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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-03-10

Sunday an excursion train from Kansas
City to Pueblo passed through here, and
and took ~ OF our citizens along. The
fare from Kansas City to Pueblo and back
was S12, and from EmpOria to Pueblo and
back, $40. There were II passenger coach
es, and two baggage cars, drawn by two
locomotives, and the passenger cars
seemed to be all well filled. When the
train reached Larned, however, early sun
day night, 1t got stuck in q heavy snow
bank there, and The 700 or 800 passengers
eat the town out in about two hours. The
fall of snow was very heavy out in that
region, and it was night before the track
was cleared so that the excursion could
proceed. The snow storm came very sud-
denly, aud the delay was as unaVoidAb
as it was unexpected. Near Dodge City
the snow pillow struck a cow, and two en-
gines were tipped over, but at pm Tues
day the trains, 1.-The legislative one having
caught up. started again over a clear track
for Pueblo,
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Young Peoples Christian Association.
Pursuant to adjournment, the Young
Peoples Christian Association met in the
Congregational church, Tuesday evening,
March eth, Rev. o. j. Shannon in the
chair.
After short address by the chairman,
stating the aims and objects of the Asso-
citation, the election OF perm anent officers
was made the order of the evening.
The temporary secretary elected st q
previous meeting being absent, tempo
ray secretary for this meeting was elect
ed.
Twelve names were added to the roll OF
mem bership.
The following permanent officers Were
elected by ballot:
President, Rev. o. j. Shannon; Vice
President, Z. w. Cunningham; Recording
Secretary, p. ]. Carmichael; Correspond
Ing Secretary, c. CaVaness; Treasurer, j
b. Starr; Board Directors, Rev j. h.
clark, G. Hurlburt, A. ID. Clark, Miss
Sonnedecker, Miss A. Gordon and Miss T..
Gordon.
Association adjourned to meet at call of
the officers. A. M.CLARK,
Secretary pro tenn.
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The exercises at the normal on the occs-
sion OF the visit Of the ministerial and lay
conferences, on Thursday last, were very
interesting. An appropriate and excel
lently delivered address OF welcome was
made by Ansel Gridley, student, in be-
half Of the school. A class OF Miss Gil
bert's model school recited q selection
from Hiawatha 50 well as to attract IA
vorable comment from all, while 3 calls
thenic exercise was led by . member Of
the school. The exercises, which were
necessarily brief, closed with an eloquent
talk from Bishop Peck. The visit was
alike one OF enjoyment and profit to all.
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FROM CHASE COUNTY.
Tobacco GrOwing-How to Raise 1t Il
Kansas.


Kansas.
CEDAR VALLEY, CHASE Coz
March l, 1876. !
EDITORS News: It has long been q
question with US why the people of
Kansas don't raise their own tobacco.
We would not advocate the use of it
but that it is and will be used az q lux.
ury (or nuisance) is doubtless true.
And that hundreds of thousands of dol
lars are sent out of the country every
year for tobacco, that might be retain
ed at home, is just as true.
do not suppose that tobacco can be
grown on open prairie land a. success
fully as in 8 billy, timbered country.
But last fall year, was shown by .
gentleman Of Lyndon, in Usage coun-
ty, as fine sample of what is called
old ground or heavy tobabco, as ever
saw grown in any State. The greatest
trouble here appears TO be to get the
plants. To succeed in raising them
they should be sown now, or at least
in this month, though in some seasons
| IL VIII 10 mucn later.
We have had some experience In
raising tobacco in Ohio, and will risk
the giving of it to the readers of THE
NEWS. In all things it may not suit
here. The first thing to be done was to
burn bed in March, or as soon as the
frost was out of the ground, for the
seed. The burning, should be just
enough to kill the seed of weeds and
grasses that might be in the gound de-
signed for the young plants. After
the fire was all out, scrape off the ashes
and dig up the soil three or four inches
deep, rake the surface well, and SOW
the seed evenly. A teaspooniul is suf-
fcient for q bed ten feet square. After
the seed is sOwn, the ground should be
well rolled or tramped. and after ten
days or two weeks, IL the surface OF
the bed still appears dry and loose,
tramp again, and q light covering OF
brush will be needed to protect the
young plants from wind and too much
sun. This should be removed when
the plants are well up. If there IL moi
sufficient of rain to keep the surface Of
the bed moist, iL should be well water
ed. By the first of Jane, and some
times earlier, they will be large enough
to set out. The ground for the tobacco
should be plowed early bat not to-
deep, and Just before planting ploN
lightly or harrow well; then mark Of
one way and plant in the centre of TIL
furrow. The marking should be done
with light shovel pillow, or any ligh
pillow that will not run TOO deep.
II the ground Is new and well pull
VeriEed-the most of land here is rieI
) enough for the first season; II not.
light application Of well rotted manur
will be necessary. The ground beInI
/. ready, and plants being large enoug
to handle well, and after good Shove
of rain, take sharp stick In one han
and with the other the plant, and raid
3 SO as 70 save all the roots possible, an
then sprinkle the plants with wass
after being pulled, and handle car,
: fully and plant firmly.
More hereafter. A.V.
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Business Is pretty lively to-day /;
more people in town than there has
been for many days.
j. TOoney is having a sale to-day,
and 1 suppose he Is going to "skin cut
of this. Well, let him go, if he is one
of our most worthy citizens and also a
butcher.
-PrOtracted meetings are still going
on, and many are made TO think about
hereafter, and we should like to see all
the professors show their religion
when they measure onions as well as
when they are shouting "hallelujah !"
Our school is still going on, and the
teacher in the lower room makes some
OF the little wicked sinners think
"ouch."
The snow has all melted off to-day
that fell yesterday, and the streets are
as "saft as uncle's grease
More anon. G. p. NJ.
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Aeain. Won eatimatn 50n(Yl aeres

