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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

| Our eotemporaries, Sol. Miller, Of the
Troy Chief, and Frank A. Root, of the
North Topeka Times, made mention of
their twenty-frst anniversary day in
Kansas, in their respective papers, that
of the former occurring on the 18th Of
March, and the latter on the 10th of April.
We should have noticed our twenty-frst
anniversary in Kansas in our issue OF the
18th OF last month, having landed at
Leavenworth on the 18th OF April, 1857,
but forgot 1t.
Twenty-one years In Kansas What
thoughts rush through our mind as We
glance over the time. Boys, we are get
ting old-old SOL, old Frank and old
Jake. 1t seems but q short time since
our first view OF LeaVen worth. We
climbed hill from the landing, and put
up at, we think, the Shawnee house.
Leavenworth had scarcely as many hous-
es then as Americas now has. We laid
upon the floor OF a room with fifteen or
twenty other fellows. The next morning
we took look at the printing offices and
worked that day in the old Border ruff.
an Herald office, OF Lucien j. Eastin.
1t was election day. Several Rnffians
paraded the streets full Of whisky and
swinging shot guns and pistols-swearing
vengeance on the abolitionists. Henry j.
Adams was elected Mayor, II We mistake
not, and that was the first Free State tri-
umph, the first nail driven in the
Border Ruffian coffin by means Of the
ballot box. Jack Henderson printed the
Journal, another fierce Democratic paper.
Judge Crozier and Champ Vaughan were
just starting the Times, Free State. Tues
day party Of US hired hack and drove
to Lawrence. The Herald of Freedom
was in its glory, an edition of 5000 cop
les per week being worked on q hand
press. Brown was peculiar man, had
up anti-tobacco and antl-swearing pla-
cards about his office, which were not
very popular with the primitive jour
printer, and hence Brown was decidedly
obnoxious. He always wanted hands and
we went to work. In a few days after
wards along came Frank Root, and he
took ''sIr' too. We worked together a
few days when business took US to the
thea fiourishing town OF Quindaro, where
part Of THE NEWS material had been
landed. Plumb and a party of Free
State boys had an expedition on foot to
take Free State prisoner out of the In
! dependence jail. We went to Quindaro
in his place. When the party of resc uers
got near the State line they met the man
they were to rescue. He had the day
previous made his escape from the Jail in
broad day light, amid a shower of bullets,
and after being diligently searched for
with the aid Of the cheerful blood hound.
AtQuindaro JIM. Walden, now of the firm
of Hitchcock & Walden, OF the Method
list Book Concern, was starting the Chin
dowan. In this office we engaged q Sit
uation for Frank Root, he having got his
full dose OF Herald of Freedom. We be-
lieve he stayed there as long as the paper
continued to be published. A few days
after this, having gathered THE NEWS
material at Lawrence we ''set sail'' in q
fast going "prairie schooner behind six
oxen, for Emporia, where we arrived at
the end OF an eight days journey, and
here we are.
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aFormer1y OF Kansas.

We see by the Greenvile (Pa.) papers
that Col. Silas Hunter, for many years q
citizen of Kansas, but for the last eight
or ten years q resident of Mercer county,
Pa, and a brother of our Hunters, Da-
via and Anderson, is announced as can
didale for Sheriff of Mercer county. Col.
Hunter, or GSile'' as we used to call him,
was one of the early settlers at Topeka,
and took an active part for the Free State
cause, and In every movement for the de-
velopment of our material interests. He
entered the army early in the late strug-
gle for the preservation OF the govern
ment, as q Lieutenant, and came out
with a ColonePs commission. he was q
fighter, and distinguished himself for
GOODNESS and bravery. The Hunter boys
are all good men, made of the right kind
OF material, and dis charge every duty
with fidelity and intelligence. 1t will be
remembered that John was a good repre-
sentative in the legislature from this
county for three or four years. We
doubt not but that Col. Hunter would
make a most excellent Sheriff, if the peo-
pie of Mercer county should choose him
to the position, which we certainly hope
thew will do
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Ths Three Fishers.

