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sCensus OF 1879. ESTIMATED.
There will be some aid required
for the counties of Trego, Hodge
man and Kingman, but the re-
turns are too indefinite on which
to base an estimate.
At least so per cent. should be
added for clothing and bedding,
making is, 134 requiring assistance
for other than rations.
AS you are aware, the war de-
partment has indicated its purpose
to issue army clothing for men, in
reasonable quantities, to the coun-
ties of Russell, Lincoln, Osborne,
Rocks, Pawnee, Harvey, Rice,
Ford, Norton, Phillips, Jewell and
Smith.
In most of the foregoing coun
ties wheat was raised, but was
most unevenly distributed.
Homesteaders depended largely
upon the corn crop and vegeta.
bles, which were destroyed. The
failure of corn, the principal food
for domestic animals in the state,
has necessitated the feeding of
wheat; in addition to this there
has been large increase in the
acreage of winter wheat sown this
fall. These two causes have di-
miliished the supply of breadstuffs,
and lessened the ability of those
counties to provide for their own
info rtunate.
There are individual cases of
restitution in isolated localities in
other parts of the state (of which
1 make no estimate), and the
county commissioners and other
citizens are resolute in the en-
deavor to not only provide for
their unfortunate, but: to contrib
ute to the destitute on the from
tier. While they may be able to
take care of themselves, 1t is be-
lieved that they will be, in the
majority of cases, unequal to the
emergency of supplying the from
tier.
Destitution ia greater than has
been supposed. Our people are
not DeSSars, and there have been
many cases of suffering discovered
where delicacy has hidden it from
public view as long as possible.
An important consideration
seems to have been overlooked. |
Farmers are compelled to feed
wheat to work animals. Bad re-
suits are already apparent in |
many localities. 1t is unnatural
food for work animals, and unless
corn can be provided for spring
work, at least in part, there will |
not only be disease and suffering
among stock, but farm industries
will be retarded.
Very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
ALFRED GRAY.
Secretary State Board of Agri-
culture.
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STATE GRANGE.
Eads' Plan for Improving
she Outlet 10 tIEe Gulf
Recommended.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 3.-The execu-
tive committee of the Missouri
State grange, which has been in
session here for several days past,
adjourned to-day, after transact
ing considerable business apper-
Lainlng to the order.
They also adotped a series of
resolutions approving of the eff
forts now being made by the citi-
zens of st. Louis to open direct
trade between the Mississippi val
ley states and Brazil by q steam
ship line from New Orleans, and
ask the farmers of the valley
states to aid in supporting the en-
terprise.
The committee recommends the
farmers of Missouri and other
valley states, to make every effort
to induce shipments down the
Mississippi river instead of by rail
to the East, and assert it is the
policy and imperative duty of
farmers to patronize Western and
Southern railroads and capital
lists.
They also recommend to Grang-
ers of the valley states, to adopt
resolutions requesting their rep
resentatives and senator's in con-
gress to give their support to Capt.
JAS. B. Eads' jetty plan for the
immediate improvement of the
mouth of the Mississippi river.
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FROM CEDAR VALLEY.
a Grange CeIeBratIon.
CEDAR VALLEY,
nl.a.. n r.. Eth

- OEAASe ScAcDE1Ass
CEDAR VALLEY,
Chase Co., Dec. 9th. J
Yesterday was a fine day for the
Patrons and their friends at and
around Cedar Point; old and
young, grave and gay, had all
things common i'm good dinner,
gotten up by the good ladies of
Cottonwood, Cedar and the Point.
We rather like such gatherings.
They create a feeling of kindness, so
liability and benevolence, and while
we enjoyed the festivities of the day
those of our fellows that have,
through the calamities of the past
season, been less fortunate, were not
neglected. Arrangements were set
on foot to look after the needy.
DIR. Mead of the Point presided,
and at the opening of the meeting
read q good essay on the objects of
the order.
Col. S. N. Wood, of the Falls,
gave us q good address. Mr.. Nor
gan of the Leader was also with
us and, although he could not be
prevailed upon to give us talk, he
did us the kindness to act as secre-
tary. Miss f. V. Doughty, of the
Point, read q very good essay on
Juvenile culture, which was well
received.
Mr.. Cunningham also spoke in
regard to the interest, of the order.
Mr.. Cunningham, his wife, and Mr.
Bates did the singing, Mrs. Gun.
bingham at the organ. The only
drawback here was not enough tC
assist in vocal music. A vote OF
thanks was rendered the singers and
invited speakers, when ali adjourn,
ed in the best of humor, feeling thu
better for having spent the day socia
bly, and probably together.
In THE News of the 9th nlt.,
am made to say that there had not
been a death in this county for the
last two years. This is either I
mistake of the printer or of my
self. 1 think 1 wrote cOunt7y no
county.
Cedar is a nice creek of about Il
miles in length, emptying into tn,
Cottonwood river a mile east of tn
Point, and heading not far from
Sycamore Springs in Butler county
When l speak of Cedar valley
mean the valley of this creek ant
its tributarys. This valley contain
about sixty-five or seventy families
Since I wrote you before hay
learned that there have been tw
infant deaths in this valley quit
recently. A. V.
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FROM THE FRONT.
Gen. Miles Command at the
Head of Red River.

