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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

I showed Mr. p. the heated lump, there
were no signs of fire; had scattered the
coal some, and it seemed to put the fire
out After the last coal was put in it
commenced heating again. This was
perhaps on Tuesday or Wednesday be
fore the fire. Told POmeroy it was not
safe, and that would have to scatter it,
and would have to let other work go: he
acquiesced; we were not alarmed until
Friday, when the coal was hotter than it
had been; Mr.. Pomeroy procured assist
ance>to scatter the coal; man came at
8 O'Clock, Friday morning and worked
on coal, and helped all the time could
spare. He got below the fire in one
place. but did not get into the sides of
the building; he did not reach any point
where the fire was: Mr.. Pomeroy thought
we had it well in hand; he did not think
it necessary to get further assistance. l
thought, too, we could control it;
thought the body of the heated coal was
out, and it would be only necessary to
work little more on the sides; worked
at 1t all afternoon and until dark; MIR.
p. came two or three times to see how l
got along; at night thought had the
heated coal all out, or where | could get
at it, and it seemed to get cold. Mr.. P.
came about dark and asked if it was all
right; told him it was, but l would
come again once or twice before l went
to bed. went home about 6 O'Clock.
/ went back between ten and eleven, and
the coal seemed to be all right. There
did not seem to be any cause whatever
for alarm. l did not have any light and
could not see any fire. felt satisfied
there was no fire there, and went home /;
had worked hard and was very tired,
but would not have hesitated to stay
there and watch if had thought it was
necessary. Slept sound and did not hear
the fire alarm; should say the heated
coal had thrown out before supper Fri
day was still smoking when went away
but my experience with coal has been
that when heated coal is scattered and
exposed to the air it goes out, and it did,
for it was cold when went back, be-
tween ten and eleven.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01


EDTToRs NEws:-We haven't mucl
news of late, except the political news
In our part of the county. but we have
sad news from Emporia. The loss of the
state normal building has cast a gloom
over our whole people
We have political speaking here FIRE
quently, mostly Greenback meetings.
Gov Eskridge spoke last week to fair
audince for our place, but I see in your
last issue that you have heard from him.
Let us have some good speakers on the
31st inst, and a good turn out of the
voters to hear something on the other
side.
Mr.. Rambo's son, who we noticed in
your columns few weeks ago as being
sick, is dead was buried at Toledo
Health much improved here.
That couple that called to be made
one will have to better papers" before
that thing can be did J.P.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

MEssRs. EDIToRs.-Having seem the
remarks of Gan Independent { y Voter
in THE NEWS of the 25th, relative to
the incompetency" of myself to perform
the duties ofeuperintentendent of schools,
make reply.
Mot capable of standing a thorough
examination in order to obtain an "a
grade certificate ETC., he says. How
does his royal highness know of this in
capacity, unless he is a member of the
examining board? And if he is-well,
any one can see where the Independent
goes then.
I have successfully taught two of the
branches required in the "A'' grade
botany and boOk-keeping-and hold my.
self ready to stand an examination in
the entire list, if that is a prerequisite to
holding the office of superintendent.
And furthermore, 1 dare to make this
proposition: will go with the oppos-
ing candidates before the examining
board of any other county and stand or
fall by the examination we may receive.
Now, if this make-believe independent
voter" had been disposed to act fairly
and honestly,-act the part of a truly.
ndependentOfp olitical-party gentleman
-he would have called this o9estion mn
two months ago. Why not? And asked
the two delinquent candidates, Democrat
and Greenback, to come and stand the
required examination. Why delay until
just on the eve of the election and then
pOunce upon but one of the opposing
candidates? The position you try to as
sumo is most false, Mr.. "An Independ-
ent Voter
Again, mot fit to examine others for
the "A grade" etc. l should like to
have the pleasure of examining this sin
dependent voter" More than likely he
would be found, as in this case, with the
balance of profits on the wrong side. Or
probably he belongs TO the sub-kingdom
articulata; class, insecta; and order
lepidoptera- Or more probably he would
be found to be only fungoid growth, for
fungi only grow on some decaying sub
stance. Or, most probably, first water
fossil. AS to the wisdom" of the con-
vention, that is with the members there.
of. And the 'insult, well, now Mr..
Independent Voter Is only insulted be-
cause he, or some of his friends, failed
to get the nomination. Jealous.
Fraud" Did he mean fraud ?'' Stand
aside and hold your nose. Mr.. An In
dependent Voter is passing by. HAS
no fears about Wharton's triumphant
election" Then why say anything about
It? Why call the competency of one of
the opposing candidates in question, and
not the otherS Personal spite2 No, sir,
that is rather gauzy. As to Professor
Wharton, if he should be reelected, I ex-
pect to labor at his commands to the ex-
tent of nay ability. as / have deneduring
his administration.
If should be the lucky man, it is to
be hoped that Prof. Wharton will be my
friend Nevertheless. 1t will be my aim
to try to beat him. Have less office-work
TO do, try to visit twice as many schools,
try to deliver three times as many lee
lures to the people, try to organize more
township teachers associations, try
never to allow one to pass without being
present and rendering aid, Try to make 8
better superintendent than he has been
if such a thing is possible.
J. BAscoN,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

