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The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23
MUST BE LIoUIDATED IN THIRTY DAY.

This Is no humbug, as we are determined to
and we invite our many friends. customers and
the trade. generally to take advantage of this
opportunity.
Every article in the establishment has been
reduced to such low figures as to insure an i'm.
mediate sale. so we advise our friends to call
there at once and examine the goods and the
reduced prices. Bargains in
CALICOEs. COTTONs, SHEETINGS. DRESS
GOODS BLANKETS. FLANNELS.
and every article in the house. Ladies consult
your interests and call at once. You will save
money by It,
in the city and country to this opportunity to
replenish their stocks ut advantageous prices.
We also take occasion to offer for RENT this
good and responsible merchant. at a low figure.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23
THE NEW AMERICAN
SEWING MACHINE COMPANY

Having Just opened a salesroom with large
stock of the latest improved machines at
ass Canal street,
we cordially invite the ladies and the pu bile
generally to call and examine the assortment.
This machine has all the LA TEST IMPROVE
MENTS, and is marvel Of MECHANISM SIM
PLICTTY and DURABILITY. 1t runs lightly.
makes very little noise. has more space under
the arm aud is the EASIEST LEARNED of any
machine in the world
Its Needles are SET TING and the only
ttSELF-THREADING SHUTTLE in use.
We guarantee it the
Best and Cheapest Machine
in the market.
Office and salesro0m 1876 Canal street.
ID. A. kENlON, Manager.
Agents Wanted.
o. A. PIERCE.
NOES I'm Agent for New Orleans.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-11-23

WANTED-BY A SCOTCHMAN AND HIS
w WIFE, q situation. The man Is willing 10
do anything: the wife to cook. Address Pa f..
this office. no23 st
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

DENVER, COLORADO. Oct. "a. III.
EDITORS NEws:-Many in Emporia
will remember John ketford, who lived
for several years In your city, in the en-
plOy OF the A. T. b s. F. railroad compa-
ny, and while working on that road, re-
ceived injuries 1t different times; also lost
his wife and one child. He was an hon.
est, hard working man, but was peculiar.
ly unfortunate. A few days ago he met
with another accident, In comparison to
which his other injuries were insignIfi-
cant. He was In the employ OF the K. r.
road, at 3 small station east Of this city.
While coupling cars, and after giving the
signal to the engineer 70 move, on, he
found that his foot was caught in ths
frog Of the switch and was dragged down
and run over by the train, cutting OF both
legs below the knee, and one arm near
the shoulder, also frAeturing one collar
bone. he was brought to this city with.
out the least hope OF recovering, but
with view Of making him a. comforta.
BILE - possible while life lasted. But he
was not 90 easily disposed OF. HIS wounds
were dressed, and he Is now in fair way
for recovery. 1t was thought at one time.
that the 4. T. 4 8. r. road had given hin,
his death blow, but he came around ali
right and able for business, and concIu-
dsd to try the X; p. turn, but got the
worst Of IL again. He will probably re.
Dover but will hardly risk his one lone
limb on the railroad, but turn his atten.
ton TO something else. He has rare DIncI
and ts ready 80 give the DR.. smile 81
welcome At every visit. D.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Fellow Citizens, am a candidate for
County Treasurer of Lyon county. and
will be thankful for your support at the
November election. 1881 w. S. COOK.
We are authorized to announce D. A.
Stahl as q candidate for the office of
County Treasurer at the election in Nov
ember.
We are authorized to announce Mahlon
Stubs as q candidate, at the ensuing cleo.
tion, tor the office Of Treasurer OF Lyon
county.
John Hammond will be a candidate for
the Office Of County Treasurer before the
voters OF Lyon county, at the November
election, and respectfully solIcits their
votes.
am q candidate at the coming election
for the Office of County Treasurer,
D. W. EASTMAN.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

NEW MILLINERY.-Mrs. T. +. Waskey,
the best known metropolitan millinery
establishments, has bought out Mrs. Da-
VlS' millinery store here, and will soon
have In . full stock OF winter goods, q
portion Of which have already arrived.
Mrs. Waskey Is lady OF much taste and
skill, and we take pleasure in recon-
msndIng her As unusually well qualefied
In her line Of business. She furnishes US
with an advertisement to-day and will
from time to time make use Of our COL
umns to let the public know some OF the
many attractive novelties in the millinery
line which may be found at her store.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26
Read, Cut Out, Sign and pat In . Con
spIcuous Place In Your Homes
and Place OF Business.

