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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-07-30
From, Ottumwa
OTrUMwA, CoFFEY o., JulY 22.

VII UNIV ~ SOFfE Wa 81 ulN
EDITORS News: Ouumwa is but
small village, although at one time a
strong rival of Burlington for the county
seat. Years ago a good school, probably
the best in the state, was located here.
This school was in the interest of the
Campbellite church. But losing the
county seat, the school building being
burned, and the railroad leaving Ottum-
wa in the cold by a distance of three
miles, it has run down 10 n village
of one store, post Office and blacksmith
shop. The crops here are good, wheat
averaging over twenty bushels to the
acre, and finer corn | never saw. This
county is the banner sheep county of Kan
sas, and | find the sheep men all making
money and satisfied with the sheep bust
ness. | saw lot of over 200 stock weth-
ers sold by David Van Eman, of this
place that averaged Ill Il pounds. This
was his lot of wethers just as they run
and would be considered mi ghty good
lot of sheep in Ohio or pennsylvania
We do not believe that this is any better
county for sheep then Lyon is, only, that
there have more men gone into the bust
ness, and we do believe that the more
sheep there is, the better for the country.
This is individually the surcst country
for profitable sheep business that we
have ever seen. The grass is furnished
free, the hay for the cutting and the corn
for IS and 90 cents per bushel. A man
with 200 head of good sheep to start with
in this country should get wealthy in a
few years, or go and soak his head.
KpN-O
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unnIsnmc Con,uIi,ncn,s

The Hartford Call, in speaking of the
grand celebration held at that place on
the 18th, has the following good words
for the speakers present from Emporia:
Senator Plumb followed Mr.. Davis in
one of the ahlcst efforts of his life The
first of his speech was directed to the ears
of his old neighbors those who have
seen him go up the ladder of fame step
by step until he stands very near the top.
Then followed tribute To Kansas that
was grand IN conception, beautiful IN
delivery, and went ripping into the
depths of every heart present This
brought him To the real subject, and as
he proceeded he seemed 10 grasp p0liti-
cal thundcrbolts To hurl at the doctrines
of the opponents of the Republican par
~, demolishing one after another of
their theories. All who heard the Sena-
tor regard his speech rs the ablest and
most eloquent he ever made.
Ai1or dinner w. w. Scott, Esq, mount
cd the platform and began to deliver an
eloquent speech in defence of Republi-
can principles, but the threatening as
pect of the weather caused him TO alb
ruptly close. We heard many express
regrets, as they wished to listen To him
Mr.. Scott is n fine talker, able IN argu-
ment and polished scholar
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LoNGTSREET as A COUNTRY POST
MASTER.

Mr.. Sala, in a letter to the London Tel
egraph, relates this incident: "Not
many months ago an English visitor to
the United States happened to find him.
self passing through a little town in
Georgia 20 which he had left instructions
that his letters should be addressed. The
stranger repaired TO the humble post Of
fee, situated IN wooden building,
through the fiimsy roof of which the
vertical sun of the south beat with al
most uninterrupted intensity, and, men
tiOning his name, asked through the mar
row wicket whether any letters awaited
him. In the interior of the little Office
was seated u grave, elderly man, with
long white beard, and with paralyzed
or, AT any rate, helpless right arm hang
ing feebly at his side. His face, air and
manner seemed to betoken that he had
seen better times and had been familiar
with the experiences of stormy life.
As General Longstreet, for he was the
postmaster referred to, rose from his seat
and thrust his left hand into a pigeon
hole to search for the letters inquired af
ter bv his visitor, it flashed through the
mind of the Englishman that he had
seen photograph of the remarkable
man in whose presence he found him
self A few sympathetic questions drew
from General eLOngstreet the avoyal
that he had, nearly twenty years AGO
been commander of division IN the ar.
my of General Robert E Lee"
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THE G. BIS.

