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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-17
Deaf of Capt. nToMIIlan


Little did we think, few days ago,
when we met Capt. Robert Mcmillan on
THE NEWS corner, that that was the last
time we should see his friendly face and
shake him by the hand, and that we
should SO soon be called upon to record
his death. He was well known here, and
universally esteemed. He had for years
taken q more or less active part in our
affairs, and while he was a firm advocate
of what he believed to be right, he was
kind hearted and true friend of those
about him. he was good man and a
most excellent citizen, and his loss will
be universally mourned throughout this
section of the State.
We clip the following more extended
notice OF his death from the Council
Grove Republican and Democrat:
A GOOD CITIZEN GoNE.--Robert Nc
MILAN departed this life, at his home on
Rock creek, In Lyon county, on Wednes-
day, May list, 1873, at $3.50 n. m. He was
born November 14th, 1927, in Clark coun-
ty, Kentucky. Early in life he removed
to the State of Indiana, and from thence
to Illinois, from which State he enlisted
IN the army, and served as q capt ain of
volunteers during the war, and had the
reputation of being an efficient officer.
At the close Of the war, he removed with
his family to Kansas, and settled on the
farm on Rock creek, where he resided up
to his death. He enjoyed an exten siVe
circle Of acquaintance among whom he
was known as man of positive princi-
pies, strong in friendship and OF unswerV-
ing integrity. Possessed of kind dis
position, he had few or no enemies, and
his house was known far and near for the
uniform hospitality of its owner. In his
death the community loses one of its
most valued citizens; and the world ono
Of its too slender stockof sincere and
honest men, lie leaves q wife and family
Of six children to mourn his loss, and to
whom the heartfelt sympathy of this COM
munity Is extended. The funeral serVi-
ces took place at his residence. on Thurs
day, at O'Clock p. m, and he was bu-
ried with Masonic honors by Council
Grove Lodge No. SO A. F. & A. M, of
which fraternity he was a jealous mem
Der. a large concourse of citizens, COM
posed of his Immediate neIghb ors on
Rock creek, followed the remains to the
burial ground. He was buried in the
uniform he wore SO calamity during the
days Of war and bloodshed. The last
dress parade has been made, the last great
battle fought, and death "the king of
terrors," has been vanquished.
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Public Meeting.


The board OF education has agreed with
but one dissenting vote. to make an eff
fort to build SIS, 900 high school build
ing. There are nearly 1000 scholars on
the city school rolls, and accommodations,
especially for a graded system, are quite
deficient. The board proposes to call q
public meeting at the court house next
Tuesday evening, to hear the views Of the
citizens generally upon this subject. 1t
Is an important matter, beth financially
and in an educational point of view, and
the plan Of public meeting to discuss
the matter, so that the board may def
nitely ascertain the desires of both the
tax payers and those who have children
to educate, before 1t takes any decisive
steps, is IN itself judIcious and commend
able. Information and different Views
may be exchanged, and possibly united
and harmonious course may be agreed
upon either one way or the other. It is
question that affords an excellent oppor-
tunity for intelligent judgment, and is de-
serving of the serious consideration Of
our citizens. We suggest that ali make
an effort to attend the meeting, with the
view both Of disseminating and receIv-
ing Information in regard to our school
matters, and that all the various interests
involved be given fair consideration be-
fore any authorized expression Of opin-
ion Is adopted.
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FINALLY.-We once more call the SER
ious attention Of cur patrons to the neces-
ity Of in some way ettling their accounts
due to us. The fact is that we tried all
through the bad weather Of the past win
ter, to accommodate every body by waiting
for our pay, and now we are compelled by
financial necessity to make clean sweep
OF our book accounts. and all are asked
to settle by cash, note, or some way, this
month. We don't like to make any pub
lie reference to this matter, and very
much regret the necessity OF putting any
body to the costs or annoyance OF a suit
but the time has come when we have got
to collect our accounts, and we have no
alter native but to do it in any way that
we possibly can. Will not our friends
and patrons take this matter n friendly
spirit, and make an effort to square up,
without further delay, and without ex-
ception. Each subscribers time is printed
with his name on his paper every week
hence each one knows just how much he
is in arrears. This is the last public al
fusion we will make to the subject.
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Chase County.