Gen. Miles Command at IIne
Head of Red River.
CHICAGO, Dec. 5.-Lieut Gener-
al Sheridan received the following
dispatch this morning:
CAMP ON THE WAsHITA, TEX
Dec. 1, 1874.
Miles encampment is at the
head of the timber on the Washi-
ia. He has nine companies of in
fantry here, and another will be up
soon from Camp Supply.
Maj. Compton with four COM
panies is on Sweet Water, sixteen
miles distant, and four companies
of the Eighth cavalry is at Adobe
Walls.
The troops have suffered some
for want of clothing. If the for
age gets up, Miles will move on
or about the tenth, along the
head-waters of the creeks empty
ing into the north fork of Red
river, to the head waters of the
main Red river, meeting there the
Eighth cavalry, who are ordered
to move fifty miles up the Cana
dian; thence south to meet his
command.
1t is generally believed that the
Indians, who are still out, have
taken refuge in ravines near the
headwaters of the Red river. If
Miles had forage he would start
to-day. The horses and mules are
thin in flesh, but otherwise in fair
condition.
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MORE TROUBLE.
-Four ThOuAand Men Out
OGEmplOymeRL

PITTsBURG, Dec. AT the final
conference between the iron man
ufacturers and puddlers this even
ing, the proposition made by
manufacturers of $500 per ton for
boiling, was rejected by the pud-
dlers.
The result is, that a general sus-
pension of the mills will take place
on Monday, with the exception
of one or two mills, which will
continue to pay present prices
5000 per toni until their con-
tracts are filed.
A large amount of muck, bar
and finished iron is held in stock
by the various firms in this city,
doubtless sufficient to meett he de-
mand for some time to come.
The result of the lockout will
be some what discouraging, as the
failure of the two parties to come
to An agreement will throw out of
employment about four thousand
men, and seriously affect the iron
and coal mining interests OF the
state.
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BY the expenditure of a small
amount before the Doth of Deem
Der, in assisting the Masonic Re-
lief Association of Norfolk, Va, to
complete their Temple, you may
obtain q fortune without being re-
quired to wait for q term of years,
or compel your family to wait for
your death, as would be the case
in life insurance. The Grand
Gift Concert, at which six thous-
and prizes will be distributed, will
be conducted by some OF the best
citizens of Norfolk, and there will
be a prize in every ten tickets.
The drawing will positively take
place on the 29th OF December.
Send for tickets to Henry V.
Moole, Sec'y, Norfolk. Va, or an
authorized Agent of the Asscia-
ton.
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ROAD NOTICE

NOTICE is hereby given that q petition
IN has been presented 70 the Beard Of Coan-
ty Commissioners OF Lyoa county. Kansas
asking for an alteration in q county road. Is
follows. t0-Wit: The beginning Of said alter
alton is the y = cor. Of section No -, tp II
cor. Of section 81. tp- II, range 10. The ter
minAtiOn Is the W cor. Of said sec 81: and
that viewers win, on the 31st day Of Decem-
Der, meet et the beginning OF said alteration
10 view and locate the same, and give 70 al
parties hearing.
BY order OF C0aBty Commissioners.
Dec II, 1870. Us. CRAIG,
SOW2 County Clerk.
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The Railroad Robbes-s visit
Kansas.


