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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

The Ogdensburgh Journal sums up the
whole subject by finding that "the admin
istration of President Hayes, while perhaps
not marked by many great achievements
other than the resumption Of specie pay
ments, has been Of that steady, honest,
homespun order that has pleased the people,"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

TmRrY-oSE states Of the thirty-eight
in the Union now have biennial sessions Of
their state legislatures, and twenty-eight Of
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

Ara ball at Schwarzedberg, sazony, young
man entered, having what appeared to be cigar
in his mouth He went to the chandelier Ms II to
light 1t, and a terrible explosion ensued. The
lights were extinguished, the walls partly gave
way, some of the dancers were covered with
blood, and the young man was blown to pieces.
He had killed himself by means OF dynamite
On "A ridua
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

A YOUNG lady OF Middletown, Connecticut,
baked a cake, and, after Icing 1t, set II In the
cellar-way to cool. few minutes afterward she
went 10 get II, when, 10 aud behold It had caught
a mouse by the tail. The rodent had evidently
been enjoying bit Of breakfast, and, while he
nibbled the cake, the icing had hardened over his
tail, and he was prisoner.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

SENATOR EDMUNDs, 1t is reported, has
decided not to leave the senate, even II q
supreme court appointment is rendered him.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

ILLINOIS will enter upon the new year free
from debt the last dollar OF its obligations having
been cancelled on the 2ist. Several other states
are equally fortunate aud others still are fully
prepared to take receipts from their creditors.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

TEE state Of New Jersey offers $40 to every
free public school in the state with which to start
library, upon condition that the district raises
as much more And $40 Is added yearly upon
the same condition.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-12-29

J. r. CAIRNS, sheriff Of Lenewee county, Mich
Igan, says; 81 have worn an Only Lung Pad
for bronchial difficulties, and have not been
troubled with a cough nights since wearing Il"
See advertisement
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12
THE NORMAL.
Session OF the Board OF Regents.

session OF the AtO4rU OF lSeBenOas
The board of regents of the state Nor
NAL school met in this city yesterday,
at one o'clock p. M, and arc still in ses-
sion. The members present are Edwin
Tucker, NJ. NJ. Murdoch, General ID. E.
Clapp, Mr.. Goss and DR.. Wright.
The members spent most of the after
noon yesterday at the ewbuilding. We
are glad to learn that they find every
thing in satisfactory shape, and an
old member of the board who
knew the old building thoroughly, pro
nouuces the new building a much better
one in every particular, and says the
work throughout is % per cent. better
done than on tie old building.
The board has been discussing the
vexed question of seats for the new build
ing. The representatives of several pat
ents are on hand to look after their inter
ests. 1t is found that it will take about
$1,000 to properly seat the building
The new heating apparatus is about
completed, and is pronounced success
in every particular. 1t cost about s., 900
and could not now be put in at less thar
$1,000. The board were very fortunate
| in making the contract when they did
A room is 10 be fitted up in the building
for the residence of the janitor in ordel
to have him always present in the build
ing, which is very wise step.
Prof. SogaRd was continued in charg'
of the musical department till the end O
the school year.
The board has decided to formal,
dedicate the new building at the timi
| of the annual commencement in June
| Preparations will be made tor Tnterestin,
| exercises, and most of the leading edu
Gators of the state will be invited.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12
Normal Notes.