AMERICUs, July ID, 1880.
EDIToRs News: Every age and every
nation have had their reformers. Silent
waves of thought. sweep over the world
unnoiiced by the masses of mankind,
and are arrested only by our greatest
minds am more fully impressed with
this thought now, since the Greenback
rally at Humphreys ford on the 18th of
this month, for as contemplated the 50
persons there assembled, including nine
of the G.. BIS, who. together with p B.
Maxon, the orator of the day, are stand
ing between the poor man and financial
ruin, / reflected that there was not one
G.. i. in Kansas % years ago, and | said
the world moves.
The opening exercises began prompt
ly at ~ m, by 4 simultaneous rush for
the grub baskets, by the lank and expect
ant crowd. For the next half hour the
best of feelings prevailed, the bloated
bondholder was forgotten, while the
bread holder occupied the attention Of
all who had brought their own dinners
The oratorical exercises were short but
to the point. After freeing his capa-
cious jaws Thy the use of his fingers) of
the molasses cake which had adhered to
his grinders, the orator assumed, as
nearly as possible, an upright position,
displaying his manly breast filled with
patriotism and peace, and a ponderous
ponch filled with chicken and grease. We
were unable to hear all that he said, be-
cause of the vociferous cheering of the
| nine, but we understood him in modest
manner to signify his willingness to ac-
| cept of any office or position that might
be forced upon him, by his poor down
trodden, but gullible and fiatulent consult
uents. He believed his political record
to be spotlessly pure, thought ifthe G. BIS.
could get the privilege of making our
money for a few years, better times
would be ushered in; that in that event
every G.. b. should have cast iron shirt
collar and pair of full bosomed boots,
and that unless something of this nature
should occur in the near future the party
would soon die an ignominiOus death,
since the Dutch and dog fennel were on
their track. Yours in good faith,
J. G. MoRRE
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RELIABILITY.

If you are fortunate enough to know
a truly reliable man, make him your
friend at once, if you can. You can on
ly do so, however, by assimilating his
character. The reliable man is man of
good judgment. He does not jump at
conclusions. He is not frivolous man.
He is thoughtful. He turns subject
over in his mind and looks at it all
around. He is not partial or one-sided
man. He sees through a thing. He is
not apt to have to talk great deal. He
is a moderate man, not only in
habits of body, but also of
mind. He is not a passionate man;
if so by nature, he has overcome it by
grace. He is a sincere man, not plot
ter or schemer. What he says may be
relied upon. He is trustworthy
man. You feel safe with your property
or the administration of your affairs in his
hands. He is brave man, for his con-
are logically deduced from the
sure basis of truth, and he does not fear
to maintain them. He Is good man,
for no one can be thoroughly honest and
truthful without being good. Is such a
qualify attainable? Most assuredly so.
1t is not born-it is made. Character
may be formed; of course, then its CON-
ponent parts may be moulded to the for
nation. To gain a spotless reputation is
a prize worth trying for.
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From Madison


This new city lies in beautiful val
ley, with Verdigris river on the north
and range of mountains on the south
Hon. VIM. Martindale's stock farm
stretches away to the east. This is one
of the richest valleys OF land in the state,
and promises TO make n good trading
point of Madison. The Howard branch
railroad makes it a good shipping point
for cattle and hog dealers There are
nine stores, including two drug stores
four blacksmith and wagon shops; a
boot and shoe shop, and meat market.
Ye weary traveller can find bed and
steak at the Madison house. One
Lumsford enlightens the reading public
with the News. Some of the people
read the EMPoRIA DAILY NEWS, so they
have news enough. The little folks are
educated in two story school house,
which is also used for church purposes
a church will be built, l presume, in
the ne:tr future. &. II. r.
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Perronal Mention.

