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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-02-20

We take pleasure in calling the at
tention of the people of Lyon county,
and Southwestern KIDsas, to the large,
new double column advertisement Of
j. NJ. Griffith & Bro, in to-day's paper.
Il will be of especial interest just now
TO farmers and dealers throughout this
region of the State.
One of the principal points In thfS
advertisement l. the heavy reduction
these gentlemen offer In the prices OF
standard agricultural imple mrnts.
They open the spring trade of 1874,
not only with an attractive and thor
ough stock of all gods In their line.
but will take a new and Interesting
departure In the important item of
prices. We need not add words, but
will simply call the attention Of our
readers to their price list published in
their advertisement.
We are grstified to be able to an
nounce to the public that we have here
In Emporia 3 house with capital and
enterprise sufficient to compete with
any establishment In Kansas, we care
not where customers 60. There has
been much said about patronizIng
home institutions. For any Of the
goods which Griffith & Bro. deal In,
there La no excuse whatever for going
further east. The full stock, the ar
rangements for cheap freights, togeth-
er with the other facilities, ena bles them
to offer goods at such rates that It will
be q waste Of time and OF railroad fare
to visit points east of this to make pur-
ehases. We are not Boosting. Gus
toners need only to visit the house
to prove all that we say In reference
to this establishment. We bespeak for
Griffith & Bro. fair trial. That's all
they ask.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-02-20

Of applying water is to ill the trenches
fail of water about once week dur
ing dry weather. Ny object in this
paper is not so much to give minute
instructions for the culture of celery
as TO point out the difficulties attend
ing the culture and the best way to
overcome the same. I think any one
who takes interest enough to raise the
plants and get them to growing in the
trenches viii be able TO complete the
bisnching, wintering, &c.
CauIiflower is one of the most deli
cate as well as delicious of the Bras
sica or cabbage family. Any soil that
will grow cabbage win grow caulI-
flower, as their requirements are al
most similar, quick growth being es-
sential. need not enter into the de-
tails OF culture, a. it does NOT vary
from that required for cabbage. The
curd or edible part of caulifiower con-
sises of kind of abnormal growth, of
the undeveloped flower buds of the
plant, and Is Of such tender and del
icate nature tSas II it gets any check
to Its growth after the plants become
established it Is almost certain to de-
stroy its value. If the season is good
during the spring and early summer
and the weather moist, good strong
plants raised the autumn previous and
carefully wintered In cold frame,
will head by June or July II planted
out about the middle of April and
carefully tended. Under almost any
other circumstances failure Ia almost
sure to result, for as said before any
check to the growth Of the plant AFTER
it Is set out and established Is certain
to result la failure. Sometimes late
plants put out In July or August viii
make good growth in the fall and If
taken up and placed in cold frame
and protected from freezing weather
will head up nicely during the late
autumn and early winter. This Is
quite an expense and is not always at
tended with success.
In conclusion 1 would say that eel
cry and caHlidower can be grown In
Lyon county under favorable circum-
stances, but whether they can be
grown probably depends upon the
season and the facilities OF the grower
TO overcome the natural obstacles to
their culture.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-02-20

Mr.. Bancroft introduced an ordi-
Rance entitled an ordinance providing
fur side walk, f"n Fifth avenue from
SenslIo street Ia West street, Under
a suspension 0f she rules, the ordi-
nance Was adapted by the following
Vote: Ayes, Btncroir, Beck, CirYe-
land LskIn, MrCarter aud wIcks, ;6).
Nsses, E-kri,lxs and Nich"is, ~.
Mr.. wicka presented petition Sign
ed by G. w. Newman, Il. Dunlap and
.'rliers. asking that the side walk In
front nf the Madison house might BE-
repaired. Referred to committee on
Htrerts AMI alleys.
Mr.. Wicks moved to take up the
'natter Ut pa chasing an alarm bell
TtiriI WAS laid on tlic table at the last
tn.~iing. Carried. Mr.. l. kin moved
that the m liter ne referred back 60 the
committee with Instructions that they
ascertain what kind OF bell, Ms re-
CARDS material, weight aud cost, Is best
tor the city TAI purchase, and report at
the next meeting. Carried.
Adjourned. s. HuRD,
City Clerk.
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cor. J. sANFoRD.
s. HURD,
City Clerk.