CEDAR VALLEY, Chase County, KS,
May ID, 1873.
A little girl of Mr.. Reese, pa years
old, fell into slop tub last Thursday,
and before she was discovered was
drowned in the swill had been play
ing in the tub and lost her balance and
went in head foremost.
The hail storm here on the Both of
April destroyed about one-half the
wheat. Many are blowing it up and
planting in corn. The prospect was
good up to that time. The large
amount sown last fall will yet insure a
larger yield than any one year hereto
fore.
"A large amount of corn viii again
be put In. Some planting in March,
some in April, and some are planting
now, May II, and some likely will
plant till the 10th of June, and still
raise good corn. That planted in
March which was not hurt by hail is
now knee high and looks well, but the
cool weather is now holding things
back. A. WARNER.
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EmPOr1A-
In obedience to the instructions OF the
bosrd Of education, we will endeavor to
give, In as concise form as possible, the
reasons which actuated the board in re-
opening the question at this time Of school
accommodations.
Believing it to be the highest duty OF
citi zenship to provide for the efficient adj
ministratiOn Of the affairs OF government
in the future, no less taan the present,
and so train and educate the children OF
this generation as to guarantee, as far as
possible, future good government; believ-
ing, also, that the time has come when IN
creased accommodations for educating our
children are imperitiVely demanded; we
desire to submit to your judgment a
proposition looking TO the erection Of 3
building of eight rooms (more or less) at
a cost not TO exceed fifteen thousand dol
lars. The reasons which the board deem
good and efficient are, IN part, as follows:
Our present facilities are eight rooms
which are largely oYercrowced and mad
equate to the present need, and are en-
tireIy incapable OF accommodating the
immed late future wants Of the city. The
4th, 9th, 9th and It'll grades Of our school,
each number over one hundred at pres
ent, and are expected to be increased
twenty per cent. at the opening of the
next term. The teachers are compelled,
for lack of room, to mix the grades to-
gether, greatly to the disadvantage of the
children.
The number of children of school age
in the city and outlying district is about
nine hundred, and largely increases each
attendance of nearly six hundred, which
increases at the rate of over one hundred
annually.
In the judgment of the best educators
forty is the maximum number of pupils
one teacher should have IN charge. Some
Of our teachers have nearly one hundred,
which is greatly to the detriment OF the
educational interests of the city.
Emporia needs at least twelve rooms
and twelve teachers and more could be
used to advantage.
While the board of education does not
wish to encourage any needless extrava-
gance and is not actuated by any pride,
either true or false, as to the educational
accommodations OF this as compared with
almost any other city in Kansas, still we
are obliged to think it true economy to
provide suitable facilities for the educa-
ton of the young. Remember that the
city is growing, and that the tide of Inn
migration is no longer at the ebb, and
that we should be up with the age in all
good work.
1t is the opinion of the board that the
seven per cent. bonds Of the city issued
for school purposes could be readily fund
ed at par. Believing finally that the best
interests of the city, demand the erection
of such a building, we earnestly recon-
mend your careful consideration of the
proposition.
By order of the board of education.
A. G. IAKIN,
Committee. ~. W. TRUEWoRTHY,
W. s. JAY.
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PUBLIC nrEErINa.
To Discuss the High school Proposition.
EMPoRIA May Il 1873

To Discuss the High School Proposition.
EMPoRIA, May IA, 1878.
The attention OF ali citizens Is called to
the following resolution adoption at the
meeting of the Board Of Education at its
meeting on the 18th inst:
"ResoIUed, That the President OF the
Board be instructed to call mass meeting
OF the citizens, at the Court House on
Tuesday, May 81, at 8 o'clock p. m, for
the purpose Of considering q proposition to
build high school building Of eight (S)
rooms on the 9th Avenue school lots, to
cost not TO exceed S15,OO0."
In compliance with the above q meet
ing is hereby ann ounced at the time and
place indicated, ami it is earnestly urged
upon all citizens who take an in
terest in the success Of our city schools,
to turn out and express their views So
that the Board may act adVisably in the
matter. A. g. TANDY,
President
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A PUBLIC DUTY.
A Crying Evil to be AIended.
Across that Bottom.
resident.