Prof j. E Klock, of Neosho Rapids,
was in the city Saturday.
Mrs. G. w. Frederick returned from
visit of some weeks to La Vcta, Colorado,
Friday.
Mr. f. A. Shoemaker, son of Rev.
Shoemaker, of this city, is spending a
few days in Emporia.
Judge f. w. Cunningham and family
returned from visit of some weeks TO
Ohio, Friday morning.
Mr.. j. r. Barnes returned to Emporia
Saturday from a several months
visit to Arcade, New York.
Mr.. Coke Watson, who has been
spending some months in Colorado, re.
turned to EmpOria on the Goth
Miss Minnie Baker, of Topeka, and
Miss Kate Borland, of Leavenwortb,
are the guests of Mrs. Senator Gillett, in
this city.
Burlington Patriot: T. n. Sedgwick,
county attorney of Lyon county, and w.
w. Scott, OF Emporia, were in our city
Friday. They are both excellent law
ycrs.
Mrs. J. l.. Stubs went yesterday to
Kaw agency to spend a few days with
Mr.. and Mrs Stubs, after which she
will join her husband at Colorado
Springs.
Prof II. y. Welch, president of the
State Normal, returned from lecturing
tour of the southern counties of Kansas
yesterday. His efforts are highly com
plimented by our exchanges.
Judge jay J. Buck came back from
Colorado and New Mexico Friday and
looks the better for his mountain tour
The public have greatly enjoyed his cx
cellent letters which have been publish
ed in THE NEWS.
Senator Window, of Minnesota, passed
through Emporia on the 2lst inst on
his way To Colorado. lie was met at the
depot by several of his acquaintance in
this city, with whom he chatted while
the train made its usual stop.
Joseph r. Lyon, of the Bee Line route,
and q. n. Clayton, of the Wabash, ST
Louis 81 Pacific road, were in the city
the 2lst, with a view to arranging for
the excursion of the knights of Pythias
tu st. Louis on the 25th of August
Mr.. II. A. Sedgwick, who has occupied
the position of yard master of the Santa
| Fc road ut this place for some time past
left Empnria last week 10 seek a new
location. He is capable railroad man,
and has the best wishes of many
friends in this city for his future sue
cess.
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Howard Happenings.

IHCIisDAl' d UIy =.
President Welsh, of your city, lectured
here Tuesday evening. His lecture was
very fine and is very highly spoken OF
by all who heard it. He also gave the
members of our Normal shaking up"
-. On Wednesday forenoon the ladies
of the NJ. Z. church Mite society, gave
an ice cream supper in the court house
last night, which was well attended and
was very pleasant as well Us profitable.
60. Weather cool and pleasant
o. P. Q.
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as having been remarkable for his ener-
gy and integrity of character-always
true 10 his widowed mother; ever re
spectful To all about him; and while he
would never provoke "A quarrel with his
playmates, was the champion friend Of
the smaller boys in the neighbOrhOod,
and would not permit them Ia be impos-
I'd upon. IL Is needless 10 say that Mr..
Davis is an enthusiastic supporter Of his
old playmate.
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1t was our privilege last evening 10
view the finest bunch of hogs in Lyon
county, and we doubt NJ the state
can produce anything that will
beat them They belong To Ran
dolph Sc Randolph, and are con
verting corn into pork with asionish-
ing celeriiy, ON the banks Of the Cotton
wood, southwest of the city. The drove
embraces some of the finest blooded pigs
in this country, and though their rare
breeding has not elevated them above
the sordid habits of the pOrker, II is
equal To the undertaking Of adding
weight TO their frames and cnriching the
pockets of their owners The legal
member of the firm manifests a decided
fOndness for his obese pets, and when
we observed the confiding manner in
which they came up to him 10 have their
backs scratched, We silently deplOred the
mournful fact that the wealth of affec-
lion which he lavishes upon his swine
has not been arrested by objects more
worthy of its rich treasures.
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o. B. WHARTON, Co, Supt.: School
At district No. II closed the second tenn
of three months June IS. Total num-
Der of pupils enrolled: Male, 10; fe-
male, 10; total, 90 Average daily at
tendance male, SO; female, 4; total,
Is sc. Number of pupils above 80 per
cent in attendance, Z. Number of pu.
pills above 80 per cent. in department, 8.
The pupils work for the fair viii be
considered good, taking their age into
consideration. School closed at noon.
Scholars and number of their parents
repaired TAI the school house in an adj
joining district and had joint picnic.
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SCHOOL Tories.
CONDUCTED BY LYON COUNTY TEACHERS.
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Items and communications Tor this depart
ment to be sent to o. B wharton
EusDOria