x. H. 'TraIA Relieved OF
A Kansas City telegram gives an
account of the most daring robbery
on record, which took place in our
own state, on Tuesday last:
KANSAS CRY, Mo-, Dec. 8.-The
robbers of the rail have just COM
mitted one of the most daring acts
on record. About half past 3 this
afternoon, as the Kansas Pacific
train reached Muncie, q few miles
west of this city, five masked men
tagged and stopped il, cut of the
passenger coaches and moved the
engine and express car some dis
lance forward and robbed the Wells,
Fargo 6 Co.'s safe of about $27, COO.
One can of gold dust for Kountze
Bros, New York, containing 5000,
was also carried of. All were large
men, rode bay and brown horses,
and were heavily armed with Hen
~ rifles and revolvers. The ex-
press company offers q reward of
$4,000, the X. p. railway company
So, O00, and Gov. Osborn, OF Kansas,
s., 800 for the recovery of the funds
and arrest of the robbers.
The King of the Sandwich Islands
arrived at San Francisco the other
day and was received with consid
cradle display. He had receptions
at Cheyenne and Omaha. Courtesies
haye been exchanged between him
and the President. He will arrive
at Washington Friday or Saturday.
The latest from the negro rising
is that quiet has been restored. II
negroes and 2 whites were killed
Crosby, the Objectionable sheriff
has resigned.
A Fit. Scott dispatch. J. w
Cambell, in attempting to shoot q
day, for interfering with his family
relations, missed the object of nil
aim and accidentally shot Edward
Walker, of Coffeyville, Kan, in thu
chin, breaking his jaw bone in tire,
places. The wound is not consid
cred dangerous.
GRANGER ENTERPRISE.
Fort Scott, Kan, Dec. 9Th,
executive committee of the Kansa
State Grange entered into q con
tract to-day with the Fort Scot
Foundry Company for the manu-
facture of agricultural implement
to supply the patrons of husbandr,
in the State. F. Fl. Dumbauld
chairman of the executive commit
tee, and NJ. E. Hudson, master @
the state grange, acted for tn
grange, and Hon. Geo. A. Crawfor,
and A. j. Nutz for the foundry
There are about fourteen hundre
oranges, with an aggregate member
ship of about $4,000. This contraC
is deemed an important item for tn
State.
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The government has concluded
arrangements with the Pawnees,
says the Dodge City Messenger,
for their reservation in Nebraska
to a place in the Arkansas valley.
About forty lodges of the Pawnees
have already arrived on the Ar
kansas. They have gone to pre-
pare the way for the remainder of
the tribe-some $500 in all-who
will move south in the spring.
They have been given permission
to engage in q grand buffalo hunt,
after which they propose to forev-
er abandon the chase, and devote
themselves to civilized pursuits.
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Sheep.

Mr.. Blandin, of this city, has
brought on n thousand fine sheep
and expects to largely increase
his flock next spring.
The Mennonites are also taking
great flocks into Harvey county.
They expect to make this promi-
mont feature in their industry.
We are glad these experienced
and thorough men are taking hold
of this buiness. Mr.. George
Plnmb, of this county, after many
trials and vicissitudes, has make
of 1t a complete success. He
looks upon it as our most profita-
BILE form of farming, and he knows
what he is talking about.
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IST of letters remaining in the Emporia
IL pOStofBce; Dec. g. 1871 Persons calling
for these letters please say advertised
Bateman Ashley, BrendeIl wm.
COnnel Jeremiah o.
Davis Mrs 5.
Elemming Thomas
Hunt ] II, Hamilton James.
Isley d N.
Keller X, Keller Mrs s.
MeReynolds Robt.
Parker Sarah +.
Rhodes Miss Mary
Smith Clark. Sackett A c, Snow Henry,
SheAck, Mrs Rosa, Smith r.
Woods Riley L, Wood Richard.
HELD FoR POSTAGE
VIM. N. ReAm, Somerset o.
HELD FOR DIRECTION.
letter no address. postal card no address.
JACOB STOTLER p. NJ
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Judge Hoar, to whom Charles
Sumner bequeathed his Civil Rights
bill, is to have a tussel with Ben
Butler as to who shall manage the
bill this session. Hoar says that
Butler has nothing to do with it.
If Hoar Gusts Butler, as be proposes,
the latter threatens to ventilate the
inside and outside of Massachusetts
politics. HOar and Butler do not
speak to each other.
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Hartford ToWnsIle
Pnhlieafinn Nnfioe-