TOlIIng In the Mud and Ruts
We have been urged several times OF
late to call the attention Of this people to
the condition OF the road across the Cot
tonwood bottom, and urge that something
be done to make 1t passable. We had Of.
ten done that in times gone by, and were
perhaps little hardened toward the ap-
peals.
Last Tuesday we had occasion to cross
that ungodly and disgracefuI mudhole
twice, and now can express wonder that
the people Of that neighborhood and fur
Their south ever attempt to make their
way to EmporIa.
We have seen bad roads. We had some
experience, when boy, with the cor
duroy roads Of Ohio, but we have never
seen anything to compare with the road
across the Cottonwood bottom from So
denis to Dry creek. Though in a hurry
we were compelled to lose at least two
hours In going and coming, and we are
informed it is better now than it was all
winter.
1t will be remembered that we pub
lished a series OF resolutions of the Welsh
grange last winter calling attention to 1t,
and Offering to do their share toward ma.
cIdamizing a road across the bottom
We understand they are still anxiou to
do all in their power.
Emporia has lost and is losing thous-
sn Is Of dollars worth OF business, and
If moi remedied will lose still more.
This road must be mAcadamiZed. Moth
ing else will do. All the money and
work that has been put upon it in the
past have been thrown away, and 1t is in
worse condition to-day for travel than II
1t had not beeL touched. However, the
grading can be made useful for macada-
MIXING. We are aware that 1t will cost 3
good deal Of money to make the improve
meut we suggest, but we may as well
look the fact that it must be done square
ia the face, and go at it. II the city, the
township and interested citizens will but
make the earnest effort, It can be done.
1t is not only public loss to the city
but to the whole community to let it re-
main AS it is, and it Is . disgrace to our
enterprising spirit. Let move be made
at once. We want to hear from the peo-
pie on the subject. Our columns are open
for suggestions as to the manner of doing
IT, and agitating the subject generally
until 1t is undertaken.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-17

The snake den in Cloud county,
where 5000 snakes have been killed
since its discovery, two years ago, is
q rocky knoll of loose, porous, magnes-
ian limestone, in the southeast quarter
eff section seven, township seven, range
three, west, and about six miles south
and two miles west of Concordia. The
farm belongs to Mr.. Bridges, of Larne,
Ohio, and is tenanted by W.T.. Adaire.
The snakes average from one 70 three
feet long, and are something like the
blue racer, and pagnaci0us bat not
Ycnenotls. The people Of that county
cOngregate this year at the snake den
en- Sundays, to have killing bee, and
Kill from two hundred to I've hum
dred each time. These facts are voueh-
ed for By correspondent OF the Ateh-
ison Champion.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-17
DRESS GOODS DEPARTMENT
Fancy Goods Department.

FANCY GOODS Observation-Disclosures Ladies' Ties
Bows Sca Coarete Barbs Cuffs Collars
er Ribbons, Neck Rufling in great variety.
FANS-From 5 cents to $12 each.
PARASOLS-From 10 So
BACK COMBS.
EMBROIDERED LINEN HANDKERCHIEF Elegant
signs Silk Handkerchefs from 3 stitched Hand
krchief from 90 Linen Handkrchies
LINEN COLLARS CUFFS-An styles.
VEILINGS-Of all kinds, among which will found
beautiful styles.
EMBROIDERIES-A splendid line coored Emhroideres
including nice assortment Cash's Embroidered
RUFFLINGS- And other goods in great profusion
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20 tAe Kditors 81 tAa Ne,os :

To the Editors Of tie Neaos:
DEAR SIRs-WiIl you allow us through
the local columns Of your paper to say a
few words about our way OF doing bust
ness. Some Of our brother merchants are
trying to keep customers from trading
with US, saying that we keep nothing but
bankrupt stocks and damaged goods.
Now, we wouId like to ask: Is it any
crime to keep such stocks, as it is clearly
to the advantage Of every one to buy
them at prices We ask? We acknowledge
that we keep such stock-and for two
reasons. First, we make more money;
second, we can give greater bargains to
customers. We have . dozen different
kinds Of goods noW-some Of them slight
~ damaged by wAter-that we are offer
ing at less than half price. Nothing is
misrepresented, knowingly. We fatter
ourselves that prices have been greatly
lowered since we opened, and they shall
60 still lower with US, for commencing
Saturday morning, we will mark down
prices on nearly everything IN stock, IN
order TO clear out and be ready for July
bankrupt sales. Pardon us for using so
much Of your valuable space, put we
wish the readers of yOul paper 70 under
stand that we are here for their good, as
we'll as cur own, and II q single Gus
toner has any good reason to complain OF
their dealings with US, they will confer a
favor by coming to US and saying 50.
Hoping you may receive that share Of
patronage due your worthy paper we ara,
Yours respectfully,
CHICAGO STORE.
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Hosiery and Glove Department.

