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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27
REDUCING THE PRICES OF
POST-OFFICE ORDERS.

Is the object of the postal money oruer
department of the government to make
money or to accommodate? 1t costs the
government but little more to send a post
Office order than il does to send a letter.
Yet one costs the reader three cents, the
other twenty. Besides the government
has $40 to use during the transit. 1t has
thus million dollars at its disposal all
the time, free of interest. The time has
about arrived when the postoffice orders
should be little cheaper than the eX-
press companies chargc.-Inter-O Ocean.
Until last year the money order depart
ment never paid its way. Formerly a
fee of five cents was charged on all sums
under ten dollars. A great majority of
the orders were under that sum, and by
raising the fee, year OF two ago, to ten
cents on all sums under fifteen dollars,
the government nearly doubled the
amount collected for fees and made this
department selfsustaining. We do not
see how the fees could be reduced in JUS
tice TO the government. The system Ger
tainly ought to be made pay its way.
The statement that the cost of sending
an order is but little more than that of
sending letter is scarcely susceptible
of proof. The pay received for the mon
ey-order work in nine-tenths of the Off
ces is nothing in comparison with the
work required. Out of about 800, 100000
of business last year, there was only a
profit of some $1,000. The Inter-Ocean
overstates the case by half, when 1t aver
ages the cost of orders at twenty cents
The statement that the government has a
million dollars at its disposal all the
time free of interest, amounts to noting,
because this money is scattered among
thousands of Offices, in small amounts,
and would be entirely unavailable for
any purposes of investment. We do not
see but that the money-order system is
doing we'll enough now, and we believe
it should not be tinkered with.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

Il is estimated by the bureau of Stats
tics that there are now extant 6,OO0, O00
old letters. eeeh containing the post
script: ssBurn this"
Extract from 3 romance: with one
hand he held her beautiful head above
the chilling waves, and with the other
called loudly for assistance"
Fast drawesh nigh the newborn year,
when good resolves burn fiery; and, ev-
cry youth says 70 himself, Look here
III keep . diary. Nv heeliug Leader.
8 Is constant visitor, who is always
sure to drop in before T.-Syracuse
Times. And takes his T before u
Whitehall Times. r, if 50. give him
credit for being Outer than U.-AIbany
Argus Bet y y that w alter come be-
fore T.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

TIE Times says that Lieut.. w. f. b
DelahAy, son of Judge Delahay, of
Leavenworth, is of tho United States
ship "Canonicus." He had the yellow
fever last summer, and for time his
lie was despaired of. He remained athis
post during the whole season, and was
Tor . good part of the time, and during
me worst of the epidemic, in command
Of the ship. His heroic conduct justly
entities him to promotion.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

II brothcr-in-law "Bent" succeeds in
his pension programme, the entire family
Wili agAin be provided for. Look out
SCR smothering, hair lifting leaders in
The interests Of Ingalls,, in next week S
~HeWs," Eagle and Eidorado Times
--Leavenworth Press
Wsuldnt you like TO jine, Charley ,
Had you belonged, you know, you prob
SHY would not have been turned out,
and what is better. would not have had
sore head. yOu know If you cared 10
ten tie truth. though. you are perfectly
wei aware that M. Ingalls, is not re
spOnAIble for any hing for u.s.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

The government will turn over the
captured Cheyennes to be taken to Fort
LeAVenworth for Identification, and those
identified as having committed outrages
In Kansas will be turned over TO the au-
thorities for trial, and the rest sent back
70 the Indian territory. To identify an
Indian seen ON a raid at rifle-shOt dis
lance will be difficult task
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27
FORTYFFTH GoNGREss
WASHINGTON, DEC. 90.

