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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

out. The apparent break in Little Pitts.
burg conveyed the impression for q time
that simply a few pockets of ore existed
in various places in the hill, and that
these would soon be exhausted. Devel-
opment has, however, shown that in all
parts of the Little Pittsburg property
since prospected, ore is found
and but little idea can yet he formed OF
its extent In portion of the Little
Chief ground, also. for a long time
deemed valueiess Mr.. Daily has uncov-
cred probably the richest and most ex
tensive ore body ever found about Lead
Vile.
fPKe Tombstone district, Arizona
| promises 10 take the lead in that terrific
~. In the BurleigiI shaft, near Tomb
stone, al depth of 50 feet, vein of orr
one foot wide, assaying 4 TO 6IT ounces
ounces of silver per ton.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Purse N. 8 was next called. Club
shoot purse, 800, with $J0dollars added
10y the Wrinkle club; te.a sinsle Lirds to
each man; 81 yards rise teams of three
men from any organized club in the
United States. Ten clubs entered En-
poria made the following score: Mr.
George, Sc w, 3. Huestes, g. w r.
slorys g TolaI, "a Topeka first mon
ey, Cameron and Emperia secopa4
Topeka Commonwealth The coIoretl
citizens of Topeka ART going To cele-
braIe the ;hird day of August next, in 4
manner rs il has never been celebrated
before. There viii be free barbecue
without price and without money. Dis
tinguished speakers from far and neal
will address the audience; the mos
prominent cOlored men have been IN
viied to attend-nolably L. :. Senator
b. X. Bruce. of Mississippi; ex-Gov. p
\ Is. s. Pinchtack. Of Louisiara; Hon J
| Milton Turner, ex-Ul :. Minister to Ii
IBERIA, and Rev T. w Henderson, of 81
] Louis
Is Military Companies from Kansas, Ms
souri, and Illinois will be here. Bias
bail matches will be played. Arrangt
ments will be made With all the raj
reads for reduced rates of transportation
Perfect order will be preserved.
This will be a national celebration
and every colored man ought to be pres
ent. At lthe celebration of one of til
greatest events in the history Of the rae
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18
ECCLEsIAsTICAL.
Proceedings of the Kansas Baptist State
Convention


Proceedings of the Kansas Baptist state
Convention
The twenty first annual meeting of the
Kansas Baptist State convention con
vened in this city on Thursday, the 10th
inst, and remained in session over Sun.
day There was quite a hand
some representation present, includ-
ing about sixty ministers from
different parts os the state, who were us
fine looking body of men as we have
ever seen assembled in Emporia.
The formal exercises opened Thursday
afternoon at . O'Clock p. M, when the
annual meeting of the Kansas Minis
terial Union was held. The programme
included very able and exhaustive
essay ON SELF Culture in the
Pastorate," by Rev. p. J. Williams
ID. D., which was very well
received. This was followed by an exc
gisis ON the thirty eight verse of the Sc
cOnd chapter of the Acts of the Apostles
by Rev DR. E. Nesbet, which gave evi
dence of much scriptural research. Az
excellent essay on the "Pre requisites t.
the Lords Supper" by Rev. A. L. Vail
Of Wichita, completed the interesting
I programme for the afternoon, and an adj
| iournment was made ill 3 O'Clock d. IN
II
THURSDAY EVENING.
The evening programme was opened
by IN. essay on the Cali and Qualifica
| tiOns Of the Gospel Ministrv.p by lsey
Robeft4 Atkinson, X which invite,
much favorable comment. a paper OF
| Coordination To the ministry-what con
stitutes it," was read by Rev. A. c
Peck, who treated his interesting topi
with great acceptability to his hearers
sour Duty to Temperance and the Con
stitutiOlal Amendment" was the cues
ton which formed the basis of an int,
esting discussion which was opened b
Rev. G. MOnjeau. There was a univeI
sal expression in favor of tile meastIr,
which will be warmly supported by tn
ministers of this faith all over the STATE.
~ So FRIDAY MORNING.
The convention met at 10 30 a. m
and listened to the admirable annug
sermon, by Rev. j. p. Stephenson. tn
discourse contained very much that wa
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Two car loads of machinery from
Chicago, consigned to'F. a Adams, Of
the southwestern marble works of En-
poria, arrived in this city last week and
will De set up and operated either by
steam or water for saving stone. These
works are becoming quite an institution
and have; a large trade in this section OF
Kansas ~ u 4 "a
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

