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New-York tribune., 1878-06-28

The increase in assessed value less than the value OF
new buildings which is accounted Tor 3y ia
assessments unimprOved property and In parts OF ne
CITY where the decline of values has been excessive Inc
number Of new buildings has been greater IN the last
year-1 ,316-than in 1876, when mere were I,doI,
ss and labor Therea estate market has been sagnant
and depressed vet the OF real estate not over
loaded by mortgage fecate themselves IN comparison
stocks has found himself bankrupt most railroad com
panies are in a similar condition; many MANUFACTURING
stocks have ceased pay dividends merchandise has
depreciaed 40 TO 20 per cent? trade debts nave 70
large extent proved worthless and amidst all these
wrecks improved real estate standsnOt unharmed or
unimpaired in yaluebut still, as compared win Other
interests sOunder stronger, more hopeful than almost
any. 80, ,. ,
rents and IN too many under the pressure OF very
heavy mortgages some parties interested In real estate
should have expressed the wish that relief might he al
fOrded by general reduction OF assessed values But
little consideration however is necessary to show that
such procedure weud dsappOint any expectations that
might be based upon IT,"
port TO show that such reduction would be useless as
The State Board could readily tand injurious AS
81 would be a blow to the credit OF the city and an
abandonment Of the influence by which the valuation OF
other counties has been raised nearly 5000, 00OOO
ste been taEen," the report says, toward
improving the terminal facilities Of this port, which, II
Is hOped be but the precursor OF others In the same
direction. Every addition TO the means OF ransicllug
business at this port with cheapness and dpach adds 10
the general welfare such addition may IoT the mo-
Inent seem to affect iniuriOusy special interest.
But the OF compensation quickly restores an Cqu
hbrum general welfare is enhanced, and this great
moves forward with accelerated activity spuOnc sen
fiment quckened bv the competition OF other marts
and public intelligence is enlightened by knowledge OF
the conditions OF tie highest prosperity ts hopeu Ihat
other nmdTances may be swept away"
PERSONAL PROPERTY AND BANK CAPITAL.
The assessments for personal property against resi-
dents and a9nresdens vary but little from those of
1876. They are as follows;
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Max SrAnIER g. Co.

Broadway corner OF Princes6 81, .na chu
Tonest goods and hari pan prices. Mems Boys ahd Cn
dn Clothn in variety, manufacturer especially 10
the Summer trade Every article made the premises IN ~
horough and substantial manner which distinguishes ID
yOr OF this nrn.
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The graduates in arts were as follows;
IeWiuson Benno Meyer, Henry WitheTstine, C. s..
EicEles. Iyin
REDUCTION IN PROFEssoRs' sALA

REDUCTION IN PROFESSORS bhLAhltb'
meeting Of the trustees held at the library OF the
college OIL Wednesday evening, which lasted from
until l a. m, important changes were made in the
salaries paid to the officers and instructors OF the nst
tuition. The salary Of President Webb was re-
dueed from $3.50 TO $500. aud that OF the
senior professor, Jean ROemer, from Si75O 10
"a 500 The salaries of those receiving $3.50 were cut
down TO 81 800 and the $500 salaries 10 S2375 The
SI 500 salaries OF william @. McGuckin and John X.
Sims were advanced to $2,375 while the remaining one
dnoed 10 81 40 each aud the $4,000 cut down to
81 800. 49,, .--,-.,..
Cbickerng UslI on Tuesday night, fell far short OF
what the trustees thought 1t should be- that the nstruc
Gnested 10 resign Trustee Jelle gave notice that ho
hond move at the next meeting TO give tutors the titles
Of professors with the right to be present at
faculty meetings.
New-York tribune., 1878-06-28

GENTLEMEN's CLOTHING.
TRAPUAGEN Co. junction Of Sd and 4thaves display an
upeguaed variety English ana American suitngs, which
they make 10 measure at prices from $40 TO s3o
New-York tribune., 1878-06-28

KNox's WHITE SUMNER HAT, So. 212 Broad
WAY and Fifth Avenue Hotel.
New-York tribune., 1878-06-28
MECHANICAL ENGINEER.
DYING FRoM A CLUBBING.

BACHELOR or SCIENCE.
Ayers Brown, DOugherty, W. VI, Kelly j. L.
New-York tribune., 1878-06-28
STATEMENTS OF THE REPORT.

