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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23
OVER THE COUNTY.

What has become Of fhe Humboldt
Journal? ts
We are getting coldi Bfihg Us
some subscription wood.
A club of FIVE subscribers, in the
county, can get the ExC#AEeE at
$3.50 each, cash. =.
The camp meeting a: Wrights
Chapel closed last Friday. There
we're about twelve conversions: 4.
H. T. johnson, Of Hdrnb6dt, Is
attending the United States Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows, now in session
il Indianapolis. I
A club of ten subscribers, ia she
county, can get the EXCHANGE for
$3.50 each, cash, and an extra copy
to the getter-up of the club.
Tire residence of Mr. Dave Simmons
was burned in Trenton Sunday before
last, in Shsch he lost everything.
The k5Nse belonged TO Mr. Pete Wade
a eatitfoh Is getting up for a new
road between this place and Trenton
which VII shorten the distance two Oh
tGree miles. Let us have the ne"
road, by all means:
Cotton picking Is progressing at 8
lively rate. Good ssudges say, If the
frost will keep off till the middle o.
October, a tremendous crop will bt
picked. We hope so.
Capt. Tom Hutcherson has 'Jinec
the circus" He run the special circus
and menagerie train last week. ID
| can come as near giving satisfaction
running anything as any Ian w
know of.
The State Centennial Commission
ers-MajOr Rarbiere and Captain
McCabe-addressed the citizers o
Hrnboldt last Tuesday night. Al
admission fee of twenty-five cents wa
charged:
The Humboldt Herald says the bel
frame of the G. P. Church in tina
town has recently been replastered
land now presents quite an attractiv
appearance" We SUPPOSE so-in fact
& Very unique appearance.
A club of FIVE subscribers, who ri
ceive their papers at post office gu
of this county, can get the ExcHGSts
at SLIGO, cash, postage prepaid, and
club of ten at the same rate, with a
extra copy to the person who seeS u
the club.
| The News-Gazette of last wee
gives a list of the threshers In til
county and the amount of whe'
threshed by each this season, whlc
foots up 257,367 bushels. 1t turtle
sats there are nine threshers not "
reported, some of them machines
the largest class; supposed they WI
average 5000 bushels, which will MAX
the crop of Gibson county 3O2,3t
bushels, very fair showing, whic
we challenge our sister counties
beat.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23
Constable Election.

The election here last Saturday for
District Constable resulted as follows :
Jones 10, Baird 122, Hancock 81,
Weatterford TO- Mr. Weatherford
withdrew from, the race early in the
day. On account of the inclemency
of the weather a very light vote was
polled. Mr. Jones requests us to re-
turn his heartfelt thanks for the par.
TALLY of his friends i'll electing him
to the position. He is one-legged
ex-reb., has had experience, and viii
no doubt make good officer.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23
SuALL CHANG

Watermelons have played OUT mere
the past few days.
Gen. A. p. Stewart passed down
the road Yesterday.
Remember tie election for City
Revenue Collector next Saturday.
Col. Smith, cur very efficient mail
agent. has returned after an absence
Of ten or twelve days.
Conductor Ellington, of the Central
road. has been sick with nialarial fever,
but is up and about again.
Capt. S. Ii. Hale has returned from
his trip to Arkansas and Texas, and
is much improved in appearance.
Wilkison has made new depart
ure," aid PROPOSES to move things at
lively lSte. See advertisement.
Stone q Mills arc no9 receiving a
large stock of new and fine goods,
which they propose to sell at bottom
figures.
Three new dry goods stores will be
Opened III Milan shortly. This shows
the solid growth and Improvement of
our town.
FrHst here last Sunday and Monday
mornings. We Fave heard that a
little ice was seAh Sunday, Fegeta-
ton not damaged.
There is considerable complaint
about the way the mails are mixed up
ana missent by the negro postal clerk
on the Louisville road.
Attention is called to the card of
Ben. w. Moore, Esq, of Mckenzie.
He is a good lawyer, an afable gentle
man and Mayor Of the town.
Maj. Hallstrom has just received a
beautiful stock of hats, feathers, flow
ers, ETC., from New York. Of course
the ladies will crowd to. see them.
Neuralgia" seemed to be epidemic
after the polls closed Saturday. We
saw about forty patients in one crowd
going to Doctor Sedberry for "n1edi,
cine" -
A freight train on the Central ROAD
| was wrecked last Saturday at Ouch
Hill, Miss, smashing seven or eight
cars of merchandise and delaying the
passenger trains. sa ?
His honor, the Mayor, had a little
"knock-duwH argument" with another
man last Monday. Capt. McDOhalt
persuaded both parties to leave the
matter with Esq. Dickinson for settle
ment.
Mr. C. F. Haun, of Arlington, Ey.
presented us with an apple last week
which weighed twenty. three ounces
and was SHfteen inches in circumfer
,ence. He has plenty more just Al
large.
Mrs Duffy showed us her Bea!tifu
stock of new goods the other day
Besides her fine assortment Of every
thing handsome in the millinery line
she has a large lot of fashionable
ready-made clothing for the ] little t!lI fel
lows. No doubt it viii go Oft like no
cakes.
Mr. j. R. wray, well-known Ex
press Messenger on the Central road
died in New Orleans on the 18th inst
Of Ihalarial fever. 1t Is said he haC
a considerable sum of money deposited
but it IS not known where. Neithel
iait known where his people i've
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23
THE SUN.
DAILY AND WEnaLy FOR 1915.

