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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01
Tax Payer stirs up the school Board


EDTToRs NEWS: If there is one thing
more than another that demands our at
tention at this time, it is the investiga-
ton of the workings of our present
school board, or board of education.
Bonds to the amount of $4,000 were
voted about one year ago. and why was
not the new building commenced in time
to have been used for winter schools.
Could it not have been commenced this
spring and furnished by fall as quick as
it now can be finished. and thus have
saved one years interest on the bonds +?
And why does the school board, with
all its mOdesty, demand $1,000 more to
complete the buildingS Who author
lied them to build house that would
cost more than the SIS, 900, voted for
that purpose. We, as tax payers, de-
mand an explanation and statement of
the cost of the new building, and the
amount necessary to complete it, and as
| the time to elect five members of a new
board is near al hand, we ask that the
| people elect new men, in order that the
acts of the old ones may be Investigated
for il does look as though there had been
| negligence, mismanagement or corrup-
tion attending the building of the new
house and unless some of the board take
| il upon themselves to rise and explain q
public meeting will be in order.
TAX PAYER
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01
u Pleaaant Pnrtr.

The large residence OF DIR. w. w. Hib-
ben on the hill northwest Of the city,
was the scene last Thursday of q pleas
ant gathering Of young folks, who had
assembled by invitation OF his daughter,
Miss Mamie Hibben, in celebration Of
her birthday. There must have been
nearly a hundred of her friends present,
who met with that generous and old
fashioned hospitality which fnrms q
leading feature OF all social gatherings
al the Doctors residence, The exercises
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

The announcement of Evan Davis as a
candidate fer constable at the ensuing
city election may be found in to-day's
paper. We desire to say that MIR. Davis
has been here for twenty three years,
and is one Of the most worthy of our
Welsh citizens; served in this Office two
terms some years ago, and discharged
his duties efficiently and faithfully. He
was for three years good soldier, and
his circumstances are such that the posi-.
tion would be material aid to him,
He asks to be remembered on election
day, and promises, if chosen, to dis
charge his duties with fidelity.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01
SheriFs Sale.

j. Jay Buck rs. W. o. Ferguson and Gather
inc Ferguson
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of q n
order OF sale issued out Of the Fifth Judicial
above entitled cause and 70 me dIrected-
will, on Monday, the 18th dav OF April, A. ID.
1881, at 10 O'Clock . m, At the front door OF
county, Kansas, offer for sale and sell at pub
lie auction. to the highest bidder for cash,
al the rlsns' Ltie and interest OF the sAld de.
real estate. to.wit: Lot No ITO on Constitu-
ton street, in the city OF EnpOFia Lyon
county, Kansas. Said property to be sold As
the property Of the said defendants. 70 satisfy
said order OF sale. j. B. NOON,
Sheriff Of Lyon county. Kansas
March IS. 1881 WI9tg
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Notice.

To J. Everson. owner OF the east half
Of the northeast quarter OF Seefios
II, tognship ls, range Il; ]: Pearson. oWn:
ef OF . acres In the southeast corner Of
section II, township f9 range 1s.C. " Pot
win. owner OF the sou thwost quarkax Of the
bofthWest quarter % section !, township Ne,
range u; W ?. Yandiver, owner OF fhe
southeaht quarter Of section J. IoWnEhip ne.
range -; b. Lowell. owner Of the east
eail o. southwest quarter Of section J. town
ship ~. range Il. and u. Blae, owner OF the
west half OF southwest quarter Of section
!. township 1e. range II. aad Dr.. FULTON.
owner OF the vest half OF northwest quar-
Ter OF section Il. township 10. range a.
,Iou and ca b Of YOU viii heFeby take no.
zee that VIII, on the llth day Of April. A.
ISL proceed TO make survey to estab
tish the fltioxIng corners. to-Wit: The
northwest cofreT. the sSEthWess eoFIssF, and
me northeast corner OF section u, township
~ range II. also the southwest corner, south
east corner SID northeast corner Of the west
half Of The nDrthwekt quarter Of section IA
township 1q, range IL: also the northeast cor.
1er c1 norshwest quarter Of section Il town.
shtp ~ range Il, and the northeast corner OF
soEth halfof northeast quarter and the north
west corner Of nortAeGSg quarter Of north
east quarter Of section r. township ~ ranfe
Y, sill in Lyon county, Kansas.
} n. HEBBEN,
S1Itt County Surveyor. Lyon county. ks.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