The prospect in Lyon county for
peaches, plums, pears and apples is ex-
cellent, and il is estimated that brass
kettle which an Eagle creek woman
bought at Burners the other day. will
travel more miles before the season is
over than was ever scored by superan
nuated Methodist preacher.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

The Kansas State Aid Society commit,
tee has issaed call 10 the citizensOf
Topeka and Shawnee county, TO meet for
the purpose of perfecting an organiza-
ton to secure contributors of money
and provisions for sufferers from the ef.
fects of drought in the frontier counties
| of Kansas
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

The mysterious disappearance of a
young man whose best girl is known TO
have gone back on him is a a source of
great apprehension TO his friends.
When last seen the unhappy and reck-
less youth was headed in the direction
of Strickler's canal. ~ =
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

The safe burglary at Americas has
turned out to be less serious than was at
first supposed, the entire loss exclusive
of the damage done to the safe not ex-
ceeding SEQ. The excitement upon the
first discovery was intense, and all sorts
of wild rumors prevailed. There is no
definite clue to the parties perpetrating
the burglary. though several persons are
strongly suspected.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Howard lCourant: Miss Code hIinear,
of Winfield. stopped in Howard couple
of days this week to visit friends, while
ON her way TO her old home, Emporia-
Mise Minearis nst the largest yonng wo-
man We ever met. bnt as "sihgle hand
ed talker" she is true To her sex. Come
amin COle 1919. ~ ~
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

A party of twenty-five tramps passed
through Emporia over the ties of the
Santa Fe road Sunday. Lest this state
ment should lead to a misapprehension
of the mode of travel adopted by dele.
gates returning from the Greenback con
vention at Chicago, it may be proper tc
add that the gang were headed in the di
rection of the rising sun. ..lE
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

A man can really form no adequate
conception of the male population oI
Kansas unless he keeps track of the
announcements made for theyaricuss state
Offices TO be chosen Tins fall, The fire;
of patriotism stili burn brightly on tht
affairs of the Jayhawker state.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

w c. PallOck brought in a specimen
of his wheat, and we are glad TO learn
from him the crop is better than was
anticipated before harvesting commenc-
ed The berry is not large, but very
solid and plump. He thinks there will
be more than "A half crop.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

L. c. McLennan & Co. have just re
ceived at THE NEWS job office full line
of pen. pencil, paragraphs, including
scratch books, bill and letter heads and
everything needful in the way of station
airy for business man. Call and sec
I them
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Mr.. Ed Jewett, of Center township, is
the first censusiaker to report his work
completed, and has served notice that
he will be atthe county. clerks Office on
the 18th and i9Ih Ia correct any errors
that may have been made m his canvass
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

"A writer in a New York paper says;
From 1851 to 1853 we had seven years Of
plenty. From 1858 to 1865 we had seven
years of want From 1865 tn 1872 we
had seven years Of plenty. From 1879
to 1879 VIC had seven years ofwant. Con
sequently prophesy as follows; From
1878 To 1886 we shall have seven years
of plenty From 1886 To 1898 we shall
have seven wears of want"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18
LEGAL NOTICES.
Notice.