We clip the following notice OF Col.
Sanford who Is soon to deliver course
OF six lectures before our Library As
ISOLATION, from the Times, printed at
Aarshalltown, Iowa, where the gentle
man lives:
1--WE have ever been q great admirer
OF Col. Sanford as q man and lectur~
er. he has delivered many of his pop
ular lectures In this city, and always
to crowded honses-but what we COM
plain of now Is that we can't get q
lecture Gus of him this winter, simply
for the reason that he has moEe invita-
tons than he can comply with, and is
engaged ahead two months. It is g
little singular that not an unfavorable
notice of his lectures by the press has
ever been made. The English journals
were highly complimentary of him,
and the American journals have been
eulOgistic, and invariably they have
pronounced him the best talker and
lecturer that travels. More real infor-
nation can be obtained from one of
his lectures than any book of travel.
MarshalltOwn is proud OF her citizen
traveller and unexcelled talker."
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HARTFORD,

The people of this place are begin
ming to believe that they have the
foundation of one among the best
points for city that can be found in
CHS western country. Every one be-
gins to ''place his shoulder to the
wheel" in order that she may move
lively.
M. L. Harden seems to take the
advance movements, such as establish
ing factories, depots, school houses and
other objects which are the foundation
for substantial growth OF town.
Thomas Campbell, Mr.. Maxson,
and others are the principal dry goods
and grocery men.
Sutton, Maxson and Watson are
eur leading druggists.
The water mills of Rogan, Winger
& Taylor are doing first-class work.
They pay cash for all kinds Of grain.
The situation of this place is such
as to give fair view of the nursery OF
A. d. Chambers on one side, and that
of II. L. Hardin on the other.
The topic OF the day seems to be
that of voting bonds for school house,
which we hope the majority will deem
expedient.
The basis of doing business 1:
strictly cash. We are happy to greet
the change, and hops that it will giYs
Us a steady current in business matters
The grangers still try to say thell
piece. May their aim be well met.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-02-20
LYON COUNTY HORTICULTURAL
SOCIETY
Proceedings Of the Last Meeting.

EaPoRIA, Feb. Ieth, 1874.
The Lyon County Horticultural So
ciety met pursuant to adjournment, in
the court house, Feb. 14th, 1874, Mr..
Mllliken, president, in the chair.
The secretary having forgotten to
bring the minutes of the preceding
meeting, of course they could not be
read, and the society proceeded to bus
mess.
The first thing on the program was
an essay on "Celery and Cauliflower,"
by Z. Milliken. The members of the
society were not well enough acquaint-
ed with the subject to allow much dis
cussion, though his paper made the
growth of these much desired and rare
vegetables comparatively easy thing.
The essay will probably appear in
print and gardeners who intend to
raise either celery or caulihower can
do no better than to read it.
The next thing was an essay on the
varieties of apples, by J. II. Miller.
Mr.. Miller, as is well known, has had
much experience in raising apples, and
his paper was full of practical knOwl-
edge and caused an interesting discus
sion among several fruit growers pres
ent. Mr.. Miller asserted that apples
that passed elsewhere as winter apples
were fall apples here. This led to q
side discussion as to what qualities de-
terIfined winter from fall apple.
The apples recommended most highly
by Mr.. Miller were the Winesap, Gem
iting and Little Red Romantic. He
thought that the Winesap deserved 20
stand at the head Of Kansas winter
apples. It ia early and hardy, the
fruit is attendant and good and an ex-
cellent keeper. The Geniting, he
thought, Eas not steady bearer, but
the fruit good for both cooking and
eating. i, is an uncertain keeper
The prime; pal virtue OF the Little Red
Romanit, is, as the before mentioned
authority states, its certainty when all
others fail. 1t is very hardy and
thrifty, / q profuse bearer, its fruit
can be K It all winter and is at 1t:
prime loIs after other winter apples
have LETT desolste barrels and frui
craving people alone. The White
Winter Pearmain was recommended al
an excellent tree in regard to the quail
ity of It's fruit, but it is very delicats
and requires much care, as is scalds
easily l.: The sun and the wood BE-
comes ss'':r and rots. This does no
seem to impair the taste of the fruit
but the -ree lasts for but q few years
The Glowing question was submit
ted to the society: "What varieties 0
apples are best adapted to Lyon coun
typ" I'.s society recommend tn
Winesap sad the Milan, when al
irregulsr discussion followed whIcl
prevents he further recommendation
: Of app!ss
4 N t;3E was made and carried tina
the Igor County Society adopt tn
D clsssit:' Of winter and tall apple
/! as giveu = its best standard authori
: ties.
}. Tbs ST. ty then adjourned to NEE
! at the coUrt house on Saturday after
noon at sSlf past one o'clock, Februar
18th. L. A. SLocUM, Sec.
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PANACEA
FAMILY

