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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-29
Another Tragedy.

A cold blooded murder, resembling in
some Of its features the Lyon county trag-
edy, was committed in Coffey county the
day previous. The Ottawa Republican
says:
Two men, Cook and S. NJ. Hedges, both
OF Wyandotte, passengers OF the Burling-
ton stage, stopped over night at Bancroft's
post office Ia little stage station on the
Williamsburg rOad) Sunday night last,
and found accommodation at the house of
the postmaster, u. Mccoy. They appear
ed 10 be friendly enough, and were given
a bed together in room occupied by two
other men, one of them the hosts brother
in-laW. McCoy's bed room was up stairs,
and in the night, or toward morning, hear
Ing an unusual disturbance down stairs,
he arose and went down. He was con-
fronted by one of the strangers, Hedges,
who was fully dressed. Mccoy inquired
of him what the matter was, and al
though startled at the mans calm reply
Isl have killed my partner-pve got rid
Of him now" was inclined to think that
he was wandering in his mind. Upon
entering the room occupied by the strang-
ers, however, he found Cook dead, his
head mangied In q horrible manner. With
great presence of mind he procured q re-
VolVer and ordered Hedges, who had,
strangely, made no great effort to escape,
in another room, and there stood guard
over him while his son went after an Of
ticer. Upon being questioned as to a mo-
tive for the atrOciOus act, Hedges made
the following statement:
For some time past he and Cook had
been IN partnership in the peddlIng and
auction business mot long since they were
at Ottawa) and quite recently had been
located at Burlington. Cook had made
many attempts to swindle him (Hedgesl
and finally they wound up their business
affairs, and were then on their return to
EunU h0fE, RI
After going to bed at McCoy's, Hedges
was awakened several times by Cook
making Intellectual attempts to get at his
pocket book, which was in his pants un-
der his pillow. Being ST last completely
overpoweren by sleep, however, Cook
succeeded in getting possession OF the
wallet, at last. Hedges, on wakenIng,
found 1t was gone. He arose, dressed
himself, went outdoors and procured an
ak, and returned to the room, found Cook
asleep and lying upon his right side. He
quickly dealt the unconscious victim a
number Of terrible blows upon the back
and side of the head, cruising in the skull
in a horrible manner. and causing almost
immediate death. The victim made no
cutlery, the conVulsiVe thrOes OF the death
agony alone attracted the attention of
Mccoy.
The murderer was taken to Burlington
Monday morning, and given a prelimina-
ry trial. He was, Of course, committed
and will be tried shortly, as the court is
now in session. Mccoy passed through
Ottawa Tuesday with the BODY OF the
murdered man, en- route TO WyandoTte.
This is one OF the most deliberate crimes
it has ever been our duty to chronicle, and
for once it would seem as though outraged
Justice would be promptly anu triumph
ntly indicated.
Since we learn that Hedges has been
sent to the penitentiary for twenty-on
years
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The Old Settlers meeting of FIRE.
mSnt came of, according to arrange
meHts on the 18th of June. The
weather was fine the arrangements
were complete. The stage decora-
lions were in fine artistic style. Ever
greens were plentiful, and roses were
used by tine bushel. There were about
300 as well behaved people there as 8
person ever need to wish to see. The
dinner baskets were well filled with
good victuals, and the fragments left
plentiful. The programme was pretty
carried out as published
and much valuable Information put
In such shape as to be easily under
stood. Some of which we hope to be
able to place before our readers soon.
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SNIDk.-The word "snide" has been
circulating around in newspaper lltera-
ture for some time, bat there was prob
ably no proper understanding Of the sig
nificance Of the term here until the sob
Ject lesson" given by an organization
calling itself the boston Philharmonic
Society" or something or that kind, at
Bancroft hall on Monday night last. We
wish some BostOnian could have been
present. VIII somebody tell US whether
there is . place called Boston in Pike
county, Missouri. This company must AT
least have LETT Boston at very early pc
riod Of its existence. The performances
Of the poor little children who were put
forward, evidently to save the thing, were
the only redeeming feature Of this very
cheap snide Boston show, The music By
the female brass band reminded us at
times Of the harmonious sounds created
by pig scratching itself on q loose splin-
ter OF fence rail.
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aR.Nn arr OF JULY DEMossrp.