INFANCY n. ANDREWS will take no
IN tfce that she has been sued in the
District court OF Lyon county, Kansas;
that the petition in said action is on file
in the office OF the Clerk of said court;
that the names OF the parties to the suit
are Lewis 3. Andrews, plaintiff, and
Nancy ID. Andrews defendant. and that
she must answer the petition fled by the
plaintiff on or before the 23d day OF Jan.
uary, A. ID. 1873, or the petition will be
taken as true and judgment rendered ae-
eordingIy, dissolving the marriage bonds
between the said Lewis Il. Andrews and
Nancy Ii. Andrews, and diVorcing the
said parties, and for such other relief rs
to the court shall seem proper, besides
costs OF suit. GILLEFf & FORD. 3.
Ag-5i AtiQ,s for Pm.
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GIVEN UP THE GHosT.-The
Lawrence Daily Tribune, one OF
the oldest dailies in the State, es-
tablished at an early day by John
Speer, died last last Saturday. 1t
was sold to T. Dwight Thacher,
Esq, editor of the Daily Journal.
1t could not longer stem the cur
rent. The career of Melius as a
daily journalist was brief and
somewhat brilliant. We are sor-
ry to see the old Tribune go I'M
las.
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NEWS.
FRIDAY. DEcEMBER II, 1874.
PREsIDENT-a ,r-.-.

We present our readers vi,h
the Presidents message in the
shape otan extra, thus enabling us
to give the most important docu-
ment OF the season and our usual
large amount Of reading mater =,
the same time. wepresume The
NEWS is the only paper in this
section of the State that gives the
message entire this week. We
haye no room for comments. The
document cannot fail to gal n the
earnest attention Of all
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STRAYEn.

EROM the premises of Samuel IL. Eos.
u ter, on Taylor creek, miles north
east Of Imports, about May 1st, colts /:
one filley, 2 years old past: red-bay; white
stripe on forehead; two hind feet white
above pastern joint; good size. Also one
red bay filley, 1 year old past; one hind
foot white and q star in forehead, and
white snip on nose. -Also one red bay
herse, I year old; 2 hind feet white above
pastern joints, and the right fore foot
white, and q star IN foreheaa. Also one
horse colt, yearling; mouse color, bay or
brown; has a scar on the right hind leg.
on the cord behind, half way up from the
heel TO the hcugh joint. Also one half
pony, bright bay, 3 year old this fall, with
one hind foot white, and little white on
one fore foot. and little white in forehead,
Any one giving information leading to
their recovery win be suitably rewarded.
Address SAM'L II. FOSTER,
50w3-4.50+2 Emporia, Kan.
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Tho message of president Mac
MahOn 20 the French Assembly
seems to give the best of satisfac-
ton everywhere. IL inspires
large degree of hope la the stability
of his government. It proves his
desire and ability 10 restore quiet
and confidence among the French
people. They seem to Lave conf
dence in him, aud no doubt but
that he will bring q degree of Sc
curity and prosperity to that unfOr-
tunate country which IL has not en-
joyed for some years.
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A locomotive on the Clevelan d,
Columbus, Cincinnati and Indian
apolis road, while at Delaware, O.,
exploded, badly scalding William
Hutchins, engineer, and instantly
killing his son, who was acting as
fireman.
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NOTICE.

STATE OF KANSAS, LYON COUNTY.
In the District Court of the Fifth Judicial
District of the State of Kansas, setting in
and TOR the county of Lyon,
george w. Kirkendall. PIPE, VS.. L. w. Rush,
Margaret Rush, Alanson ID. Howard, Eliza
beth Howard, Lydia L. Wilson, Def'ts
THE above named defendants, 2. w. Rush.
Margaret Rush and Lydia L. Wilson W iii
take notice that on Monday, the 11th day OF
January. A ID. IS75, the plaintiff above nam
Ell, VIII take the dispositions of sundry witness
ses TO be used as evidence on the trial of the
above cause at the Office of C. W. Brown No
Murray street, in the city of New York in the
county OF New York, in the State of New York.
between the hours of eight O'Clock a. m. and
six O'Clock p m. Of said day, and that the
taking of the same will be adjourned from tlay
10 day between the same hours until said de-
positions are completed.
ORRIN MILLER
5Ow3 Attorney for PIE
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Old Mr.. Storey. of the Chicago
Times, got married last week. This
is the first of his transactions with
the gentler sex since Lydia Thomp-
son cOwhided him.
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sHERIFF's SALE.

NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue of
In an order OF sale Issued cut OF the Dis
trict Court OF Lyon county, Kansas TO me d.
rected, upon . Judgment in favor OF Almerin
Gillett against Sanford Il. Kamer and Keen
er b. OFrick, partners. will on Tuesday, the
12.h day OF January. 1875, At 10 O'Clock 4. m.
At the front door Of the court house ia said
county, o9er for sale 1t public auction 70 the
highest bidder for cash. the following describ-
ed real estate. t0-Wit: Lot No. CO. on Neosho
street, in the city Of Emporia, Lyon county,
Kansas. Appraised - enc hundred and forty
sold Is the property % Sanford a Kamer and
keener B. Orrfek, partners, 70 satisfy said
Sheriff OF Lyon Co, Kansas
Deeember11th, 1874 60t5.
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OFFICE OF STATE BOARD OF AGRICULT'E,l
TOPEKA KS., Dec. /, 1874.
To His ErcelIency ThOS. Il. o.
born, Governor Of Kansas.
In compliance with your request
for a summary of returns made to
this Office relative to restitution in
the state, the result of grasshop-
per or locust devastation, 1 have
to report. The counties that are
absolutely unable to provide for
their own destitute lie west of the
sixth principal meridian, and for
the most part are the following.
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SHERIFFsS SALE

NOTICE is herby given that by virtue of
\ an order of sale issued out of the District
Court of Lyon county, Kansas, to me directed
l VIII on Monday the 18th, day of January
1870, at IL O'Clock a. m, at the front door of the
court house, in said county. offer for sale at
public auction to the highest bidder for cash,
the following described real estate to-wit:
Lot number 1O6 on Market street, in the city
of Emporia, Lyon county, Kansas Will be
sold as the property of G. b. Bachelor to sat
isiy said order of sale. JOHN BAY,
Sheriff of Lyon Co, Kansas.
Emboria. Kas.. Dec. II. 1874. rAM5
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Three children of Moses Homan
two boys and girl-aged ten,
twelve and fourteen years, broke
through the ice on the mill pond,
Rochester N. Y, while attempting
to skate, Saturday, and were
drowned.
The number of emigrants land
ed at Castle Garden, from Janu-
airy LIST to Dec. LIST, during the past
year, was 145, 1862, showing a very
heavy decrease over last year.
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Strayed---$2O Reward

ER0M the premises Of Mrs. Moase,
a three miles southeast or AEnerfcus,
about one month agJ, three year old
steers; one spotted with bel5l.aii; one
white; one black; 0n6 sPeehled = zes
] will give $40 for the return Of the
steers, or for information leading ia their
recovery. PETER RUSH.
Ameficus, Lyon Co, Kas. 4ew4z
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DESTITUTE IN KANSAS.
Statistical Statement Of VIZ.
Alfred Gray.

STATE OF KANSAS,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Topeka, Dec. l, 1874.
Hon. E. s. Storer, President
Kansas Central Relief Commit
tee.
SIR: 1 enclose herewith, for
your information, statement from
Hon. Alfred Gray, Secretary OF
the state board of agriculture, in
regard to restitution on the from
tier. Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
THOMAS A. OSBORN,
Governor.
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FuRNITnRE.

WANT the people to know that ! am
Il making new and repairing Old Office aud
house furniture as cheap as it can be done
elsewhere, and will call and get il and return
il without extra charge. Carpenter and join
er WORK done also Picture FRANCS made
shop west side of Com Hlercial street 81
door north Of 7tls avenue.
- L.. BAILEY
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Notice to Contractors.

WILL receive sealed bids for the filing of
l. the dirt approaches, by the yard to the
Allen creek bridge, situated on the east line
OF sec "a, tip. Is, range II, until the 26th day
OF December. Reserving the right to reject
one and all of the bids. Bids can be left with
j. s. Craig, County Clerk, or at my residence,
on Dow creek, Fremont tp.
Bows j. Ii. CONAN, TIP. Trustee