The following is the report of school
in disiric: AZ for the month ending July
2, 1880:
Whole number enrolled. %; average
daily attendance 20; not absent, and
tardy but once: Mary Edwards,
Eddie Shore and Allen Wells. Perfect
IN department: Viola Jackson, Minnie
Shore, Susie Lester, Jessie Noff, Mary
Edwards, Carrie Tomlinson, Jessie Tom
lInson, Mary Burton, Lizzie Patterson,
Lulie Williamson, Eddie Shore, Warren
Shore, Allen Wells, Sidney Lester, David
jackson and Birk Patterson.
SARAH sax. Teacher.
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Elder Rice, of Emporia, came down
on the evening train last Tuesday. He
visits our town in the interest of the NJ.
Il. church, and hopes soon to organize a
class, and to build n church here We
hope he may be successful in his efforts.
Madison News.
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The Emporia Rifles are making ar
rangemcnts to present the Union Spy
during fair week, and will produce this
popular drama on the evenings of the
9Th, Sth and 9th of September. The casts
with possibly three exceptions, will be
the same 40 hnforn
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The young lady, who, IN pursuance of
an economical but disastrously CHROME
Gus impression, went into Bruner & Ho-
gan's the other day and asked for a pair
of rubber hose, was almost rs much con-
fused at the spectacle of the stoves and
tinware around her, as was the senior
member of the firm when he realized
the mistake which n newspaper adver-
tisement mnY lead 10.
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The Knights Templar band have Sc
cured the use of the court room in which
TO practice, and find il much more com
Portable than their former small quarters.
Mr.. j. 9. Wright, former mem her,
meets with the band, and will accompa-
ny them to Chicago.
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The Educationalist for July comes To
us in the form of a neat pamphlet, and
Is an excellent number, both rs regards its
typographical features and the subject
matter which it contains IL is edited
by DIR, G. w. IIoss, and published by
the Daily Capital Steam printing house
nj ToDeka
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Invitations have been issued for re
ception to be given at the residence OfMr.
L. Severy of this city, on Thursday even
ing July 30, in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. II. Severy, who are expected tore
turn from their wedding journey in n
few DAVIS
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The M. X. 81 T. and Santa Fe roads
are still running race for the patron
age of the Knights Templar on the oc-
casion of their August excursion to Chi
cago. Itseems to be nip and tuck be-
tween them, and the Knights are
hannV
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An adjourned Fourth of July picnic
was held at Reading last week, at which
liberty-pole was dedicated, and appro-
pirate speeches were made by Judges
Peyton and Culver. A good time is re-
nnrfp1
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. If DR.. Tanner is not acting in defiance
of the laws of nature, we would just like
TO know why the Lord made such corn
patch as Kansas, and what is TO be done
with the peach crop of Lyon county.
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Frank Hcmenway, OF Colorado
Springs, bought car load of cattle in
the northern part OF the county and
shipped them west last week.
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The tower of the new Congregational
church is being painted in imitation of
slate, and is so good representation
that it would require the aid of field
glass to expose the delusion.
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Mr.. o. l.. Davis, who resides near this
city, was an associate of Gen. Garfield in
his boyEood days, and has distinct
recollection Of chopping wood at twenty
five cents per cord, by the side of Gar
field, who worked for the same wages.
MT. Davis represents the next president
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The southwestern marble works of
this city put up the first tomb stone in
the Agnes City cemetery last week.
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The Welch Congregational Sunday
school Is making arrangements for an
excursion TO Reading some time during
the present month.
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j. V. Randolph proposes 10 set up the
soda water-with wink-to his friends
if he fails TO take the premium AZ the
Bismarck fair tor Poland-Chin hogs.
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Topeka Capital: A. Colson, of En-
poria, laborer on the A. T, t5 S. rail
road construction train, had his leg
crushed, on the 21st inst, near Waka-
Iusa. He had got Off the train which
was in motion, and his foot slipping one
of his legs was caught under the car
wheel and badly crashed few inches
above the ankle.
The hurt man was brought to Topeka
and DIR. s. Z. Sheldon, the physician for
the road, found it necessary to amputate
the limb just below the knee.
Mr.. Colson is middle aged German,
and at first refused to have his foot cut
of. The accident is a serious one 10
him as he is alone in the west with the
exception OF, one son, who is employed,
We believe, in Armstrong at the Union
Pacific shops.
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The water works well was thoroughly
cleaned Friday, and pumped out
three times. This will greatly improve
the quality Of the water.
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Mrs. Weston, the colorcd woman
whose collar bone was broken at the NJ.
X. 81 T. depot the other day, is getting
on quite comfortably and is rapidly re-
covering
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Mr.. Daniel Bitter and those engaged
with HIM in the cattle business on Eagle
creek, will ship about fifty car loads of
cattle during August. He is one of the
most successful men in this line in the
nrnAn
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The Emporia Fruit and Produce com
pany are shipping from forty TO fifty
boxes of peaches a day to points along
the western division of the Santa Fe
road
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Mr.; f. F. Sprague, of this city, ON last
Tuesday staked out the ground for a
large and elegant residence on the farm
OF Mr.. l.. Severy, near Reading, which
is TO be occupied by Mr.. Will II. Severy
and his young wife, nee Miss Annie Kin
nan. Ii is to be supplied with water
from spring in the rear OF the building
site, and will nc furnished with all the
modern Improvements that can render a
house attractive and convenient
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Jonathan Miles, formerly employed MS
clerk in the grocery of J. NJ. Butler X
Co. has taken n position behind the
counter of Thomas Gs Jones.
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IT T Z TNI7-Ah D NY :
Feather beds are unavailable.

