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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-08-27
LIVING OR DEAD?
The Great Conundrum Concerning the
Awful Blenders.

4hC ShC
Awful Blenders.
CHICAGO, Aug. 16-The Times pub
fishes the following special correspond
ence:
PARSONS, Aug. 11.-Ycur Cherryvale
correspondents best citizens and eX-of-
ficials'' must be some who have lately
come in from the east. Old citizens and
eX-officials of Labctte county talk alto
gether different. Your correspondent
speaks of the York party and eX-officials
as being satisfied that the Bcndcrs are
dead, which proves beyond doubt that
he knows nothing about it. Mr.. William
Dick was county commissioner at the
time, and lived within two miles Ofthem.
He says they made their escape beyond
doubt. But as soon as some one sug-
gested that they had been lynched, there
were enough of that class who are brave
after the danger Is over to- shake their
| heads mysteriously and look wise and
| hint of great tales they could tell if they
| only wanted TO.
| l.. F. Dick was trustee of that town
ship; his statement, to the same effect as
his fathers, has heretofore appeared in
peace of the same district. He made
every effort to capture the fugitives.
Joe Newman was constable of the same
district. He made it business for two
or three months to hunt for them in
hope of getting the reward. Jim Beers
Independence, was employed by Senator
Ed. York 10 hunt the Blenders, and re
ceived pay for his business.
Again, we are reliably informed that
Governor Osborne gave Judge Perkins
of Oswego, about 81, 400 to be used tC
facilitate the capture of the Blenders
And it is said, with what degree of Ger
tainly we are not informed, that he real
ly used portion of 1t for that purpose.
, Governor ST. John stated to one Ofoul
citizens that he received letter from aI
official in Texas, stating that the Blenders
were still living, and could be had il
enough reward was Offered to warrant
him in risking his life and capital fol-
capturing them: providing the reward
need not be paid over until the Blenders
are in Jail and identified.
Old citizens and eX-olficials of LabettC
county all coincide in the one belief that
the Blenders are living. One of those
knowing ones stated before Mr. Dick
last evening, that there was man in
town who could show the identical spot
where the Blenders were buried. Mr.
Dick offered him $25 if he would pro
ducc the man, providing the man did
what he said he could. 1t is needless to
state that the man who knew so much
was not produced. To us it seems
strange that men will harbor such an
idea, that anyone could keep it a secret
| if they had killed the Blenders. Know
ing full well, at that time, they would
have gained unbounded notorietY, and a
heavy reward by making it known. Ii
is enough, we should think, TO convince
the most skeptical beyond a doubt, that
the Blenders were not Killed by anyone in
Labette county.
The fact is they are living yet, unless
they have died natural death, all re.
ports to the contrary notwithstanding.
NJ. b. BROWNE
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at the window with the pok er and beat
them on the head, but they persisted in
the effort to effect an entrance. FL
nally some of them got part CT their bod
les through, and the window was closed
down on them, two pokers heated red
hot, and the fiendisE beasts burned In
every possible way, the young people
thinking it would drive the others away
bnt 1t did not, and the fight was kept up
at intervals till after daylight. The
watchers kept the window down rs long
as they could possibly stand the stencil,
and when they could do so no longer, it
would be raised and the war wagcd on
both sides. II was remarkable occur
renee, the like of which was probably
never known i'll that part of the country.
The faithful watchers looked in the
morning as if they had had long spell
of sickness and said they would not
pass through another such ordeal for the
world.
Some nine or ten dead cats were found
around the premises next morning, and
many of the neighbors will miss theil
| grImalkins."
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New York Tribune: The Democrats
admit that they have no hope Of carry
ing Indiana in October. They have
filed a petition asking the supreme court
of the state to reverse its decision on the
legality of the constitutional amend
ment, thus putting the election for gov
ernor over TO November. This is a con
fession of defeat, as well rs II bitter sat
ire ON the judicial character of tho
court. The petitioners virtually declare
that they think the Democratic judges
will decide anything the party wishes
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that the result; in November depends.
From all of them come the most cheer
ing news, and nothing which can De ac-
complished by admirable organization
and Republican vigilance, will be left
undone. Let the object of the Republi-
can party be to carry the states of the
free north, for by 50 doing they can most
effectually save their prescribed brethren
In tho aOuth
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REPUBLICAN SENATORIAL CONvEN
TI0N