WARRINGTON, DEC. %.
The Senate passed the bill to repeal
section $40 Of the revised statutes, and
adjourned to January z, 1879.
The House passed bill to remove the
disabilities of ]. NJ Mill of Georgia, w.
Ward of Virginia, III. Kimball Of Mis-
souri,, and for relief of widow of General
Mansfield. A reply from Sec. Sherman
stated that the government balance In
the First National hank Of New York
was on account of temporary deposit d
proceeds of ~ per cent bonds, and the
banks subscription to per cent bonds.
Referred to ways and means committee,
and House adjourned to Jan z.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

California is developing u new indus
Try. While eastern oysters planted in
California waters have grown fatter and
larger, they have not been known to in.
crease in number, but the San Francisco
Alta says that recently, on the Alameda
shore, up in q creek, where the spat had
been carried for miles on the tide, has
been found bed of eastern oysters as
large as those displayed in the markets
sod q the saloons. A little prospecting
(the Californian Is nothing If not pros
pector) revealed large bed Of oysters.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

Senator Grover has introduced bill
forbiddiug the employment of any per.
con, not n citizen of the United States,
or who has not declared his intention OF
becoming citizen, on the public works
Of the government. We must infer that
the Senator has reason to fear that
Chinese cheap labor will tempt govern
nent contractors.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

The House wants Mr.. Sherman to eX-
plain why $3O,OOO,OOO of government
money has been held on deposit at the
First National bank of New York City
Cor the past six months. This seems to
be the fact, and 1t has naturally raised a
good deal of inquiry.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

The Detroit Free Press is Democrat
be paper, and the editor desiring to CON-
pliment Mr.. Tilden as the "Old Guard
OF the Democracy" was startled to see
his compliment transformed in print to
Che "Old Gourl of the Democracy" An
other intelligent compositor was then
aud there torn to peices.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

Tho New York jury in the case of
Whalen W. Sheridan, to secure 800, 1000
for alleged damages TO Whalcn's planta-
ZION In Louisiana during the war, found
. verdict for defendant. Ben Butler will
appeal the case and Sheridan will hold
on TO the 100000
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

Pliny Freeman, Esq, New York
financier of some note, warmly indorses
Colonel Phillips's postal savings banks
bill. Mr. Freeman says that should the
Colonel succeed in passing the bill he
will become the greatest national bene-
factor Of the age.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

The governor of Nebraska offers $780,
900 reward for arrest Of cattle herders
who chained two men to a stake in Gus
ter comfy, last week, and burned them
alive Tor stealing horses.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

U. S. circuit court grand jury at Rich.
mond, Kentucky has indicted w. Arm
aid, Henry Birdson and j. S. Ellis, foI
violence ejecting p. w. Robinson, q. s
supervisor of election, from the polls
at Waverly station in Sussex county.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27
THE TIMES AHEAD
A Statement Showing the Amount of Post
age Paid by the different Daily News
papers in Kansas.
From the Times, Nov. %, 1873

From the Times, Nov. IS, 1878
1t is the plain duty of the Times to give the
public, and particularly our advertising pa
irons, the facts concerning its circulation, in
order that they may fully appreciate its val
ne and Importance as an advertising medium.
The surest way to obtain the exact circuIa-
counties in which they are published, is from
the amount of postage paid by them TO the
postofice department.
Below we give the amount paid by The
Times, taken from the pOstofice receipts of
this date.
The amount paid by other papers in the
state is taken from the Atchison Champion,
which claims to have the amour from Official
sources. and being published in its columns
as il is concerned:
The Times, Leavenworth, Kansas. go. 1857 95
Champion, AtchiSon, " ...... 336 Sc
Commonwealth, Topeka, - 49, 3J2 u
Patriot, AtchiSon, 60 $500 lI2 Sc
Blade, Topeka, ~ lO7 SO
Public Press, LeaYenworth So -. lO2 10
Monitor, Fort Scott. '' 49,. IS 30
From the above it will be seen that The
Times pays more than double the postage OF
any other daily paper in the state.
The Times pays more postage than any 9th
er two daily papers in the state.
The lines pays more postage than any 9TH
The Times pays more postage than any 9TH
er four daily papers in the state.
The Times, after deducting the amount
paid for postage by all the other daily papers
in the state upon their exchange list, pays
more postage on its bona tide circulation than
The Times has circulation in the county
Of Leavenworth on which no postage is paid
twenty times greater than any other paper in
Kansas
The Times is this day enlarged four COL
umns, and in addition to being the cheapest
and best paper in Ksnsas, is the largest. Its
state news department is alone worth the
price Of subscription. and is a special feature
OF the paper, which commends itself to those
who desire to keep posted in regard to items
OF interest in Kansas
The Times is pre-eminently a newspaper,
and with its new and increased facilities and
place in every household in Kansas.
Daily Times, per annum ................. % 90
Weekly Times, per annum. ............ LBS
Advertising rates reasonable.
Address d. z. ANTHOEY,
4Otf. LeavenWorth. Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