From the NeW York Tribune.
There were H. eroes before Agamemror
and fishermen before Glover. OF one q
the latter it was written:
HIS pole was matte OF the sturdy oak
And his line was cable that never broke
He baited his hook with tigers tails,
And sat on a rock and bobDed for whales
And of another:
His pole was made OF peacoek's feather,
His line was q thread Of the finest tether.
He baited his hook with mites Of cheese,
And sat in bed and bobbed for heas.
But it shall be written of Glover:
The Speaker raped order, the Congress
men jawed,
When Glover remarked, @PH go fishing
for fraud"
He baited his hook with experts and
mousere,
And caught all his friends by the seat of
their trousers.
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THG HOME C0NcERz. Our very
c DIVIDED columns this week cannot per-
init us to make as full a notice Of the
home concert OF last Friday evening. as
the merits ofthat entertainment deserve.
1t was a decided success, and every sell
ection, vocal and instrumental, was
heartily applauded. The vocalists,
Mrs. Fox, Mrs. GEORGE, and Miss Cogge-
shall, and Messrs. Cunningham, Lewis
and Chase, were in excellent voice. and
solos, Duets and choruses were all rem
dered with spirit, grace and effect that
delighted the audience. Mrs. Georges
old maid song was one Of the best things
OF the evening. Miss CoggeshalPs voice
show ed unusual range, power and cul-
ture, and will be in demand now that our
people know its capabilities. Mrs. Fox's
sweet and mellow tones were equal to her
best efforts on any previous occasion.
MIR. Cunningham, always faVorite sing
er, never did better; Mr.. Lewis was fully
up to his high standard; and Mr.. Chase's
comic song raised a storm of enthusiasm.
The instumentslists were equally good
Mrs. NeWman's charming touch never
fails to delight an audience. Mrs. Chase
fulfilled all expectations and her two
young pupils, and 9 years, eVinced not
only very great natural ability, but fine
training. The youngest, Ray Chase, was
one of the very best features of the en-.
tertainment. The audience was also much
pleased to hear Mrs. Chase sing in the
scene Of ''Mortgaging the Farm" which
was rendered by all parties with a vim
and zest that sent the audience home in
the best OF humor. The concert was de-
cIdedly good one, ana reflects great
credit upon Mrs. Chase, her pupils, and
the ladies and gentleman who SO effee-
tually assisted her.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

Many parties IN the country ara not
aware OF the present reduced rates OF fire
insurance, as we are told that some have
lately taken pelicIes at the old premium
rates. The best way is TO first ascertain
what the standard rates really are, and
save paying an unnecessary amount Mr..
A. N. Hanna issues policies in four Of
the very best and largest fire insurance
companies in the world, viz: Liverpool,
London q Globe, assets nearly $50, 900 900,
surplus, S5,OOO,OOO; Royal Of LiverpoOl'
assets 2O,OOO, 600; Phenix of Hartford, as
sets $4,000, 600; Fire Association Of Phila-
delphia, assets over %, $50 900. These four
companies have total assets Of about $685.
600, 900. This shows the ample security
Mr.. Hanna can offer in the way of fire
insurance. He is an agent Of many years.
experience, accommodating to ybody,
and we recommend his agency to al I who
wish reliable insurance at the lowest rates
offered by reliable companies.
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Southwest.

The Walnut valley wants NOR,
blooded stock.
A negro, accompanied by a whit,
girl about Isyears OLD, presented himsel
to the Probate judge of Sedgwicl
county for marriage, but the judge
declined to perform the ceremonies
until he had made further inquiries
There is no law against q white woman
marrying a colored gentleman if she
SO desires.
Ex-Mayor Hope, of Wichita, was
presented with beautiful gold mount
ed cane by his friends few evenings
ago.
Over three Thousand dollars have
been paid out for bones at Wichita in
the past few weeks. Wagons go out
on the plains and gather them up at
So ton.
In Wichita trees are protected from
the ravages of cattle, and the conse-
quence is the town is almost a forest
already.
Wichita has a man who has not
worn hat for twenty years.
A new Methodist church is the talk
in Wichita, the present one being en-
tirely too small for the congregations.
The Cottonwood Falls brass band is
favorIng the rural districts in Chas 9
county with concerts.
We have received a letter from a
man in Cottonwood Falls, asking us if
it is true that we are a candidate for
Secretary of State. Certainly we are,
butsince we have been elected council
man of the city of Peabody we are not
so particular about it.-Peabody Ga
zette.
Rev. John Harris has purchased an
interest in the bank at Marion Center,
and has been elected president of the
Institution. John, beware!
The management of the Atchison,
Topeka g Santa Fe issued a circular
thanking those employees who remain
ed faithful to the company during the
late strike, and granting to each en-
gineer and fireman who remained at
his post, ten days leave of absence,
with full pay, some future time during
the present summer.
A lot of the Newton officials give
Pettibone, the division superintendent
who is said to have made the late
trouble on the Santa Fe railroad, GER
titicate of Character" That's a good
thing.
The farmers are in jubilant spirits.
The unanimous verdict is that never
before was such promise of large crops
| of wheat, fruit and almost every thing
else as at the present time, and "still we
have no railroad" -Winfield Courier.
A lodge of the Ancient Order Of
United Workman has been organized
at Council Grove.
Mr.. Blake, of Newton, has received
the appointment of a clerkship in the
Office of the Second Auditor of the U.
s. Treasury.
Beginning with the first o May, the
train and station employees of the SAINTS
Fe road will be required to wear a I'M
Iform when on duty. That of the pas
senger conductors will consist of q
blue cap and suit with black cloth but.
tons, badge to be worn on the car
consisting OF black ribbon with gold
letters. Passenger, baggagemen and
brakeman will have grey cap, black
band, brass buttons with metal badge
Freight conductors, brakeman and
station agents will also wear badge
| indicating their position.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