Again, you estimate $4,000 acres
being under cultivation in Lyon
icounty at 8 cost of 1896, Cos, or near
Ily 50 per acre. The fencing of 160
acres of the virgin soil would cost
nearly $1,000. Is it any wonder
that Buckeye or any man would ex-
claim ga herd law, or Kansas is
busted" "What excellent finan-
ciers we are"
Again, the same argument is used,
that if our perishable fences were
thrown overheard we would be able
to double up on our products al
though our thinking calculator in
stead of doubling, has done so
twice. He states that $34I, 3S9 in
fencing would put $1,000 more acres
Of land in cultivation. An average
Of Sill per acre, would add $685., 600.
nearly 81, O0Oy 600 to our productions !;
or in other words the perishable
fencing around our $4,000 acres, if
devoted TO the cultivation of more
land, would result in giving US one
third more in products than we now
obtain from this land that we al
ready cultivate. Shades of depart
ed greatness And finally closes,
"but all of this must be sacrificed to
accommodate the owners of half of
that value in cattle = and further, that
"the farmers of Lyon county pay an.
nually nearly $74, 600, or nearly u
per cent. on the whole amount of
farm produets-fOrce themselves to
pay II per cent. No business under
heaven could bear such q tax with
out sinking into irretrieVable ruin.
The whole amount of taxes levied
In Lyon county for ali purposes was
$llO, 662.75 for the year 1876. OF
this amout the resident farmer pays
about $4,000. While this is con-
sidered q great hardship, they pay
needlessiy three times this
amount without q murmur." Right
here is the key to the whole argu.
ment IS urged by the opposition.
We farmers do not know what we
really do want. 1t lie not for us to
say that we consider the stock inter-
ests and the agricultural interests in
Kansas are welded together, and
no man outside of these interests has
any right to urge us to war upon
ourselves, because as q rule we are
as one. Bat enough; we have al
ready written twice as much IS we
expected to, o down brakes.
"WoRKER."
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GOING EAST, Or TO CoLoRADQ.-Take
the AtchisOn, Topeka 6 Santa Fs railroad
via Kansas City or Atckison, where di.
reet connection IL made in Onion Depots
with all the great trunk lines for the
East, North and South without tedious
delays or transfers. The shortest route
to Pueblo the Grand Canon, Col0aado
Springs. 1fanitou, Pixies Peak, and all
places Of note in the mountain regions.
The fayorite route to Denver and all
points in Horthern Colorado. The best
route TO Southern Colorado, New Mexi-
CO, anI AFizonia. The only direct route
to the famous San Suan mines. Through
tickets to All points. Baggage checked to
destination, sleeping car berths, sections
or staterooms secured on application.
For full descriptive circulars, maps,
time tables. ETC., address or call on
8. L. SARGENT,
Itf Agent, EmpOria.
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The Eureka censorlal of the LIST