Eugene Hale is said to have the inside
track as minister to Berlin, but Chandler
wants him to withdraw in favor of Christ
fancy 50 that he (Chandlcr) may he elect
ed to the senate.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27
Very respectfully yours,
P.B. PLUME,

There is now about one billion of dol
lars of money in the United States, in
Guiding greenbacks, national bank cur
rency, gold and silver coin, and minor
currency. Let prices expand little.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

The cold weather continues all over
the country, and the ice crop is com
plete success from Maine to Texas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

Louis Therasson, New York law
yer, goes to prison two years for obtain
ing signature of his client Mrs. Zabris-
kee, ou false pretcnses.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

Congress has adjourned until the It'll
Of January. The public business is un-
usually we'll along for the short session.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

The great coal combination which has
included the chief mining operators in
Pennsylvania will probably dissolve at
the close of thus year.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

The Lyon county teachers association
will hold a meeting ON Friday and
Saturday. January Sd and 4th.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27
FINANCE AND COMMERCE
New York Money Market.

New 1Ork Money Market.
NEW YORK, Dec %.
Gold-IOO.
MONEY-4C96 per cent. Prime mercan-
tile paper, 496 per cent.
L.Oans-Carrying Rates, 294 per cent
Bonds-Goyernment, quiet; railroad, firm :
state securities. dull
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

Greenbacks, silver and gold are to he
received equally in payment for custom
duties after January LIST.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

Gold remains at par. The next quota
ton will probably Ike greenbacks at a
premium
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

Atceison has linseed oil mill that
shipped 900 barrels of oil east last month.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

English workmen claim their wages
now are lower than for twenty years.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

PhiiadeIphia's tax rate, e2O5. beats
Rarus' best time, and yet New York calls
thisa slow eity.-Ph iladelp Chronicle.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27

STATE OF KANSAS
COUNTY OF LYoN.} So
L. T. HERITAGE. Cashier of the above
- named bank, do sOlemnlY swear: THAI
the above statement is true. to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
L. T. HERITAGE, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me- this
18th day of December, 1878.
j. Nj. STEELE, Notary Pu6Eie.
Correct-Attest:
LEWIS 6LUTz, Directors. p
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27
Assipnea'S Sale.

In pursuance of an order of the District
Court of the United states for the district OF
Kansas, made III tile matter of Cook & Chan
delier, bankIupts IN bankruptcy, on the Sd
day of la u .ry A. -. 1873 I, Henry c. Bran.
SON, assignee Of the estate and effects of said
A d. 1873, in front of the court house door,
in the city of Emporia, county of Lyon, state
of Kansas, proceed to sell at public auction
to the highest bidder, for cash, the following
described tracts or parcels of land, being in
the county OF Lyon, state of Kansas:
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27
0OYFRNNRNT RONDa
Live Stock Markets.
Grain and Produce.

FIour-$S .OOt9$5 90
Grain-Wheat, No. red winter, soc: No
spring. S2Zc; No. 3spring, 70<c. Corn, S0zSc.
Oats, 19Xc. Rye, 441Sc. Barley, CSC.
PrOyisIons-Pork, old Sc IS; new$7 60; Lard,
far, $5.471<; Shoulders. 50 5S@2 60; short ribs
8 5593 so; clear sides, So rs.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27
ST. LOUIS, Dec. %

Flour-$i eSf24 s.
Grain-M heat No red, 9a1lc; No. red,
ss<c; No spring. 761<c. Corn. 500 Oats,
20xc Rye, 43c. Barley, 65c@S0.
Provisions-Pork, 81 6O0T S. Dry salt
meats $2509s.55. Bacon, SO e7@5; Lard, S. 40.
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STATE OF bA~Sa+.l
LHoE CoUA1F
named bank, do solemniy swear, That the
above statement is true, 70 the best Of my
knowledge and belief. II. c. Cross,
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this
18th day Of December, 1873.
fsEAE-1 A. MCKINNEY, Notary Public.
CorFect-Attest:
~ + 2 I HoERsRss4E ! p,,..,or..
H C. CROSS.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27
CHEAP TYPE

FOR SALE.
We have for sale cheap for cash or bankabla
paper, two full cases OF song primer, three OF
bourgeois. and about ten fonts display type,
All IN eeEes AMI IN GOOD ehndition.
STOTLER = GRAHAM.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-12-27
Report of the condition of the
EnDOria National Bank
RESOURCES.

at close of Business, December 8. 1873.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-06-07
Public Library.