Z Go East BY WAY OF ST. LoUIs.-.In
these days OF railroad competition the
wise traveller selects his route before
leaving home. In almost every in
stance he desires to reach lbs destina-
ton as speedily as possible, and for the
accomplishment of that purpose the
Missouri Pacific Through Line from
the West to the East, via Kansas City
and st. Louis, offers inducements I'M
surpassed by any other line in the
country. Everything connected with
the Missouri Pacific r. Z. is first-class,
and the adoption of the Miller Plat
form and the Westinghouse Air Brake,
together with its Pullman Sleepers,
and Reclining Chair Coaches, render a
trip over the line perfectly safe and
pleasant. Passengers from all parts of
the West by taking its express trains
at Kansas City, Leavenworth, Atchison
and other prominent cities, are landed
In st. Louis at seasonable hours morn
ing and evening, and in ample time1o
make direct connection with all
railroads for every. point in the
North. East and South. Partic-
ular information, with maps, time
tables, &co may she had at the
various s'through ticket railroad sta
tions in the West, or upon personal or
written application to G.. Fl. Baxter,
Western Passenger Agent, Kansas
City. No., or Z. A. Ford, General
Passenger Agent, st. Louis, Mo.
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CITE 7 AND CAUL1FLowER.
Essay Read Before the Lyon County
horticultural Society, February
AAth, 1874, by Robert
GillIkea.

Celery is hardy biennial, the stalks
ly blan9ied, are sweet, mild and
crispy. being very palatable in raw
or cooked state. BY most persons it
is cossi'!~re.i great delicacy, but It
seems d!firult to grow it properly In
this cspItity. That It can be raised,
with proper management, is proven
by the .:lt. crops annually offered by
the market gardeners In the AtchisOn
and LeaYsuworth markets. The treat
ment necessary TO insure crop must
be adapted to the peculiar nature Of
the plant. One of the first essentials
is at abundance OF water for the roots
of ts,s nlants. They luzuriate in 3
rich, fnoIst and deep soil. The hot sun
nor The dry air do not inake 50 much
difference with its growth Is 70 have
| its feet vet. Being almost an aquatic
plant, growing In, Its wild state along
the Edges of water courses and ponds,
1t is useless TO attempt to grow It on
dry ground without artificial iErig1-
ton In ,,ry weather. It ls kruea moist
cool ain,o< phere eondnces 70 its growth
better tan dry one. The seed ger
inmates slowly, hence should be
planted early, If in hotbed 50 much
the better, but q hot bed il not ALSO
lutely necessary as the seed win ger
inmate ii sown ia the open ground thu
last Of March or first of Anfil. BT
the middle Of June the plants will bS
large ei.augh to set, II they have beer
well wecded and cared fer, when they
should be set in rows about three fee
apart ard the plants about six inche
from each other. The trenches for Ia
; rows should be not less than two fee
! In dept of well worked soil, int
: which has been incorporated eonsid
) cradle Quantity of thoroughly rotte'
) stable manure. The surface of tn
. ground where the plants stand shout
: be thrrs or four inches below the "a
tural su face, the soil should be press
] ed closely around the roots, and th
|, plants shaded from the hot sun for tw
: or three lays until they begin TO grow
The afse- culture is simple and consist
r in keel ing the ground around Ii
= plants hoed and clear of weeds, an
: never citing the soil abcuf the roc
8 become dry-some seasons are mol
q enough without watering, but such
not always the case. The best mesns
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1874-02-20
CITY COUNCIL PRocEEpINes.