GRAND 4TH, OF JULY DEMONsrRA-
TON At HARTFORD.
There will be general celebration
of the 4th OF July, and basket dinner
| by the people of Lyon and Cofrey
counties, IN Hunts grove \ mile north
of town. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to everybody.
PROGRAMME.
LIST. Firing National Salute at day
break, Is guns.
2nd. Salute at sunrise 1Ol guns,
and displaying fags from business
houses.
3rd. Music by the band at 9 a. m.
after which the procession will form
under the direction of the marshal.
LIST. Martial music.
2nd. President, Vice President,
Orator, Chaplain and Reader.
3rd. Base Bali Club in full uni
form.
4th. Ali invited guests.
9th. Sabbath schools.
9th. Societies and Organizations.
tbus SdtAbiiuu1 phoA1S VI Tic IuySLcfI-
GUS crew.
4th. Arrival at the grounds-mu-
sic by the band.
9TH. Prayer by the Chaplain.
9th. Music National hymn.
9TH. Reading Declaration of indie
pendence by Rev. L. w. Thrall.
sth. Music.
9th. Grafton by Edwin 5. Water
bury.
10th. Music.
18th. Dinner basket picnic).
18th. TOasts, and refreshments,
vocal and instrumental music.
18th. Amusements, Croquet, Swings
Base Ball, ETC.,
14th. Fire works in front of the
Posto flee under direction OF L. d.
Snedeker and A. SamueIson.
An ample supply of water will be
furnished On the grounds.
Refreshment stands, supplied with
all the luxuries In that line will be
found on the grounds.
We are requested by the business
men, TO say that all stores and offices
viii! be closed from 8 a. m. to p. M.
w. S. STRINaHAM chairman.
w. HALL, secretary.
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"Great Ratinatinn.

in time to all eastern points, via the did
Reliable Hannibal & st. Joseph railroad
and its connections. .sOnly II hours"
from the Missouri river to New York.
SUMNER ARRANGRMENr.-T Kansas
City and New York afternoon express,
has through day and sleeping car from
Kansas City to Toledo, VIA the Wabash
railway. Only one change Of cars to In
dianapoliB and Cincinnati, with direct
connection for Louisville, Columbus and
Pittsburgh. Also o through day coach and
Pullman sleeping car from Kansas City
to Chicago. via Quincy and Chicago. Bur-
iington u Quincy r. B., without change,
connecting with fast trains from Chicago.
arriving at New York at Z D. m. next
evening. Passengers via Wabash line can
change cars In Union depot, Toledo. at 10
p, m, and arrive at Buffalo 900. and
Niagara Falls at 9 q. N. next morning,
(tickets good via the FalIs.) and arrive
New York at Z 90 p. M, and Boston $40
p. me-, sane evening; or. II preferred, can
remain At the Falls until 80 D M, and
arrive New York 6:45 and Boston at 10 100
q: m. the following morning, same as
other lines.
L. PENTrELD, G. p. and T. A..
q. n: CLAYTON, Hannibal, No.
West'n z. Agt., Kansas City.
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G. T. BArwick, determined to keep the
7th avenue livery stable up with the
times, has had large extension top phae
ton made at the Emporia carriage factory,
and it will be ready for use on the Fourth
OF July. 1t is q first-class carriage, thor
Oughly made, very handsomely painted.
with full leather top, fine lamps and ma
w blue uPholstering. With this stylish
outfit drawn by one of his best teams ,
Mr.. Barwick will be able to furnish his
patrons with as good carriage as any
body needs. The fact that such vehicles
are made and finished entire In city OF
this size, is very credita BILE to our manu-
featuring skill and enterprise.
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The July quarterly meeting Of the Pa
irons Lyon County Co-OperatsVe AssOcia.
ton will be held at Grange Hall. EmpOria,
on Saturday, July 2Ist, 1t 10 O'Clock =. m.
Three directors and one auditor will be
elected At this meeting. A full attend
enee Of the stockholders Is desired. The
regular meeting Of the board Of directors
VIII occur on Monday, July 10th, at 10
.. m. Parties holding trade checks are
requested 70 return them TO .. 8. Craig.
treasurer OF the association, on or before
the slst day OF July. By order OF
TUE DIRxcRoRs.
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Pfenin AT FrnitIand.