EMFOKIA, hilIls, j UllU T, I59U.
Natice is hereby given that the following
described school lands, situated in Lyon
county. Kansas, Will be offered for sale at
public auction Mt my OIlice in the court house
in Hmporia on saturday, July 3d, 1880. Said
sale tn he open for bids from 10 CLOCK 4 M
to : O'Clock p M
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

A dog, utterly destitute of hair, is one
of the local features of interest in Empo-
ria. But whs' the occupanis Of sleep
ing apartments bordering on wood
sheds and back fences are earnestly
PRAYING for is a race of heirless cats.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

HORSE SToLEN.-An iron grey horse
with halter and birdie was taken from
the stable of VIM. Haines, residing al
the corner of Seventh avenue and Mar
ket street, on the night of the OH
inst. The stable was locked in the
evening as usual, but the door was forced
open by the thief to whose identity Their,
is at present no clue.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

The Emporia DAILY NEWS was the
first paper in the state to unfurl the Gar
field standard to the breeze, the Parsons
Republican or any other paper to the
contrary, notwithstanding.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

VIM. Clarke put handsome suite OF
furniture in the Normal parlor Saturday.
Besides chairs, tete-a-tetes and table, he
also furnished an elegant pelr glass and
LII rnclr
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

There were enough spring chickens
in the market today, to satisfy the i'm
mortal cravings of Methodist confer
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

The Reform church will lay the cor
ner stone of its new edificc now in pro
cess of construction at the corner al
Ninth avenue and Constitution street, OF
Sunday evening, June Goth.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

The board of education ut its meeting
on the 10Th, adopted the specifications
for the new school house, and will pro
coed to advertise for bids which will be
opened on the LIST of July.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

\ PLEASANT COMPLIMENT. - The
Howard Courant pays the following
handsome tribute to THE News:
The Emporia DAILY News, one of the
ablest, brightest and best dailies in the
west, has exhibited much enterprise dur
ing the past week. During the contest
at Chicago, it has contained about two
columns of special kilograms each day
mt u cost of no doubt of hundreds of dol
lars to the enterprising publishers. Ii
is published ut three O'Clock in after
noon, and thus reaches our town twenty
four hours earlier than any other daily
that now comes here.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Miss NJ. f. Estabrook has secured two
classes, one composed of gentlemen and
the other of ladies, which are making
rapid progress in elocution under her
direction
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

The Payne Sunday school held a
pleasant picnic at Columbia ford Friday,
which was acceptably addressed by
Judge Culver. A very enjoyable time
IL rpnorted
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Mr.. Winery informs us that the
wheat in the vicinity of Plymouth is
turning out better than was anticipated
While the straw is short, the heads are
quite large and well filled. "a
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18
FROM
A PROMINENT DRUG FIRM.

ChiIIicothe, Mo-, July 80, 1879.
j. o. Richardson, st. Louig-My, Dear
Sir:-Here is something reliable; II you
can make any use of IL please do SO. we
have sold hundreds of bottles with Ike
reSuA's' B0yee & Ostrander.
Th{s "a tn earthly that had the Fever
and ARuo this summer md the use OF
one-thfrd of q bottle of Clinord's Febrl-
fuRe promptly cured 1t. IL Is the sPeedn-
est cure have known OF.
GEO. SAILOR.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

The commencement exercises OF the
Kansas state institution for the blind,
will be held at Wyandottc, ON Thurs
day. June 18th, 1880. -
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

The fact that Keno has gone To Texas
will account for the absence of our usual
Americas notes. Can't some one in the
village rise to the requirements of the
occasion and keep us posted!
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

The men for whom Garfield worked in
his youth are coming to the front, two
having already turned up at
Atchison. We have always admired the
enterprise of that plucky little city.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

The Democrats who were spelling for
the nomination of Grant some days ago,
have became abruptly converted to the
belief that lie was the strongest man in
the Republican party. Circumstances
alter cases
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Quite lot of work TO be entered at
the Bismark fair has already been com
pleted by the pupils of the public
schools. Emporia promises to be well
represented at Lawrence.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Mrs. Grigsby, the woman who was
held TO answer in the United States dis
trict court, for passing counterfeit money
has been released on bail.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Harry Hibben had the field against
Grant, and the other man was Bill Ran
dolph. That's how Harry happens TO be
wearing n new hat.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Mr.. ID. r. Rice is building AN addi-
ton of thirty feet on the rear of his res
taurant on south Commercial street
which will be used as an ice cream
room in the summer and for oysters in
the winter
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Garfield clubs are getting rs plenty in
Kansas as blackberries, and they are 60
ing to knock the persimmOns 10 Novem-
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18
IT IS THE BEST.

