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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

The state teachers association, county
superIntendents' convention and state
normal institute will be held in the state
capitol building at Topeka, commencing
June 22d, and will continue three days.
An interesting programme is announced.
The usual excursion rate of one and one
fourth fare for the round trip has been
secured over nearly all of the railroads
of the state.
An excursion is planned, and arrange
ments have been made as follows for
such members of the ASSOCIATION as de
sire TO visit New Mexico:
l. The excursiOnists will leave Topeka
on the regular train, 2 go o'clock a. M,
of the following day.
2. The fare from Topeka to Santa Fe
and return will be $32, and to Albuquer-
que and return, $35; tickets being good
for fifteen days, and permitting holder
TO stop off at points when returning
home
3. Teachers who contemplate making
this trip should correspond with the
state superintendent of public instruc-
ton at once, so that he, knowing the
number of the party, will be enabled to
secure hotel accommodations at reduced
rates"
DR.. Gregory, president of the Illinois
industrial university says:
"The neDspOper Is the freshest of
books.
1t is the latest history, the newest SCI.
ence treatise, the current political econ
omy, the manual of the arts, the text
book OF IL living philosophy
! That schOOlrOom, other things being
equal, will be brightest. freshest, and
most productive in practical learning
into which the newspaper penetrates."
We heartily concur with the above,
and believe that an hour each Friday af,
ternOon could be profitably spent in talk.
ing with our pupils about the current
events of the day. Let them understand
that they will bo expected to know some
thing of the topics discussed daily in our
papers and they will read for purpose
They will often gather facts that we our
selves have overlooked, and perhaps we
as teachers, would read with better re
suits if such plan was introduced.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21
CALL AND SEE SAMPLESI
EARNING EOR PR0El1

r HnWIIIVO Z y n THUFI
TELLS HOW TO
Cultivate all the farm crops In the best man
ner; breed. feed and care for stock; grow
fruit; manage farm business; make happy
homes. and
MAKE MONEY ON THE FARM
Every farmer should have o copy $50
pages, 40 illustrations. send for circulars to
J. C. MeCURDY 4 co,
Wl9mOI ST Iouis No
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1880-05-21

WASHINGTON, May 15.-In the house,
after protracted debate on the adjourn.
ment resolution, the concurrent resolu.
ton for adjournment on the 31st inst
was agreed to; yeas, 121; nays, 80.
The president has nominated y. G
Ordway, of New Hampshire, as Cover
nor of Dakota Territory.
At a cabinet meeting to day, secretary
Sherman laid before the cabinet state
ment showing the daily receipts of the
government for the present month had
averaged one million dollars. He al
luded to the difficulty with which his
department had to contend III circulating
the standard silver dollars.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-06-26
WILSON j. VANCE,

. v n IphNb Al LA w,
1926 F Street N. w. Washington, D. G.
Will practice in the Supreme Court
ofthe United States, the United States
Court of Claims, the Souther Claims
Commission and Inter N ational Com
missions, the Courts of the District of
Columbia and of West Virginia, before
the various Executive Departments of
the Federal Government, including
the Pension, Patent and Land Offices,
and Committees of Congress.
Refers by permission to-
Hon. Carl Schurz, Sec'y Int. Dept;
Hon. John b Hawley. Asst Sec'y
Treasy Dept; Hon. r. B. Warden,
Washington, ID. c.; Hon. L. @. G. La
mar, U. S. Senator; Hon A. L. Burn
side, U, s. Senator; Hon. Hon. Frank
Hurd, Representative in Congress;
Hon. Thos. l.. Young, Representative
in Congress, and Middleton s. Co.,
Bankers, Washington, D. G.
Mr.. j, NELSON WISNER has
formed a business connection with Mr..
Vance and will accept business to be
prosecuted in Washington as proposed
in the foregoing card. Call on or ad-
dress WISNER 81 VANCE,
No. 10 Queen Street,
marc. MARTINsBURG, w. VA.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-06-26