Dallas is agitating the ques-
ton of a public library and
reading-room. Such an institu-
ton is a benefit to any town or
city, but it seems to be a most
difficult matter to get one es-
tablished on firm basis. About
a year ago, Brennan, after
great deal of hard work and an
immense expenditure of wind,
started a public library and
reading-room with flourish Of
trumpets and beating of drums.
The reading-room was-kePt
open at night for several months
during the hot summer months,
but the attendance was very
small, and no interest being
taken in keeping the room up,
t died natural death. Since
that time, the subject Of a read
ing-room has not been mention
ed. The Brennan Literary
Sociable has been, organized
for nearly two years, and has
maintained its weekly meetings;
the exercises consisting of
music and readings. The socie-
ty is composed of the elite of
the city, and we would suggest
that they take the necessary
steps to found a public library
and reading-room on a basis by
which it can be maintained.
We have no doubt but that many
paying members could be OBJ
tanned, and also, donations Of
books. That such an institu-
ton is needed here, and would
prove beneficial; no one can
doubt. Because the first at
tempt proved Unsuccessful, it is
no. reason why another trial
should not be made.
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No Nominations.

The Colorado Citizen says "a
number of leading Democrats
have expressed themselves as
opposed to a county convention
for the nomination of county
officers. The Democracy is in
a majority in this county and
they believe we stand a better
chance to secure good officers
by emitting the usual conven-
ton"
There seems to be a DISPOSE
ton in a good many counties to
do away with county conven-
tons. Colorado being a neigh
boring county, we shall watch
the result with no little interest.
The feeling in Colorado, where
the Democracy are in a nlinori-
ty, is, that without making par
ty nominations, good county
ticket can be elected. Should
they be able to accomplish this
very desirable end, it will be
much better than nominating a
ticket that they feel will be
beaten. Colorado is one of the
Senegambian counties.
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Bankrupt Sale.
A RARE OPPORTUNITY!
4 $ e T 5S5f { bankruptcy

4 $ e G Es{f { bankruptcy
BY virtue of an orderof sale issued out
of the Honorable District Count for the
Western District of Texas, | will sell on
Tuesday the I'd day of July 1873, between
the hours of 10 a. NJ. and I. NJ. before
the courthouse door, in the city of Bren-
ham Texas, at public outcry TO the highest
and best bidder, for cash the following de-
scribed real estate to wit:
50 acres of land part of a survey in the
name of J. +. & E. N. Perry, II miles
northwest of BRENNAN, Washington coun-
ty Texas, bought of w. c. Reinhart .&
Knoum, as a part of the Perry quarter sec
ton in said county and State aforesaid.
Also lot No. S Davidsons ldiiion to the
city of BRENNAN, said. county and State.
Also lot No. 5 at the junction Of Garrett
& Sandy streets in said city of Brcnham.
Stat. and county afresaid Said sale made
in foreclosure ofhim in favor of Leon q
H. Blum, Of the city of Galveston Texas.
and free from any encumbrance of their
said claim.
Also the "open accounts and claims,
"one county patent right for an improved
patent Farm Gate.
Also. for one-thidrd cash, balance in two
equal deferred payments, on and II
months time. bearing per cent. interest
from date until paid, retaining the vendors
lien. Nine hundred (eco) acres of land,
part of the Sylvester Bowen league, in
Jackson county, Texas. Said land is re-
ported TO be an excellent quality and adj
mirably adapted to farming or stock raising
purposes. AS is usually the case, bank
rupt properly never brings anything. Re
member these terms are veey easy, and
some one is bound to get fine bargain.
Be sure to make a note of this sale, as
You may, perhaps on sale day have the
bidding all your own way, THEREBY BUY
ING AT YOUR OWN PRICE Purchaser to
pay for deed and acknowledgement.
w. g. CAIN.
Assignee.
TYLER, Tex, June 9Th, IS.
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Tyler, Tex, June 5th, IS.
NOTICE IN PROBATE.
THE STATE OF TEXAS.