THURSDAY, March 4.
On account of sickness we did not
come to time with our notes this week.
We will say all hands are we'll except
me.
Carpenter work of main building is
completed.
Painting of main building is complet-
ed, except a few Of basement windows.
Alexander Love is finishing the black
boards.
The steam heating men will be near
ing completion of their job by the 10Th,
and next in order, a wedding.
Visitors have been quite numerous
lately. We remember seeing Rev, Mr..
Buckner and lady, Mr.. Cordley and Miss
JOY, who called last Saturday.
We expect to have everything com
pleted by the 10th.
Board of regents were in session to-
day.
We will give a farewell ON Normal
Notes next week.
Would say to certain young lady
that we are very sorry we did not have a
handkerchief with us last evening, or we
would have answered her signal.
The western Star" went to Atchison
on the excursion. d. Proctor.
SATURDAY, March 6.
r~l,,,..do,, n ctarnooD will loDy l,o rn
membered. The regents met according to
agreement, the following members of the
board present: E. 4, Tucker, NJ. NJ. Muir
dock, Mr.. Goss, DR.. ]. ]. Wright and E
p. Carr, architect. The meeting was
called especially for the purpose of Sc
lecting seats for the building, although
other business was transacted pertaining
to the Normal.
School furniture was the main ques
ton at issue, and flowing speeches were
| made by the different agents. Mr.. Parks
of Ottawa, took the lead and thought hG
represented the best seat in the world
He was followed by the agent for thu
sSterling Manufacturing Co." He SPOKE
in good humor, and hit no one partic
ularly; but Mr. Ferguson did not 'tum
bic 10 their racket" and responded OF
behalf of the Excelsior" l. ID. Fox wa
present for a few minutes only. Etjal
Nichols was present but kept still as
mouse. He thought if he kept still per
haps he would sell livery stable.
Tie debate lasted about two hour
in the assembly room, then the competi
tors and regents adjourned until s O'clocl
Friday morning. After few hour
discussion the contract was awarded L
a. j. Andrews & Co., per Parks Bros
agents, and their agreement is, to hav
the building seated by the LIST of April
A janitor was also hired for one year
His name is Mr.. Mackey, and the az
pointment is good one.
The board of regents ordered the super
intendent to repair cisterns, finish til
janitor's room and repair and paint tn
front fence, clean off the ground, etc
and when that is done, Emporia, as we
as the state, can we'll feel proud of til
Normal building.
The iron railing on the stone steps
completed.
SmIty, the barber, says, when Keno
goes to see his girl his arms become
"AutOmatic."
i. We did think we would throw our ii
iuence with the congregational churc
about the 10th but there being MOI
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12
West End whIsps.

RlDA1, MdICh u
The First Avenue house, corner OF
Third avenue and West street, has chang
ed hands, and is now being fitted up in
good order for the accommodation of the
hungry railroadcr.
ANorHER.-Mr. j. 4. Justice has COM
menced the erection of building opPo-
site the railroad Office, designed for a
restaurant.
The Santa Fe yards, under the skill
full management of foreman Justice are
now in splendid condition.
The West end grocery is now in run
ming order, and ready TO accommodate
you with anything in that line.
Miss Rhoda Hurlburst, of Fremont, Is
visiting the west end.
Mr.. CrOwner's large new house, corner
of West street and Second avenue, is ap
preaching completion.
When you are dashIng round the
"boulevard" call on Uncle Johnny, and
take = social smoke.
More anon. G.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12

Captain North and wife returned from
their AtchisOn trip Friday evening
We regret to learn that Mr.. c. A.
leighton, of the Central Land and Loan
Company, is confined TO his bed by an
attack of pneumonia.
Miss Jennie Hallett, of Burlingame, is
a guest in the family of Mr.. w. F. Chal
FAINT, of the Ledger.
The family of Mr.. II. Clepper, who
have been residents of Emporia for some
years past, returned to their home in
Missouri yesterday.
BY reference to the district court pro-
ceedings, it will be seen that Prof.
WEIGH, of the Normal school, has been
admitted 10 the Lyon county bar. His
examination is reported to have been
first-class.
Captain Warren started on the Sd to
make business tour of the southwest
in the interest of the Central Land and
Loan company.
Mr. W. l. F. Harden, our clever cor
respondent from Eagle Creek, called up
on us on the 4th. He is u member of the
jury in the district court now in session
in Emporia.
Mr.. w. F. File, editor of the Florence
Herald, WAS in town on the 4th and called
upon the News. He reports matters "a
hourishing in Marion county, and thu
Herald we are glad to learn, is sharing
the general prosperity.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12
AMERICUS NOTES.
Edited by Keno"

