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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-10
THE Big FlREMEN.
First Day of the Seventh Annual
Convention.
Chief Cronin, "a this City, Elected President
The Organization Perfected-Annual
Address Delivered by MIR. N. Ben
nett, of Hartford High In
suranoe the Cause of
Many Fires. sc.
Convention of Fire Engineers.

Masonic Hall presented very busy appear.
ance at noon yesterday upon the assembling
of the Seventh Annual Convention of tho Ma
tional Association of Fire Engineers. Dele
gates from nearly overy State in tho Union
were present and 1t is safe to say that finer
looking body Of men never met in this city.
The hall was decorated in lavish manner
with flags aud bunting, and along the sides
were arranged specimens of fire extinguishcrs,
alarm gongs and other fire paraphcrnala.
Promptly at noon Mr.. John A. Bennett, prcsi.
dent of the association, raped on the desk with
his gavol and announced the convention ready
for business. On the platform were seated Dis.
trct Commissioner Dent, Fire Commissioners
Bacon, Collins aud Hume and the officers of
the convc uti on. Commissioner Dent was in.
PRODUCED by tho president and delivered a
short address, in which he extended cordial
welcome to the visitors in behalf of
tho authorities and citizens of the Dis.
trict. He said that most important work had
been assigned TO the members of the convcn-
ton throughout the whole country. The time
had passed when in case of "A fire the streets
Of city were turned into II pandcmonium.
Instead OF n shouting. wild mob Selling hold
Of a rope and dashing through the streets
with an cLgine, now u disciplined and skilled
force Oh nremen werD III charge Of the dwell
ings of citizens. Twelve men. one steam
engine, hose carriage and four horses were
all that was necessary now to constitute II fire
company. As n result of the good work nc.
compished by firemen of the present day, the
speaker stated that the rates of insurance in
the District had decreased fully fifty per cent
in tho last twelve months. In conclusion he
said it was well that the convention of fire
engineers had selected the Capital of tho Ma
ton for their place Of meeting, for the objects
attained by thom would prove more interest.
ing than ever to the people of the entire coun-
try.
Mr. Dont's remarks were greeted with great
enthusiasm.
OPEN FOR BI'SISEsg
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west.

"A GENUINE DIAMOND Solitaire Ring $40, at
X. Harris Il Co.'S, 1875 Seventh street north.
W.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-10

Inc regular business of the convention was
begun by tho appointment OF the following
committee on credentials Mcssrs. w. A.
Green, Boston, Mass; L. Blair, Savannah. Ga,
aud NJ. Benmer, Chicago, Ill. The committee
retired and during their absence a resolution
was offered by Mr.. A. c. Hendrick, of New
Haven, Conn, providing for an amendment
to the constitution to admit ms delegates mem
beers Of State tremen's organizations. The
committee ON credentials returned and re-
ported iavorably upon the following applica-
tioms for membership:
Messrs. L. o. IIill Mcdford Mass; H. L. Blxby.
New ton. Mass; G. Crook, Newton, n. j.; Is. D. Bull.
Wrinkle Chicago. ILL.,; +. Lloyd Nicksburgh Miss a.
Harrisburg, Pa; f. L, Worthlcy, Long Branch n.
j.; A. Smith, New Brunswick. n. j.; o. ~ Crane
Canandagua \. y; J. J. Galligan, Omaha Neb.;
G. W. Frantz, Louisville, X Y; Geo. Z. Jones, OK.
ford, Pa; AlnlOn Boys, Ithaca y. y; VIM Nixon,
Ncwburg, N. y; J. e. Kurtz Milton, Pa. and ]. b.
Paige, Joliet, ILL.,
Tho election for officers of the association
tho ensuing year was declared next in order,
and q nominating committee, consisting of
Messrs Sexton, st. Louis, Mo-; Stewart Brook.
Ign, n. Y; Smith, Rome, Ga; Green Boston,
Mass, aud Benedict, Newark, N. j., reported
the following ticket, which was unanimously
elected
President Martin Cronln, Washington, D. c.;
interpretations, John Bennett, Cleveland o.; G. W.
Mob; l.. S Gibson, Rochester. n. y; f. o. Hill
Medford, Mass; D.. f. Benedict, Newark, y. j.; H.
Clay Sexton st. Louis, Mo- George A. Aimsley
Richmond Va; IL. HeimlGr, Columbus, o.; Wi.
liam Stockell, Nashville, Tenn. j. d. Paige Joliet
H.. f. Lloyd Nicksburg Miss; T. OConner New
Orleans La; William c. Connor Dallas, Texas
George G. Fayer, Harrisburg, Pa; 5. c. Brown Fair
Haven, Conn; j. b. Nogel, Fort Wayne, Ind; II
A. Smith. Rome, Ga; W, NJ. Bracket Minneapolis
Mum; secretary, Henry \. Hills Dallas. Texas
treasurer, a. c. Hendricks, New Haven, Conn.
The retiring president surrendered his gavel
and introduced the new president to the con-
vention. Mr.. Cronin spoke as follows:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1879-09-10