Is the power to restore the hair to bald heads
when the bulbs at the roots are DESTROYED by
disease or age; but there are doubtless many
persons becoming beld, whose hair, by care
nal tuxuEf2nce and beauty. Parkerss Hair
Balsam IS an elegant preparation, DESIGNED
to meet the public want for q harmless halr
dressing and restorative. It acts like magic
commencing at the very roots, removed dan
druH and an nC1oFs from the scalp, and new
original color and tbs so4t. rich and glossy
appearauce Of youth BY fts occasional use
fall8a4 o. tie hair Is EnmedfatefY CHECKED
and 3 lgxurfant and beautifnI growth 81
young haiE IHdnced. The exquisite perfuuS
and the purity Of its composition srs bf<kly
not stain the sktu ~ elothing Is il q grorTirs
4Agorite Of tee toilet table eYcry Ehofe = any
bottle nom your druggists. NORTH & RYDER,
| and tests is merits. S1-eoVslgf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

4 PARDoEABLE PRIDE-Prompts most peo-
pie to delay, by any laudable means that sci
ence affords, the evidences Of physical decay
Who that IS IN perfect health Woald not match
the bright eye the active mind, and other ap-
pearances OF outhfnl Vigor, with the luxuff-
anee, the rich color. and beauty Of youthful
halrg Parker's Hair Balsam stands pre-emi-
healthful action on the roots not only pro
notes Ia xuriant growth OF the young hair.
the original youthful color, giving q soft, rich
and lustTous appearance of great beauty No
other preparation 80 efectuAlly removes Dan
and healing action entirely curing itching
and humors Of the scalp, and keeping the skin
clean, white and Healthy It is perfectly
harmless. exquisitely peFfumed. and contains
nothing that viii soil the skin or gum the
hair: II is not dye, and Is unequalied for
your druggists. Perley q Ryder, Emporfa,
Kansas, aud test its merits.
oct 4-fa-noY- LIZ q -1ec-12-s7
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01
Register of Deeds--Caution.

Certain interested parties are report
ing that lam working in the interest OF
A. R. Bancroft for register of deeds. This
and other similar charges may not have
much of the desired effect, but still /
deem it we'll enough to deny the charge
When find it necessary to speak OF
my competitors l always say that Mr.
Jones is very clever fellow, that 1 al.
ways liked him. l say the same for Mr.
Bancroft, and further, that he is a good
pennman, and consequently we'll quail
fed to fill the Office. say this from my
own knowledge and no more.
l am working in my own interest
have hopes of success, receive encourage
ment from all parties, and in due time
will make proper acknowledgment to
those who favor me with their vote.
If I am elected will attend to the
business of the Office personally. (No
deputy is required in the registers office
ordinarily If can't give entire salts
faction officially, I will never again ask
for support to this or any other office
Very Respectfully,
SIMON BUCHER.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

