


Having been asked so many questions
by different people, deem it necessary
to rise and explain. I expect to be q
candidate this fall for the Office Of County
Treasurer. / intend to run in the inter-
est of the whole people. II elected will
aim TO I'LL the Office in person faithfully,
honestly and according to law, to the
best of my ability. These are the issues
on which propose to run; and not hav-
ing the time usually taken to make 3
campaign, 1 hope the people of this coun-
ty will act, at the ballot box this fall, on
their own judgement and not allow can
didates to educate them how to vote.
Your votes will be thankfully received,
and faithfully and honestly represented
If should be the man Of your choice.
Yours respectfully,
G. W. FREDERICK.
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THE HORTICULTURAL EXHIBIT
FION.
A SPLENDID Display Of Fruits. YeRsta-
bIss. Flowers. Etc,
List of Premium. Awarded.

/ As previously announced. the Lyon
County Horticultural Exhibition took
place on Thursday last at Bancroft hall,
afternoon and evening.
| The attendance was not rs large as it
shout dhaVe been, and the efforts of the So
eiety did not receive that degree OF encour-
agement from the hands of the people
which should have been extended. But
as this was the first attempt Of the Soeie-
ty, we believe the people viii be more
| liberal hereafter.
The hail was beautifully decorated
with pictures and flowers, and the artic-
| les were artistically arranged.
Americas was well represented in the
fruit department, and much credit is due
| A. G.. Edmiston, who gathered up the
fruit and brought it to the exhibition.
Hardin, Shockly, and other Eagle creek
grangers sent in some fine sheayes Of
whea3 and oats.
Chambers & Buysinger Of Hartford ex-
hibited curiosity In the shape of an
apple from a three-year-old tree still in
the nursery.
There were some of the largest and finest
melons, onions and cabbages we ever saw
nywhere, cur cid friend James Dele
beating the crowd on melons. Mr.. Will
hite's cabbsges were the best we ever
saw grown in Kansas.
Geo. Waite led in grapes. he having
the finest display, and one seldom excel
led.
Hallberg, was the pear king, and ex-
hibited II varieties.
There was sharp contest between
those two number one farmers, Joseph
Peak and VIM. HalIingsworth ror Colo
mel Plumb's special $40 apple premium.
Mr.. p. displayed 40 yarie ties, and Mr.. H.
80. Both were excellent.
There were beautiful flowers everywhere,
In the center Of the hall were long stands
in the shape Of Maltese cross, surmount-
ed with pyramid in the center. Mrs.
Harvey Bancroft was superintendent Of
this department and with her assistants
displayed most excellent taste in the ar
rangement. Hallberg had the greatest
display, and Mrs. Wilson next. The dis
play OF foliage plants was one of the fea-
lures, mostly furnished by the flower
growers above named. They were rich
and beautiful.
DR.. Young and Mr.. Milliken furnish
aquariums, and and Mrs. E. P. Bancroft
and Mr.. AIiliIken fish globes
Mrs. II. c. Cross exhibited the finest
roses. They were very beautiful.
There were floral designs, birds In Gag.
es, cut flowers in crosses and boouets,
engravings, and everything in profusion
to please the eye, and rendered the exhi-
bition one Of the greatest pleasure. No
citizen of Lyon county could attend the
exhibition without feeling of pride over
the display made.
Below we publish the list of premiums |
awarded
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The Coal SHAFT.--Mr. N. B. jack
son informs us that the coal shaft is
now down about 700 feet. The con-
tract is for 1000 feet, and the shaft
will keep on till it gets to the end or
strikes China or coal. After the re-
pairs from the storm last week, which
blew down the derrick, etc., the hole
caved in some 80 feet, and Mr.. jack
son informs us this has hindered him
considerably. He got to digging again
Tuesday.
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A FINE PARTY.-One of the finest
social entertainments ever given in this
city was that OF Miss Flora Bancroft,
At the residence OF her father, Harvey
Bancroft, last Friday evening, in hon.
or OF her visitors, Miss Kittie Stephens
and Mrs. Banks, of Lawrence. Mr..
Bancrott's spacious residence was
splendidly Illuminated, and his parlors
were full of the youth, beauty and gal
lantry Of Emporia. Dancing was one
OF the features OF the evening, which
took place In his roomy double parlors
The music was furnished by our En-
poria orchestra. a sumptnous supper
was served, and all who attended
speak In the highest terms of the en-.
tertainment. Some of our young mel
have told us 1t was the finest party II
all respects that ever took place IL
Emporia.