The report of the commissioners first calls
attention TO the slight dminution in the number OF
failures in this city The figures for the last three years
xVerp.
New-York tribune., 1878-06-28

PERSONAL PROPERTY AND BANK CAPITAL.
The assessments for personal property against resi-
dents alJH0nresdens vary but little from those Of
1876 They are as follows:
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-01-11
Conno,I ProceedInrs.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, Jan. 7

COUNCIL CHAMBER, Jan. Z, '7S
Regular meeting Of council.
Present-Mayor Watson; Messrs. Ba-
ker, Davis, Lowe, Halleck, Borton, Theis.
Minutes OF last meeting read and APP
proved.
Mr.. Halleek introduced an ordinance re-
pealing section and amending section 3
Of tipping shop ordinance. Mr.. Lowe
moved that the rules be suspended and
the ordinance considered. Motion seeon-
ded by Mr.. Davis and carried. The or
dinance was then considered by. sections
and not adopted, the vote standing as
follows.
Ayes, Baker, Haileck, Borton.
Nays, Davis, Lowe, Henson.
At this point Messrs. Perley and Hen
son took seats In the council.
An ordinance providing for payment OF
following claims was considered under a
suspension OF the rules and adopted by =
unanimous vote.
T. Fleming, marshal, Dec, $1,000; II.
Birdsall, policeman Dec, S37.42; John W.
Lewis, tsamster, Dec. Ss5 90; E. NJ. Forde,
clerk, S16 81; o. J. Russell, street CON-
missioner, Sl6.5O; J. n. Green, tax, pen
atty and interest refunded on lot al,
Commercial street-being curbing and
guttering tax, $6T.75; Gilmore and
Swartz. rent OF city building SIX months,
$3.50.
On motion OF Mr.. PerleY, the city team
ster was authorized to ring fire bell every
evening for closing Of stores at X o'lock.
The matter OF termination Of lease by
Robert Milliken Of Park on Union street,
and renewal Of same was referred to CON-
mittee on city on city property with 10.
structions to report At next meeting.
] Adjourned. Z. II. F0RDE, CLERK.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-01-11
Grand Fair and FestIvaI


The ladies OF the Catholic church at
this place propose to hold fair and fes-
tival on the evenings of January 10th.
10th, and 18th, at DIR. Moore's new build
ing, for the benefit of parsonage.
Every effort has been made to insure
the success Of this enterprise. Judging
from the articles now on exhibition at the
residence OF Rev. II. TIL. Heyde, 1t will
be most enjoyable affair. The fancy
table will be adorned with some of the
finest needlework ever made in this coun-
try, and Will attract the attention OF the
hundreds that will visit the hall. Nu-
merous articles will be disposed of by
rattle. A museum of nearly q thousand
different specimens of the animal king
dom will be on exhibition during the
three nights at q nominal fee. Among
the other attractions of these evenings
too numerous to mention, will be grab
bags, wheels Of fortune, etc., etc.
A magnificent supper will be dished
out to thu hungry thousands for % cents.
Oysters served up in all styles.
On the last night the lovers of the
terpsichorean art will have an opportu-
nifty to indulge In the slight fantastic"
The great rattle announced for Dec.
18th, will come on without postpone
ment on the last evening
Tickets of admission have been placed
at the low price OF ten cents for each eV-
enIng.
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Plymouth Jottings.

There was quite an excitement on
the south side of the river, few days
ago, caused by the capturing and kill
ing monstrous old wildcat. 1t was
started ont of a patch of weeds on I'M
Gle "Jacky'' Holmes farm, and was
chased to the timber, where in the act of
making leap from log to tree, his
large dog caught it by one hind quar-
ter, tearing the flesh from the bone.
The wildcat also caught the dog by
one hind loot. Brave uncle Jackey be-
ing close by, and not liking to see his
favorite dog used so roughly, seized
the 'varmint' by the front feet with
one hand, and with the other choked it
loose. The dog then got better hold
of it and soon killed it. Willie Carter,
who saw it, thinks it would weigh for
ty pounds. The 'varmints' had better
take warning, as this is not the first
one Mr.. Holmes has handled naked
handed.
Married, by Esquire Hinshaw, at his
Office, on the I'd, David M. Harry, of
Reno county, and Hannah Jane Stout,
of this county.
At the same time and same place,
Addison T. Stout and Hattie F. John
son, of Lyon county. Since which
time see the esquire" sports a new
broad brimmed hat, and looks as
though he was ready for the next
couple in search of blissfuI happiness.
Makeaney's meetings commence next
Sabbath.
L. G. Talbot has gone to Indiana on
some business transaction. Expects to
be gone two, weeks. The Hiner boys
are attending to his stock and chores
in his absence.
Our lyceum is still live institution,
but not very orderly sometimes. We
are glad to see any and all come who
will conduct themselves Alright, and
unless we have good order we cannot
have good lyceum. A. word to the
wise is sufficient. ]. II.
We learn that 10. Ecret was fired at
twice from a gun or pistol, last Satur-
day night, while driving with his wife,
in buggy, from Plymouth to Toledo
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-01-11