We understand report is being cir
culated by parties who are opposed to
]. B. Moon, the Republican candidate
for sheriff, among the settlers on the
Kaw reserve, that Mr.. Moon signed the
petition lately sent to Washington in
favor of higher appraisement of these
lands. We learn from Mr.. Stubs, the
party who originated and circulated that
petition, that this report is absolutely
untrue. Mr.. Moons name was not to
the petition. We trust the voters in
that region will not be misled by false
REPORTS.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01
Il NJ Grfmth

This gentleman is the Republican
nominee in this, the first district, for the
most important Office of county commits
sioner. This Office requires the best bus
mess talent and judgment, and these Mr..
Griffith possesses to an eminent degree.
He has been a citizen here for many
years engaged in active and extensive
business. He is gentleman of the best
personal character, and one our people
can trust with this important business.
See TO it that he is elected by hand
some majority.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01
SENATOR PLUMB.
At Bancroft Hall. Friday. Nov. 1st.


The Band 70 be Present.
All our people have been anxious to
hear Senator Plumb on the issues of the
campaign, and he has consented to give
Us a speech this, Friday evening, at
Bancroft hall. We have no doubt but
this speech will be we'll worth hearing,
and the people from town and country
should give him large audience. The
Knight Templar Band will be present
The ladies are especially invited.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01
SnAcInI Rofica-

We are once more obliged to call for
the payment of all accounts due us, and
to say that we cannot get along without
collecting them Parties who receive a
bill will please not neglect it, as we are
not able to wait longer for what is due
US. AS a matter of justice and necessity
we ask every one TO come up promptly
and settle, and save us and themselves
from any further dunning.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

At meeting of the vestry of St. An
drews church, held Monday, Oct. %
1878, the following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
ReSoEced, That this vestry deeply sym.
pathizes with the great loss this city and
state have sustained by the destruction
of the state Normal school building.
ResOlced, That in regard to the request
to lease the Episcopal church for the
temporary use of the Normal school
classes, we find il impracticable to per
NIT its use 4or any secular purpose, but
as individuals we will do all in our pow
er 20 encourage the maintenance of the
school pending what we hope will be
the rec0nstgucfion of the beautiful build
ing whose Fuins now sadden the hearts
of all our people.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

Cooks DRY GooDs SToRE.-This store
is becoming one of the fixed institutions
of EmpOria. Mr.. Cook is carefully but
steadily building up a substantial trade
on the basis of good stock of goods
and bottom prices. We take pleasure in
calling the attention of our people to
Mr.. Cook advertisement to-day, inviting
them to call and inspect his goods, and
see what inducements he can offer. The
stock is new, bought expressly for the
season. and will be found to contain a
good many desirable bargains.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

The slanderer of the Sun asks us some
questions about the postofiice. 1t is too
cowardly 10 make direct charges. 1t
prefers TO throw dirt If anybody wants
20 know, we win say that the govern
ment does not allow q single cent of
money for fuel, stationery. lights, or
rent, and that the allowance for clerk
hipe Is $500 short of what is paid for
clerks, Now, our reconstructed friend,
are YOU satisfied? We know you did
not ask us tAess questions because you
want TO know. but 70 create the impress
sion something is wnong, out of which
you expect 20 make votes. Ifyou cared
10 be honest, decent or fair, or truthful,
more than you did to SANDER and villify
for political effect, why did you not take
some means to ascertain the informa-
Gion you ask for before publishing your
Shiny sheet. There are dozen persons
in the city that could have iafoFmed you
81 tlle truth Do you care a cent wheth-
81 you tel the truth or net, if YOU can
tear down those in your YayS Have you
the first principle Of man about you ?
Ifyou have, when will yon show itS
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01
Murder ut Burlinrton.