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TEACHERS INSTITUTE.-The Lyon
county institute is now IN session. Su-
perIntendent Cavanes informs US that
about sixty teachers are in attendance.
DR.. Hoss lectured Wednesday night to a
good audience. We shall have report
of the proceedings next week,
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Making the amount to be paid by the
people of the county in 1873 nearly
$24, 900 less than the amount paid in
1872. on above named funds. The
commissioners, after q careful exam
ination of the treasurer's reports, of
the several townships, did not deem it
necessary TO levy any tax for road or
township purposes 1sElt-
In addition to this We will state that
in our city the school tax is reduced
two and a half mills, and there will
probably be still further reduction.
We presume this will be the case with
other districts, Altogether, the reduce
ton cannot average less than ten mills
in the county. =
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REPRESENTATIVE.

We are authorized to announce Lieut..
z. II. CLARK, of Center township, as a
candidate for Representative in the dis
trict composed Of Emporia, Pike and
Center townships, subject to the decision
Of the Farmers convention, to be held on
the 18th of September.
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NARY MELoN.-Harvest is past |;
summer is gone; not 4 water melon
donated, and our d0vil is awfully dis
gusted. He thinks the printing BUSH
ness thin. He had counted much on
the water melon season, but sad disap-
pointment sits. upon his lovely coun-
tenance.
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Miss ELA.-We announce Miss Liz
zie Ella, this week, as a candidate for
Register of Deeds. Miss Ella has had
q good deal of experience in work
that would fit her for the place. She
Is well qualified to fill it. For some
months she has been at Denver, and
has written some of the best descrip-
tions of that country for our paper we
have read anywhere. Her many
friends here and elsewhere, would be
glad to note her success at the No
vember election. The question of her
eligibility seems to be a mooted one.
A lady in Leavenworth, the widow Of
the Register elected two years ago, Il
hlling out his term by the appoint
ment of the commissioners of that
county.
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REPRESENTATIVE Il. NJ.
Clark, of Center, announces himself
this week rs candidate tor Repre-.
sentative in this district. Mr.. Clark
has been n citizen of this county for
several years. He did good service
for his country during the rebellion,
and will serve the district to the best
of his abilities If the people should
send him up to the capital this winter.
He proposes to abide the decision of
the Farmers convention.
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TRAvEL.-Travel is on the increase.
Mr. Funkhouser, of the Madison House,
informs US that hIs receipts last month
were $3.50 more than during any month
this year. Last Saturday there were
iorty-two arrivals, and ninety persons
took dinner there.
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PERsoSAL.-We met In our city,
this week, u. L. Brewer, Esq, of Flora,
Ill, attorney at law, who will probably
locate with US. Judge E. L. Howett
accompanies him, who will also proba-
bly, become a citizen, as they are both
well pleased with Emporia.
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BASKET MEKTING.--Rev. Henry
Wright will commence series of re-
llgious meetings in the grove near L.
r. Ludy's, between NeoshO and Badger
creek, on Saturday next, September
9Th, and will continue over the Sab
Lath. Rev. c. E. Lewis will preach
Saturday ut . p. M; also meeting Sat-
urday evening. Services Sabbath at
q. m, and IL q. m. Sabbath school
meeting at 3p. IN, which will be adj
dressed by speakers from Emporia.
The people are invited to come and
bring their baskets OF provisions.
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WILL You HAVE SOME FUN.-The
excursion and buffalo hunt will be the
grandest thing that ever took place In
this part OF the State. 1t will be well
to see Mr.. Lewis and secure tickets.
Only 225 can go, and many tickets
have been engaged.
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FAIR NOTES.

Many Emporia horses have been In
training for months for the race course
at the Fair.
Exhibitors TAKE NoTICE.-Exhi-
bitors at the fair win please make their
entries on or before the first day of the
fair. The class books will go into the
hands OF superintendent on the NOR
ming of the second day. Entrles for
lot 2, 3, 10 and l6 must be madS by II
o'clock on Tuesday the Hst days
a. r. BANCROFT, Sec.
Owing to q mistake in the premium
list as published, the following prom
iums were omitted. The Society now
offer premiums on boots and shoes,
Kansas manufacture, as follows:
LOT 3S-MANUFAcTUREso OF ALL KINDS.