THURSDAY, March 4.
Mr.. Joseph Kimpton has been quite
sick for Il few days.
j. L. Butler has moved to town.
Will Swim and his mother have NOV
ed to Cahola creek, on the Butler farm.
Prairie fires were to be seen in almost
every direction last night Look out for
your fire guards. or-you may lose your
hay or grain house.
The temperance speech delivered here
by judge Peyton, Tuesday night, Is said
to have been the best ever delivered here.
Mrs Mckinney and MIS-. Horace Bun
drem, of Emporia, were up yesterday
calling. Sorry we were not at home, as
they meant TO call on us.
j. d. Gibson is about to consolidate
his two stores by bringing his goods from
Council Grove here.
Geo. Beard has returned TO the Indian
territory, where he is the government
agent of the Poncas, Gd interim. He
will probably remain there in some po-
sition after the new agent is appointed.
1t has been reported here that Bob In
gersOll will be in Emporia on Monday
evening next.
The proprietorship of the Americas
Notes has not changed with The NEWS.
KENO.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12

With his ~big fiddle which is double
bass, and over seven feet long.
Mr.. Bond has planted large lamp at
the possofice corner, which shines for
all, and is a public benefit.
Mr.. Hucy and family, of CLARION coun-
ty, Pa, arrived yesterday, and viii locate
among u.s.
Last year the Rev. Collins farm, west
of the river. was occupied by two lonely
old bachelors, and this year by family
in which there are six young ladies and
no boys.
The young ladies of The village gave a
leap year party last night, brought their
company, furnished the music and sup
per and had splendid time generally,
the dance lasting until at least one hand
of the clock pointed 20 1 a M. 1t was
the most pleasant social of the season.
KENO.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12
Our Picture.


Emporia will look well in frame. If
it does not, the Lawrence Tribune man
is mistaken. Hear him:
Mr.. d. d. Morse, artist, permitted us
to take a birds eve view of EmpOriI us
prepared by himself for the photographer.
Having never seen that prosperous city,
we studied il as we looked, and knowing
something of its early settlers, we piled
Mr. Morse with questions, until We
learned where the NEWS" has its local
habitatiou and won itself fair name
among the papers of the state; where the
Normal school, the mills, the churches,
and many other things of public interest
were located. We learned that the Neo-
sho river runs pleasantly by on one side
of Emporia and the Cottonwood as quiet
ly on the other, while the city occupies
its throne with queenly grace between
the two. We must go To Emporia.
Mr.. Morse had the picture in our office
yesterday 1t takes in the view from the
Cottonwood ut Soden's mills, and in
Guiding the mills and bridge, TO the iron
bridge across the NecshO, showing every
house in the city, every street, the rail-
road tracks, dcpots, and all there is of
us, including all the additions and sub
burbs. 1t is as much better and more
complete than the bird's-eyc view
made a few years ago as better
can be. As an advertisement
for the town it is unexcelled, and tells
Just the truth Extra copies ought to be
bought and sent east, and it would pay
the city TO get dozens of them framed
and hung up in depots and hotels on all
the leading thoroughfares. At least Our
people ought to subscribe for extra cop
les and send them to friends cast This
would do much good.
Mr.. Morse has spent a long time in
getting up the picture, and it ought to
meet with u liberal sale. In fact, it car
not be printed unless about 100 copies
are sold, as it would not pay him to ge
il Autographed for less.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12
District Court Proceedings

TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 2, 1850.
Court met in regular session. Present,
HOa E. B. Peyton, judge presiding, the
officers of the court and resident attor-
neys. Court opened in due form, and
proceeded with the regular business for
the term.
The court called the trial docket and
set the cases for future hearing. The
jury was called and those having legal
excuses were dismissed.
An order for the county clerk and
sheriff to draw eight more jurors to I'LL
the regular pannel was issued, after
which the case of the State of Kansas
VS. l. J. Williams was called, jury i'm
pannelied, and, after preliminary pro
ceedings, court adjourned until Wcdnes
day morning at nine o'clock.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH ).
Court met and opened in the usual
way and proceeded with the regular or
der of business, tO-wit:
The case of the state of Kansas VS.. l..
j. Williams, in which the jury returned
verdict of guilty of assault, following
which some default judgments were tax
en-, and some orders for publication
against minor heirs, and motions argued
and ruled upon by the court; after which
the case of the state of Kansas VS.. Geo.
Newton was called and a jury cmpan-
elled; whcreupon court adjourned until
Thursday morning, at halfpast eight
O'Clock.
THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH T.
Court met pursuant to adjournment,
opened in the usual way, and proceeded
to the trial of the case of State Us. New
ton, in which the jury returned verdict
of not guilty.
The case of the State VS.. Thns, Nor
gan followed, in which the defendant
was arraigned under the information and
pleaded guilty of petty larceny.
Majority was conferred on Daniel F
Brown.
In the case of J. l. Colbert vs.. 1. G
Hiatt, judgment was rendered FOR plain
tiff for S365.29 and costs.
Court then adjourned till Friday morn
ing.
FRIDAY MORNING, MARCH 5.
Court met pursuant to adjournment
opened in due form and proceeded witt
the following business:
The state of Kansas VS.. K. Manning
burglary and larceny; trial to jury, ant
verdict of not guilty.
The case of the State VS.. X. Manning
occupied the attention of the court tn
larger part of the day, and was attend
ed with considerable degree of inter
est. The defendant was one of the paI
tics charged with breaking into the dc
pot last January, and the details of til
burglary were disclosed by one Cham
, bers, who turned States evidence. Mar
ning's wife Was present and became 5
agitated that after the retirement of tn
jury, she was taken from the court roor
in dead swoon. Manning was acqui
ted.
The state OF Kansas VS.. George Greg
DRY ct al. was called, and Judge Culve
appointed by the court as counsel for tn
defendants, and trial postponed till til
10Th inst
5 Professor Welch vas admitted to IL
bar rs a regular practicing attorney, ha
: ing passed No. examination.
Court then adjourned till 8 o'clock o
: Saturday morning.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12
FRIDAY, March ).

FRIDAY, March D
A house for rent by Miller.
shorty has his new barber shop in
successful operation.
Al. Pettyjohn is building house on
the west side.
Pensioners were thick around Miller's
office yesterday.
There was a large prairie fire west of
town yesterday, but we have not learned
what damage was done.
Bob Ingersoll to be answered at Ban.
croft hall on Monday evening next
We don't expect the "Americus Notes
to please ALIVE don't try to, and we
arn't afear'd either.
A 160 acre farm one-half mile from
Americas; good house and barn, all
fenced; for rent, cheap for cash. Inquire
of w. S. Award, or Geo Miller.
The Elmwood Cemetery Association
has been organized and chartered. The
cemetery is located on section 25-16-10
on land bought from Frederick Shoup
Two years ago there was scarcely q
house in all that country, and now every
quarter section has family on it. and a
great many two.
The mail was so late last night thai il
didn't get here. KENO.
SATURDAY, March 6,
Mr.. Andrew Tressler is able TO be on
again, but looks badly yet.
! DIR. Starbuck- called on Us last night
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12
EmDorIans mt Eureka.

We clip the following items from the
Eureka Herald of March 4th:
Mrs. Delap gave her entertainment in
the NJ. E. church last Friday evening,
the court house having been previously
engaged by a negro minstrel show. Ow-
ing to the stormy condition of the even
ing, there was u small audience. though
n greater number came out than might
have been expected under the circum-
stances. The entertainment was the best
of the kind VIC have ever had in Eureka.
Mrs Delap has evidently gwen much
study TO the art of reading, and her i'm
presentations and characterizations are de-
cidedly above the average. Her selec-
tions were well made, and very agreeably
varied.
Judge Buck, of Emporia, came down
last Saturday night and on Sunday even
ing addressed large audience at the NJ
L. church, occupying about an hour and
a quarter in very interesting manner
on the subject of temperance and the
prohibitory amendment. We think
Judge Bucks effort was superior T.
either of those we heard from Mr.
REYNOLDS in matter and method. 1t i:
not our aim by this to disparage Mr.
Rev nolds, but we think Judge Bucks ad
dress more forcible and his Thoughts
much fresher and more original. 1t il
such talk as this that will be more likel!
to influence thoughtful people the da.
| after hearing it.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12

The Knights TemplPr band gave the
first open air concert of the season Friday
evening, from the upper floor of the
piazza in front of the Holmes building
on Commercial street. The programme
embraced number of fine collections,
executed in rare taste and brilliant style,
the superb cornet solos Of Mr.. Egan, be-
ing especially worthy OF mention. 1t
has been our privilege to hear many OF
the finest bands IN the country, and we
take pleasure in saying that in our
humble Judgment, the Knights Templar
band of Emporia, would need feel no
hesitancy in contesting for prizes with
much more prctentious rivals.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12
Cottonwood Items j..