fealher beds are unavailable.
Onions can 20 for two cents a pair,
but If you eat them the clerk at the de-
livery window will be sure to know it.
1t is unsafe to mail peach trees with
the fruit on them, as some of the clerks
have failing in this direction.
If the clerks "bestgirl" should come
in for stamp there is no objection to
both licking it, but postmasters are not
required to lick stamps or make change
Tomorrow is Sunday, and the post
office will be open from 8 80 a. m. to 10
a. m. We wish the hotel-keepers would
make note of this, and so inform their
guests. The Office is also open after the
opening of the mail from the east in the
afternoon. Fellows who don't get any
mail Sunday, or any other day, but who
stand around and "cuss" because the of
flee is not open all day Sundays, and who
know lust how the thing ought to be
rum" will be at their posts tomorrow.
A railroad compay whose headquarters
are Just outside of Kansas, directs a let
ter to "R. L. EasterwOod, treasurer" The
letter was probably intended for treasur-
er d. w. Eastman. The same mail
brought a letter addressed to I'D. w,
Easter, treasurer" and one for 81. w.
Callen, cashier of bank" 4 prominent
business firm dropped in a postal card
not addressed. A hank mailed a letter,
probably at the train, which was return
ed by the route agent for stamp.
Two letters were found in the
box without stamps. There
was a letter directed WestpoFt,
Kansas, which was intended for West
port, Mo. All these in one little office,
in one day, simply go to show how care
less the great public is with its mail
matter, and where much of the blame
belongs for the thousands and thousands
of mistakes which occur, and are com
planned of, every day There is probably
not one Of the persons who made these
mistakes but that would have "got up
on their hind legs and swore that they
sent them all right.
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The stone side walk movement is still
booming. DIR. Moore is putting one
down in front of his new block on South
Commercial street
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Sumner county Press: Prot. u. t.
Welch's lecture on Something for
Nothing" was one of the finest produc
tions evQr offered our ciLiZens.
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A dispatch received by Mrs. j. 5. Nc
Whorter advises her of the serious i'll
ness of her husband ut Eldorado,
whittier she has gone to wait upon him.
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Quite a number of Emporia people
went 10 the grand temperance celebration
at Marion Center, Saturday.
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Mr.. II. ID. Thomas Is building an adj
ditiOn of 25x30 feet in the rear of the
Loomis Cousins hardware store,o north
Commercial street.
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The water was shut Off from 10 O'Clock
Friday till in the afternoon, while the
well was cleaned out