j. N. Holloway, the state commits.
sioner for distributing the aid in the
frontier counties provided by the late
legislature, was in town last week. In
conversation with some of our citizens
he said that the degree Of suffering in
the districts he had visited, had been
greatly exaggerated by The newspaper
reports, this being notably the case in
Graham cOunty. The fact that Mr.
Holloway failed TO call at the Imports
newspaper Offices and ascertain theii
financial status, should probably not be
construed in the light of a reflection up
0B the faithful performance of his official
duties. however much the peculiar cir
cumstances might have justified such
IAN uctiuu.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01
Climate Mild and Healthy.
Legal Notices.
SheriTs Sale.

8. II. Rich vs.. Harvey Jones:
Notice is hereby given that By virtue Of an
execution issued out Of the NTH judicial
state OF Kansas, in the above entitled
cause and to me directed. will, on Monday,
the 18th day Of April, A. d 1881, at i'd
O'Clock 9. m. at the front door of the court
house in the city OF Emporia, Lyon county,
Kansas, ofier for sale and sell at public auc.
tion to the highest bidder for cash, Ali the
right. title and interest Of the said defendant
in and to the following described real estate,
TO wit: The northwest quarter of the north
east quarter OF section sixteen, township
eighteen, range twelve INV y of ne \, 10 49,
12), in Lyon county. Kansas Said property
to be sold as the property OF said defendant
to satisfy sai. execution n MOON.
sheriff OF Bvoa county, Kansas.
March Is, 1881. WIG
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

Robert Bes,. who was sentence io uac
Kansas penitrntiaIy eighteen months
ago, Tor TIRES. years, for the mnrdrr in
Americas township. Of party named
Mills. has been pardo ed by Governor
ST. John. and arrived in this city yester-
day. Major E. p. Bancroft, who was
sentenced at the September term OF
court. Ia. 1873. for five ears. for the en-
beZzlencnt Of Normal school funds, has
also been pardoled. having served just
one-half Of his term. lie is at present
in LeayenwOrth.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

A great many Of the older citizens Of
Emporia and Lyon county are becoming
acquainted. for the first time in their
lives. with the real flavor Of snake-root-
They say that the difference OF taste be-
tween this commodity in its solid and
liquid forms would probably never have
been discovered had IL not been for Gov
ernor St. John.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

The apparent GOODNESS which was OBJ
servei between a hitherto notably ten
der pair, at the Normal social Thursday
evening, has been satisfactorily explain
ed by the appearance in the grocery
windows OF new onions.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

Robert JEFF has moved into his new
quarters in the Moore block, on Com.
mercial, few doors south of Fourth
avenue. and is near enough "fixed" to
afford a fair idea of the character of his
establishment, which is one OF the finest
in the city. The front part of his bust.
ness place has been neatly arranged for
his retail trade, while there are ample
accommodations in the rear for manu-.
featuring, a branch of the business
which Mr.. JEFF is giving increased at
tention. Mr.. Jefrs enterprise deserves
well of the public. and we hope to see q
large growth in his patronage.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01
Notice for Publication.
UNITED STATES LAND OPYrcK. .
TOPEKA, Kansas. March II, 1881,

TOPEKA, Kansas. March IL. I68i,l
Notice Is hereby given that the followinx
named settler has fled notice OF his intention
10 make final proof In support OF his claim
and secure hnal entry thereof, and th At said
court of Lyon county, Kansas, ut the county
seat, on saturday the 2Srd day OF April, ls8l,
VIZ; Joseph W Rulison, homestead apDlica-
tion No 1885, for the north half of the north.
east quarter OF section 81. township Is; range
10 east and he names the following witnesses
cultivation Of said tract. viz; VIM. Cabbage
Levi Smith and Thomas Burnes, all of Will
Wits " II. FITzPATRICK. Register.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

The executive committee of the Lyon
county Sunday school association met in
Elnpoua this week and laid out plans
for the summer campaign. This item
will prove of interest to dealers in mar
bles and base ball goods.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01
Notice.