The Eureka Censorial of the LIST
says:
A woman by the name of Miller was
burned TO death by a prairie fire, near
charleston, in this county, on the 18th
ult. It appears, from what we eau
learn, that Mrs. Miller and her hus-
band, seeing the fire coming towards
their house, went to a road that lay
between them and the fire, to back fire
against it. but on reaching the road, it
was discove red that the fire had cross
ed 1t, when they both turned and start
ed for the house. The husband ran in
TO the house and closed the north door,
(the direction from which the fire was
approachfngl, to prevent the flames
from entering the house, thinking his
wife would come in at the south door.
But her feet becoming entangled in
the heavy grass, she fe Il TO the ground,
and being overcome by the heat of
the flaSaes, was unable to regain her
feet before she was overtaken by the
IRE. Her clothes caught fire. which
with great presence of mind she at
tempted to relieve herself OF, and
would probably have succeeded, had it
not been for tightly clasped belt
which encircled her waist. Her huA-
band went 70 her assistance as soon as
possible, bat too late to relieve her. In
tearing on the burning clothes he also
received serious injury. The family
had only been in the State about ten
days. She leaves . husband and two
little children to mourn her horrible
fate, which will long be remembered
Oy them and that neighborhood.
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Back Again.

Leavitt's Swiss Bell Ringers will give
another entertainment at Bancroft Hall,
Saturday, March IL. We believe we speak
advlsAdly when we say they gave general
satisfaction. They will appear In An en-
tire new pr ogramme, gu. Do not fail TO
hear Mr.. Fades in "My dear old mother
and ]" In which he will represent two
characters At the same time. Admission
So cents, children % cents, reserved seats
so cents. Tickets are to be procured 1T
Miss Plumb's book store
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-03-10

EVERGREEN AND FOREST TREE SEED
LINGS FREE.-The editor of the Ever
green, Sturgeon Bay, Wis.,. informs us
that he has growing upon his premises, of
spontaneous seeding, large amounts of
seedlings of the above of different sizes,
and some ten or n dozen different yarie-
ties, which he will give away in any
quantity to any person, for his own plant
ing only, charging only enough to pay for
the actual expense Of digging and ship
ping them. He VIII furnish full informa-
ton, regarding sizes, varieties, cost Of re-
moving, &C., to any person addressing
him. as above, with stamp, to pay return
postage.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-03-10

By AlmOnt, is the finest and best bred
young trOtting horse ever brought into
the State Of Kansas. From $500 to $500
offered in premiums for his colts Of 1876.
Persons who want to breed up to the top
and raise horses that will sell at paying
prices in the market, should net neglect
the opportunity 10 get some OF the stock
OF this princely yeung horse. For cIrcu-
lar giving full pedigree and all other par
ticulars, address w. Il. VAIL,
SGT Manhattan, Kansas.
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whitley q Henson.

This firm will soon be heard from. Mr.
Whitley went east several weeks ago, ta-
king . lot OF cattle as far as Buffalo, and
then going on to New York City, where
he has been buying goods for the past two
weeks, and has bought enough to astOnlsh
ordinary dealers. These goods Will soon
be here, and comprise . full assortment Of
spring styles and fashions, and their arri-
val will be announced by . handsome ad-
vertisement signed Whitley q Henson.
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|ERYRODx,s BUSINESS.

We have fine stock of Drugs and Med.
icines and first-class men to put up pre-.
scriptions. We call attention to our new
styles and colOrs Of miexd paints just re.
ceiyed. Estimates given of what it will
cost TO paint your house. We keep ali
the notions. stationery, &c. All goods sold
at cost with few cents added to pay ex-
penses and profits.) Homeopathic medi-
eines at st. Louis prices.
loft TANDY & EAsTMAN
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-03-10

Says some one: ''Croup may be cured
in one minute, and the remedy IL simply
alnm and sugar. The way to accomplish
the act is to take knife or crater, end
shave OF In small particles about tea
spoonful OF alum, then mix It with
about twice its quantity OF sugar, to make
palatabls, and administer It as quick -
possible. Almost instantaneous relief
WILL follow.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-03-10