Stockton, No., Aug. 25th, 1879.
&c. Richandson, st. Lsouis-Dear Sir:-
CiifS0rd's Febrifuge is the best thing Tor
ChfIIs and Fever that we have ever
6a11Ia6 There never has been q case
fhaf Wa NOT cured by it that was taken
according to directions In th1s part OK
6He oounfry. Yours truly
MACE q MITCHELL Druggists.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

The slight local decline in flour is
probably owing TO the good news from
the Chicago convention g. d.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

An exchange says that million forest
trees have been planted ut Ellsworth
this year. That statement would do
credit to DIR. Stringefild, of Topeka.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

The demand for the New York boys
who will arrive in Emporia on next FRI
day, June IS, promises TO exceed the
sunnlV
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

1t is said that Governor st. John will
be present at the opening of the water
works in this city this week. A frolIc
of this sort is just to the mind of our alb
stcmious governor.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Judge Peyton delivered temper
ance address in the A. NJ. f. church on
Sunday evening.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Harry Hibben, the city engineer,
measured the stream of water thrown
this morning by the fire company, and
found that it reached perpendicular
altitude of one hundred and nty.five
feet
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

What is needed in Lyon county just
now are the postoffice addresses of the
parties who burglarized the Americas
safes and the man who stole Mr.. Hanes'
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Bruner * Hogan are not plumbing
the Normal School, but putting in hand
some ebony and gold gas fixtures. They
feel proud of the work they are doing Al
the Normal, and invite attention to it.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

The "Pirates of Penzance," the legal
successor of "Pinafore," will be given al
Topeka ON the 18th.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Handsome awnings have been put up
by G. ID. and H. W. Looms and +
Drake & Co, on north Commercial st
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

If the aid society of New York will
send out picked party of eligible male
orphans ranging in age nom 21 To 80
years, it is intimated that comfortable
homes could beTound for them in and
around Emporia.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Bills are out announcing Carried
ratification meeting at the court house
tonight, at 8 O'Clock. X
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

The town was full of people Saturday,
and the merchants and other dealers did
"a rattling trade.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

The Knights Templar will hold
meetings for drill every Saturday even
ing during the summer.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

IfMr. Day will invent light sum
mer kidney pad, he will confer an ines
Unable boon upon "A bilious public.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Illinois, along the Rock Island rail
road, is literally under water. The
streams were all swollen bank full ON
Wednesday, and in many places the corn
and wheat were standing In water. The
corn averages about OneIhird in size
compared with our Kansas fields, and
the prospect is not cheering.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

The ceiling of the Presbyterian
church is being decorated in panels of
variety of handsome patterns
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

The mercury has been occupying the
sky parlor to-day.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