To W. w. Hafnes, owner Of the southwest
quarter Of section u, township IS ranFr
II; koet- n Lamb, owner OF the aoFtheSel
quarter 81 section .. toWnslnp 10, range IN:
J. - Davies. owner Of the Eest half of ne
range II. and s. Kfmhall, oE1er OF ~
east half Of the northwest quarter spd west
half OF the northeast Quarter OF eecflon &
toWnshlp -, range IL
Ton and each Of you will beFeby take no
tice that VIA. On the 18th day OF April. |.
survey 70 establish permanentIy ne f0lioa-
tng corners, t0-Wif: The nortkeass and
sc1fh vest corners Of the southwest Quarts. Of
section 81. township Is. range n; the
noTTaeest coSaer aad rSrthWess corner Of
wet half o. northeast 9aarteF Of section G.
toEnshie -. range II, and the DeFtheast cor.
northwest qaaT7eF OF section 8, toWnshIn n
range II. all In Lyon eoebty. Kansea. :,
p j. H HfBBEN
villa County szryey. Lyon comfy. Kan
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

The public schools closed Friday
for weeks vacation The examina-
tons in the different departments were
highly interesting. anil gave evidence oil
encouraging prosre ON the part of tiIe
pupils, during the winter term.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

The enterprising establishment of
Arnold s. Co, are preparing to Increase
their facilities for The manufacture of
furniture, aud hope tn give employment
during the coming seas IN tai al increased
force of mechanics Their efforts in
this line should be rewarded 10y liberal
home patronage.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

BASE BALL-In pursuance of chal-
lenge extended by the City Nine to the
Normal Boys for game of base ball, q
game was arranged on "Wednesday aftei-
noon, northwest of town, and after 1--WE
innings had been played the score stood
II To % in favor Of the NOrmals. The
"tOwnys" feel sort Of cut up, as it were,
but say the students 'tcant do it again"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01
The school Bonds.

EDITORS NEWS: Your paper evident
ly labors under misrepresentation of the
facts as is evinced by its recent state
ment in regard to the school house
bonds. The amount asked for is $4,000,
instead of 81 900. Only about 81 900 is for
extras on the school house, and about
$1,000 is required to heat the building.
The district owes the city nearly $1,000
for furniture bought for temporary use,
of the Normal school after the fire, and
since used by the district, and we re-
quire more besides About $500 is for
lots near the round house where we
have school; $3.50 is for the new
clock for the tower, and the balance is for
improving the grounds, out buildings,
fences, etc. w. s. JAY.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01
The Literati, at a meeting Friday night

The Literati, at meeting Friday night.
elected the following officers: President,
Miss Brown; vice president, T. NJ. Da-
Wis; secretary, Miss Young; and for the
other offices the present ineumbents
were rejected The matter Of purchas-
ing chandelier WIS discussed, but M
definite CONCLUSION Was arrived At.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

A. L. Labborn was arrested last week
upon the complaint Of II. p. Dow,
charging him with evading the revenue
law, by manufacturing cigars without
payment of the special tax imposed by
law, and was taken to Topeka by
Sheriff Moon, to answer TO the charge
in the United States cnurt.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

G. w. Frederick has positively de-
cline to run for courc Gilman 10 the 2nd
ward, bet N. u. Irelrnd LA, c"nse ted
to serve, IL lie is elected, and may la re-
garded as being in the hands AZ his
friends, of whom lie has n gsaHily num-
har
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

men. and q note should be made of il by
those persons who are ignorant Of the
proper method Of treating horses, and
think that the proprietcrs Of public
stables have no rights which their pat
rons are bound TO respect.
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Notics.