MONDAY, March l.
We had several visitors yesterday.
The lyceum at Pleasant hill is still in
progress.
Cottonwood temperance society meets
next Saturday evening, at the WaIkup
school house. Ave invite Mr.. Addie
Stubs to come and make q temperance
speech.
Miss Lucy Patty is not attending the
Normal at present.
Mr. John Patty has been down al
Madison some weeks building Il house
but is now at home.
Miss Annie Patty is visiting friends
around here.
Pleasant hill school is still small on
account Of the measles. STRANGER
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12

The caving in of the water works we'll
has materially retarded the progress OF
excavation, which has been further de-
layed by the accumulation of water in
the bottom to the depth OF four or five
feet. This is being bailed out with buck
cts and pumped by steam, Monitor
engine having been called into requisi-
ton TO assist in the work The present
indications are that the we'll will furnish
large volume of water OF an excellent
quality, though whether the supply,
will prove adequate to the demand is
vet 10 bc determined.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12

The invitations have been issued for a
bal masque party to be given by the
Pleasant Hour Club, of this city, ut Ban
croft hall, on Friday evening, March 18th,
1880. The cards, which were printed by
Mr. Challant, are very neat and tasteful,
and make the following suggestions:
That all parties shall come in costume {;
that each person shall be required to I'M
mask before entering the hall; and that
the usual social standing of the clubs
parties be maintained. Costumes can be
obtained by applying to the executive
committee, composed of Mcssrs.. f. p.
Mac Lehman, F. p. Payne and j. ii. Hib-
han
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12

work added 10 the Normal. we viii pro.
badly larry few weeks longer, although
our Normal notes shall cease next
week.
WE. Jarrett and Ed. Peters, called
Yesterday. VIII don't like these March
changes, but he is very fond of sMay.'
Ed. is in the clothing business and dc
clares he only has one price"
As usual we wind up our notes and
say; those three young ladies we SO of
ten meet are real kind. d. Proctor.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12

Among the list OF late graduates from
the College of Physicians and Surgeons
at Kansas City, we are pleased to notice
the name of Norman Ii. Morrison, of
Emporia, who also took fourth prize, Il
valuable medical work called Garter on
the Eye" You VIII always find EmpO-
ria somewhere near the front
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12

Messrs. Alexander and Russell who
put down the pipes for the Emporia
water.works are now operating at Pueblo,
Colorado, where they have a similar con-
tract
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12

The prospect of a restoration of the
tax on quinine coupled with the utter
dearth of snake root in this country,
renders the outlook especially gloomy 10
such of our exemplary readers rs have
always adhered to the judicious habit OF
impartiug a moral flavor to their daily
hitters
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12

The male census of the city was rein
forced on the Sd by the birth of son to
Mr.. and Mrs. E.J. Guild, who take pleas
ure in announcing that all parties con-
cerned are doing well, and are as happy
as the peculiar nature of the situation
will admit of Next?
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
Fremont Items.
MARCH 2, 1850.
School closed last Friday.

hAhCh :, AOOV-
School closed last Friday.
Miss Annie Cannon is dangerously
sick.
Jimmie Klock and wife spent Sunday
with Mr. Jas. Klock of this district.
We noticed the happy face of Miss
Allie Moon ON our streets Monday.
The Pugh Weakly Minstrels didn't
show here Saturday night, as advertised.
A good many were disappointed.
There was almost fight up here Mon
day night, but our constable was on hand
We would like to say to the old man (one
of the participants don't shoot off your
mouth SO much. HANNIs.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12

The work of matchmaking the alley
west Of Commercial street is progressing
quite rapidly, and will speedily assume
the proportions ola substantial improve
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12

There are at present fourteen prison
ers in the county Jail. Their temporal
necessities are carefully ministered to by
sheriff Moon, while Judge Culver dis
penses to their starving souls the bread
of life every Sunday afternoon. And
yet these ungrateful creatures are not
hopnv
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12

The brick work On DIR. Moore's new
business blocks on south Commercial
street is progressing rapidly under the
hands of n large force of workmen.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-03-12

MARRIED,--On Wednesday, March Sd,
by probate judge Kellogg, at his private
Office, Mr., James Lynch and Miss Carrie
f. Dunmore, both of Waterloo township.