A delegate convention OF the Republicans
of the 2ith Senatorial District OF the state OF
Kansas, consisting of the counties OF Lyon
and Greenwood. will be held ut tile cOuri
house in EmporIa. IN the county Of Lyon
Aforesaid. ut = O'Clock p m. of August 3lst
A. ID; 1870. for the purpose of placing u
nomination n candidate for the Office of STATE
Senator for said district
The convention shall be composed OF TWEEN
ty-fiye delegates. and there shall be chosen
thereto by each county in the manner direct
ed by the central committee delegates. US fol
lows, viz: The county OF Lyon fifteen dele
gates and fifteen altcrnates. The county o.
JACOB STOTLER.
Chairman pro TEN Rep. Cen. Com Lyon Co
IL. e.. RIZER,
Pro tenn Char Rep. Cen Com Greenwood Co
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Republicans are not the only ones who
expect to see Indiana go against the De.
mocracy in October. Some of the more
candid Democratic papers admit that
the signs favor that conclusion. When
Mr.. Porter, the Republican candidate
for governor of the State, visited New,
Albany last week the most influential
Democratic journal of the town remark
cd: There's no denying that the Re
publicans are enthusiastic and confident
They are peculiarly fortunate in theil
gubernatorial candidate, and this is in
their favor, and they have no intern
al discussions and trickery in the party
which is also greatly to their advan
faOa
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Atchison Champion: Senator Plumb
appears to have organized little Gar.
field and Arthur campaign of his own,
in advance of the campaign which il
will be the duty Of the state central com
mittee to organize. He has spoken al
FrcdOnia and quite II number Of points
apparently without any particular sys
TEN, only putting in a speech Aefe and
there, where it will do the most good
Col. Plumb's speeches are everywhere
spoken of as strong, sensible and to tn
point. He is doing good work for tn
goOd cause
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JUDICIAL CONVENTION.

A DELEGATE convention OF the Republicans
os-<| fifth Judicial District OF the state OF
Kansas, com prisiDg the counties OF corey.
Greenwood, Usage aud Lyon, VIII be heid In
the court house. Ia the city OF EmpoTln. i-y on
county, Kansas. ON Tuesday. the 3ist day OF
August. A. ID. 1880, at the hour of Il O'Clock
M, for the purpose Of nominating candidate
for the office Of Judge Of said Filth Judicial
District and transacting such other business
proper 70 come before said convention.
The basis OF representation in said conNen
ton shall be proportIOnately the same a that
liked by the State Central Committee IN its
call for the RepublI can state Convention Of
September LIST, 1850. and the delegates aud al
ternates are apportioncd 40 said counties as
follows: Coney six (G). Greenwood six ~,
Usage twelve (l2). Lyon twelve l2l, and the
delegates and alterAatcs from each OF SAID
counties shall he elected by the several county
conventions. at such times as may be determ-
ined upon by the several county central com
mtttees CT said counties.
Gil ARLES u. GRAVES,
Chairman Req. Co. Cen Com. Coney 20.
IL. RlZER,
Pro TEN Oh. Rep Co Cen. Com. Greenw'd Co.
j. w. JACKSON,
Chairman Rep. TO. Cen. Com. Usage Co.
T.. horton,
Chairman Rep. Co. Cen. Com. Lyon Co.
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FOREIGN MARKETS.
Wall Street.