There will be Sabbath school pic
mic and basket dinner, in the beauti-
full grove three miles west of Ameri-
Gus, on THE FOURTH of July.
All are cordially invited to attend.
The programme, as far as complet-
ed, is as follows:
Ist.-CaIl TO order at 10 O'Clock a. m.
by the president OF the day, e. J.
Moore.
End. = Prayer by Rev. Charles
Mapes.
3rd.-Music.
4th.-Oration by Rev. J. A. Collins.
5th.-Music, "Rlng the bell Watch
man."
6th.-Essay by NJ. E. Pettyjohn.
7th.-Music.
Sth. sabbath school class exercise
by Jennie Stanley.
9th.-Music.
10th. Recitation by Willie Horr.
11th-Dfnner.
Water and refreshments will be
found upon the grounds.
S. Horn, chairman.
E. j. MOORE secretary.
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It is generally supposed by q certain
class Of citizens, who are not practical or
riably be cured, but we are plea ed to
say that Green's August Flower has new
er, to our knowledge. failed to cure dvs-.
pepsis and liver complaint In all It's forms.
such as sour stomach, eostiveness, sick
spirits, &C., &c. out OF so 600 dozen hot.
ties sold last year, not 8 single failure was
reported, but thousands Of complimenta.
~ letters received from druggists Of won
derful cures. Three doses VIII relieve
any case. Try 1t. Sample bottles 10 cent.
Regular size 20 cents. For sale by Moore.
and by Pe=ley & Ryder. a3.f
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1s77Iuss Think Of It.

And save yourselves vexatIon. when
you are going to the North, to the East
to the South or West on business or on
pleasure, and want to make fast time and
close conneetions, just cali upon the un-
dersigne4 and procure through tickets at
lowest Rates. aud have your baggage
checked 10 destination By any route de-
sired. Trains leave Emporia IS follows:
Daily through express, East, 9:23 a. m.
Daily through express, West, 6:03 D. d.
For further particulars apply to
JAMES PATTERSON, Agent,
3-tt A., 7. s 8. +. B. r. C.
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The u. x. q T. railroad will sell ex-
cursleu tlckets to and from an points m
its line. At about half rates, good from Ju.
ly 3D. 60 6th inclusive. and have also
round trip tickets 70 &c. Louls At special
low rates, good for 30 days. by WY Of
Hannibal and thence by Steamboat to and
fpom IS. Louis. Each ticket entities TIE
passenger to state room and meals on
the steamer free OF charge. j. G. Rich.
ards, at the n. K.& 4. land once. N
ticket agent here Tor the M.tK!A r. road.
and We refer you to him for nnrther par
iIcnlArs. NOW Il the time 10 "excurt. %
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AMRRTcuS


By request of D. L. we send you q
few items this week.
Mr.. Harvey 10y is absent from town
on visit.
The weather is exceedingly warm
and harvest is rapidly approaching.
Mr.. William Davidson has taken
charge of the Americas Job printing
office of which are in Gibson Bros,
block.
Mr.. Hill, of the "Emporia Ledger"
is in town this week, canvassiug for
that paper.
The Fruitland friends, and the
Americas people have decided to meet
in a pleasant grove on the Neosho, to
celebrate the Fourth of July. Rev.
j. A. Collins, is expected to speak.
A number of our citizens have gone,
and others anticipate taking a trip
east this summer, to pass the warm
months with their eastern friends.
The Emporia NEWS is a regular
weekly VlsltOr,a AND welcome. Its pages
present clear, legible print, and its
columns are always filled with the
most important topics of the day.
But we are seldom honored by visit
from the editors. Could they not cast
business aside for one brief day, and
make friendly call, once at least in
every ten years. We would be happy
to show them our manufactories,etc.
Mr.. Hornbarger of Emporia has
bought and shipped, several car load s
OF corn from this vicinity during the
past week.
William Soto, who has been attend
ing medical Institution in ClncIn-
natl, has returned home for short va
cation. G..
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-29