This singular bird does not run
a straight line, as most other Crea-
lures do, but constantly circles
round. The practiced huntsmen
among the natives are aware Of
This, and do not attempt to follow
it, as they could never hope to
catch it so. They watch its course
for little while just to see which
side it is bending, and then gallop
straight across and meet ii as it re-
turns. Draw large circle for the
track of the ostrich and draw an
other line across it for the path Of
the huntsman and you will see
how sure they are to encounter
enc another face to face at last.
If the bird escapes and rushes
past him, the huntsmao must re-
peat the same manoeuvre until
the ostrich is tired, when it be-
comes an easier prey. 1t has been
called a stupid bird, because at the
near approach of danger it hides
its head under its wing, as if it
thought when its own eyes were
shut no other eyes could see it.
But no one who looked into its
lovely eyes could believe this;
they are so full and large and
clear, beautiful long lashes demo-
Ting anything but stupidity. The
truth is, the bones of the 0strich's
head are very tender, although its
body is so strong, and its desire to
shelter its weakest part is really
a proof of its intelligence.
1t,knows that slight blow on
the head will kill; and when
brought to bay the powerful crea-
ture will run it into the sandy
ground, or poke it into any sort Of
refuge near, leaving its strong
back and sinewy limbs exposed to
its assailants. This has coward
~ look, and the ostrich has been
misunderstood on account Of it.
But we should not judge by ap-
pearance only, or we shall most
likely be deceived. 1t has been
said for ages that the ostrich is a
bad mother, laying her eggs in the
sand, and leaving them to chance
and sunshine, but this is very
false, as every farmer who has
tanned them knows
Both the parent birds watch over
their young with the tenderest
love. The ostrich does not make
a nest; she only scoops a hole in
the sand with her bill, and when
she is ia a wild state Will often
leave her eggs in the sunshine to
go in search of food; but when she
is regularly fed she never leaves
them, unless her mate comes to
take the place; which he is sure TO
do at set times, SO that she may
walk about and stretch herself
Exchange.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-06-26
Spiel-Mark SwindIing.


HOW PEOPLE, CHIEFLY COLoRED,
ARE BEING CHEATED By MEANS
OF FALSE COINS.
Spiel-marks is the name of a
small token made to initiate ii
gold dollar somewhat In appear
ance. hey are formed Of an al
10y and in general appearance are
calculated 10 deceive an unObserv-
ant person unacquainted with the
looks OF. o good gold dollar They
are about the size of the trouble
some little gold pieces. but have
nothing like the Weig It OF gold
coin; neither are the edges mitled.
The face bears the Goddess Of Lib
erty effigy, the same as a gold dol
lar, and the diverse all eagle.
There is an inscrDition recording
that they are composition spiel
marks" the bare article itself max
ing no pretense to any intrinsic
value. That is left 10 the sharpers
who handle the ira The num-
her Of countrymen who have in
vested money in the dr0.s upon
the supposition that they were
realizing a great prize is legion.
The plan of the sWindlers has been
TO hang around a railroad depot,
the Reading and Baltimore depots
being their favorate stamping
grounds. Selecting their victim
they generally play bold game
by pretending acquaintance, and
having led him on by berry bats
the freight bill dodge is worked.
A man presents bill to the sharp
er, He processes great surprise
and even indignation, but finally
appeals to his new friend for the
amount, at the same time produc-
ing a handful of the spie!-marks,
which he offers to the rustic as
security in an amount apparently
four times in excess of the loan de-
sired sThe element of avarice now
comes into play in the country
mans composition and he makes
The desired advance and parts with
the swindler. Both go off chuck
ling-the countryman at the YER
dency of the man who has entrust-
ed him, total stranger, with
such big lot of collateral for such a
small loan, and the sharper gloat-
ing over the ease with which he
has been anabIed to pull the wool
over the agriculturists visual or
gans. The rustic's joy, however,
is very short-lived.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1880-06-26

My wife; an Invalid for 10 years,
is now going about feeling strong
and well, she attributes this Won
derful change, TO the use Of one
bottle of IRON BITTERS. w. S.
Howard County.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-04
MATTERS BY MAIL.
!, Jews FROM OUR NEAR NElGHBoRs.
KaiTOad Talked of From Fort
worth 90 the Coal Region
FOundIiug Dropped ON n,Cor-
sicnna D0Orstep-Death OF
Promi ent Citizen Odds
aud Ends of News.
MEXIA.