The TreOqse kid in black
every pair
kid and
4 and
splendid kid glove buttons white opera
rs pair.
Misses kids p colors and shades
and ing arm.
Tafeta Silk Gloves n 3
bread in 2,3 and buto
Lisle Thread Gloves cents
Cotton Gloves and Gauntlets, all grades and prices.
elegant
all grades Ladies' Babggan
Cotton Hosiery for ladies and children,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-17

We call the attention Of our readers to
the advertisements in another column OF
the great joint stock sale Of pure bred
short horn cattle. The stock belongs to
fashionable well established families, that
viii In pedigree and individual, whether
for the show ring, short horn herd or
plain cows suit any purchaser. In add
ton to those advertised, Abram Renick,
Of Kentucky q breeder OF worldwide
reputation, VIII offer two or four bulls
from his Rose OF sharon herd, out Of his
Rosebud cows by the great Duke Of 0ra-
NADIA. Catalogues on application to Thos
c. Anderson, Kansas City. Inspection or
stock Invited.
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White Goods Department.

PIQUES-Corded Striped Figured Pques
grades from 8 cents yard
JACONETS, VICTORIA LAWNS
India Mulls Tarletons-an coors
SACQUINGS, Turkish Toweing Marseiles Tuckngs
$175 per yard
TABLE DAMASKS AND NAPKINS-Some beautiful new de-
signs in coored Table Damasks, with Napkins
TOWELSA large line of Towels from 12
QU1LTS-Marseies Crochet Block and Honeycomb Quilts
DIAPERS-Cotton and Linen Diapers Irish Linen seye
Linen, &C.. &c
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Buy your II at GrBsoN's.

BUGGY SALE.-I Will sell at auction to
the highest bidder Saturday, the 18th inst,
on the corner OF Fifth avenue and Com
mercial street, Emporia, 8 car load Of
buggies, phaetons and one and two seated
carriages, sill warranted for one year.
was here one year ago and refer to parties
to whom sold then.
1t CHARLES r. SEdPTH.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-17

A PARD0NABLR PRTDE-Prompts most
people to delay, by any laudabIe means
that science affords, the evidences OF phi ss-
ical decay. Who that IL in perfect heait b
would not match the bright eye. the sc
tive mind and other Appearances Of youth
full YigOr, with the Insurance, the rich
color and beauty OF youthful hair2 Park
er's Hair Bslsan stands Pre-eminent as
an elegant hair dressing. and by Its
he1ulthn action on the roots not only
promotes 3 luxuriant growth Of the
young hair, but unfailingly restores gray
and faded hair 20 che original youthful col
or, giving q SOFT, rich and lustrOus an
pesranee Of great beauty. No other
preparation SO enectualiy removes dan
dPuf or steps falling OF the hair; Its cool
ing ana healing action entirely curing
Itching OF the scalp, and keeping the skin
clean. white and healthy. It Is perfectly
harmless, exqutsiteiy perfuned. and con-
tains nothing that viii soil the skin OF
gum the hair. It Is not dye, and il IN
equaled for excellence and purity. Buy
3 bottle from your Druggists North & Ry-
der and J. A. Aosze, and test its merits.
may S-15-e1 june las.
OUR 1forro:-Good goods. l0u prices
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-17

We are in receipt Of a letter from an In
diAnapolis gentleman inquIring the mark
ct value Of tract OF unimproved land IN
this country, for which he recently paid
over $4,000. 1t is assessed at $500, and
he has evidently paid considerably more
than he would have done had he con-
suited some responsible party here before
making the Investment. The eastern
spectators are rather hard on each
other.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-17

The festival which was held at the
Grange hall on the evening of May 10th,
for the benefit of the First Congregation
al church at Dry creek, was largely at
tended. The proceeds beyond and clear
Of all expenses amounted TO $I51.15.
The members Of the church unite in re-
turning thanks to the citizens of Emporia
for their hearty support and liberal pat
ronage
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-17

SAD NEws.-Just before going to press,
Thursday, we learn that Mr.. G. W. Ben
nett received 4 telegram from Mrs. wIcks,
from Aubrey, Colorado, that her husband,
W. NJ. Wicks, was dying, and that his
body would be brought here for burial.
1t VIII be remembered the family started
about two weeks ago for trip, by wag-
on, for Mr.. WIS health. This sad intelli-
gence will cause deep feeling Of sorrow
In the hearts OF the people Of this entire
community.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-17