The city council met in regular ses-
sion Feb. 16th, 1874, Mayor Spicer in |
the chair and all members present.
Minutes of Feb. End, 1874. read and |
approved.
Mr.. Lakin introduced an ordinance
entitled an ordinance fixing the COM
pensation of the Mayor and council
men. Referred to committee on ways
and means.
Mr.. Beck introduced an ordinance to
satisfy the claim of Ruggles 6 Plumb
for $3.50 from the street improve.
ment fund. Referred to committee on
ways and means.
Mr.. Beck introduced an ordinance to
satisfy suEdry claims from the general
fund. On motion the rules were sus-
pended for the discussion of the same.
Referred to committee on ways and
means.
Mr.. McCarter introduced the follow
ing resolution:
Resolved, That the city engineer be
instructed TO have the grade establish
ed on Union street between Sd and 9th
avenues, and the avenue grade on 4th,
5th and eth, extend to Union. Adopt
ed.
Mr.. Eskridge introduced the follow
ing resolution:
ResoIUed, That the committee on
| city property be instructed to inquire
as 20 what measures, If any, are neces.
sary to restrain the running at large of
swine within the city limits and 70 re-
port at the next meeting OF the council
by ordinance or otherwise. Adopted.
The following report was received
from the committee to whom was re-
ferred the petition Of Mrs. F. B. Smith:
The committee on streets and alleys to
whom was referred the petition, re-
spectfnlly report that the petitioner,
Mrs. Smith, proposes by the first of
April next, or sooner If the weather
will admit, to remove her fence now
in the street, and place It on the line OF
the lots, thereby leaving tI.e sidewalk
outside and unobstructed, the accept
ance of which proposition the commit
tee recommended. Motion made that
the report be adopted. Lost.
The committee to whom was refer
red the resolution introduced Jan. 9Th
1874, by Mr.. Eskridge, in regard to the
COMMITTEES on streets and alleys receiv
ing proposals for construction OF the
said several cross walks mentioned Ii
the same, reported by recommending
|. that It be indefinitely postponed. No
ton made that report be accepted
Lost. Motion made that it be referred
back to the committee on streets ana
alleys. Carried.
i The committee to whom was referTe'
3 the resolution of Mr.. Nichols to d
}, away the night policeman reported b.
!, recommending that it be rejected
: Motion was made to accept the repoE
l. OF the committee. Lost.
. The question OF adopting the resolu
e ton was then put. Alr. AcCarter Re
q quested that the roll be called, whic
was done, and the vote stood ~ FOL
;. lows: Ayes, Beck, Eskridge, Nichol
le and wIeks, "a. Noes, Bancroft
It Cleveland, Lakln and NeCarter, e
- The Mayor declared the resclutio
3. adopted.
Several petitions for side walks an
cross walks were presented and rea
all Of which was referred TO the Goa
:. mittee on streets and alleys.
N The report of the police judge &
: the month of January, 1874, was pr
IN scented and read, showing that I'VE .
2. rests Were made and the sum Of 3
= collected in hnes. Report ordered I
fle.
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NEW MOVEMENT.

We take great pleasure in calling
attention to ''Ths Groundswell," an au-
thoritative history of the FaImers'
Movement, embracing an authentic
account of farmers clubs, grangers,
etc.; a full discussion of the transport
tation question and other grievances /;
and history OF Industrial education
In the United States, etc.; together
with sketches Of the lives or proni-
nent leaders," by Hon. Jonathan Pc
RAM, editor Western Rural, Chicago I;
Vice President Illinois State Board of
Agriculture, illustrated aSfth eight Or
igindI portraits, and 100 other enSrGo-
fngS. This is the only full and author
itative work upon the Farmers Move
ment ever written, and the only one
which has received the endorsement
and recommendation Of the great
leaders of the cause. Its issue Is most
opportune, meeting q great and uni
versally-felt need. The whole country
is suffering intensely from the evils
generated by monopoly; the people
are thoroughly aroused; and now L
the time for all to inform themselves
thoroughly on the points at issue, and
help on the great cause, by the circu-
lation of this mastery work.
The Groundswell Is comprised in
one handsome Octave volume of about
$50 pages, printed on good paper made
expressly for It, and illustrated will
eight original portraits and over 1OC
other engravings of Superior charac'
ter. It is substantially bound In two
styles, selling at the following ex
tremely low, antl-monopoly prices
payable on delivery:
In Fine American Cloth, Black anC
Gold, -$2.75 per copy.
In Library Sheep, Sprinkled Edges,
1926 per copy. -
It can lie procured only by sRbscrip
ton.
Mr. b. 4. Davis Is agent for TIL
county. Orders may be left with him
or at Miss Ellen PIumb's book store.
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SOMETHING ABOUT GOING EAsT.-The,
shortest possible route between the Great,
West and the sEast. NORTH aud South, is
over the st. Louis, Kansas City and
Northern Short Line. This road has gain
ed surprising importance by reason Of
immense expenditures. IN Cha last two
years, Of over two millions dollars, be-
sides earnings, in improvements Of road
way. in re-laying their line with best
quality y new STEEL au.i Iron rails. on
broad n.,ss .ir-. ana hS substituting for
ordinary t-s4 :, ilew reclining ch ircoaehes,
elegantly esrpeted and fitted, with dress
ing rooms with toilet conyenienees for Is
dies, gentfmen and families travelling with
children, ayffhostt any extra charge. This
line runs six fast express trains between
the AIissourizand Mississippi rivers, two
more than any other road, aud connects
with all the great through lines East,
West, North aud South. 1t Is remarkably
exempt from accidents by reason Of adopt
ing every modern appliance for comfort,
speed and safety, including night and day
Watchmen, who Inspect the road before
and after the passage of each train TO see
that everything Is secure. We recom-
mead those contemplating a trip East TO
take the st. Louis, Kansas City & North
eru Short Line, either through st. Louis,
the great metropolis OF over $4,000 inhab-
itants, or through Chicago, via the Chiea-
go & Alton short line, over the Louisiana
Bridge now open for passage OF through
trains Ticket Agents, of cenaec ting
roads selling tickets tOthe East, North or
South, Will furnish tickets by this excel
lent line. For map, circulars, time cards
aud information relative to rates, &C., ap-
ply to or address Lyman McCarty, Kan
sas City, Mo-, or p. b. Groat, st. Louis, Mo.
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For knobby hats go to A. S. smith's.