BY universal accord. Ayers Ca4hartic Pills
are the best of all purRatfyes for famfIV nee
They are the best product Of long, lahoFious
and successful chemical invest CATION and
tise1r extensive use by physicians, in their
practice, and by all civilized nations. proves
them the best and most e6ectual pgrRatiye
plH that medical science can devise. fein9
purely vegetable no harm car ariSe nom fiseYz
use In intrinsic value and curative poWers
no other pills eau b compared with them.
ana every Perscn. knowing their virtues, viii
system In perfect order, and mafnfaiu n
healthy 9ctlon the whole machinery al lffs
Mid. searching Snd e1fec&aal, they are sDeT.-
tally adapted 70 the needs OF the diResfive an
PaEatuS, arrangements Of which tlseY Dfsgei1t
epd cure, II timely taken. They ara TIE lSesf
and safeGt phyEic 70 employ for ebiid-eo es.,i
weakened constitutions. where 3 mid. bnf
eeeetn?l cathartiC Il required. For sale by
al dealers. 80 81
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To New York, via Wabash, Canada
Southern and New York Central Rail-
ways, commenced running Monday,
hay 14th, leaving st. Louis and Quincy
in the morning on arrival OF trains from
the West, and will arrive at New York
and intermediate points eight hours In
advance OF competing lines. PnIlman'e
Sleepers VIII be run through, leaving
Kansas City every afternoon, via II. e 81,
Joe Ry, to Toledo without change, and
from ST. Louis to Cleveland Wftheut
change. Chicago papers, backed by Chi
cago railways, have made q vigorous ef-
fort to kill this train, as ft operates az.
rectly egai st the interests Of the Chicago
lines by 3 shorter line East, TT
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lThe New IDstruments.

Among other things forgotten last week,
in the excitement Of the tragedy, was the
announcement Of the arrival OF the new
instruments Of the Emporia knight Tenn
plars' band. The members are much
pleased with their '.spInk and span new
horns, and have done much good service,
pracucing almost every evening. We
have had, also, two or three open air con-
eerts which attracted large crowds.
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To the Ladies'.

Fred Haussler is now prepared to do all
kinds of hair work, and make switches
cut Of eombings will buy all kinds of
hair, clean switches, shampoo, cut
ladies' and chiIdren's hair at their homes
or at his shop, on 9th avenue, opposite
the post Office. Will keep an assortment
Of all kinds OF kair goods for sale at mod
crate prices. Please give me q call. All
work warranted and satisfaction given.
26tf F.HAUsSLRR.
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We have found > new use for dogs,
Bring 'em with you when you have . load
OF corn for sale. and les 'em lay under the
wagcns~hea the corn is weighed and get
GhIrty 1--we cents bushel COR 'em. Be sure
they are honest when you return to weigh
the empty wagon. A dog counted in As
corn in tnls way might bring in several
dollars ID year. The larger the dog the
more corn no will make
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-29

Neacma'ns Stock of Prints. Ginghams,
Muslins, Ducks, Denims, Cottonades,
Sheetings and all kinds OF domestic cotton
goods is simply immnese. They are piled
from floor to ceiling on every hand and
cannot fail to attract attention both by
the great quantity and the endless variety
n styles and patterns,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-29

Major J. B. Glover, OF Indianapolis, for
msrly State Treasurer OF Indiana, togeth-
Or with has family. has taken up his abode
In the Jones property on Fifth avenue.
The Major IL here for the purpose Of look
ing 1t the country from an EmpOrIA stand
point, and after he has done this we hope
he will have made up his mind 20 make
this his permanent residence
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-29

A FINE RIDE.-We return thanks TO
Mr.. AcElheny for the very agreeable ride
given to the editorial fraternity OF Bmpo-
ria, on the 18th, In the splendid new car
riAge made By the EmpOriA carriage fac
tory, for AcElheny d PearsalPs livery
stable. IL IL the most elegant and com
Portable vehicle In EmpOriA, and will do
to take President Hayes around in when
he comes this way. +H
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-29

A valuable combination OF Sarssparilla
and Dandelion and Iod1de PotAssa is sold
at DIR. Moore's Drug Store. 1t is highly
recommended by all physicians for dIsea-
SEES Of the Blood and Liver. Parties
troubled with skin diseases or debilita-
ted condition Of the system, arising from
impurities Of the blood or want Of action
on the part OF the liver, will find this
beneficial. left
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-29

). B. Starr has sold his interest in the
palace drug store to DR.. Briener. We I'M
derstand friend Starr viii engage In farm
ing. We regret to miss him from our bus
iness circles, and hope he may enjoy all
anticipated benefits from the change. DR..
Breiner has been resident OF the city for
some time, and enjoys the confidence OF
ali, both IS physiciAn and citizen. We
wish the new firm abundant success.
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The largest stock of Summer Hats ever
shown In Amporia, at Perley,s, 16-tf