prompts most people to delay, by any
laudable means that science affords, the
evidences of physical decay. Who thai
is in perfect health would not match the
bright eye, the active mind, and other ap-
pearances of youthful vigor, with the lux
uriance, the rich color, and beauty OF
youthful hair? Parker's hair BAlsam
stands pre-emlnent as an elegant hair
dressing. and by its heaIthful action on
the roots not only promotes luxuriant
growth of the young hair, but unfainIng-
ly rich and lustrous appearance of great
beauty. No ether preparation so effectu-
ally removes dandrutf or stops falling of
the hair; its cooling and healing action
entirely curing itching and humors of the
scalp, and keeping the skin clean, white
and healthy. 1t is perfectly harmless.
eXquisItely perfumed, and contains moth
ing that will soil the skin or gum the
hair. 1t is not dye, and is unequalled
for excellence and purity. Buy bottle
from your druggists, Perley s. Ryder
Emporia, Kansas. 46eow3m
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-01-11
NEW BUSINESS HOUSE.
An Immense Stock OF Hardware and
Cutlery.

An Immense Stock OF Hardware and
Cutlery.
j. n Converse. Esq, from Indiana. ar
rived here = few days ago to make ar
rangements for the opening of . new
Wholesale and retail hardware and cut
Iery establishment. He purchased the
business house on the west side of Com
mercial street, known as the Fraker
building, and he and his assistants are
now engaged in opening and arranging
their goods, five car loads OF which have
already arrived. 1t is the intention Of
Mr.. Converse to carry a heavy wholesale
and retail stock Of these goods. He is to
be assisted in the management of the es-
adjustment by Joseph Lichty, and j. h.
Wheeler, both experienced business men
in the hardware trade.
We are glad to welcome these gentle
men among US, and believe their estab-
lishRent will largely increase the trade
of Enporia in the hardware and cutlery
line, and we bespeak for them a share of
the public patronage. They will be
ready for business some time next week.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-01-11

Again extending to you, brothers, nv
heartfelt thanks for having elevated me to
the highest ofice in your gift, and pray
ing from each Of Won the exercise Of all
your patience and forbearance, I assume
the responsibilities OF the Office, and
will convey 70 my successor the trust
winch you have given me as uusullied
and untarnished as l received it from the
hands Of my predecessor.
The supper tables were, SIS the address
suggested, beautifully provided, and ac-
commodated about fifty at time. The
company were soon at work enjoying q
hearty repast, with hot coffee as the beY-
erage. The four ente-rooms furnished
good supper accommodations, sand were
all called into full requisirion,
An Esty organ, from Hall, Waite &
Co.'s agency, furnished excellent music
from time to time all through the evening,
under the skiIlful lingering OF Mrs. S. p.
Chase and Miss Beck, the latter LADY also
singing several solos. and othes singers
present adding their voices TO the sweet
harmonIes that music alone can provide.
Prof. Van Horn, of Chicago, being pres
ent as an invited guest, was called upon
for speech, and offered to give that or
one Of his remarkable exhibitions of mind
reading, and the audience chose the latter,
and were greatly interested in it. The
Professor was tested by dozen ladies and
gentlemen, and in every case ne, taking
them by the hand, led them to any per-
son. or article in the room upon which
they would fix their thoughts. This was
q most novel and unexpected addition to
the entertainment, and the Professor thor
oughly confirmed his reputation for al
most miraculous power in reading the
thoughts of others. The whole party en-
joyed the evening throughout in social
and making acquaintance, and |
we have rarely seen the same number of
people gathered together who were on |
more friendly and sociable footing. Il
The committee Of arrangements, and es-
peciaIly Messrs. Bachelor, Page, Daven-
port and Frederick. spared no effort TO |
make the occasion pleasant and satisfac- |
tory to all, its success being greatly due to |
heir good management and hard work |
and the arrangement and success OF the |
supper to the indefAtigable efforts Of Mr.. |
Page.
We congratulate the lodge. its officers,
Did and new, and its members, upon the |
success OF this first public demonstration
II what the A. o. U. W. is, and we ex-
end to them our best wishes for the pros
oerity Of the order.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-01-11