Read. Cut Out, sIgn and put In Con
spIcuous Place In Your Homes
and Place Of Business.
A general in gitatIon IL extended to the
citizens of Emporia and vicinity to at
tend series Of religious meetings in the
Methodist church, commencing Sunday,
October 2Sth, and continuing through the
month Of November. Services to be un-
der the direction Of Rev. Allen Buck
ner, Conference evangelist. Preaching
every night, preceded by q song and pray
er service. Day meeting at 21 o'clock.
The following general questions are
submitted to everv professor and HOa-
professor Of religion:
Will you give the subject Of religion
the con liberation its importance de-
mands?
"The OK kDoweth his owner, and the
ass his masters crib; but Israel doth not
know, my people doth not consider"
lisa. I-3.
VIII you continuously inquire
"Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?
Acts 9-6.
"What must I do to be saved?" Ac's
1880.
Will you offer continuous prayer for .
revival Of religion in all the churches Of
this city?
81 will therefore that men pray every
where" LIST TIM, %.
See Montgomery's hymn.
ssPrayer Is the SOUPS sincere desire,
Uttered or uueXpressed;
The motion OF hidden fire,
That trembles In the breast"
Will you speak to one or more persons
each day upon the subject Of religion?
"a word spoken in due season, how
good is it!' Prov, 1923.
"a word fitly spoken Is like apples Of
gold in pictures Of silver" Prov, 25.11.
Win you pray that the ''Murphy tenn
perance movement" may come to our
city with Its hallowec influence?
Will you attend and encourage others
to attend religious and temperance meet
ings, whenever snd wherever Opportu
nifty offers?
To the best Of my ability will do all
the above, God being my helper.
Signed.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

Nothing snort OF unmis1akable benefits con-
could originate and maintain the reputation
which Ayers Sarsaparilla enjoys. It is q
compound OF the best vegetable alternatives
with the iodides OF potassium and iron, and
is the most e6ectual Of all remedies for ScrOf-
Hlous, mercurial, or blood disorders. Uni
EFFECTS, it produces rapid and complete cures
of serofaias sores, hoiis. hlmors. pin pies
arising from i.npurity Of the blood. BY its
9nVigOrating effects it always relieves and Of
zen cures liver complaints, female weakness
CT Of vitality. For purifying the blood it has
20 equal: it tones up the system, restores and
preserves the health and imparts vigor and
energy. For forty years IL has been in extern
sive use, and is to-day the most available
medicine for the suffering sick everywhere
For sale by all dealers. 81
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26
Hartford in Brief.


Sixty scholars in the Hartford schools.
The abutments of the Hartford bridge
are completed.
over 200 copies of the Enterprise TAX
en- at Hartford post Office. That's good
send off for the new paper.
Hartford Enterprise has good list of
Emporia ads.
The Enterprise wants band at Hart
ford.
We believe the people of Lyon county
can do no better than to vote for MIR. +.
r. Page, for Register of Deeds. He has
proven himself an honorable gentleman
and u good Register. Give him your sup
port.-EnteFprise.
Capt. Taylor is the man. the people
OF the Sd district want for County Com
missioner, and they are going to vote fol
him on the 9th of observation-disclosures
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26
Wholesale Agents, Lawrence, KS.

How IT IS DONE.-The first object In
life with the American people is to "get
rich"; the second, how to regain good
health. The first can be obtained by en-
ergy, honesty and saving; the second,
(good healthy by using Green's egue
flower. Should you be respondent suf-
ferer from any of the effects Of Dyspepsia,
Liver Complaint, Indigestion, &C., such
as Sick Headache, Habitual Costivsness,
Dizziness Of the Head, Nervous Prostra.
ton, Low Spirits, Sc. you need not SUI.
fer another day. Two doses of August
Flower will relieve you at once. Sample
Bottles, 10 cents. Positively sold by DR..
j. A. Moore, and PerleV 4 RYDER. 39-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26