Mr.. Allen, the portrait painter, has pro-
duced a picture of DIR. J. W. Trueworthy,
which attracts favorable criticism. He
has also painted, from a rather imperfect
photograph, picture of the seniors son,
Charles B. Stotler, deceased, which is
pronounced by all who have seen it to be
an excellent likeness.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-17

We call attention to-day to several new
and good additions to our real estate list.
Good and desirable real estate cannot be
had here for nothing, but IL is now to all
appearances at its lowest point, and
whenever 1t begins to go up, very sud-
den and very general stiffening OF prices
will take place. We advise buyers TO
look up our list, to which additions are
being made every day. We think we can
already suit most anybody who wants to
huv
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We present to our readers this week the fol
lowing list of new Advertisements:
Stotler & Graham-Real Estate Bargains.
Gibson, Americus-Business notices.
j. G. Decentralization Farmers.
j. w. 1rueworthy-Lost.
Foun1-PaFasol.
Emporia National Bank-Statement.
First National Bank-Statement.
VIM. Il. Ewing-Road notice.
Henry PhilIiPs-Strayed.
Lost-BreasL-p
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Stotler Il Graham-House to rent
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Carpets and Upholstery.

Body Tapestry Brussels Lowell and Hartford
ditto the best ngrains made only $lO yard
Two g WOOL 75cs to $1O0
Two eotto chains 35cs
Mattings, Maings,
BRUSSELS
Trimmings Tasses, Fringes Gimp Cords Hooks
Lambquin Curtains
o $3.50 per pair
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-17

Mr.. Richardson, of the new firm of
Sherman d Richardson, has erected a new
building just east OF Gov. Eskridge's.
This he will use as a residence temporar-
lly, and Will probably put up fine house
at no distant day
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EvERYBODx's BUSINESS.
To The Public.

Having purchased gallery at Kansas
City leave my gallery in Emporia In the
care of MIR. f. r. w endelI. He will con-
duct my business here in the same man
ner that have done, VIZ, pictures to
suit or no charge. l have perfect conf
dence in his ability to please my custo-
mers. R. A. HICKOx.
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In drive over portion Of the district
visited by the recent tornado, many new
roofs are to be seen. A large proportion
OF the destroyed and damaged houses
have been rebuilt and repaired. and work
Is progressing on others. In some places
the trees and hedges look as II they had
been through IRE. Some farmers are
blowing up their damaged wheat fields to
plant corn. 1t viii be many q long day
before the losses of that terrible visitation
are restored, and its vivid memories blot
ted out.
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Our citizens and the public generally
are invited to send any friends or other
new corners who may desire information
about Kansas land, &C., to THE NEWS
office, where everybody is welcome, and
will be extended any cOurtesies in our
power to render.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-17
Suits and Cloaks.

Suits pieces from $500 10 $500.
Grass Cloth Suits pieces from $150 to $3.50
Chidren's Linen Suits.
I.adies $500 $35
Ladies Matteesse English Sc
of Ladies Underwear, comprising Chemises,
Drawers $3.50 Night Gowns
$50 So 90; Skirts from 75cs $780, Corset Ladies
Gauze Underwear.
elegant spring hawls Shawls
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-17

WHAT PERSEVERANCE DOES The
Snedikr Brothers who are on an so acre
farm three miles west OF Hartford, came
60 Kansas three years ago. They now
have on their farm under fence, 400 fruit
trees, good two story frame house, frame
barn l2S feet long, upper story for hay,
large stone corrall, two large frame corn
cribs, pensfor 100 head OF hogs, have TOO
head sheep, 2S6 spring lambs, all hne
wooled Merino, aud have not hired 100
dollars worth Of work
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-17

HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINES. We are
prepared 60 furnish physicians and the
public generally with homeopathic tritu-
ratiOns, dIlutions, mother tinctures, etc.,
etc., at St. Louis prices. Orders by mail
will be promptly filed, and sent securely
packed in wooden cases.
17-tf KELLOGG & HoYT.
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Boots and Shoes.


comprising me children.
ladies' chIdren
be bought anYV herea EVERY WARRANTED.
ia
buy while the assortment is unbroken