City Marshal Nichols has received and
hands us the following:
ERAsrUs JoNEs.-Aged about 46 years,
considerably gray, wears long gray over
coat, gray pants, whiskers worn all over
the face, about feet inches in height.
lie is fraud, liar and "dead beat, % trav-
cling through the country representing
himself to be wealthy stock dealer from
Ohio, and obtaining goods through false
and fraudulent representations. l have
letters in my possession stating that he has
been impeached in the courts OF Ohio, and
if he had been prosecuted would be in the
penitentiary for his crimes.
j. II. LEEMAN, City Marshal,
Hutchinson, Kansas.
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If you want pure and unauthorized
drugs, chemicals, patent medicines, dye
Stunts, fine toilet soaps, fancy hair, tooth
and cloth brushes, perfumery and fancy
articles. a select lot Of pocket CUTLERY,
razors, shaving cream, stationery, pocket
books and wallets, trusses, supporters,
and choice medical wines and liquors for
medicinal use only, call at the old and e.
liable drug store of
2o-u DR.. j. A. MOoRE's.
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Sickness prevails everywhere, anc every
body complains Of some disease during
their life. When sick, the object is to ger
well; now we say plainly that no person
in this world that is suffering with Dys.
such as indigestion, cosnveness, sick
headache, sour stomach, heart. burn, pal
pitation OF the heart. depressed spirits,
biliousness, ETC., can take Green's August
Flower without getting relief and cure.
EmporIa, Kansas, and get sample bottle
for 10 cents and try It. Regular size u
cents. Two doses will relieve you.
3 t1 apr9
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-03-10

PEKsoNAL.-We had the pleasure of
meeting in our city Wednesay evening.
Major A. b. Garner, OF Sedalia, general
superintendent OF the NJ. X. & T. railroad
w. z Robinson, general freight agent of
the same road, l.. +. sheldon, OF Parsons,
superintendent OF the NeoshO division.
They went north by special train the
same evening.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-03-10

The first installment Of q. w. Newmsn's
spring goods arrived yesterday, and he is
now opening . choice line OF seasonable
goods, among which are 200 beautifnl
prints, spring styles. The ladies should
not fail to see them, as they are decidedly
handsome
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-03-10

MAPLEWOoD Conner
is the authorized agent for the sale of
lots in this cemetery, located north
west of the city. He will attend to
having graves dug for those who de-
sire hin to do so. jan1-tf
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ANOTHER OLD CITIZEN GoNE.-We
neglected, last week, to announce the
death OF John Fawcett. which took place
At his residence . short distance northeast
OF the city on Friday, Feb. 25th. MIR.
Fawcett settled here in 1857, coming
from Green county, Ohio. He had made
considerable improvements, and was =
useful and upright citizen, and died
mourned by his family and friends.
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AMERICAS.

A slight snow Monday night, but
not enough to make sleighing practical.
Some of our farmers have already
sown their eats.
The n. E. brethren are holding a
protracted meeting this week.
The school will close in two weeks
with q grand exhibition.
"A young lad in this vicinity ran
away from home a few weeks ago and
took with him a valuable horse belong
ing TO his father.
There will be neck-tie festival In
the o. p. Church next Wednesday
night. The ladies are requested to
bring edIbles. Turn out. G.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-03-10

PURE WATER.-Adam Mohler, having
secured reliable man to take charge of
his water wagon, gives notice that he is
now prepared to deliver water to all
parts of the city, and requests orders to
be left a t his boot and shoe store, Sixth
avenue, opposite the post Office. Aft
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-03-10

Harvey Bancroft arrived here Monday
to move his family to columbus, Ohio,
where he has again located, and they will
start for that city in few days. Their
departure from Emporia will be generally
regretted. Mr.. Bancroft has been one OF
our most enterprIsing and liberal minded
citizens, Of fine social qualities, and al
ways ready to assist in public enterprises
While in business here he did his full
share In sustaining the newspapers, and
his influence wac on the side OF progress
and development of all the material in
dustries Of this city and State. We learn
that he has excellent prospects In and can
assure him that bis numerous friends
here will note his prosperity with pleas
ure. E
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E1IPORIA.