GENTLEaIENI-In April No. Of EABo-
RIA NEWS, under head Of ssstass News''
I read that sticks are killing sheep in
WoodsOn county" For the bsneat Of
sheep breeders wish to say; Vermont
il = sheep breeding state. and Addison
county is noted for It's 6ne wooied, high
blooded sheep. and by feeding plenty Of
sulphur, say two table spoohsfal 60 two
quarts Of salt to flock OF 100 sheep, once
Z week Rill destroy all ticks, and pVeFeai
grub in the head. Here sheep men LEI
salt lay where nAeap can GET St 3 any
,ln2s they want Il D'A WA7Nne.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03
Thomas Prothero,

Gen. Agent for Messrs. Hubbard Bros,
book publiskers, Philadelphia Penn,
Agents wanted-male and female-to sell
the cheapest aud most complete Family
Bible in the market: the illustrated Dors
Domestic Bible; over 1900 engrayings
Prices reduced to 81. A fun line Of tia
very latest standard and popular books o.
the day. Exclusive territory given IN the
states Of kansas. Texas. Missouri and Ar
kansas. Labrariss furnished ct publish
Iera. rates. Gail a aGdrsss. Circular
neHed On appltestssn. 04ce, ore doo'
noxeh q Chicago store, comErefrlal S..
Esiposias Kansas. 1e.sm
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

A friend from Ottawa, with whom we
were riding The other day, wondered
why there are not more trees on the
streets in EmporiA. Ottawa, only lit
tie over half % old a. EmpoFia, is far
ahead Of us in this respect, Many Of the
streets Of that town look like reads
through grove. The reason we Are be-
hind in this matter is not lack Of enter
prise in setting out trees, but arises from
the policy Of allowing cattle and horses
70 roam At viii about our streets. Twice
as many trees have been destroyed by
these and other causes a. are now grow
ing in the city. The policy OF allowing
old hall starved cows to 20 about the
streets breaking down tresp ana fences,
destroying gardens, and bouncing every
farm wagon that comes to town was
adopted here 1t an early day. ana has
besn stuck to. They hnVe damaged the
city Intellectually.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

Frank Schmidling has sold his meat
business, and traded his shop and slaught-
er house to Messrs. j. s. Watson and w.
A. Randolph, who have secured the ser
vices of Coke Watson to conduct the
meat business. Meat checks issued by
Mr.. schmidling can be exchanged for
new checks to be issued by Watson &
Randolph. This new firm will keep a
Fl rst-ciass market in every respect.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

CONSUMPTION CBRER-An old physI-
clan retired from active practice, having
missionary the formula Of , ample yeget-
able remedy for the speedy aud perma-
neEt cure OF consumption, bronchitis. ca
tarrh, asthma, and all throat and lung af-
feotions, also positive and radical cure
for general debility and ali nervous CON-
its wonderful curative powers in fhous-
anGs OF cases. feels II his duty 70 make Is
known % ais suffering fellows The re-
/ cipe VIII be sent free cfchsrKs 70 all who
desire Il. with full directions for prepar-
/ Ing aud successfully nAng. Address
fEoaes - NoEfh Ninth Esrftt, Eh[saIeI-
J 2si PA z5@E
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An Open Letter.