Of teachers by sub.boards DO referred to the
committee on teachers before being acted upon
by the board.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-06-20
Allen Creek Items

EDITORS NEws:-In your last issue
we notice that some parties are talking
about having firSt-class law suit over
that barbed wire fence, and they say,
What do stock men think of the fence,
and is it lawful to build them without
putting board above them?"
In reply l would ask, can stock men
tell US how We are to raise a crop with.
out the barbed wire fence, where there is
no timber for fencing, and is there any
law to prohibit the use of the barb fence
When we try to raise crops without fence,
then you stock men censure us for try
ing to keep your horses and crops, and
complain that you lose a great deal of
time hunting for them.
Uncle Sam offers 100 acres of trust
land to every head of family if he will
settle on it and improve it. He don't
say anything about fencing. OF course
the settler has to have time to fence, and
we are fencing just as fast as we can get
posts and barb wire and put it up. We
must do that, or pull up stakes and
leave. We think if you are going into
law about the matter, you had better
commence with Jacob Hatch, the manu-
facturer; he is a stout old chap and able
to stand it, and if you beat him you will
then have quite colony of newcomers
here in Kansas to contend with. We
think you have had a good thing in the
stock raising business already; now,
give your neighbor a chance. If the
barb wire fence don't suit you, just club
together, sell off a portion of your stock,
and fence in enough of the vacant lands
to answer your purpose. You have the
means to protect your stock, while we
can only protect our crops in the way
we have done and are doing. We want
nothing but what is fair, but we have
rights to be respected, as well as the
stock men. Yours respectfully,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-06-20
HARTFORD WILL CELEBRATE.
Fun Arrangement. Being Made for

Fun Arrangements Being Made for
Glorious Ath
At a meeting of the citizens of Hart
ford on the 9TH, it was decided to hold q
grand 4th of July celebration there, and
the following committees were appoint
ed:
Committee of arrangements = VIM
Baysinger, ST., DR.. Sutton, job Ruby, W
F. Hetherington, T. Campbell.
COMMITTEE ON SPEAKERs.-T B
Nees and L. A. Hoffman.
MUsIC.-John Ruby, Z. Lanphear.
GROUNDS AND TABIEs.7J. A. Taylor,
Asa Ruby, A. RambO, True Snediker.
REFREsHMENTs--M Sutton, Mrs.
Gould, Mrs. Nees, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs
Hunt, Mrs. n. j. Brewer, Mrs. Levi
Dumbauld, Mrs. Watt Brewer, Mrs. 10
seph Mckee, Mrs. Thos. Duckett, Mrs.
Rob Fleming, Mrs. Joseph Lebo, Mrs.
Lewis, Mrs. John Wagamoth, Mrs. F.
Brogan, Mrs. Maurice Mulconery, Mrs
Geo. Harper, Mrs. ]. NJ. Meskimins,
Mrs. VIM. Holt, Mrs. Glib. Holt, Mrs.
True Snediker, Mrs. Henry Fuller, Mrs.
Harry Smith, Mrs. A. d. Buckley, Mrs.
Chas. Shaver.
The duty of the above committee is to
receive refreshments brought upon the
ground, arrange and have general su.
pervision of the tables.
AMUsEMENTs.-W. F. Hetherington,
VIM. RambO, Stephen Duckett, Henry
Smith.
Hartford is a good point for a celebra-
ton. G. V. Eskridge has accepted an
invitation to deliver the Grafton. Let
the eagle scream.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-06-20
Notes from Normal school C,-ovnds