Notice is hereby given that at the next reg
stoners OF Lyon county, Kansas. 20 be held ON
the nrst Monday IN July next, the UNDER
signed VIII present Q petition 70 said Com
missioBers, praying fer the vacation OF the
streets. alleys and other public reservations
described In the recorded toEneise plat Of the
southwest quarter Of section eight (6), town
ship nineteen (i0l, range eleven Till, east OF
the 9Th y. m In Lyon county, Kansas.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

The incorporators hope to have the
Telephone Exchange in working order
at n sufficiently early date to allow its
lady subscribers TO discuss the first
spring bonnets which make their ap-
pearance at church, through its agency,
and thus obYIate the Inconvenience Of
leaving big washing. and other duties
peculiar to Monday, to walk three or
four squares to indulge in that indis-
pensable luxury.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

The egg famine is over. The hens
are getting the bulge ON the local con-
sumption. and their wares are being
shipped in considerable quantities to
points west OF Emporia on the Santa
Fe road
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

Robert Kincaid and o. P. Watson,
business men and capitalists Of Mound
City, Linn county, arrived in the city,
last week by the Missouri Pacific train,
in the interest Of the railroad from Rich
Hill, Missouri, TO this city. They were
met here by Mr.. Moody, Of whom we
spoke yesterday. The people of Linn
county are determined that road shall
he hnfla
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

The registration books closed Friday
evening. The following is the enroll
ment by wards, making a total of s41
First ward, IA; Second ward, 211i
Third ward, 24S; Fourth ward, 1873.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

A number of Emporians went TO To-
peka Thursday To attend the dedication of
the A. o. U. w. hall at that place, which
takes place this evening. Among the
number were Mr. and Mrs Forlle.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

The weak points IN the system Of pop
ular government never impress them
selves so forcibly upon the mind of the
American citizen rs when he receives
notice to work out his road tax.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

If the board of regents don't ap-
point coal oil inspector for the State
Normal, Emporia will be favored with
another display of pyrotechnics at the
head of Commercial street. some of these
fine evenings.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

willard H. Perkins. Of Marion coun-
ty, was incarcerated in the Lyon county
Jail Friday, having been sentenced to
sixty days confinement, for aiding pris-
oners to escape from Justice.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01
Thecase on ilchrist Brothers vs. y

InecaSe OF Giicnflst brothefs Vs. n.
Puffer, which was decided in the district
court last week, by finding for the plain
tiffs, in the sum OF s146.OO, Is damages
caused to their property by careless
driving, is Of general interest to livery
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

Tho Emporia fire companies will rec.
ognize the necessity of putting them.
selves into Immediate training. Mr.
Jay has had letter from the agent oI
Kate Claxton relative to fixing date
for her appearance in this city.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

The Wandering Star band will give a
festival, on the evening of the 1st of
April, when the public will be furnished
with some first-class music.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01
Amer1cus Notes.

THURSDAY, March "A.
Fixing gardens is the order of the
day. Andy Hinchman is able to be
out again after severe illness. Joe
Kimpton was ir town yesterday looking
renewed after MS late tussel. The
young folks of town are busy preparing
a. drama in the interest of the NJ. Z.
church. Don't you forget it Down by
the Sea"as rendered by Americas talent
will be good. The cast of characters
is nearly completed. The object of
the entertainment is a worthy one and
should insure full house. All our
merchants are receiving new goods. i.
A vast amount of farming implements
are rolling out of town. The past
couple of fine days have infused new
life into the people. Every one appears
to be preparing for the springs work
-. The intermediate and primary de
partmenis of the Americas SCHOOLS con-
tinue with fifty and sixty pupils respec.
lively. More anon.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

Our readers will observe the new ad.
vertisement of Mr.. J. Hess, the propri-
etor OF the well known Cincinnati Cloth.
ing House. Mr.. Hess returned the early
part of the week from the east, and new
goods are now arriving daily. We found
Mr.. Cliff Berge. The affable clerk, busily
engaged marking, in a new and novel
manner, the fresh arrivals Of clothing.
From the quantity Of goods already dis
played on the shelves we Judge
Mr.. Hess intends to clothe a large
proportion of this community in the
newest and latest styles. BE
extends through The NEWS cor.
dial invitation to all to call and inspect
the spring goods at the Cincinnati Cloth
ing House.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