UCf, 50
Last Saturday night VIM. Van Land
ingham and Vim. Smith, both farmers,
met in one of our licensed whisky shops
and got into fight, which resulted in
the stabbing of Smith in several places.
The doctors think he will die. Legal
whisky did it, and majority of our lie
gal voters endorse for the saloon.
n r r
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01
A Card.

desire TO return my warmest thanks
to citizens and students who so kindly
and theoretically aided in saving life
and property during the fire at the Nor
NAL. Without their aid the loss of
household goods would have been COM
plete. G. r. PoMERoY
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

The WhangdOodle mourneth and
sheddeth barrels of briny tears for the
down-trodden 90 OF course, you know,
the Whangdoodle don't want any votes /;
he is doing all this out of purely disin-
terested love. The WhangdoOdle is a
necessary thing in our system of poll
tics. He is always abroad in the land
at election times. The Whangdoodle
is a very interesting animal.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

An authorized representative of the
Atchison, Topeka g Santa Fe raiIroad
company Will be In town today, to make
q definite proposition to the people Of
Summer county, to receive an extension
of the road, to be completed and operat
ed to Wellington during the next year.
Wellington Press, Oct IL.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

DIED.-In Plymouth, Kansas, on the
9Th, of September, 1878, Acsah May Car
ter, only child of Mr. N NJ and wife.
Little Acsah was sick nine days of ty-
pho-maiartal fever. She was just six
years and seven months old when she
died. She endured the pain and suffer
ing with more than ordinary patience
for one of her age. Acsah was a very
bright intelligent little girl, and being
the only little one at the postoffice her
acquaintance was more extended than
was usual for one of her age, consequent
ly her funeral was largely attended by
relatives and acquaintance in the vicini-
ty. Sadness seemed depicted on every
one present, and the parents and grand
parents have the entire sympathy of all
who knew her. To know her was to
love her Geo. Melville, brother of Mrs
Carter came down from Wichita to the
funeral, which was on the 9th in the af-
terneon, at Cottonwood, four and half
miles west of Emporio.
Thy little soai had flown away
To rest with Christ always;
From earth to heaven thou art gone,
Farwell, farewell sweet little one.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

Hon. L. b. Kellagg filed an engage
ment made by Hon. Tom Ryan to speak
at Carbonate a few evenings ago, and
gave excellent satisfaction to his audi
ence. BY the way, we hear many CON-
pliments for Mr.. KS speeches in this
county. They are able, pointed, and con-
yincing. Much credit is due him for
puncturing the fiat bubble, and for the
handsome majority which will be given
the Republican ticket in this county next
Tuesday. DIr. Kellogg will hereafter be
entitled to have Judge" prehxed to his
name
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

o. b. Wharton has filed the import
ant office of county superintendent in
the most satisfactory manner. We have
heard less complaint of his administra-
ton than is usual in that Office, and he
has been straightforward, discharging
his duties with conscientious desire to
enhance the educational interests of the
county. His official record is worthy of
full endorsement at the hands of the
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

Republican Meeting at Forest Hill.
Hon. L. B. Kellogg will address the
people at the Forest Hill school house,
tomorrow, Saturday evening, Nov. I'd.
Turn omit
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
REGISTER OF DEEDS

REGISTER OF DEEDS.
To the voters of Lyon county: am
candidate for Register of Deeds, and
would be very grateful to all who would
favor me with their vote.
SIMON BUcHER.
SHERIFF.
We are authorized to announce T.
johnson as a candidate for the office OF
Sheriff of Lyon county, at the ensuing
election.
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE.
James II. Pheanis authorizes the use
of his name as candidate for Trustee OF
Pike township.
We are authorized to announce Chas
c. Lynch, as candidate for Trustee OF
Pike township at the November cleo.
ton.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

Did the cheeky Lynn, the learned
hybrid candidate for county attorney,
and the author of the cock-and-bull story
about the sale of the railroad stock,
printed in the last Greenbacker, ever of,
fer 3315 per cent on the dollar for the
stock? And is he mad because the COM
missioners would not let him have it at
that? Perpaps he had better explain.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

MARRIED. At the residence of the
brides mother. Oct 30, 1878, by Rev. G..
w. Pye. Mr.. James Weaver and Miss
Lizzie c. Ireland, all Of this county.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

Our young friend Tom Sedgwick is
making an earnest canvass for the Re
publican ticket. He is on the ticket for
county attorney, and having been tried
and not found wanting, will be reflect
ed by big majority. Sedgwick is de-
servedly popular throughout Lyon
npnntx
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01
A. Kn.uIo-s.