Wall Street
Government Bonds-steadY
Railroad BoDds-Strong.
State SecnriticS-Dull
Money.3e5S per cent, closing at "a
Prime Mercantile Paper-4GI5X per cent
Live stock Markets.
ST. LOUIS, August rs.
Hogs-Receipts. 400: shipments. I2O:
I orheIs, 49, 80 a. packing - OV0S 20
KANSAS CITY. August %
Cattle-ChOiee heavy steers, 50 s0G4 %; fair,
81 35fs2 20. Receipts. EOS; shipments, I.O97.
Hogs-Reeeipts, 1913; shipments, sos.
Market weak; sales at 81 6OG4 20; bulk at
market quiet; natives, q 7593 IS.
Grain and Produce Markets.
KANSAS City, August q.
whe4t-RsceiPts. 2s.0z7 bushels: shlpments,
c 6 It's SD bushels; shipments,
Isis do os No ? mixed, z3[c; No white
Oats-No.2. &c
Rye-NOminal-
Barley-Nominal.
Eggs-FiEn 1t lec per dozen
Bufter-Choice, IS9l3c
wheat-No. aspiring. sSGs7ze; Nos. 9T6s1 i.
oats-asESze.
Rye-7Tc-
Bariey-S0e
Poxk-SI6 z50IG 90.
Bulk Meats-Shoulders. s. 20; short riE,
$ .; short clear. - IS
Lard-$7 7527 50.
ST. LOUIS. August g.
FIour-Choice. 81 sO05 80: family, 81 6Ok64 20.
Wheat-No. red. 9z5z0975Ss No. 2, So
0S5k; No. 4. do, S10slZc-
C0rn-S51< f535z<e-
Oats-3Gfy57c.
Rye-oQc.
Pork-$l57z.
Bacon-s6 Is, 373<, 9 70.
I.apl-$ I71S
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If the projected program of II coaii-
ton between the Democrats and Green
hackers of Kansas should be consum-
mated, it will become matter of pro.
picking interest to determine which OF
che two parties will he called upon to
make the greater surrender of "princi
ples'' by consenting to the lecherous
union. AS their only ground of affinity
is the cohesive power of the public
spoils," and as neither will get within
smelling distance of the political flesh
pots, we presume it would he safe to de
clare a stand-off between them, on tina
unaatiOn
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-08-27

Within the past week three of the
greatest artists of modern times-Ole
Bull, Adelaide Nelson and Ellen Tree
Kean have gone down to the grave in
the ripe fame of their respective careers,
mourned by all lovers of the musical
and dramatic arts.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-08-27

The facility of the solid south for
"stuffing" will be put to its true test
when it attempts TO convince the intelli-
gent voters of the north that the Demo
cratic majority in Alabama and the CEN
sus returns from South Carolina are
based upon "free ballot" and fair
count"
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II is said that Emery Storrs, of Chi
cago,will deliver his campaign speech al
two points in Kansas, probably Leaven-
worth and Topeka, during the present
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times their natural size-so yirulent Is
the poison of this lesperado of the prai.
ries. The boy, however, suce seded in
killing the tarantula.
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Republican Music in the Woods of the
Pine Tree State.
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Porter's Progress in Indiana.-The Hoos-
Ter State Sure for the Republicans.
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The Wanton Work of Wind and Waves
at the Mouth of the Rio Grande.
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Miles of Knights.-The Pythian Parade
Through the Streets of ST. Louis.
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General Albert Myer, of the Signal Ser
vice Dead.
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THE NEWS.

The National Temperance Encampment
at Bismarck.-Preparations for the
Western National Fair.
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The MAYS Landing Innuirr.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Aug. 23.-The
coroner's inquiry into the Mays Land
ing collision closed today. The jury in
their verdict say that the people came to
their death from collision which might
have been prevented if the engineer At
kin and conductor Hoagland had more
carefully observed the rules and regula-
tons of the company, governing the
running of trains.
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The Osage Primaries.