Having obtained the agency OF this eeie-
brated soap for Emporia and Vicinity, we APP
pend the oPinisn Of some Of our best people
as to Its merits:
have used Dobbinss Electric Soar. >,
made by j. l. Cragin 4 Co, PhiladeipIiia,
Pa, and recommend IL as the very best 1
have ever used i found that when used Ac-
C0RDING TO DIRECTIONS, which are very sim
pie, that IL washes clothes perfectly without
boiling or rubbing, and saves 0ne-half the
time. MES. H. z HAUsaLKR
Dobbins' Electric is all that it Is recon-
mended to be- MES. EAEA TARRELL.
It is the best soap ! have ever used. and l
think that all Tho give Il aikhful trial will
use no other. MRS p. (. CLARE.
think is ls decidedly the best soap have
ever tried. mrs. ANNIE Il. GRAHAH
It is really godsend 70 womenkind.
MRS. Z. TRAsK
We desire all our friends and customers "a
give this soap one trial, 80 that they NAV
know just how good the best soap in the o. &
is. JNQ. II. BUTLRR co.
EmpOria, Kansas. SYST
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

and misfortunes of the present. I APP
peal to a physical fact, that there are
times in the lives of the stoutest men,
when in imminent peril and danger to
life and property, that they quail, and
become weak and feeble. 1t is equally
true, that in the trials, sOrrows and the
misfOrtunes incident TO human life,
when the mind and the judgment eff
man becomes weak and feeble, and his
acts are more like panic stricken SOL
der, than of that of a brave and cour-
ageous warrior, who feels the strength
of his position; nay. more, ne acts
more like that of drowning man
catching at straws, which, if by any
possibility, he may save his life, than
of that of man confidant in his abili-
" 10 stem the current and angry bill
lows OF stream, TO safe landing.
And, sir, appreheud that for the
purpose of maintaining the ends OF
public justice, the peace and dignity OF
the Stale and nation, that courts feel It
an imperative duly 10 en- force the tech
meal violations of rigorous law, with
out mercy, when it is plain that the
intentions and motives of the offender
were conceived in crime. and when it
is manifest that he intended to set at
defiance the laws of the country, and
violate the right of It's citizens. But,
sir, beg the court 10 consider the NOR
al aspec.s of my case, the try ing Gil
cumstances under which the acIs COM
planned OF were done, and to consider
my motives, purposes and Intentions,
as evinced by my actions; and Wheth-
er these were conceived in crime, for
the purpose of cheating or delraudiAg
the bank, or any one else, on the one
hand, or, whether, on the other hand,
they did not originate in misfortunes,
and in a great EFFORT 70 tide over and
perpetuaie a bank that had the honor
20 organize, and by the parLiality OF
its stockholders, I am more responsible
than any one else for its management,
and in the perpetuity of its existence.
My good Hame in The business world
nay, more, nv very life was so inter-,
woven with this bank that had no de-
sire 10 survive its destruction, but for
thu love of wife and children, who,
in poverty, would be thrown upon the
cold charities of the world, aud that
there was no intentional wrong, no dis.
position TO deirauG tor the purposes OF
gain. And then, sir, TO consider the
far-r ea, hing consequences, that any
penalty, Ia the just exercise of its wise
discretion, the court may see proper
and right TO make, may have en- my
wife and family; which will follow
them { D their graves. and which
'sNeither time nor space
Can entirely efface."
leave these questions, and my in
terests for all time, in the hands of 8
court in which have the most unlim-
tied confidence in its uninpeachabie
integrity, and towards which l feel
the greatest Difference, trusting to God,
to time and TO the future, il it may be,
when the angry passions and prejudice
of the present shall have passed away,
foe that fuller and more complete vim
dieation 10 which 1 feel l am justly
tanfifR Il
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

The Latest. Greatest and Most Reliable
remedy ever put together by medical sci
ence for rheumatism, Wounds, Swellings,
Burns, Caked Breast, &C., is the Centaur
Lin1mcnt. There are two kinds. While
the White Line,nent is for the human
family the strong kind, which is yellow
IN color, is for spawned, lame and strain.
ed horses and animals. Their effects are
wonderful. 1927
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

DR.. Filters Vegetable Remedy is guar:
anteed to cure Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Sciatica, Headache, Backaehe, Nervous
Dyspepria, Catarrh, Swollen Joints, Asth-
ma, Nervous, tired, languid feelings,
Weakness In kidneys and nerves, or
money positively refunded if not cured in
the time specified. DR.. Filter invites all
to consult free OF charge. Address 1913
Chsrtnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Medi-
cine for sale by j. A. Moore, sole agent
for Emporia. 39-tf
WOODWARD & Co..
WhnlasaIo nonfo
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26
County Commissioners