The approach ofthe Presidential election gives
a,4iusual i'm portaDce.to the events and develop
merits of 1915. We shall endeavOr to describe
Them fully, faithfully and fearlessY.
- EHE WEEKLY sun bias DO attained CIR
cuIatiOn of over seventy thousand copicS. lts
RAIDERS are fOundin every State and Territory
and its quality is well known to the pnbllc. W G
|, shall not only endeayOr to keep It tuiiy up 70
the old standard, but TO improve and add 10 It's
THE WEEKLY sun ;:ill continue to be a
thorough new spaper. All the news Of the day
will he found in it, condensed when UnimpOrt-
ant at foil length when OF moment, and always,
we trust treated in a clear, interesting ana IN
struetlve u anher. -, =,
is our aim TO make the " &C KY sun the DeSi
family news paper in the world. II viii be full
of ntcrtaining and appropriate reading OF every
sort but " i'll print nothing to offend tho most
scrupulous and delicate Ia te. 1t Will always
tain the most interesting 81 Drles anu Ioiha-
ceg of the day, carefully s,lected and leglbly
printed.
The Agricultural Department is prominent
feature in the Weekly sun, and Its articles WEI
ALWAYS he found fresh and useful TO The farmer.
The number of men iniepende t - politics
is Increasing and the Weekly Sun Is their raper
especially. 1t belongs TO no Part ana o cys no
dictation. eontendin.: for prlnoiPle and tor TIE
fuption that tlisgraces the country and threat
ems the overthrow. Of republican Institutions.
II has no foar of knaycs, and seeks no iavors
/, from their supporters.
are reguIarlE reported in rs columns.
The price Of the Weekly Sun is one dollar a
year for sheet of eight pages and hfty-SIx col
umnr AS This barely pays the expenses OF
paper and printing. We are not able TO- make
any discount OF allow any premium TO friends
who may make special efforts to extend us Cur
cuInti n. Under the rev law, which requires
| payment of postage in advance, one dollar 9
year, WITH twenty cents, the cost OF prepaid
iostagc added, il the rate Of subscription; ~
Is moi necessary to get up club in order TO Ia ye
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I sends one dollar and twenty cents will get the
/ paper postpaid, fOr yelr-
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No discounts from this g E.
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over. a DISCOUNT Of "a per cont.
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The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23
A Good ofer.

We will give che years subscription
10 the EXCHANGE for the largest wa
ter h,elon brought to this Office be
tween how and October I. VIE viii
be the lucky. Ihanf
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

Ladies, now is your time! Call at
f. A. Dufy's and examine her nice
collection Of Scarfs, Ruches, Plun'es,
Feathers, Flowers Of all descriptions
and Natural Birds right from Paris.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

L. w. Deshcng Is agent for all
kinds of Cane Mills, Cider Mills, Corn
Shelters, Straw Cutters, Fan Mills,
&c Also the most improved Gram
Drill. Ii you want anything of the
kind. be sure to cali and see him.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23
Ssxth Annual Fair

Ofthe Gissdi County Agricultural
and Mechanical Association will com.
mence on Tuesday, October II, and
continue for five days. For premium
list address, -.
W. w. HARRISON, Eec'y,
Trenton, Tenn.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

Ne are now prepared to received
our Winter supply of wood in pay
ment ofsubscriptions tothe EXCHANGE.
Bring it in while the roads are good.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

Contemplating moving into the
Southern Palace, recently built by y.
II Hss, 1 .wi1 cIier my entire stock
81 Dry Goals:et yery low, prices for
80 Come aad ory goods cheap.
''e'i' r. j. RoBERTsoS. :
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

just received car load bagging
which we are offering at Wholesale
prices in lots of 10 to 10 bales.
HALE s. VASHoOK.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

DRY Goods lower than any house
in town, for thirty days. Only
chance. Now is your time. Save
money, time ind trouble.
X! J. RotERfsUS
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23
First Eales

The first bale of new cotton was
received here last Thursday. 1t was
taised and put up by p. W. Wyatt,
and was bought by w. NJ. Shepherd
at II cents.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23
Boys Clothing RI Mrs Dufiy's.

ladies, go TO Williams, Smith 4
Cos and buy those custom made Side
Lace box-toed kids.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

Coley & Dickinson have just re.
ceived another lot of DIR Arnolds ia
nous medicines.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23
Old Papers.