A lady whose name We are unable TO
learn, had her pocket picked OF purse
containing fifteen dollars in the post Of
fee on Wednesday Of last week. This
business can be prosecuted with
comparative ease in the throng which
daily assemblies at that place to
await the opening Of the mails, and a
little care in the beslowal Of pocket books
may obvlate loss and vexation of
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

The Santa Fe pay car came to time
Saturday, and it was interesting to see
the boys wandering aimlessly around
in the evening, hunting places to spend
their morley.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

Rev. ]. G. Shoemaker started To Allen
county Friday on a missionary trip.
Rev. J. Culver will fill the pulpit of the
st. Paul's Reformed church ON Sunday
morning. No services in the evening.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

The grittiest man we have seen in six
months was on the streets to-day. He
could be distinguished from the CON-
mon herd by the white vest which he
wore
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

At the last county examination, of the
thirty-two teachers who were examined,
seventeen received certificates of grade 2,
nine of grade 3 and six failed.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

consisted of spirited conversation. sing
ing. dancing, and disposing Of one Of
the best of suppers. The Doctor and
Mrs. Hibben. assisted by the young peo-
pie of the family, know just how to
make such an occasion pass on pleasant
ly, and every one who was favored with
one OF Miss Hibben's cards Of invita-
tion, went away feeling that they had
! had q splendid time.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

Do not forget while you are standing
around on the corners talking politics,
that if you iail to register before the
25th you will forfeit your right to vote
for municipal officers.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

The world is awaiting, with breathless
interest, the result: of the experiment
with which Emporia has grappled, in
attempting to run municipal canvass
without bppr
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

The appearance of the parlor at the
State Normal has been greatly improv-
ell by running neat gilt moulding
around the walls, within a few inches OF
the cc;l;aU
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

The pupils of Mrs. o. B. Wharton pre-
sented her with two handsome volumes
of poems upon her recent retirement
from the public schools.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01
Nohca.

Notice is hereby given that the following
described school lands, situatAd IN Lyo1
county, Kansas. win be offered for sale a
public suction. At my once IN the coart
house In Emporia, on Saturday the ath daV
OF April, 1881; eaid sale to be open for bids
from 10 O'Clock .. N 10 O'Clock D. m:
Val. i'm Ap. Val
prove par
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

Mrs Elder C. r. Rice has been made
the recipient of very handsome silver
water set, the gift Of the ministers Of
tn. Emporla district.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

In the neighborhood of ffty visitors
were present at the high school examin-
ations, the interest of which was greatly
augmented by well selected literary
program.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01
Notice.

EMR0EiA, Eans ), Feb "a fasl
Not'ee Is hereby given that the folIoTine
described school lands, situated N LyoSi
conafy, kansas VII - -ofared for saiS e
public aaetteB - ny OGee In the court koEse
u EmpoEIA. On Saturday, the - dzF OF
April, 1881: said sale % be open fer btds
val Of Anprsls-
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

The building committee Of the n. E.
church have voted 10 erect new church
this season not to cost over $4,000.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

The lamps at the State Normal are
something like children. They seem to
have a depraved penchant for "acting
up" before visitors.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

Simon Dixon, one of the old Quaker
settlers of Plymouth, died at an ad-
vanced age on Thursday, and was buried
Friday.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

Some OF our readers may remember a
bunch of Pearl millet which stood in
THE NEWS Office last fall for some
weeks, left by Mr.. w. 1. F. Harden, of
Eagle creek Il attracted much atten-
ton for its large and luxuriant growth.
We print today an article from the well
known Peter Henderson, on its culture.
which will no-doubt be of interest to our
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

Impro Semenis are the order of the day
at the Fifth avenue hotel. Powell is
preparing To hold the the fort, and don't
you forget il.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

A carload of handsome chamber suites
arrived on the No. Pacific Saturday
for the hotel Coolidge.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

The public are greatly indebted 10
Chaplain Luiz for the delightful wealth
er he is turning out.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-01

Charlie Hallberg shot wild goose at
che Rapids" the other day which weigh
ed fifteen pounds.