THE STATE OF TEXAS.
To the Sheriff, or any Constable of
Washington County, Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to cause to
be published, for at least twenty days. in
the brenham BANNER, a newspaper print
ed in the county OF Washington, the follows
ing notice:
THE STATE OF TEXAS.
To all persons interested in the estate of
]. c. Stamps deceased, G.. w. Gentry. adj
minis,rstor of said estate, has fled in the
County Court of Washington County, his
final account with the estate of I. C. Stamps
deceased. which will be heard at the next
term of the County Court of said County,
commencing on the third Monday in Iuly,
1873. at the Court House thereof in the city
of Brenham. at which time all persons in
terested in said estate may appear and con-
test said final account if they see proper.
Herein fail not under penalty of the
law, and of this writ make due return.
Issued the 9Th day of June, 1873,
- Witness, II. NJ. LEWIS. Clerk of
LIS. said Court and the Seal thereof at
~ office, in the city of Brcnham, the
5th day of June, 1873.
I'm. LEWIS.
Crk County Court Washington County.
| hereby certify that the sbcve and fore
gong IS true and correct copy of the
original citation. now on my hands.
]. II. HUTCHINSON.
Sheriff.
Ey PAUL FRICKE,
Deputy.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-06-07

IL view of the great amount
oflegal work to be done by the
next Legislature we think that
this Senatorial district should
be represented by lawyer of
known ability. New laws are
to be framed and many old
ones amended. A remodeling
of the present cumbersome judi
ciary system is beyond doubt
matter of paramount necessity.
There is as good legal talent in
this district as any in the State.
1t is to be hoped this matter
will meet with that considera-
ton which is due and that the
convention VIII nominate 4 rep
resentative rla-
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-06-07

THE Waco Examiner still
harps on class legislation. 1t
insists that farmers should
have more representation
and that Lang is the man to
represent them. Lang lives in
the town of Marlin and owns a
farm in Falls county which he
has cultivated by e0Nazets.
Lang in reality is no more a
farmer than merchant in town
who owns d farm which he has
cultivated by hired labor. From
present indications the choice
of the people lays between
Hubbard and Throckmorton.
Should Mr.. Lang get the nomi-
nation the BANNER will most
certainly support him
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-06-07

IT is more than likely the po-
tato. as a field crop, will be
abandoned in Texas. In Wash
ington and Austin counties it
was extensively planted, the
yield was good, but it seems the
farmers have failed to find a
proper market Houston 7ckc-
gram.
1t is true that potatoes were
extensively planted in Wash
ington county, but untrue that
the yield was good At the
time rain was most needed for
potatoes the weather was dry,
and this, combined with late
planting, made the crop nearly
a failure. The potato crop
should in fact have all been
shipped by the time the first
shipment was made.
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VEGETINE
Is Recommended by all Physi

Is Recommended by all Physi-
clans.
VALLEY STREAM, QUEENS Co.. LoSc
MIR. H. X. STEVENS -
DEAR SIR take the pleasure of writing
you small certificate concerning Veyetirs
prepared by You. | have been a sufferer oI'
with the Dyspepsia for over forty wears. and
have had the Chronic Diarrhma for over six
months. and have tried most everything : wa
given up to die, and did not expect 10 live
from day to day, and no physician could
touch my case. saw your vegetine recon-
mended to cure Dyspepsia. / commenced
using 1t, and continued doing 50, and am
now well woman and restored 10 perfect
health. All who are afflicted with this terri
Ole disease, / would kindly recommend Il,
Try 1t for the benefit of their health, and IL il
excellent as blood purifier
By DIR. L. Il. FoRBHs, III. D.. for
MRS. WM. IL. FORBES.
NEGETINE.-Wheu the blood become
lteless and Stagnant, either from change of
weather or of cliInath, want of exercise. or
regular diet, or from any other cause, the
NeSeine Will renew the blood, carry OF tIe
puirid humors, cleanse the stomach. Regulate
the bowels and impart 4 tone of yigor to the
whole body. ~ &''>
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1878-06-07

WASH JONES immense audi
ence at Austin consisted of
about two hundred persons. He
sung his same old four hours
song. He devotes several vers-
es to the newspapers, aud having
no friends among them, gives
them "Hail Columbia"