We have on hand lot of old news
papers, which can be bought at one
dollar per hundred.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

For thirty days, | will ofer my
stock Of goods at very low prices for
cash r. ]. Robertson.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

o. II. Hallstpom has Just received
a large stock of new goods. for ladies,
which will DC sold at the lowest cash
prices.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

Cannon & Co. have received an
extra fine stock Of c7gnrs. Give them
trial.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

Receiving New Goods from this
date for Fall and Winter every week.
t'asF and examine at p. A. Duffy's.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

.,,,i s,,i nenor,ure OF ihe MsiIs
rcI-jsT7 rFFucERs.

J. r. Arnold. Sheriff. 80
NJ. c. Holmes. County Court Clers.
X. Z. Rsines. Chancery Court Clerk.
wm. Moore. Circuit Court Clerk.
Jons. Williams, Coroner.
&c. Long, Trustee
J. Witt. Tax Collector.
josiah Cooper. County Surveyor. 81.
A. :. Currey. SuperintendentPpb 'ie schools
W r Cox. Register.
Gift OFFICERS.
4. Jordan, Mayor and Recorder.
il. Williamson. City Attorney,
:. L. Mcdonald. City Marshal. ,fs
Ell. Williams. j. d. Lusk, Wilson William
on. s. T. Rankin. L. J. Fobertson' J. y
Diekin son. Aldermen:
CHURCHES.
pontist-cburch street. j. P. Weaver, Pastor.
reaching every Sunday morning and evening.
orover meeting ThuttHay evening. Sunday
,chool pa. m. u ,,s.
Nethodist-North Main street, ". IL, Lsigh,
aston. Preaching every Sunday morning and
,eninr. Prayer meeting Ttss3ay evening
funday-sehool 9 n. m.
Methodist-At Friendship. three miles east ol
Milan. J. W. Jones pastor. Preaching first
Sunday in each month, at II a. IN.
Old School Prcsbyterian--Dt y =. BIisH'i
,astor. Services ID Sunday in each mSS9th.
Cumberland Presbyterian-At Friend.hip,
miles east Of Milan. J. A. Dunlap, pastor
Services fourth Sunday in each tscnth.
!. o. OF.
Milan Lodge. No. l55-w. Williamson
4. q. John W. Blankenship; q. }. ii
pickenson. Secretary. r Haun, Treasurer
Lodge meets every Wednesday night.
MASONIC.
Milan Lodge. No. 1e1-Meets Wednesday 10
u. after each full moon. DR.. VI. y: Il: 'cfoan
Master. q. Lewter, Secretary. f.-,.s4
Lavinia Chapter No. s5-Meets Friday nish
On Or before each full moon. ". ID. L. Jordan
n. %. q. Lewtcr. Recorder.
LI+inia Council. No. 39-Meets Friday nigh
en- OF BeH.rc each full moon in March, June
SeptcriRl.r sra December. NJ. ID. L. Jordan
Tim. :. II. Hale, Recorder. -..
PATRONS Of HrsBANpRY.
Milan Grange No. -Etg.ts SATURDAY 9efqr,
the third Sunday. at Masonic Hall. ;. IL
Hale. Master Robert Ncsbit, Secretary.
Ncw HAne Grange No. 99-Meets I'd W ed sla!
in each month. at Friendship. \. b. Hurt
Master. G. :. Cunningham, Secretary.
Walnut Grove Grange. No. 43-Meets Fr'da!
evening before the tdird sunday in each month
n. II, Goldman. Master. |. VI. II lines. soc
|. o. OF e. 4.
Fric,. dsiiip Lodkc. No. 35i-Meets at Friend
.bfr. : s-ilcs ca2t of Milan; r--rV ist aud =
e.t,,rda%, ~ 4. NJ. lanes Eessehbsfry. "
CT. 4. Z. Atkinson, secretary.
I.aviuia l5lze. No. 3.-Meets ererE l't an
81 Saturlrt nights in each month, D.
Fowuos. Wet. br /. A. McAcal see.
'IIope Hill Lodge. No. Sl-Meets the secon
and fourth SATURDAY, NIGHTS in each month. "
p. ChiIdre>s. ". {. I. John ". Bum, Sec
rotary.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