We are authorized to announce David
s. Gilmore as a candidate for reelection
to the office Of County Commissioner
from the first district of Lyon county.
We are authorized to announce j. n.
Griffith as candidate, at the ensuing
election, for the Office OF County Com
missioner in the first district.
We are authorized to announce L. A.
Wood, Of Americas, as a candidate for
reelection to the office OF County Com
missioner.
AMERICUs, Kas., Oct. /, 1877.
By the solicitation of many citizens,
ana being the choice at q public meeting
held at Amer:cus, Sept. 10Th, o. Lambert
b2s consented to announce himself as a
candidate for County Commissioner for
his district.
We are authorized to announce that l..
A. Taylor, Of Hartford, is q candidate for
reelection TO The office Of CouRty Com
missioner.
l will be q candidate, at the coming
cleo on, for County Commissioner in the
Sd commissioner district.
ALFRED ROBERTS.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

Many people have not an adequate idea
OF the ready made clothing department
in Geo. W. Newman's dry goods store.
He devotes as much room 10 this part Of
his trade, and carries larger stock, than
can bs found In most clothing stOres, and
his stock is very complete, Arst-elAss in
quality and style. and his prices can't be
beaten. Don't forget Newman's ready
made clothing department.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26
EVERYBODY,s BUSINESS.

CONSUMPTION GUARDIAN old physi-
clan retired from active practice, having
had placed In his hands by an East Indian
able remedy for the speedy and perma-
nent cure OF consumption, bronchitis. cs-
tarrh, asthma, and all throat and lung al
fectlons, also positive and radical cure
for general debility and ali nervous com
plants, a1ter having thoroughly tested
its wonderful curative powers in thous
ands Of cases, feels it his duty to make Il
known to his suffering fellows. The re
cipe will be sent free Of charg, to all VIII
desire it, with full directions for prepar
ing and successfully using. Addres
with stamp, naming this paper, DIR. j. G
Stone, Al North Ninth Street, Philadel
pbia. Pa. 43 6m
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

Bro1on's Lioer Pills cure headache, bill.
Ito lsneSs and liver omplaint.
ir0toD'S Cough Balsam and Tar Tro-
ch cure coughs, colds, and throat and
N affections.
.5roIon'S Blackberry and Ginger cures
Oh rrhoea and dyseRtery; 1t is the great
Re ledy.
8roGon'S Arnicd Lintnaent and iSaloe
CD e sprains, swellings, sores, bruises and
III :ers.
BTO,0n's Hair Tonic prevents drandruh
and loss Of hair, securing beautiful q oss
PGriSEGn Lily Balm beauties the
complexion.
Eureka Ague Pills do cure the chilIs
The above great western remedies for
sale by all druggists In Emporia. 3S-ti
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

1t Will be found upon inquiry or repre-
sentative store keepers in city and town,
that ladies' no longer depend on foreign
makers for their Perfumery and Toilet
articles. To Messrs. Colgate & Co. the
credit is largely due for this marked de-
parIure from the old preference. Their
Cashmere BoQuet Soap and Violet Toilet
Water, II universally esteemed by the
tasteful and refined, rs the most delicate
and reehere Of perfumes. I3-eoWIV
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

A gentleman who was In town W ednes
day had two stereoscopIc views Of the
Colorado stone giant which attracted
great attention from all who had the OPP
pOrtunity Of taking q look ut them. The
0gure appears to be that OF long but
powerfully built man, lying At full length
on his back, with one leg slightly raised
At the knee, = large part OF his head be-
hind the ears, very large hands and feet,
and . short tail distinctly visible at the
extremity OF his back bone. The giant IL
now ut st. Joseph, No., and measures
feet inches in length. Persons who
have seen It say It Is q wonderful curiosi-
~, having every appearance Of . genuine
petrifAction, which the scientists who
have examined 1t pronounce IL to be, and
the said scientists estimate that the gi-
ant lived about million OF years ago,
and had a tail, and was morally and in
tellectually feroclous animal. Hfs dis
covery IL going to revive the Darwinlan
theory and cause . great hubbub in SCI
entific, historical and theological circles.
II he was . living man, . million years
ago, hourlshing tail, and acting like .
ferocious brute, what are We going to do
with eur Sunday school lessons after this.
1t is PLAIN that this giant IL going to cause
= great deal OF discussion. We are in ia
VOr OF classifying him ~ one OF the Anaks
destroyed BY the food, and distinguished
in life a. the only human being ever known
possess tail. This view Will enable us
20 proceed In the even tenor OF our wav.
and save us from being humbugged II the
CLINT Ii BY any possibility . fraud.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