Usage CITY, Kas., Aug. 23.--The Re
publican primary elections held in this
county yesterday have no significance rs
far as the gOvernorship is concerned
There was very little interest manifested
except only in one or two localities
where local politicians simply tested the
strength of their respective factions
The convention next Wednesday to which
these primaries were only preliminary
elects delegates to the state, judicial and
senatorial conventions. The state dele
CATION will probably be especially in the
interest of Hon. VIM. Thompson, of this
county, who Is Il candidate for attorney
general
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Politics in Mexico

CRY OF MEXICO, Aug. 23.-Gonzales
has an absolute majority; congress has
nothing TO do but declare the result.
II is expected that Governor Cadena
will pronounce against the result on the
ground of fraud. He is governor of
Zacatieas, and has well-armcd and or
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An Unnatural Brother

READING, Pa, Aug. ga great SEN
sation has been caused throughout Berks
county by the discovery of Benjamin
Zeichler, lunatic who has been confin.
ed in q house in Albany township by his
brother for twenty-scvcn years. He was
chained TO the floor of small house
which was built for him, and in a room
about eight feet square, with only one
window for Ventilation
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Fatal Quarrel at Wellington

WELLINGTON, Kan, Aug. GA man
by the name OF Warner has been living
with his wife at the place of one Capps,
some four miles west of this town. For
some time Warner has been jealous of
Capps, and last Friday quarrel was
precipitated, which ended in the latter's
| stabbing Warner from the effect of which
wound he died this morning. Capps
gave himself up and was confined in
| iail to aMait preliminary trial.
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General Grant.

CHEYENNE, WYo., Aug. 22-- Gen
Grant, as he passed through on his way
home to Galena, was given grand re
ception, an immense number of people
turning out to greet him. Chief Justice
Serer, on the part of the people, and Gen
Bracket, of the Sd cavalry, on the part
of the military, do the honors of the oc
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MhIskey Row at Galena

GALENA, KAs., Aug. pa general
fight occurred here about two O'Clock
this morning, in Major Mefford's saloon
and gambling house, IN which over
twenty pistol shots were fired and two
men wounded. One named al. Thorn
ton was shot through the bowels and
VIII probably die. Dick HOughton, a
noted prostitute, is said 10 have been the
cause of the difficulty She was in the
crowd dressed as man and armed with
a pistol, but was prevented from shoot
ing and very roughly handled. A large
number of persons have been arrested.
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LAWRENCE, Aug ga girl about
fourteen years of age, the daughter of a
widow living in the south part of the
city, was attacked by a negro while gath
ering corn for dinner to-day and her
person violated. The girl was in feeble
health and could offer little resistance,
though nearly every shred of clothing
was torn from her before the Giend ae-
complished his object. Should the col
ored man be captured he will swing.
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LAWRENCE, Kas., Aug. 20.-The exec
utive committee of the great Western
National Fair, yesterday, sold the priv
legcs of the grounds at enormous rates.
Several thousand dollars were realized.
Gen. James Mcdowell, general superin-
tendent, was present, and pronOunces
the grounds the finest in the world The
permanent buildings, which cost up
wards of $4,000, are nearly completed.
Entries have been made of the most eel
ebrated trotting horses in the country
for the speed ring. Cattle have been en-
tered from Kentucky, Illinois and New
York. This county alone will have over
two thousand entries, and forty eight
other counties of the state have applied
for space.
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Bold Robbery ON a New York Train

NEW YORK, Aug. 22.-At l O'Clock
this morning five thieves boarded the
| Third avenue railroad car, on the Bowcry
near Spring street, and first robbed Par
| ker, the driver. When the conductor
came to the forward platform to collect
their fares they rushed into the car and
drawing reyolvers, robbed several pas
sengers of watches and money. One
passenger was lifted bodily out of the
car and knocked down and kicked in the
street
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ganized body of state troops. The gov
eminent is watching him with consider
able forces at San Luis. and other con-
venient points, with General Gonzales
in command
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Washington Notes.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 23.-The quarter
ly interest on the AZ per cent. loan falls
due at the treasury the first of Septem-
Der The next interest will amount to
$2,S00,O00. Checks for the amount rep
resented in that sum by registered bonds
are being prepared by the treasurer, and
will be sent out in few DAYS. The in
terest on the AZ per cent. bonds is the
only accruing interest To be met by the
government in September.
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TOPEKA, Aug. 21.-The election. of
delegates to the district convention oc-
CURED to-day in the sixty third district.
This included one ward in Topeka, and
the northern part of Shawnee county
Delegates favOring Capt. King for gov
crnor were elected in the city district by
vote 277 IN 1863, in Soldier township by
81 to so, in Rossvillc Ito l. This gives
King three votes in the stale convention.
, 1880-07-21