The Normal Monument, (smoke stack
will be taken down in few days, and a
new one erected as the new walls go up
Stone work is progressing rapidly.
MIR. Sterling, contractor of cut stone has
seven men at work, and is having good
work done.
o. S. Smith, contractor of entire build
ing has gone to Lawrence Material of
every kind is being delivered on the
grounds, and work of all kinds, as far as
as practicable, is being pushed fast as
possible.
L. L. Halleck s. Co. are delivering
lumber to-day.
Tom Fleming was represented by
three dray loads of tin.
The water that is used on the work is
forced from the Cottonwood through the
street sprinkler, conducted by John Price.
L. III. Hines, city teamster, has charge
of number of teams and men, hauling
the debris of old building on the streets
of the city, and is doing good work and
attending to business in the right man
ner.
Our cOlored clerks, (hod carriers) are
discussing the bible to-day, and they don't
seem to know any more about
it than a hog does about going to mill
Jonah and the whale are getting pretty
well mixed.
Taylor Bouldin is employed as for
warding clerk (hauling mortar.
John Hammond, superintendent, is with
us most of the time
Brick that will be used in the new
building will be made ON the Cotton
wood by Mr.. Jones, of LeavenwOrth, who
intends to settle here.
TWenty-four men at present are en-
ployed on the work, all feeling jolly, and
everything passing along pleasantly
Payday comes every two weeks.
Our drawing room and refreshInent
stand in the north west corner is for the
benIfit of the contractors and superin-
tendent. Visitors not admitted
Visitors to-day too numerous to men
ton. We note Prof. POmeroy, James
Smith, Sam Gill, and Mr.. Mitchell of the
narrow gauge X. II. office.
Visitors at all times are welcome but
are requested not to talk to hands
while at work.
Our shade tree is still standing.
Fifteen minutes of rain and hail this
afternoon.
Will keep you posted as our work
progresses. d. Proctor.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-06-20

Last evening Mr.. p. j. French discov-
cred that the basement under the Esk-
ridge building had been broken into and
a quantity of toy pistols, caps and other
fireworks, had been stolen therefTom to
the amount of $12. The superstition is
tina: the thieves had stolen the key of the
door from off the counter IN the restau-
rant, but the lock being a combination
one, they were unable to successfully eff
feet an entrance in that way. Nothing
daunted, however, the boys broke light
of glass in one of the windows and one
of the number crawled through, when
he was enabled readily to unlock the
door and admit the rest of the "gang'-
two others acting in the capacity of SEN
tinels on the sidewalk (as appeared af,
terwardD. They speedily got together
the articles mentioned and left-the fire.
quent explosions along the street yester-
day, to which we called attention, indi-
eating the generous manner in which
they had disposed of their plumber
Mr.. French at once awaited himself of
the services of young Waterbury, the
''boy detective" as he is Familiarity call
ed, who shortly succeeded in bringing
five youthful offenders to the notice of
the police, whence they were transferred
to the tender mercies of Judge Bachelor,
where they were found to be two of the
Mcintosh boys, and three others, respect
lively named Wilson, Lambert and Cute
kunst. These were remanded to Jail for
further examination, but no suitable
place being had for their confinement
apart from older and more desperate Of
tenders, they were released to appear
this morning, At the hearing, the above
facts being established, the two former
were fined in the sum OF % each, and
the three latter 81 each, to all of which
was added the costs. No one appearing
to pay the fine, they were all committed
to Jail until the same shall haye been
satisfied.
In consideration OF the youth of the
parties, Mr.. French was not disposed 10
prosecute, but Judge Bachelor was of
opinion that salutary effect would re
suit from the penalty being enforced, a.
the depledations of Juvenile aspirants
for criminal nOtOriety are becoming
much too frequent III our city, which
strikes us as being just view of the
merits of the case.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-06-20

The following is list of the delegates
in attendance at the session of the Grand
Lodge of the knights of Honor of this
State, on Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day, June 10, IL and IL, 1879:
Hon. John NJ. Price, Atchison; F. D.
Morse, Lawrence; Elk. Lit. Gov. NJ j.
Salter, Independence; c. A. Morris, Lar.
ned; 7. H. Mclaughlin, Arkansas City
w. G. Graham, Grand Dictator, DIR. How
land, A. E. Baird, and E. P. Kline,
Winfield; DR.. Wolf, Humboldt; C. E.
McAdams, Wichita; G. F. Brown, Bur
lingame; B. F. Smith, Oxford; P. C.
Frey, PaOla; A. R. Clark, Sterling; C.
T. Daniels, Sterling; j. V. Donaldson, La
Cygne; G. N. James and E. Morris, FL
dorado; d. K. Wickard, Chanute; r. II.
Qhittenden, Chase county; Mr.. Mann.
Washington; W. L. Schenck, Usage City
N. Miller, Clay Center; ]. Stewart, Pea
body; ]. A Scroggs, Paola; Fl. ]. Walk
er, j. p. Kuhl, Cottonwood Falls; G..
w. Blackburn, Elk Falls; j. d. Dawson,
j. w. Trueworthy, Emporia; W. n.
Preshaw, Ottawa; l. D. Wright, Bur-
lingame; C. A. Morris, Larned; r. II.
Chittenden, Cedar Point; n. Mullins,
Junction City; T. j. Crozier, Abiline
Fl. Whitley, Solomon City; Sam Black,
Leavenworth; 8. N. Pratt, Hiawatha
Col. T. Mann, Marysville; ]. s. Bowan,
Clyde; L. ]. Lyman, Manhattan; ]. B.
Bisick, Washington; A. Evans, Eureka.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-06-20