The great remedy for removing mia
nation is Arnica Flowers. The active
properties OF 1t are contained in Browns
ArnIea Ianament. which makes it 50 ef.
feetual In curing sprains, sweIIings.
Rheumatism, &C., also In Arnica Salve for
healing old sores, burns, wounds, &c.
Nothing equal to the above remedies for
taking out Inflammation. Sold at DR..
Moore's drug store, and at Starr 8 VIII.
Iiam's. left
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NetonsGn this spring shows the hand.
soonest line Of Hamburg embroideries to
to be found outside Of New York. They
embrace every quality from a narrow
edge to Aouncing half yard wide, and
the ladies who have seen them pronounce
them simply exquisite.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-29

The Latest. Greatest and Most Reliable
remedy ever put together by medical sci
Burns, Caked RFea t. &C., is the CentsuS
Liuimeut. There are two kinds. While
the White Linement Is for the human
family, the strong kind, which Is yellow
IN color, II for spawned, lame and strain
ed horaeG aud animals. Their effects are
wonderful. 1871
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mills had not been advertised suf-
ficient length of time to comply with
the law, it was on motion ordered
that the opening of the bids for said
work be postponed until Monday,
July 30th, and that the county CLERK
again advertise accordingly.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-29

Perry Edwards has made US happy
with jar OF the purest and most trans
parent honey we remember ever to have
seen. His bees have made 1t this season
from mustard bloom, and it beats any
honey we ever tasted. Mr.. Edwards can
supply any Of our readers.
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Mrs G. H. North returned last week from
Lawrence, where she had been called ON
account OF the accident to her little me-
phew In that city. The boy was thrown
from hrs pony while riding at fGll speed
and dragged several squares, being bruis-
ed In = terrible manner, but will entirely
rAcovAr
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Joe Murphy, OF the EmporIa post office,
who lad been rustIcating At ChetOpa and
vicinity for three weeks, returned Tues
day, and will again show the light Of his
countenAnOe through the delivery win-
dows and say s'nothing." He went over
20 see short creek while Absent. and came
back "short.v
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COLGATE & CoMPANY's Cashmere Bon.
quet Soap. and Violet Toilet Water, are
universally esteemed by the tasteful ana
refined, as the most delicate and recherche
of perfumes.
COLGATE & CoMRANY's name and trade
mark upon each package is a guaranty
Of superior and uniform quality.
COLGATE q COMPANY, established in
New York early in the century, will
maintain their leading position.
11-eOW-ly
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Williams & Bremen is the style OF the
new firm Of the Palace Drug Store, and
they propose TO extend the same cordial.
ty in attention as well as advantage In
fair prices as before, inviting ali to give
them call and satisfy themselves.
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The only difference we can see between
Kansas and the Garden or Eden Is that
Kansas has about half q million Of sim
ners and Eden had only two. SO far as
the landscape is concerned, they look ex-
actly alike, as near as we can remember
the garden 1915 fEH 81 us II
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-29

NeaoD'dn has introd uced q new feature
in his boot and shoe department, by the
addition of line Of Philadelphia custom
made shoes, in variety of styles, for
ladies and children. Their goods are
unsurpassed tor variety Of styles and
arst-class in every particular, and while
they cost little more than ordinary
shoes, their durability will more than
compensate for the difference in cost.
Every pair is fully warranted,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-29

Marshal Fleming requests US to Say
that he don't Ike to arrest little boys, but
be must enforce the ordinance ag Ginst dis
charging fireworks In the city, except on
the fourth OF July, and that parents whose
children go around prior to that day
shooting on crackersv and sich will have
fines and costs 70 pay without further
notice. ...
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NeaoDsGR now has on his counters
the best assortment OF dress goods In the
state. Embracing, as it does, all the lead
ing styles and ranging in prices from the
cheapest to the best. No lady can fail to
find som ething to please her. If you
can't visit the store in person send for
samples
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-29

Ponds Business College, Topeka, Kan
sas, is said to have one Of the hast courses
Of business training IN the West. aud
many are taking advantage OF the faeilf.
ties there afforded. We heartily COM
mend It to the young ladies and gentle
men OF this vicinity, and hope that club
may be formed 20 attend. See advertise
Men,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-06-29

Col. A. 3. johnson, land commissioner
Of the AtchisOn, Topeka and Santa Fe
railroad company, IL again on the war
path, in search Of the best samples Of
grain and .preducts raised along the line
OF the road, for exhibition at All the east
arn sfaia fnira
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j. E. Evans has q splendid workman at
his shoe store, in the person Of Monson.
We know, because we have treated our
self to q pair OF his make OF shoes.