Best pair fine boots, Kan. mfr 50 90
heavy " , 90
gents fine shoes " 2 90
4" heavy q" 4" . 90
I" ladies' fine shoes " . 90
heavy I" /" 2 90
OSSs uISplay OOOIS anu SuOcs, AhllSdS
manufacture, So 90 and diploma.
AR. BANCROFT, Sec.
Now READY.-The diplomas award
ed at the last fair will be ready for de-
livery by Monday, September sth.
A. r. BANCROFT, Sec.
We think we know the man who
will "gIt away" with the $25 for the
foot race at the Fair.
This will be the best Fair we ever
had, because everybody is doing all
they can 70 give it q lift.
The pamphlet containing the prem
Ium list OF the forthcoming fair is out.
Il was printed at this office, by Mr..
Rowland. 1t also contains the adver-
tlsements OF many of our business
houses. Copies can be had OF A. Il.
Bancroft, Secretary.
Come to the Fair and bring some
thing with you for exhibition.
The Agricultural Society has put
new building on the grounds for Floral
Hall. 1t Is 35x1OO feet, with stone
and Is n permanent build
ing.
"A large number OF stalls and pens
have also been erected for the accom-
of exhibitors.
NoTIcE.-All parties who purchased
Peerless potatoes of the undersigned ut
the rate of % per bushel, s. per barrel,
will please remember the premiums
offered at the coming county fair will
be paid, Parties who bought at re-
dnced rates will not be entitled to
premiums
Respectfully, w, 1. F. HARNEN.
SOLDIERS, ATTENTION There will |
be meeting at o'clock p. m. on next |
to the last day of the Fair, Thursday, |
1OkL % sI,o oa,,rk ho,sn 30 |
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NEW Stove VARSIsH.-Bruner IL
McMurtrie lave new stove varnish,
which l. considerably ahead oi any
thing we ever tried on our stoves. It
Is called "Wettengel's Continental
Stove Narnish," and NE advise house
keepers to try it, as it is far superior in
every way to the backing ia common
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PERsoNAL.-Judge J. o. Cunning
ham, OF Urbana, Illinois. Is now on q
visit to his brother, in this city, Judge
E w. Cunningham He Is prominent
in Illinois In his profession, the law,
and has also been connected with the
press In his town for some years.
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HEAVIEST IIELD.-R. NJ. Clark, of
Center township, reports yield of 2I0
bushels of good fall wheat from six
acres OF ground-4O bushels to the
acre by actual measurement. The
wheat was threshed by w. S. Provo,
who is running Pitts thresher in
that neIghbOrhooi. This is the heav-
lest yield We have heard OF. Can any
body beat 1t.
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NOTICE TO FARMERS AND COUNTRY
DEALERs.-Wanted, at the Chi
cago Branch Store, opposite Ban
croft & McCarter's dry goods store,
100000 lbs. of woel, for which
we will pay Chicago prices in cash.
Call and see US before selling else
where, IS it is for your own benefit.
Also 100, 900 pounds of dry and green
hides wanted at the Chicago Branch
store, for which we pay Chicago prices.
Call on Epstein & Co., of the Chicago
Branch Store, I36 Commercial street.
Go and see how much it costs you
to =" fare sumptuously" ut Harvey's
new restaurant, old corner of Fergu-
son & Harvey. I5tf
7. H. Lewis friends can find him at
Perley s. Bearce's. 10
White linen duck suits at Perley &
Bearce's. 10
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WE CLAIM that Miss savyer's Saive
Is entirely different from all others !;
that there are great many good
salyes offered for sale, but none 50
good as Miss Sawyer's SaiFe; that
every family should have a box; that
it Will do all and even more than It &
recommended to do. 12y1s
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THE BEST PAPER.-One of our citi-
zens, of remarkable intelligence and
decided good Judgment, received an
order from Il friend in the east, this
week, to "send him the best paper in
Kansas" Without a moments hesita-
ton lie came up and ordered THE
News to be forwarded IT, the gentle
mnn.
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WANTS TO SELL.-G. w. Frederick
wants to sell or trade for stock, about
ten thousand fine three-year- old apple
trees. Will sell the whole stock very
low and on good terms. A splendid
chance for some energetic reliable per-
son. 33-lm
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Doors AND SHoEs,-H. Cook, who
.,llxertises In to-day's paper, can make
you 4 good pair of boots or shoes in
short order, or do anything else in his
line. Give him a call.
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FoUND.-Two light kid gloves found
at Bancroft hall, supposed to have been
lost at the horticultural fair, are at this
Office for the owners.