DoBBIHs' ELECTRIC SOAP-Having obtained
the agency of this celebrated soap for En-
poria and vicinity, we append the opinion Of
some of our best people rs to its merits:
have used "DobbinS' Electric Soap" made
by j. L. Cragin 4 Co. Philadelphia, Pa, aAd
recommend it as the very best / have ever
used found that when used according TO
directions. which are very simple, that it
washes clothes perfectly without boiling or
rubbing, and saves one half the time.
MRS. II K. HAUseLKR.
DObbins' Electric 10 all that IL is recon-
menAed to be. MRS EMMA TARBELk-
1t is the best soap I have ever used, and
think that all who give it q faithful trial Will
use no other. MRS. d. L. CLARK.
think it is decidedly the best soap have
ever tried. MRS. ANNIE II. GRAHAM-
1t is really q godsend 70 womankfnd.
MIS-. K. TRA6R.
We desire all our friends and customers 20
give this soap one trial, so that they may
know just how good the best soap in the
U. 8. is JNO. II. BUTLER.
dolly EmpoYiA, Kas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-06-20

Fire!
At about 10 AS a. m. Tuesday the alarm

At about 10 As a. m. Tuesday the alarm
of fire was sounded along our streets,
the bell was Immediately rang and hun
dreds fastened to the scene from all di-
rectIons. Heavy clouds of black smoke
indicated the whereabouts of the conf1a-
grafton, which was found to be a barn
belonging to Mr.. NJ. NJ. Mason, back of
his residence, At the corner of Market
street and 9th avenue. The fire was SO
far advanced by the time assistance ar
rived that any efforts to extinguish it
would have been vain and futile, the
main object being to try and save the
adjacent property, which, owing to the
prompt and efficient aid rendered by a
host of our citizens, was effectually &C
complished with a single exception, that
OF Mr.. Fred Haussler's barn adjacent,
which, fortunately, had nothing in it, so
that the loss will not exceed 800, al
though the damage to his graperie, ar
bOrs and trees, cannot well be estimated
In consequence of the strong east wind
blowing, it was feared that the residence
of Mr.. Leonard, Immediately west of the
doomed barn, must certainly be con-
sumed, but happily such was not the
case. More than once was the dread de-
strOyer checked in its career along grape
arbOrs, fences and sundry other avenues
which opened to it, by the untiring and
well directed efforts of our volunteer fire
department, which comprised large pro-
portion of our citizens, as before men,
toned. AS a result of such commenda-
BILE labor, the fire was confined to small
limit, and soon burnt itself out. The
most lamentable circumstance in con-
nection with the disaster was the burn
ing of Mr.. Mason's valuable team, one
Of which was completely consumed,
while the other had evidently struggled
so as to free himself, and rushed through
the flames, not, however, until he had
been so badly burned that the skin lit
orally peeled off him in large patches,
presenting sickening appearance. An
application of lard was temporarily used
to relieve the sufferings of the poor beast.
Veterinary surgeon White being pres
sent, prescribed remedies which will be
administered and all done that is posi-.
BILE to save The animal. In addition to
the horses, the building contained some
household goods, two sets of harness
and about 70 bushels of grain. Mr. Ma
son estimates his loss at $500, which is
partly covered by insurance. Had the
wind been from the west, the house and
much of its contents would have been
also lost, as the kitchen addition got
schorched as it was, and considerable
water was required to keep it from burst
ing into flame
No reliable clue to the origin of the
fire could be obtained by our reporter,
though a neighbours little boy is said to
have stated that some children were in
the BAN playing with matches just be-
fore the fire broke out.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-06-20

The proceedings of our council Monday
night show that the committee appoint
ed to investigate the feasibility of secur-
ing proper supply of water for our city,
have begun to move in the matter, and
we hope soon to hear that they have
moved to such purpose as will guaran-
tee the contamination of some plan for
supplying us with this much needed ar
ticle. Larger cities, 1t is true, notwith-
standing the facilities for protection,
have succumbed to the ravages of the
fire fiend, but there is little excuse in this
fact for any neglect to take all possible
precautions. Emporia, with an enter
prising, gO-ahead population of over
5000, should not stand with its hands
tied, tempting inducement to the fire
king, but should make the most strenu-
Gus exertiOns to aid any reasonable plan
that will furnish the necessary element
to make at least fair stand against the
enemy.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-06-20