EDITORS NEWS: just now three.
fourths Of the people are suffering from
billiousness AMI impure blood. A little
precaution will prevent seasons sick
ness. Browns vegetable liver pills are
prepared especially for the bilious dfsea-
ses of the West, and have no equal for
curing sick headache, liver complaint,
and for removing bile from the system.
A trial establishes them in every Western
family.
For purifying the blood. fnVigorating
the liver, curing chronic rheumatism and
al skin diseases, ask your druggist for
sarsapariIIa, aandelIon, and iodide OF po-
tassium, manufactured by the Brown
Medicine Co.
All OF DR.. Browns great western rem
edies for sale by druggists In EmporIa,
Kansas. Att
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

CONE EAsr.-Mrs. ). N. Steele started
Thursday morning for several months
visit to her relatives and friends at Cadix
and Cleveland, Ohio. The Col. is thus
len alone In cold and unfeeling world.
but we have agreed to exercise fatherly
care over the orphing during her stay.
Good looking ladies will therefore please
make themselves mighty scarce, in our
neigh Dorhood Tor the next few months.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

Weir City, Cherokee county, was
visited by a violent and destructive
hurricane ON the 10th inst. Every
house in the town sustained some DAM
age and considerable live stock was
killed. The zinc works were badly
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

Jacob T. Wright Esq, and his son,
Granville, from Indianapolis, brother and
nephew Of our esteemed friend DR.. j. j.
Wright, were in town this week on a
visit. They took trip to Wichita and
the Southwest and we hope they Will be
50 caphvated with the american
dssert' that they will have to come here
20 spend the remainder of their days.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

Kansas City is becoming the central
point west Of the Mississippi tor sales of
fine bred cattle. Capt. Kidd, the noted
Kentucky auctioneer, announces in our
columns to-day an important sale of fine
stock In Kansas City this month. See
adv
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

We went up Fifth street and down
Sixth Monday morning IN a hurry. We
were behind the celebrated trotter, car
chie," and Hank Lowe had hold OF the
strings. We are obliged to old the man
for that little 1circulate.O
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

Elder G. B. Lee, Of the Predestinariar
Baptist church order, will preach at tine
court house Sunday, May 9th, aE II
o'clock a. M, by request OF Joseph
Brown. He will also preach at p. m
All are invited.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

At the new millinery store, Saturday,
May 4th. The ladies OF Emporia and vi
cinity are cordially invited. All new
goods, latest styles, and lowest prices at
the new millinery store one door north of
the post office.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

Miss Bristol, Of the State Agricul.
tural bureau, called at THE NEWS Office
Saturday. She was on a trip to gather
statistics for the next report, and we are
sorry for the senior editor that he wasn't
aronnH
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

The Ladies' Christian Work Society
will hold its annual meeting at Mrs. flo
ra &. Benefits, Saturday, May th, At
O'Clock D. m. AT this meeting the officers
will be elected for the coming year; new
members will pc received and much bust
ness Of importance will be transacted,
and it is hoped that all interested will at
tend. MRS. W. w. SCOTT, See.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

II. v. Bundrem has bought the large
and desirable residence OF Mr.. Buffers,
In this city, known as the Pierce property.
The purchase was made through the
agency OF Holmes & Holden. We con-
gratulate Mr.. and Mrs. Bundrem on be-
coming the possessors Of so nice home.
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Final Notice

All parties who owe me are hereby no.
titled to settle their accounts by cash or
note, without delay, and save costs. Be-
ing compelled to collect every dollar due
me, to pay my own debts. mean business
in this call, and will sue every person
who owes and longer neglects TO pay me.
1927 FRANK SCHMIDLING.
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t,pnAR POINr. Kans., April %, rs

CEDAR POINT, Kans., April %, '7s.
EDITORS REws:--Last Friday the son
of Mr.. p. D. Montgomery, 10 years af age,
and living near this place, was kicked on
the head by a horse, producing fracture
of the skull five inches in length. DR..
Chittenden was called, and with the as
sistance of Drs. Jones and Conroy, Of
Florence, took out several peices Of the
skull and replaced it with a plate of
silver. 1t required trade dollar pound
ed out thin to cover the exposed brain.
some of which exuded from the wound.
The boy is doing well st this date. r. II.
We have heard several compliments
for the work of Henderson, the post Office
lev. eIer and watch maker.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

Rev. Mr.. Gates, the new Baptist minis.
ter, baptised three ladies in the Cotton
wood at Soden's on Sabbath last, two Of
whom were Mrs. 5. B.Aller and Miss Ella
Jones. The ceremony was quite largely
attended and very impressive.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03
Net or seine fishing is unlawful in Kar

Net or seine fishing is unlawful In Kan
sas during the three months Of April, May
and June The laws make it a misde-
meanor for any person to catch fish, in
net during the three months named.
They provide that any person found
guilty OF violating this law shall be fined
not less than So, nor more than $50 for
each offence, and shall be committed to
all until such fine is paid.
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AS it is now time for various people t.