CorreSponiI ce of the Herald.
MExtA, My !, 1850.
Il A good rain tell here last night and this
morning, in consequence of which the May
day celebration, which would have occurred
to,day, was postponed until Tuesday next
Adams, who had been spending
seyeral wee - with his friends in rennesse,
returned yesterday, having had most de,
lightful yisit.-Our business men report
trade more prosperous for the past Jew weeks
fhan il has been in the history of the place,
for this season of the ear.--Miss Susie
Long, formerly of LaGrange, GA, but who
has been resident of Texas for more than
two wears, lert this morning for Sherman, to
spend the Summer. Mas Longs visit to
Mexia, though but brief, secured
for her many friends among our best
citizens, who regret the early
departure of this most estinable Lady,
The mumps prevail in the city to limited
eytent.-Since the Galveston convention
the interest in political matters has to u
marked degree subsidized. 1t is we'll under
STOOD, however, that this county is firm for
Governor Roberts for the gubernatorial hon
ors, while any gnod Democrat will get her
Support for the Presidency.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-04

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat
April 25th:
The large house of G. Conrad & Co., 407
to All North Sixth street, presented a beauti.
full appearance yesterday. In front of the
establishment thirty evergreens were placed
which attracted great deal of attention
This unusual display signiied, in addition to
the electric light, that there was something
behind it all, and call within justified the
conclusion. The firm prides itself on being
the original manufacturers and proprietors
of the famous lager of the Budweiser brand
T. cry season it becomes necessary for the
& IN to make additional Improvements in
tIoir spacious building in order to maintain
the lead in the sale of Budweiser and accom-
modate with characteristic promptness their
increasing patronage. The entire establish
ment has been overhsuled, additions made,
ard the latest practical appliances introduced
for the sole purpose of facilitating the hand
ling of the popular drink in any quantity to
suit the purchaser. Although Budweiser is
one of the most desirable drinks oe the sea.
son, and the depot of G. Conrad 81 Co. Is the
place to get it without aduteration, yet other
liquids extracted from material equally as
pure may be found there also. The firm il
the sole representative of Kelly's Island
wine, which It wholesales and retails, together
with full list Of other liquors an wines tc
be found in the catalogue Of the largest deal
ers. The public was properly introduced Il
the tempting refreshments yesterday. ant
gave the occasion ''send-of" that will fur
nish an impetus in the trade that will con
tinue unabated until another enterprisinl
move 10 msdeto set the business still anothe
peg ahead Of all competitors.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-04
Merchants, Read This.

To those subject to ills incident to the
vexations of business life, Dyspepsia, and a
feeling of debility and fretfulness, we cay,
without equiv cation, take Simmons Liver
Regulator. Thi; remedy is unequslled in the
cure of Piles, Constipation, Bad Bresth, Sick
Headache and Bilious Complaints. The
Regulator is free from any injurious mer-
curial substance; not disagreeable; can be
taken at any time, without interfering with
business or pleasure. Ii is SO gentle, safe,
and is such good digester, that 1t is often
used after hearty meal to settle the food
and relieve any apprehension that the meal
may disagree with you.
"Having been q great sufferer for many
years from general Debility and Indigestion
I concluded to try your valuable medicine
Simmons Regulatory in small doses and
found Il to be what it was recommended tor.
You can use my name, OF any time you wish
in it, praise. j. +. DUMAS,
Merchant, Haddock, Ca"
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-04
CORSICAN a.

Reported Daily,l
CoRsIcASA. May 8, lSS0.
The total rainfall during April, 1880, was
5.9O.-W White, screech and night owls are
abundant in this section.--A founding
hospital should be established here. Only
the stems of a house of one of our prominent
merchants.---The bell-punch cases have
been continued until Tuesday. The
saloon keepers may be heard exclaiming,
"Nicodemus why persecuteth thou us. -
About eighty of the youth and beauty of
Corsicana took the excursion train this
morning to attend the Mai-iest, &c 5.
larye concourse OF citizens followed his re-
mains to the grave..--J, T. Dunham, the
proprietor of the Moloy house, is sojourniug
at the boss hotel with his brother, Captain
5, ID. Moore. The table is supplied with
fresh vegetables daily from Galveston.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-04
GRAND OPENING
o Kent's Zee Cream saloon, SOC
Main Street

The public are cordially invited to visit the
grand opening Of kents lce-cream Saloon
and Confectionery, whore they can be sup
piled with all kinds of fancy cakes and con-
iections, and ice-cream that has won the
name of seek no farther" Also the world
renowned Neapolitan ice-cream biscuit, soda
waite lemonade Imperial sherbct Ia pom
pad ,ur, CONAN punch Ia Horton Sc, and
Charlotte Russo made Of pure cream.
The celebrated Vienna rolls every morn
Pyramids of all descriptions made to order.
Family orders for creams and other con-
fections filed ut short notice.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-04
silver nndpInicd Mnre.