NEw ADVERTIsENENTs.- present
this week the following list OF new ad.
TO be found under that head
John Yogel Breaks rrairie.
Postofilce Letter list
IL. II. Roe 4 Co. Dairy apparatus.
y. +. Davis. Land for sale.
True Co. .$i2 day
ID. q. Brainard Seeds.
II. o. Vickery q Co. 81 per week.
Bride & Co Wanted.
Stinson q GO. IS TO $50 per day.
bolton Brothers-Sewing machines.
w. 3. Ross Bull for sale.
Lewis Lutz. Land for sale or lease.
. w Il Koss--Will herd cattle.
Mahlon Stubs Horses for sale.
Anna Amman Mum lost
Lucy Fawcett. Misunderstanding notice.
Hank Pearsall. Auction
-. NJ Lark n. Sale OF cattle.
Howard Il Zimmerman. Leather dealers
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will open on Saturday next my first
instsllment OF spring goods comprising 40
ine worssed coats and vests, % fine
worsted and cashmere suits, and full
line of spring style hats. These goods
are especially desirable and will be offer
ed at rare bargains. Don't fail TO cal and
see them. (S-3t) i. Z. PERLEY.
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One OF our citizens, who went out on
the legislative excursion, finding himself
showed in with the prospect OF starva-
tiOn staring him In the face, telegraphed
his wife for u loaf OF bread and a keg of
whisky. The good woman wondered
what the man wanted with so much
bread. She finally solved the problem by
sending him half a loaf OF bread and two
kegs Of whisky. II YOU don't believe this g.,
ask the lady herself
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Mount Hope Cemetery.

desire to say to the citizens Of Jackson
Township that am the authorized agent
to sell lots in this Cemetery, located IL
miles northeast Of Neosho Rapids. Those
that are interested will consult their own
interests by making selection soon and
secure choice lots. o. F RICHMOND,
9-5m NeoshO Rapids.
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We noticed immense piles of boxes
bales and trunks In front OF G. W. New
mans store yesterday, and OF inquiry we
found them to be the advance shipments
OF the unusually large stock he 10 now
purchasing in New York and Boston for
the spring trade.
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A certain Hartford gentleman gradual
ed in the outdoor department OF the nigh
school the other day. The "hnishing
touches" were bestowed by the ''old NAM
In person. When said sold man" gets out
Of work, we hope he will establish him.
self up this way. II the legislature had
not adjourned we would recommend that
lac go TO Topeka. He could have done q
great good there had he been so minded.
We will not report the particulars ne
cause we fear the Hartford school would
he minus head, as he would be in great
demand in the newspaper business.
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Rev. James Barnett, a minister and
missionary Of the United Presby terrain
church, will conduct religious services in
the Baptist church at the usual hours.
evening and morning, every first and
third Sabbath OF each month. S-3m*
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-03-10

The people have done as we urged them
TO do, settled the question OF selling the
A, L. d ). f. railroad stock by decisive
vote Their decision is not t. sell, and
the majority that wSS rs so large that
ihere is no use in submitting the question
again unless the people generally petition
TO that effect.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-03-10

Dent fall 70 call and examine q. W.
Newman's new goods, ameng whleh will
be found . nice line Of medium and low
priced dress goods, cottnOades, ducks,
sheetng, bleached and brown muslin and
complete assortment Of domestic goods
generally, all Of which win be sold A
popular prices. Prices were never %
low a. now.
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Bishop Peck preached TO an immense
audience Sabbath last in the assembly
room OF the Normal. Every foot Of space
was occupied, and the number was esti-
mated at 200 or 800. 1t was grand SER
mnn.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1876-03-10

The board OF regents OF the Normal
meets next Wednesday, in this city, and
will decide what measure, If any, can be
taken TO have the school continue in oper-
alton until the close of the school year,
next June.
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DIED.-On March sth, At 9 O'Clock p. M,
Mira NJ. e. Anderson. daughter Of Mrs. e,
Bigger, aged 81 years. Funeral at 2p. m,
Friday, March loth, from the residence OF
her mother, on the west side OF town.
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LKNTON SERvICEs.-7here will be SER
vices at the Episcopal church next Sun
day morning and evening. Also next
Wednesday afternoon at half-past three
O'Clock. Cottage lecture every Friday
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HAINKs BRoTHERs.-The HaInes is ac-
knowledged everywhere to be by far the
best medium priced pianos made in
America. Send for prices to eonOver
Bros, general agents for Kansas. 39-tf
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Judge Peyton, OF Emporia, gave the
people OF Lyndon good, sound, common
sense talk on the subject Of Temperance,
on Thursday evening OF last week.-Lyn-
don Chronicle.