The house of Stinson s. Co., art pub
fishers, Portland, Maine, is really great
and meritOrIOus art establishment. It
stands at the head of all art houses in
the United States, having sold some
4,OOO, 900 pictures in 1873, and having had
to expend $4,000 for postage stamps in
the same year, their correspondence av-
eraging 1000 letters per day. Their pic
lures range in price from ten cents to
twenty dollars each, and they are contin-
ually issuing new and firstclass chromos
and steel plate engravings. Their new
Gala lily chrome" is a very beautiful
representation of that lovely flower, and
they have also just issued four new and
very fine large steel plate engravings.
We advise parties who wish to act as
agents for good pictures. to apply to Stin-
son s. Co.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-06-20

Mr.. Patten informs us that when buy
ing a ticket for his wife Tuesday, in
the NJ, X. & T. depot, just as the train
came in, he accidentally, in his hurry to
get his wife on the cars, left his pocket
book, which he says contained about
$3.50, on the table, and on returning
could not find it The agent and others
in the Office had not seen the pocket
book, and Mr.. Patten started on hunt
for it, and soon found a stranger alone in
box car, who acknowledged having the
book, and handed it over, with all its
contents, explaining that he had found 1t
lying on the floor, and took charge of
it until the owner appeared. Mr.. Patten
concluded the case did not deserve pros
ecution, no loss having been incurred,
though the story was pretty thin.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-06-20

We are requested to publish the fol-
lowing resolutions adopted by the Grand
Lodge X. of H. on Thursday evening,
June 12:
ResOlUed, That we tender to Central
Lodge No. 781, Knights of Honor, and
to every individual member thereof, our
sincere thanks for the lavish hospitality
and fraternal greeting extended to this
Grand Lodge, during its sessions in the
city of Emporia, and that we shall ever
recall with recOllections of livliest pleas
ure the efforts of the brethren and citi-
zens, to make our visit here pleasant and
agreeable and the mastery manner in
which they have succeeded.
Be 1t also resOloed, That the thanks
of this Grand Lodge are due and are
hereby most heartily rendered to Union
Lodge No. Is, l. o. o. F. for the use of
their hall, and other courtesies shown to
this body during its session.
These resolutions were directed to be
published in the daily paper of this city,
after being adopted by rising vote.
Signed, II. ]. WALKER, G. r.
Emporia, Kansas June 10, 1879.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-06-20

BIG HAL.-The hail storm of Satur-
day extended in width from some point
north of the city to about six or eight
miles south of the city. The center of it
was about two miles wide, and passed
over the Cottonwood bottom on the
south side of the river. We learn from
Mr.. Guerrier, who was coming up from
Hartford in the caboose of a freight
train that they could see from Hartford
a heavy storm toward Emporia, and as
they neared the bottom they could see
the black looking cloud ahead of them
was composed of a thousand little
whirlwinds, carrying all sorts of light
substances into the air, and presenting q
terrible appearance as the train neared
it. The engineer put on full head Of
steam and dashed through the storm for
a couple of miles at full speed, and then
as the storm moved past slackened up
again. The hail had ratified heavy and
hard on the cabOose, but it was not until
thetrain slackened speed that passengers
could get a plain look at the
ground, and they were astonished
to see the ditch along the track
dotted with immense hail stones from the
size of hens egg to the size Ofan orange.
These immense stones lined the ditch
for a mile and a half after the stones
ceased falling on the train, and were full
ly as large as described. The wind that
CANA With the storm not being heavy
not much damage was done. though on
Sunday, while riding out between Dry
and Coal creeks, Mr.. Guerrler saw some
windows on the west side of farm houses
boarded up, and some fields Of corn con-
siderably torn and beaten down. He
was informed that Saturday a man pick
ed ND one of these immense hail stones,
and carried it to Eagle creek, seven
miles, and when he reached there it
was as large as a good sized hens egg.
Had q hard blowing wind accompanied
these monster hail stones, the damag
would have been immense.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1879-06-20
Consumption Cured

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula of simple veg
etable remedy for the speedy and permanent
cure OF Consumption, Bronchitis, CatAfrh,
Asthma, and all Throat and Lung Affections,
also q positive and radical cure for Nervous
Debility and all Nervous Complaints, after
having tested its wonderful curative powers
in thousands OF cases, has felt 1t his duty to
make it known to his suffering fellows Ac-
tuated by this motive and n desire to relieve
human suffering, I will send free of charge
to all who desire 1t. this recipe, with full di-
rections for preparing and using, in German,
French, or English. sent by mail by address,
ing with stamp, naming this paper, w. w.
W17mR