A magnificent stock of every description
of solid Silver ard Plated Wares is carried
by the great jewellery house of Mermod, JAG
card ~ To-, corner of Fourth Il Locust SIS.
Should you desire Castor. Ice pitcher, Tea
Service, Cake stand, Fruit Bowl, or Spoons
or Forks. write to them for designs and
prices, for they are selling fine goods cheaper
than any other house in the West or South
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-04
roRT WORTH.
Reported Dsily.l

FORT WORTH, May 8. 1850.
Attorney General Geo. Mccormick writes to
Mayor Brown that our recent school.tax cleo
ton Is vslid.--The Occidental saloon, for
some weeks closed, was opened out this
morning by Louis Mas, formerly Of the
FL Paso bar.-Our new Councilman are
about to remove some, perhaps all, Of onr
present police force.--We have had much
cloudy weather and three or foar good rains
during the last week. Vegetation. especially
weeds. is growing finely. Much real es-
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-04
Now In store.

500 bushels OF blsck-eyed peas,
500 bushels Of German millet
200 bushels of common millet.
500 pounds Of alfalfa, or California clover.
500 pounds of pure amber Minnesota cane
seed. /,
so bushel Of sweet potatoes, red and
yellow. :,
1000 Conovors colossal asparagus roots.
Virginia White and Long John field corn;
grass and clover seeds, and complete variety
Of garden and flower seeds, bulbs, etc.
J.F. JENKINS,
Scotsman, 6lc Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-04
Just Received,

Fresh red fish in cans, very fine dish, canned
orange in Jelly, Vermont maple syrup in
cans, Boston baked beans cheap, cranberry
sauce in cans, Queen olives, brandy peaches
and cherries. Bakers cocoa, quite fresh, etc.
Tryam teas. We are selling them at re-
duced rates. Goods delivered on short no.
lice free Of charge. Isadore Freiberg 4 Co
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-04
SPECIAL NOTICES.

E5-onlce OF Texas Trunk Railroad, Dallas,
Texas, March IS, lSso. Notice is hereby given
that no person is authorized to contract any debt
for or against the Texas Trunk Railroad Com
pany, except Hayes Lougee, the purchasing
agent of said road, or Nj. HENDERSON,
General Manaror.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-04

NEW ORLEANS.

Sights at 81 50 per thousand premium;
Sterling bank, is1l. ConsOls, i6ntI.
Flour quiet and steady; supernlne double
" i5mt j0i treble 81 1898; higher grades S. Is
@AR.
Corn quiet and steady at iSa52c
Oats steady; demand fair and tlrm at Ale.
Pork In demand aud firm at rs
Dry salt meats scarce and llrm; shoulders
loose IA; packed 10; clear ribs ga; clear
sides "a; bacon scarce, shoulders ik@4N
clear rih 7A@7'l; cluar sid 50,
Hams In good demand ut full prices; sugar
cured canvassed a@iDli.
Lard sterdy, fierce 7AGeIas key So.
VIII key steady | 0SGI 10
Coffee firm, cargocs ordinary to prime lSd
l5A. fair 10 nIlly fair hos; prime to ihoic,
~ 1S'i yellow clarified SAs asA
MolaSses quiet and >teady; common 29d3Ic
fair SS9SD; centrifugal &@iOc, price To choic,
i0a5!C
Rice quiet, ordinary to choice 6's@7t.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-04
nARKkTs nv rELEeRApH.


LIVERPOOL, May 3. - Noon - Cotton dull
leans, bS receipts, s, $50; all American 100;
sales, $500; speculation aud export, 900 up-
lands low middling classilcations for May
delivery, On; May, and Juue Gao .S-S24 4. ;
o 25-S9a3-lG; August and September, q i3.l6,
September and October, 6 2S-Ss@A; October
and November, 1882, November and De.
crmber h-l6; futures steady.
p m tplands low middllng classlHca-
tione, september aud October delivery, q 2S-39;
october and November 4 i-l6
4pm-Salt, American, $3.50; upands low
mtddlmg classification MAY, 625-lE; August
and September, d g5-S2
NEW YORK
New York, May S.-St0cks weak; money,
a@Hi exchange long, iSlA, ditto short, as
NlNln hnMN. - laMNurnnnnIl - ------.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-04
GALV ES1ON.

GALVESTON, May .. - Receipts net, -;
gross, -; exports to Great Britain, -;
France, l0i channel, -; continent, -
c0astwise, 1873 stock, % ,gl2; market closed
dull lower to sell; sulPs, 30 balea
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-04

ylrxy PERSONS OR FAMIILEs-wanting
|">|Boots or Shoes, First Class City Made
for Gents, Ladies', Misses and Children, will
do well to call at COS Main street; always on
hand fine assortment, also made to order at
once as desired. Prices Low. Work warranted
Old Bootsand Shoes Repaired.
HARVEY PAGE,
feb7tf Manufacturer.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-05-04
TO EXCHANGE i!