Of war During tho oo!toQuy some ono suggcst~
cd that MoKRye was not Responsible FOR tho
money Mt nil, hut TINT Dalzlol wns
tho nun thoy should fastan ,,lH>,,. Thoro-
upon tho fifteen ar twenty girls bcaccchcd
tho Davenport frnthers, who Oro professional
boxere, To lnnd thotn into Dnlztcl'a o(Ileo. Ihcy
fell upon tho unfortunate Dnl. In vain ho pro-
tested TINT ho WIS In no way responsl6to for
thelr salary. Tho DnvonpnrtA awore TINT unless
tho money wus put up within twonty-fnur
hours thoy should havo tho rniscrnblo DnIztcls
henrt's blood. Yesterday morning camo, and
Dal1lcl, ermcd with s,ndry. Weapons md
Office. awaiting events. Tho iutterlng, triho
Of ballet Rirls intrrnched heh!nd tho two bo1ers
nKRfn descended upon tho insseo Of tho hn,lse.
but they werg not quito NJ furious aa during tho
first visll They woro willing 70 ltsten to nrgu-
l1cnt. Dat tlacd hls clOlucncn 70 aomo Atlvan-
taRo. Thoy hecamo convinced TINT hD WINS not
to blnmc Thuy shook hands. Tho girls gath
ercd up their skirts and LOFT yow,ns TINT they
you'd haye every hals Of MeiSaXcs hcal wtoi,
TINT 1t was tho nRont Of Ada aray, a Mr.. Frceso,
Who hnd Riven the Balary-sccking orowd tho
idea Of Dnlzi0lB responsibility. Frecsu
waa nearly frozen out OF tho tho.
ntre during his recent weeks. enlargement
and ho naturally tastcns tho causo upon tho
lesscc. In the ,nftornoon uf yestcrsiny Ny.
Fseeso waa M foint! 1Asktng himself in tho a',n IN
snll something Nero forctblo than compliment
nry, and struck tho ut,suspeottng man III tho
nuso. Thon did frecao got out a warrant for
tho arrest OF DAlsIcl on tho charge Of nsAnl,lt,
Hc was conveyed u 1latico Mecch's Court, whore
ho was llhcrated Tn hia own rccOgnizlnco.
, 1880-07-21
MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.


Boston, July GA dispatch WIZ received
yesterday stating that Fred Stlnson, manager
Ut tho Boston Comedy Company, hal died ut
Eastport No., und that his body would DO
brought here. A Anuuber of thcatsical peo-
pie mot tho steamer this afternoon to receive
the body, but twas not On tho boat, and q
singular story was told by members Of tho
company. .Stinson had bad luck down East
III tiv provinces, and there was also sol,ie
domestic trouble. and Sunday oyening, ut
Calais. N Tho nrcspnee 9t lls wife,
thsn LETT tie room, took q boat Tor river
trip, and llas not slncg Deen heard from, ox;;
tie company for tho first tilno as they luldyd
hers. aaa which parpafte1 to 70 slgasd By
been 1T Eastpoft. K iiligent search itss @
failed to reveal Sttnson's whereabouts. aud
1t IL believed he Is Insane. IIs WIS ,nnrrie4
To Sadie hlartln0t, u Etuhres actress ut the
Museum, In Charles FechteE'R parlors at the
REVERB llpnse., during Fechtaf's lask seaso,.
here, md " welt known throughout New Ell
gla1ll and the MLliule atAhas. -,