AS it is now time for various people to
go out into the woods, and get poisoned
by ivy, we will say for their beneht that
DR.. 8. A. Brown, U. s. N says that ten
to twenty drops Of brOmine, dissolved In
an ounce OF olive oil, and the wash ap-
plled to the skin, three or four times q
day, is a specific. Wash of twice day
with CASTLE soap, and make the prepare
ton new every tRenty-fOur hours.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

MIR. A. Leonard, man of capital and
enterprise, has bought out Mr.. Hogue,
and announces to-day sweeping sale Of
boots, shoes, &c. Mr.. Leonard will this
season establish boot mandatory here,
and will prove valuable acquisition to
our citV
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

While j. e. Jordan's horse was hltehed
at the Methodist church last Monday,
during Miss Kyle's funeral. he got his leg
over his hitch strap, broke his headstall,
and being thus free, ran to his barn
smashing up the buggy enroute.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

We present to our readers this week the fol
lowing list Of new Advertisements:
w. p. Gould-Admi nistrator's notice.
VIM. +. EWing-TWo road notices.
Cunningham q McCarty-Legal notice.
Josep .Brown-Building and tagging rock
Capt. T. q. kidd-Sale of Short-horn cattle
Dire. Kidder-Millinery.
A. Leonard-BOots and shoes.
Joseph Peak-Stabie boIses.
w IL. II. Wood-Straycd.
Holderman Bros.-For sale or trade.
4. j Maltby-Strayed.
X. Y. Z.-Wanted.
Mr.. II. NJ. Doty-Pony wanted.
Gibson Bros.-American oat meal.
j. ID acknowledgements
Sheldon-Businessn notices.
Frank Schmidling-Busineas notice.
l.. q. Wood-Business notices.
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L. Severy, OF Reading, started last
Monday on trip to sturgis, Michigan.
mr.. Severy Informed US that some Boston
capitalists are negotiating for q large
tract Of land south Of Reading, for colo
nv ns,rnosaa
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

Catarrh, consumption and bronchial COM
plants, II neglected, speedily end in perma-
nent suffering. The best known remedy. af-
ter long practical use, is Eilert's Extract of
Tar and Wild Cherry; compounded BY Skilled
chemists, from some of the best known vege-
table remedies. 1t is not only valuable In
pulmonary diseases, but it is (unlike most
cough remedies, which are extremely debili-
tatlng) an excellent tonic if taken as directed
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

The Welsh Congregational Church on
Dry creek was badly injured by the
tornado, and a festival will be held al
Grange hall, Thursday evening, May 9th
70 raise funds to repair damages. Supper
80 cents; children half price. Everybody
invited.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

L. p. Bancroft furnished bail Saturday
last and was released from the jail.
DIR. Thos- Armor and IL. b. Lowe are
his bondsmen, while they are furnished
an indemnifying bond from others.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

DR.. Rowland, of Winfield, was here
last week, returning home to rest before
continuing his work of organizing knights
OF Honor lodges. He reports "a lodges OF
that order now in Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

The ladies of the First Presby teriAr
church will give social, with music and
other enjoyable features, on Friday even.
ing OF this week at the church. Every.
body will be made welcome.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1878-05-03

Episcopal church is being reOrganized on
u basis which will render the musical
part Of the service more attractive than
1t has ever been, and permanent.
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Miss Jennie Kyle died at the residence

Miss Jennie Kyle died at the residence
Of her parents IN this city, on Saturday
last, April 9th, in her thirty-fourth year.
Having been Normal student the funer-
al services were conducted Monday at 2
p. m. at the n. E. Church, by President
Pomeroy, who preached a very impress
i've sermon. The aged parents authorize
US to return thanks to friends for their
kindness and assistance during their
daughters illness and funeral exercises.