II,siO acres Of fine grasing and farming
land, with part cash, 10 exchange for mer-
Address, Al. =. Herald Office
National Republican., 1880-11-16

promptly taken. The contests should not
be suffered to drag along for many months,
us has too often hitherto been the case. II
necessary the election committee should
be enlarged so that an energetic sub
committee could investigate each case with
out delay If there is an extra session the
mttees should sit during the recess and
be ready to report on the frst day Of the
regular session. There are some districts
which will not need great amount of in
vestigation, such MS the first and third Of
North Carolina, the five of South Carolina
the second and sixth of Alabama, and the
sixth of Mississippi. The frauds in them
are notorious and evident. The illegal and
unjust methods used by the democrats are
scarcely concealed. Many of them are
matters Of record, and need only state
ment to be convincing of their character
The democratic members from these dis
tricts ought not to be allowed 10 act one
day in the capacity of members. They
should be objected 10 when they appear TO
take the oath.
When seats are declared vacant and new
elections are ordered the republicans of the
north should see TO Il that there is an act
i've support in money and speakers given
to the republican candidates, SO that a
vigorous contest may be made aud thor
ough watching OF the count secured.
Thus protected and encouraged the re-
publican organization could DO kept intact,
election officers would fiud themselves In
too much light TO feel safe in tampering
with returns, bulldozers would reflect that
their labors and risks would effect nothing
in the end, and n change would come over
democratic methods They will be forced
to rely upon winning voters by fair discus
! sion and right reason. Should a district
| persist in its determination to overthrow
the will Of the majority by tissue ballots,
repeating or intimidation, then it should
be at once required TO hold another election
and the process shoul d be continued until
there is free vote and an honest count.
When the southern democrats cease TO
use other means TO carry elections than
those recognized as proper aud honest in
other sections Of the union they will find
the final result to be party gain, for the
fact is they have lost two seats in the
north in tho late contest for every one
gained by disreputable means in the south.
National Republican., 1880-11-16

boarl o. oai-1aat boo of h.n a.Hlae.t s..
cIimauEaiion y arHi .h.cl fefaHIs "a fss auni
900 not suGsf 'rru sH.s nihi .lts. "a ihe tflui.
naux sl10fli in re q n thii csur. thau thc ahItr
man.
EsoLtSD ish1eing hsfi nmc win Der c1iluIet
o. wc.l lt her new c1u4ue'ft THE inf.fn cotton
culture ls occupying tHs attention 1f tho lrieHtss
aud the fnaucicu whom ui1 politicians have .n
titcd to devise inCaus iI counilfarf Ifs rnHfmunf
decline since is71. IN tast year the aca under
cultivation amounted DO 10 t1U 1l1 acrc. in is,s %
had dQcrcatcl o. $4,000 acrct On isIl fhe Yici1
was ~ pounds per hCro ln lfh frl io
axiy-nvc pounds, and tho price declined hnCCn
per cent The result is that the native lnds That
he cannot longer cu'tiyute cotton. unless aome
means aru put in operation which viii arsin make
processes which would meet che case one s that
the culture shall be- encouraged not only in guam.
lily but In the Improvements of the quality by prn-
lection, and the use of better seed and machinery,
and the change Of manufacture fum Lancashire
TO Calcutta, Madras Debit aud BOMBAY. Aud
these changes aud Improvements have ~ b cnme
or England must depend on America f1t hef coiion.
Our free labor. Improved machinery and low
taxes on the work people are bound to bo met or
We forge ahead In this great compeiitinn. A, 70
stands now we are certain to b. the worlds cotton
field for ycan 10 come. and prosperity of which
the most hopeful Of southern statesmen have never
dreamcds coming 10 that Gtcaf section ofouf united
country IN this future the s1uth does noi rejoice
more than the north aud west IT'S with us pea-
pie as with races "in the gain OF loss % one race
nll the rest have equal claim"
National Republican., 1880-11-16

THE Charlotte Observer urges an amend
ment to the constitution of North Caro-
lima requiring the payment of poll tax as
qualification for voting. The late cleo
tiou has scared the democrats of the state
and thoy are seeking for new methods by
which they may retain their power. The
Observer says such an amendment could not
be carried at a general election, but that it
would succeed in an off year" We
fancy that the democrats will find it very
off year when they submit it to the people
of North Carolina.