Mr.. Cushman, one Of the editors Of the
North East, Pa, Sun. lively paper, has
been on an extensive tour through the
west, and called on as while in Emporia
last month. He speaks Of our city as fol-
lows In his issue OF the 5th:
A few hours ride brings US to Emporia.
ninety-fve miles from Parsons. Here Is
where the N. K. & T. and A, T. & ). +,
roads cross each other, but like the an.
Gent Jews and SamaritaEs, have no deal
ings one with the other. This Is one Of
the leading towns Of the State with a
population Of about 4, 900. 1t Is located
between the Cottonwood and NeoshO
rivers. This IL one Of the smartest towns
In the State, vita society as good as in
similar sized places east. IL Is the coun-
~ seat Of Lyon county. The valleys
around are famous for their Well-tillsd
farms, and the extensive surrounding re-
gion gives IL large q ade. Here are ma
ny hne business houses and splendid pri-
vate resldences.
The court house is = flue stone building.
The State Normal school Is In . prosper
Gus condition. The building Is a MAJ
nlfcent brick, similar in construction ane.
appearance TO the Lake Shore Seminar.
and with the high price OF brick here
mu t have cost not less than 400 Goo.
Here are also about dozen church efiid.
ces,
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Annual R1eetIng of the Lvou
60. horticultural society.

| 10 AAOrt1cufeuraI Society
The society met at the Office of r.
Z. Page, Register of Deeds, at 2 O'Clock
on Saturday, Jan. ., 1873, and was
called to order by the President. A
short time was spent in a general dis
cussion of insect rsvages, tree planting,
rabbit traps, etc., after which the soci-
ETY. proceeded to the election of officers
for the ensuing year, which resulted as
follows: president, Robert MiIliken !;
vice president, james 81. Dole; secre-
tary, A. r. Blncroft, and treasurer J.
NJ. Miller.
The election of standing committees
was by agre, ment deferred until the
next meeting, in hopes that a fuller
attendance will be secured.
Several topics were suggested for
discussion at the next meeting, such as
tree planting, fruit lists. insect depre-
dations, etc., and talked over at consid-
cradle length, more especially that of
insect ravages and the preventives.
In this discussion the question was
raised as to what insect caused the ap-
pies and early peaches to fall in so
great quantities. prematurely, during
che past season, but it was not deter
mined whether it was codling moth,
apple maggot, or curculio. This sub
ject was laid over to be considered and
presented in definite shape by the COM
mittee on entomology, at an early date
after the committee shall be organized,
and the following, in addition to the
miscellaneous business, was agreed
upon as the programme for the next
meeting:
LIST. The hearing and consideration
of the presidents annual address.
I'd. A discussion of the proper meth
I'd of planting trees, as to kind of trees,
whether large or small, as TO the prep
aration of the ground for the same, and |
as to the care of them after planting,
etc.
Sd. A presentation OF the matter of |
injury by rabbits, and the manner of |
young orchards, nurseries, |
gardens, etc., from them, by j. NJ. |
Miller.
Adjourned to meet at the same place
on Saturday, Jan. 10, at 80 p. m. |
ROBERT MILLIKEN, Pres't.
+. r. PAGE, Sec'y.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-01-11

stGER4AN SYRUP."-No other medicine
I'm the " orld was ever given such 3 test
Of its curative qualities as Roschee's Ger
man Syrup. In three years two millions
four hundred thousand small bottles of
this medicine was distributed free Of
charge by druggists IN this country TO
those afflicted with Consumption, Asth-
ma, Group, severe Coughs, Pneumonia
and other diseases Of the throat and lungs,
giving the American people undeniabIe
proof that German syrup Will cure them
The result has been that Druggists in
every town and village in the United
States are recommending Il to their Gus
toners. Go 70 your Druggists, PerIey &
Ryder and DIR. j. A. Moore, and ask what
they know about it. Sample bottles 10
cents; regular size - cents. Three doses
will relieve any case. 44-eow-tf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-01-11

j. NJ. Griffith & Co.'s hardware store
has been getting in a very large lot of
goods this month, and is spIendidIy stock
ed up. This firm does large trade with
our readers. for in the first place it keeps
first-class goods and sells them at bottom
prices, and in the next place it keeps a
standing invita- ton before them to deal
with it. This is the business way of do
ing business. The Messrs. GTifiths
know the class of goods people in this
section prefer, and their facilities for buy
ing and judgment in selecting goods are
not surpassed by any other hardware
house in Kansas. We cordially COM
mend their store to the attention OF all
who want anything in the hardware line.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-01-11