A nice assortment of Ladies and
Children's Hats at K. A. DuTys.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

The latest styles of Millinery aEd
Dress Goods just received by U. ID.
Hallstrom.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

Go 10 Deshones, to lrIy your Staple
and Fancy Groceries of every kind.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

Cannon q Co. have the cheapest
and best lager bser in Milan. Try 1t.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

Go to Williams, Smith & Cos and
buy heavy Brown Domestic at TIC.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

Go to Ifale & Vanhook's for ehGice
feed rye.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

Hallstrom has the finest stock of
goods in Milan, which were bought for
cash, and will be sold cheaper than
any in this market.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

Try Cannon & Cos Figaro cigars
FIVE for 25e-lpest in town.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

Gamni5n's Figaro cigars are the
best in she oitS-fve for 25c.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

Try Cannon 4 Cos cigars-six
for IS cents
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

Go to Mrs Duffy and buy hand
some Sunday sttat for four little boy.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

Wheat quiet-selling in Cincin-
natl, s1.15@1.35; Louisville, sl.19@
1.2j; st. Louis, 81 522@1.56; Nash
vile, s1.00@1.25.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

Calico and Domestic cheap az the
cheapest ~ e. Il. Duffy's.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

Mrs E. A. Duffy has a large and
elegarft lot of Ready-made Cloihing
for little boys.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

Go 70 dale 81 VanhoOks for choice
cigars, sig for % cts.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23
NO MORE CREDIT!

TTAVINCI been induced carly last spring
IL to give 10 a large number Of the tarrhefs
IL this community advances IN the WAY Of hts-
ed destitution pfevaJIing ell over TIE country
and since there mas been an aeHBdaht barycst
OF v heat, will no longer give extehSIons, but
will ssI exclusively for easb. and hope that
these whom | have accommodated viii come
forw ard and make cash settlements . trst OPP
psrtupity. L. ". DESHONG.
seD.. I, 1875, se42s'
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

The best refined bucket lard at
HAZE & VANHooKs.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23
DIED

BRYANT.-Oh the 18th inst, at the
residence of George Bryant, three
miles east of Milan, of asthma, Mrs
Elizabeth Bryant, aged rs years.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23

New stock of sugar and nofasses at
reduced prices HALE s VANHooKs
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23
MFftftHf REPOHBs.
MILAN, Sept. %, 1873.

CORRECTED WEEKLY EY HALE & vsNnooE.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23
nArLRc.D rraE-rABLE.


Louisville and Memphis RaiIrOSd.
Trans SOUTH.
Arrives. nEPfsTs
Accommodation, 80 A. NJ. 4:iJ A. NJ.
Dav ESpress, through, llsoe A. N. 0:le A. ".
Mail, u;pf'h
TRAINS NORTH.
Mail. DIOR. .. e:Vr. v.
Express, s-(slA- ". Gle & X.
Acrommodation, ii9.2@T. v, l0:sO =. ~.
"A. W. LONISG, Agent.
EDW. COLEMAN. Ticket Asertf
Sew Orleans. -. Louis and Chicago.
SOUTH.
,t.TT ny =. ". I0;sa A. n.
cypress, 7:Sp n. 7:4jP. N.
NORTH.
Mail. 800 p ". s;i9 ?. "
I. G. NICHOLSON, Agent.
IN. BEED. firket Agent
Trains on either n ad. III necessary, wall nan
an hour fs- trains on the other.
Arrival aad Departure OF the Malls
Arrive from the South and Wet at Gas ?. n;
From the East. 1850 p. N. ffofh re NoT'r'
l:45 am.
Depart North and East, CAST. N. West, ll:S
y. m. South. 9:i5 a. IN.
!. G. Boyd. Postmfs.fs.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1875-09-23
rtff OFFICERS

A. Jordan, Mayor and Recorder
IL. Williamson. City Attorney
!. L. Mcdonald. City Marshal. p
r. Williams. j. ID. Lusk, Wilson William
on. $. F. Rankin. r. J. Robertson; J. =,
Dickinson Aldermen.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-12-24
An Excellent Family bible.