The High School Commencement
Bancroft Hall WAS the scene Friday
night of an event which will long be re-
membered by the friends of education
in Emporia and such persons as ade-
quately appreciate the inestimable bless
ings which are conferred upon the peO-
pie by II thorough system of public
schools The occasion referred TO was
the annual commencement and the first
alumni exercises of the Emporia high
school, which took place in the presence
of large audience of our best citizens.
Upon entering the hall, the eyes
rested with pleasure upon the decora-
lions which embelliShed tile stage and
made II the center of all observation.
The background was composed of a
very tasteful drapery of red plush and
lace, kindly furnished and arranged by
ID. Thomas IL Co. while il choice col
lection of plants and flowers, transform
ed the body of the stage into II scene OF
floral loneliness, the effect of which
was heightened and refined by the fine
pictures which decorated the sides and
rear of the improviscd bower.
The programme was opened by music
| by the X. Il. band, in its usual excellent
style, which was followed by prayer by
| Rev ]. Kirby. \ class song-''The An
] niversary day" was very nicely render
ed, the accompaniment 10 which was
skillfully performed by Mrs. G. w. New
man.
An essay ON TRUE Lifc,"b Miss Jen
ME Edgerlou, the single member OF the
graduating class, was most admirably
read, and won the applause of the audi
ence, not more for its genuine merit thar
the natural cast of reflection, which
| IL Of ha,.
mind.
Professor Nutting followed with the
charming vocal solo of "Esmeraldi'
which was well received.
The presentation of II diploma, to Mis-
EdgertOn, followed, Il pant of the pro
gramme which was very admirably sus
tanned by Professor Davis.
The welcome to the Alumni was de
livercd by Chas. N. Riggs, who acquit
ted himself quite handsomely.
The presentation To Prof. Davis, q
couple of handsome vases was grace
fully performed by Miss Edgerton, anC
n fine air from the band concluded tn
commencement exercises.
The Alumni exercises We're opened b,
the reading by Mr.. Hill, of an eXcellen
/ essay by Perlie r. Bennett, ON In
Value of Accident"
The appearance upon the stage of Nils
Allie Riggs was the signal for applause
which was heartily renewed after her ad
mirable rendition of the charming walt
song-'Oh! Airy and Light"
THE Real and the Imaginary" wa
the subject of very carefully prepares
essay by Miss Cora f. Kelly. whicl
showed much research.
A class song,-"The Beacon Light
was rewarded by the applause of tn
audience, after which DR.. J. Barnett d.
! livered a brief but very excellent addres
3 TO the Alumni.
While the Knights Templar band wa
2 playing one of its best airs the audienC
. dispersed, and the school repaired [
;. NOrton's Grove which was Brilliant
/ lighted, and where tables were set for r.
, freshments.
Here the time passed in the pleasan
est possible manner, and it was not till
late hour that the evening, which is de
tined TO live in the memories of all VIII
:. enjoyed il, drew to its happy close.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18
WEDNESDAY June

EDS. News: -Thete are quite num-
ber OF original Garfield men here now.
The announcement OF the presidential
nominee was received last night by fire
works, firing of guns aud ringing of
bells. Our next President is Garfield.
The Council Grove Musical Union
has been organized, and is chartered
corporation; capital stock, 81 900; Hon
Isaac Sharpe. presIden.;. ". A. McCOii
Jan, vice president T. w. Spencer, see
Rotary; IL EfRiclder. treasurer. md 4.
w Simcock corresponding secretary and
musical director. Two concerts will be
giveng j une 9Th and 18th, by our home
Talent, assisted by Miss Zelina Maniey
violinist, and Miss Arbuckle, pianist
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

The effects of the Chicago unpleasant
ness have fully subsidized in Emporia, and
the wives of Grant and Blaine men are
once more exchanging domestic ameni-
ties over their back fences in the shape of
baking soda and fiat irons
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Bruner & Hogan began putting in the
water works fixtures on the Normal
the 10th inst
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Quite a number of the citizens of
Howard took advantage of the excursion
last Sunday and paid visit to Emporia,
the future metropolis of Kansas. The
excursion was given by Mr.. Z. @. Griffin,
one of our gentemanly conductors, who
is one of the most accommodating
conductors on the Santa Fee road. There
was nothing particularly going ON ut
EmpOria to cause our people to go, but
they went for ride and change OF
scenes. Pleasure seekers b0ardered the
train at every station along the line and
ON arriving at EmporIa were met by
their acquaintances and citizens of that
live city and entertained in gOed
style.-Howard Courant. ,t-G -
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Mr.. f. F. Sprague has begun the frame
work of Captain Warren's new residence
on State street
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-06-18

Regular passenger trains began run
ming into Caldwell Sunday ON the Santa
Fe road