The new flag stone sidewalk in front Of
Major Hoods residence Is the model walk
for this city. The stone comes from Sec
tIon 8, 20, 10, about twelve miles south.
west OF the city. 1t costs ID cents per
surface foot. but 1t does not wear out OF
get out Of repair, and is not only the best
walk but in the end the most economical.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

The boys think this Is the dryest cleo
tion they ever saw. The only thing the
candidates can say Is ''cider''-a "llttle
more cider" and the boys assert it lacks
the power to awaken enthusiasm You
see Murphy has big influence here-not
10. but the other fellow.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

We had brief and pleasant call from
Rev. John Kirby, OF Wichita, Monday
He preached two sermons Sunday IN the
II. z. church which were spoken Of very
highly by those who heard him. Mr.. X.
II one OF the leading ministers of that or
RanIzatIon in Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

George p. Stork came in last week and
ADVERTISED stray heller, which he had
He now writes:
EDITORS NEwS:-By adVeI Using my
holfer have found her, and this gives
me more faith In the value Of advertis-
ing than / had. Please stop the adVer-
tisement, and will settle when come
In. GEO. p. STORK.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26
Mass Convention.

The friends OF the Greenback party
movement, and OF the Working Mems
interests, are requested to meet In mass
convention, at the court house In EmpOria,
Wednesday. Oct. S1st, o'clock p. m. for
the purpose OF adopting q platform OF
principles and passing resolutions express
siVe OF their sentiments. All who sympa-
thIze in the move are requested TO attend.
ID. T. MITCHELL,
State Greenback Convention.
p. B. MAxSON,
State Working Mems ConV't.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

LAMPsl LAMPsi- Have received for the
fall trade an elegant lot new styles glass,
bronze. bracket, and the non-explosive
safety p. and Ii. lamps, and will be sold
at prices to suit the depression OF the
times. (35-3m) DIR. J. A. MOORE.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

THAT MACHINE.-The $40 Wilson Sew
ing Machine, which was awarded to Miss
Sarah SweItzer, for selling the greatest
number Of EMPoRIA NEWS excursion
tickets, last September, arrived Wednes-
day, and was duly put in the possession
Of that happy young lady. 1t Is beau
tirul machine. the cover being very hand
sOmely pannelled, drawers dittO, the
working parts nickel plated. and the
whole . far hAndsOmsr machine than any
other Of the same price in the market.
The Wilson now ranks as q first-class
machine In the manner in which it does
tts work, and In appearance and fine fin
ash it appears to be the best sold at any
given price.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

Don't loaf In the post Office. When
you have transacted your business don't
stand around In the way OF others, but
pass out. There is no room for 1oating.
Don't smoke there, either, II you please.
It Is very offensive to many ladies who
have to visit the office. Remember these
EhInUa-
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

MARRIED.-By Rev. o. j. Shannon. at
the parsonage. evening OF Oct goth, Mr..
Games f. Drake, Of this city, to MISS Jes-
sic Andrews, Of Centre township, Lyon
county.
On Sunday, Oct. IA, 1877, by Elder JO-
seph Brown, Mr.. Frederick Shafer to
Miss Mary Burch, all Of Lyon county.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

Remember that we keep the largest and
best selection Of perfumery and toilet art
icles, also the much admired Invisible and
Phantom Powders. and the world re-
known Colgate's Soaps.
35-2m DR. j. A. MOORE.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

Mr.. Perley's long experience in buying
clothing for this market, was never shown
70 better advantage than by his present
immense stock Of winter goods. Go to
PSrley'a for an assortment.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

The problem Of buying = $40 Christ
mas present with seventy-i five cen t. avail.
able cash will presently present itself for
the elucidation of the brave YOung-man-
Who-goes-to.See-h is-girl.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

The oldest and best known clothing
house in So uthwestern Kansas has now
an immense stock Of ready msde clothing.
We refer. Of course, to I. e. Perley's pop
Mar sfora
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

Newman's clothing department con-
tains everything in the way of Oyercoats.
Suits and separate garments for men,
boys and children, and at prices as low
as, If not little lower, than can be found
elsewhere. 39-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1877-10-26

Having disposed OF our interest in the
dry goods trade to Messrs. Ducomb, Smith
& Co., we are DESTROYS Of settling up our
accounts and balancing our books, and all
those knowing themselves indebted TO US
Will please call at our music store and
settle the same by cash or note.
42-2t j. y. HALL s. BRO.