1t viii be found upon Inquiry or repre-
sentative store keepers in city and town,
that ladies no longer depend on foreign
makers Tor their Jserfumery and Toilet
articles. To Aessrs. Colgate & Co. the
credit is largely due for this marked de-
parIure from the old preference. Their
Cashmere Boquet Soap and Violet Toilet
Water, Is universally esteemed by the
tasteful and refined, as the most delicate
and reehere Of perfumes. 13-eoW1y
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-01-11

An interesting protracted meeting is
In progress at the Christian church Dis
courses will be delivered upon the follow
ing Subjects, the remainder Of this and
during the following week:
Thursday night at p. m, Work Of the
Father in Redemption; Friday night, Z p.
M, Work of the Son IN Redemption; Sat-
urday night, Work Of the Spirit in Re-
demphOn; Sunday, IL 3. m. Prayer;
Sunday, Z p. m, Work OF Man In Redemp-
ton; Monday, Z p. m, Religion; Tues.
day, The Great Commission; Wednesday,
The Conversion Of Multitude in Accor-
dance with the Great Commission;
Thursday, c Onversion Of Another Multi
tUide in accordance with the same; FRI
day, The Conversion Of . Nobleman;
Saturday, The Conversion of q Very Bad
Man; Sunday, IL q. m, The Sacrifice of
Moses; Sunday, p. m, The Conversion
Of . Very Good Man.
The meeting will continue on longer
should the interest justify. The subjects
Of discourses will be announced IN their
proper time.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-01-11
Agnes CITY.

Weather cold.
Roads dry and dusty.
Corn mostly gathered.
Two new settlers located last week.
Emigration flowing in on upper
bluff.
Frank Kerr, of Charlottesville, Ind :,
is visiting friends at Spring Grove
Hill, and is prospecting; thinks this a
fine stock country, and much more
healthful than his eastern home. Frank
is bully boy. We knew him in old
HOOsierdom. He has many friends
who are only waiting until he locates
60 follow on.
Rob Clark has sold his farm and is
talking @claim" on the Indian land.
There is a new boarder at Richard
Eden,s.
A grand prairie fire came down on
us from the south this week.
The Oregon delegation that left
Agnes last spring write back that
Strawberries are in bloom, and now
comes again the Oregon fever. Some
have it bad. VENTILAToR.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-01-11

j. ID. Hogue has removed his stock of
boots and shoes and is now occupying the
north side Of the room in which Messrs.
Beck & Abraham have their dry goods
store. Mr.. Hogue's closing out sale is .
most honest one, not even the cost of
freight being added to the price of the
goods. He will continue to sell at cost
during the month Of January. We have
no hesitancy in recommending these
goods since we know them to have been
laid in with the utmost care as to quality.
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Cut this out

and send 1t to your friends in the east adj
vising them when they visit Colorado,
New Mexico, Arizona, or the San Juan
mines, to take the Atchison, Topeka 4
Santa Fe railroad, the ew southern route
through Kansas, via the Arkansas Valley
to Pueblo, making direct connection with
the Denver Rio Grande railway for Col
orado Springs, Denver, and all points in
Northern Colorado, Canon City, Garland,
Del Norte, Lake City, FL Moro. Las Vegas
and Santa Re. Trains leave Kansas City
and Atehison every day in the year, with
Pullman sleeping cars attached, and pas
seRger trains equipped with AL the mo-
deFn improvements For maps, circulars
and detaiIei information ask them to send
to 2-tf 7. J. AHDxRsoN,
Gen. Passenger Agt., Topeka, KS,
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Agricultural Society

We desire to impress upon all interest
ed the Importance of attending the an
nual meeting of the Lyon County Agri-
cultural Society, at the court house on
Monday next at 2 p. m. At this meeting
the officers are to be elected, and the ar
rangements for the next year made as far
as it is proper to make them. 1t is an
easy matter to growl and criticise after it
is too late, and hence we advise ali to be
present at this meeting, and lend their aid
and advice In doing what is done. It is
just the thing in an organization of this
kind to start as near right as possible, and
then for every citizen to ''put his shoulder
to the wheeP' and help along the good
work Of the Society. This Society Is run
more for the benefit of the public than
any other county society, and its efforts,
II successful, result in the generai good
of all, therefore all should assist in aid
ing it.
We learn that an assessment was re-
Gently levied on the shareholders, and
that it is being generally paid. This will
lift the Society entirely out of debt, and
start it on the new year without the de-
pressing sHcumbrance Of debt. If the
public viii only do what they owe to
themselves, we can have the best fair
next fall we ever had, and distribute a
large amount OF cash premiums to the
exhibitors. Be at the meeting, Monday.