Hon. L. B. Kellogg and DIR. J. J.
Wright will make political speeches at
Fowler's school house this, Friday, eve
ming, Nov. list.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

Hungry voters will find splendid
dinner at Bancroft hall on election day
for 50 cents. Best dinner in town. The
ladies of the Christian Work Society
wish to raise funds for the benefit of the
poor, and invite all to patronize them.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

Any family in Lyon county who have
not copy of the bible, can be supplied
by leaving their name at the bible de-
pository in the Chicago store.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

Election evening there will be grand
concert and oyster supper, by the Chris
tian Work Society. Admission to con
cert, % cents. The election returns, as
received, will be read from the platform
The best oysters the market affords.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

There is large box of snakes kept
out on the ground near Gilmore's furni-
ture shop, on Mechanics street. The
collection includes rattlesnakes, copper
heads, black-snakes and other varieties
over six feet long, and the boys poke
sticks at the wire cover, to make the first
named variety rattle. These crawling
and kissing monsters belong to show
man, and we hope the box will not get
broken. though the slimiest and most re
pulsive reptile of the lot would be an
improvement upon tho editor of the Sun.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

y fhe Whereabouts of William Henry
Hunter is desired by his sister, Mrs. P
Miller. He is supposed to be in Lyon
county. Send word to this office.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

Don't forget the election day dinner
at Bancroft hall. Work for your ticket
and dine with the Ladies Christian
Work Society.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Charles Cook-Dry Goods.
Mrs ID illinery opening.
ID. w. Eastman-Treasurer report.
w. +. Ewing-Four road notices.
ii. Il. Lowe-Sherif's sale.
4. l.. Knight-Stolen
Stotler & Graham-Wanfed.
w. L. Walters-Cow TO traile.
A. II. DEMONSTRATING ofice for sale.
Lowe Il Fritz-Dissolution,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

The Kansas Farmer of Oct. 10Th, gives
two column report of our late fair
which we intended to publish this week,
but find it impossible to do so till. next
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

The ladies invite all to come to Ban
croft Hall for dinner, election day, and
TO their concert and oyster supper in the
evening.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

THE News Office will be open cleo.
ton night for the reception of election
returns. Sead US returns, friends, as fast
as possible, from every precinct.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

And now the junior editor of the G. b.
turns into an anaccorCloOn and is making
paragorlcal remarks and casting epItaphs
Just to excruciate us.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

A well written article by Mr.. Charles
Fletcher, in regard to the recent national
convention of the locomotive engineers,
is unavoidably crowded out to next week
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

Dr,D- C. Martin, dentist, formerly of
Frederick, Maryland, has opened an of.
flee in this place, and can be found at
DR.. Trueworthy's office, on Commercial
street -.rs- -ft
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

Col. Plumb was in the city Wednes-
day, a short time, having returned from
his stumping tour in the second district,
whre he had been about two weeks. He
went To Newton and Wichita Will
speak here Friday night, at Eureka
Saturday night and at Manhattan Mon
day night. He is doing effective work.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

The joint hog sale of Berkshire Park
and Riverside herds of Berkshire and
Poland China hogs was postponed until
Wednesday, Nov 6, 1878, at 10 O'Clock
a. NJ, on account of bad weather, at
which time it win be held See hand
i'll s. J. NJ. HENSON,
W. A. RANDOLPH.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

Hon. Tom Ryan passed through the
city Wednesday on his way home from
Council Grove. He is in the best OF
spirits but worn out in body by the work
of the campaign.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

The people have concluded to put
George Friedrich in the district clerks
Office again. His popularity with the
people will carry him through high and
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

You all want good dinner on cleo
tion day. The place to get it will be at
Bancroft hall. Only 35 cents.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

The Lyon county Teachers AssOcia-
ton meets at the stone school house, in
Emporia, the first Saturday in each
month. Every teacher should attend
iheae meefinrs
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-11-01

Mrs. Kidder will be pleased to meet
one and all of her many friends at hef
rooms on Saturday next, for an inspec-
ton of the latest styles IN fall and
winter millinev.