II. Ii. Edmiston, of Americas, has
shown us copy of the family Bible
for which he is now convassing this
county. It is a very complete work,
profusely and handsomely illustrated,
finely bound and sells ut a very reas-
enable price. 1t is the Peoples Stand
ard Edition, published by j. c.
McCurdy 81 Co., Phila., in accordance
with the text adopted by the American
Bible Society.
1t contains, in addition to the full
Bible context: an able treatise upon
the literature, inspiration and history
of the Bible, useful tables, and his
tory of all the denominations and sects
in all ages of the world. Also, illus
trated maps, full steel plate engravings
representing the most interesting OF
Bible scenes, and nearly 500 other IL
lnstrations, and complete pronounce
ing dictionary of Bible names and
terms. 1t is a very complete work.
Their best bound editions are accom-
panied, as gift, with the name of the
buyer lettered on the cover, and a fine
steel plate engraving, 19x22 inches, en-
titled "Within the Gates
Mr.. Edmiston is, we learn, meeting
with great success in taking orders.
lie will make thorough canvass, and
is reliable and pleasant gentleman.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-12-24
The Winter of 1s15.G.

The winter thus far in Kansas has been
one Of the mildest and most pleasant on
record. 1t compares favorably with those
of 1857 and of 1869. There has been no
snow, and hardly any rain. The ground
is unfrozen. With the exception of few
days when the wind blew cold from the
north, the thermometer has got very sell
dom below FIRE ezing point, and has often
in the middle of the day, during this
month ranged from 30 to 10 degrees. The
air has been mild and genial, yet bracing
and inspiriting, and the sun has shone
brilliantly in the clear blue sky. Cattle
have, Of course, kept in admirable condi-
ton, and even the unsheltered ones have
not suffered at all. The range is good,
hay is abundant, corn plenty and cheap,
and stock men happy.
If this magnificent weather holds until
spring, the dryness of the winter will
most probably be followed by plenty of
rain in the spring and summer, and the
prospects are therefore excellent for 4 big
crop in 1876. That would give Kansas
another big lift, and start anew the tide
of emigration. There is rosm in this State
for millions of immigrants and the sooner
they come the better they can do.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1875-12-24
..EDIroR1AL ErHICs..,

Referring to his platform that it is dis
honorable for an editor to be candidate
for or accept any public office, MIR. Me-
Cune, of the Ledger, says in his last issue:
at so happens that we declared our
sentiments on that point long before Jake
Stotler was postmaster, in fact before we
ever knew hun, and have more than once
expressed them since in the Ledger, and
ace are prepared TO stand by them"
1t so happens that MIR. McCune's record
compl etely stultifies his professions. To
show the way he lis prepared TO stand
by" his nonsensical hobby, here is his
editorial and official record:
He came to EmporIa in 1869, and began
his editorial life as local editor of THE
NEWS, in the fall Of that year, MIR. Stotler
being then as since, the editor. In April,
1870, Dir. MeCune asked for and was elect
ell to the office of City Clerk. In the fall
of 1870 he was an Independent candidate
for clerk of courts, but was defeated be-
cause OF his short residence here. He
held on to his Ollie Of city clerk, how
ever, until the salary was reduced in
March, 1873, and then resigned, alleging the
reduction of salary as the reason. The same
motnh he purchased the Ledger. In the
fall of 1874 he came again before the peo-
pie seeking office, this time as a candidate
for school commissioner, which Office he
still holds. 1t therefore appears that
most of his editorial life has been passed
in seeking and holding office, and that he
is still an office holder. lie Is also clerk
of the board of education on salary, and
if the salary was large one it is fair to
suppose he would stick - it all the closer.
So he now has taco offices, ana we under
stand is looking out for n third one.
This being the case, he ought to see how
exceedingly inconsistent il is for him to
denounce editors who take public Office,
rs thereby ''insulting heir manhood and
Judging by this rule, Mr.,
McCune has been insulting himself most
of the time that he has been an editor, and
will continue to every day until he re.
signs the offices he now holds, or DIES cends
from his editorial ladder. The fact is
that he has not disgraced himself by hold
ing Office, but on the cont airy done him.
self credit by competent and useful ser
vice, as editors generally do.
Another fact is that his highfalutin edit
orial platform is all bosh. There is moth
ing very wonderful or sacred about the
editorial business, or editors They have
just the same right to vote and hold Of
flee as all other American citizens, and
most OF them have common sense enough
to take a paying Office when they can get
it, and honesty enough to admit the fact
frankly. To seek Office as persistently
and hold to it as tightly as Mr.. MeCune
has, and at the same time profess holy
horror of office holding, Is the thinnest
exhibition OF dishwater patriotism that
we have yet seen. No wonder the Paola
Spirit says of It:
''Such saDctimonious, hifalutiu rigma-
roles are the carnations of q hypocrisy
that is so thin as to be simply disgusting.
Ii is fortunately true that the men who
write such stuff are generally unable to
get Office"