To The FARMERs.-We have made
arrangements by which we can furnish
you plows at manufacturers wholesale
prices, adding ten per cent, provided
you will give US your orders in time to
get them here for spring use. Call
and see our sample plows.
7-m1 s. j. SMITH & Co.
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EAGLE CREEK.

Winter wheat has rather a dismal
outlook now for a full crop. Few
fields show even a tolersble stand.
IS. NJ. McRes's new barn Is 22x2e
feet, IL feet posts. Native lumber /;
pine shingles.
Robert F. Nahansy's barn is 3Ox4O
feet, 10 feet post. Native lumber;
pine shingles.
School district No. SO is building
9 new school house 20x36 feet, patent
desks; IL now enclosed. T. 8. II. Toney
Is the builder. The building is to cost
complete Ss2l. This is enterprise.
-Wm. Updegraph Is wintsring 1875
head Of steers for VIM. Martindale, at
1925 per head.
John r. Pruitt and VIM. 81. LAX
have been feeding go head of cattle
for HOlderman Bros. at fltty cents per
head per month.
Some farmers have stock in fine
condition, showing = tact that is GER
tainly worthy of Imitation. We hops
farmers will take to feeding and wa
tering stock, with business regularity
"using them as machinery" 20 worl
into beef, pork and improved draugh
horses, instead of the now often neg
lected and improbable animals We Sc,
In many yards.
I'm town or country the successful
farmer is the one who has his business
thoroughly In hand. Noso, fences up
machinery housed, trees protected
stock sheltered; ever ready TO com
municate failure or success, In q eau
tious manner; to tighten and ennobls
% build up the hopes and raise th
ambition OF his fellows, striving to ai
. dignity 70 labor.
, Now 60 look at your apple tree
| Amt they nice? Well! Next tim
remember that rabbits don't 81
] through rags two feet long, four inch,
q wide, tied in at least three place
: Try it and place to the credit of
al NUNBER EIoHTEEs.
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CAsFoRIK Is more than sabstItutes1or
castor oil. Il is the only safs article In exist
ence which Is certain to asSimilate the food,
regulate the bowels, cure wind collie, and
produce natural sleep. II contains neither
minerals. morphine or alcohols and Is pleas
ant to take sChi1dreh need not cry, and
methers may rest. Ally
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GVPg 0PFIcERs-There Il consider
able talk about city officers. The
names of several worthy geRtlemeA
are mentioned in connection with the
Office Of Mayor, There VIII be one
councilman 70 elect In each ward.
The Issue VIII probably be license and
anti-lieense. There Is some talk OF q
convention to nominate the general
officers. Let Us have our best men for
these Offices.
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CLUB MEKTING.-The Farmers club
OF Fremont Will hold q special meeting
at the school house In No 65, on Fri
day evening, February 9th, ut I
O'Clock. A full attendance Is desired,
~ business of Importance will be be-
fore the meeting.
fa G4t NJ Wurp,vp
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UNITARIAN SOCIETY Services at
the usual hours. Subject of morning
sermon, Common Sense and Saliva
tion." Subject of evening lecture,
1.-THE ExodHs." Rev. Mr.. Sanborn, of
Lawrence, will preach on Sunday,
March lst, instead Of next Sunday.
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McNUTT ARREsTED.-The man Nc
Mutt, who murdered and burned man
At wichita some time ago to secure a
5000 life insurance policy, has been
captured, and passed through here In
chargs OF an officer on his way &c
wichita, last Monday evening. We
have not heard the result OF his exam
Iuation which came of yesterday, we
learn