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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18

GARDEN SEEDs-A large assortment
OF fresh garden seeds at Lew Woods,
corner OF Fourth avenue and CONNER
cial street
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18

Money to loan on mortgage OF real es
tate in Kansas. Correspondence and ap
plications solicited.
VAN r. HOLMES & Co.,
Harrison @. CrosS, Emporia, rs.
Vdn r. Holmes,
Otis d. Stcdn.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18

Tuh's celebrated havoring extracts
for sale by the ounce, by
CHAs. RXlJKR.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18
Legal Notices.
Road Notiea

Notice Is hereby given that petition has
been presented 70 the board Of county COM
missicners OF Lyon county. Kansas. asking
road. as follows, to-Wit: Commencing in
the center of the Council Grove. Americas
and Emporia road near tina northwest cor
ner Of the northeast quarter Of section 8,
township 10, range II, on the north side OF
said sectioDs thence running east % the
~onfh On SECTION line 70 southeast corner Of
said section 8; thence east on section line 70
southeast corner OF section 8. township l9.
range IL And also vacztiDg that portion OF
fhe Councl Grove, Americas and EmDorsa
road as nov located through sections and s.
township 10. range IL And upon said pro-
ing viewers: VIVA. Wells, 1hos T. Hall
and ] A keEiin, to meet AZ the begin
aing Of said road on the Afth Gay Of March,
a. D. 1881, AZ 10 O'Clock m, and In con-
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18

School in Fremont district No. 5,
was suspended yesterday tor want of
F,,.l
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18
The Secret of Happinsss

Nothing more detestable does the
earth produce than an ungrateful man.
AnsOuiuS
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18
OFFICIAL LIST.
SfaYs Taken Up in Lyon Co., KaRS.

Report for Week Ending Feb. IL.
REPORTED EACH WEEK RY W. r EWING
COUNTY CLERK.
STEER Taken up by Daniel Rich, Elmen-
dRro township, one yearling roam steer,
whioe in the face and some white on other
parts Of the body; no MARKS or brands
Value, $12.
CALF-By same; one last springs roam heif.
er calf, white on belly and white tail,
slight crop OF right ear. Value, So
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18

Furniture will be sold cheap, regard
less OF cost, at Arnold & Co.'S.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18

DR.. J. A. YouDg's tooth tablets, for
for sale by CHAs. RYDER.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18

Use RawsOn's condition powders, man
ufacIurel only by CHAs. RYDER.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18

The largest, best and cheapest stock Of
Furniture ut Arnold s. Co.'s.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18

Geo. A. Ferdinand, druggist and spoIh-
ecary. No. ia Commercial street.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18

Money to loan in any amount, by the
Central Loan and Land Company, Ut
lowest rates. Call and see US before
making your loans, aS We can do you
good.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18

Wait for the new store and you will
save money.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18
Public Sale

or school house and ground belonging TO
school district No. As, Lyon county, Kansas,
on February goth, 1881, at 10 O'Clock a m.
upon the following payments: One-third
cash. one-third June 18th, 1881, and one
third december 18th, 1881; back payments to
bear 10 per cent interest and be secui ed by
mortgage on the premises.
DANIEL BITLER, Director.
4 S STARR. Dist. Clerk.
+. q. SoULE, Dist. Treasurer.
February ID, 1881.
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WANT CoLuMn-

Advertisements are inserted in this column
for five cents limo each insertion-Aver~
aging seven words to the line
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18

Misses shnuldcr.brac,s, for sale by
Hu.a RSOER
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18

A new dry goods store to be here
March Lot
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18

The Neosho is frozen solid north OF
the city.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18
All aboard for Ottawai

Have you got any lots in Neosho Ra-
pidsf
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18

For choice ground spices go to
EuAa RyORR
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18

Read about whitley s. Hcnson-they
are going to leave town.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18

Go to Ryder's for pure drugs.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-02-18

DIOR SALE.-l60 acres good upland prairie,
II near Santa Fe railroad in Marion county
the northeast quarter of $50 5-fivG miles
east of Florence. az from Cedar Point, and
midway between Turkey and Bruno creeks.
one. half mile from each. with good improved
farms around. Price, $425.
ENOR SALE OR TRADE-A large draft
10 stallion. of the Norman ard ClydesdalG
stock; number one foal getter. Gail on OF
address, w. Fl. II. Wood, Emporia. kaS.
~ OLDi-AGESTS wANTEDl-For our
W new book, "DIGGISG GOLD" among
the Rock Mountains 1t describes how gold
is found and mined; how mining companie:
are formed and great fortunes made there
Gives graphic history of various discoveries
of gold and silver in the United States. anC
specially those lately made about Leadyille
Black Hills and the GunniSon Country
Thrilling scenes of camp life among miners
tricks of SharperS exposed. etc. Price 81.
For terms or agency, address
HUBBARD BROS,
| IS E 9th St, Kansas City, $40.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14
Love That Laughed at Sailboats.

The Rochester Democrat says Sodus
Bay was the lively climax in q love
affair few days ago. Emma Heck,
pretty, aged 16, and daughter Of
Augustus Heck, fisherman, fell deeply
in love with George Cleveland, Of Sodus
Point Emma's parents didn't take
kindly to the courtship, and had more
than once intimated that they would
"sit down on it." The lovers got their
heads together, and agreed that the
first time that the coast was clear
Emma should go on the bluff and dis
play white signal. Her father was of
attending his nets one day last week,
and Mrs. Heck had gone to make pur-
chases at the Lake Bluff store. The
lovers programme was carried out to
perfection at first and they started of
in a rowboat together, bound for Sodus
Point and q minister. On her way
home Mrs. Heck saw the two. There
was full-rigged sailboat at the dock.
The irate mother ran to this craft, set
sail and started off before the strong
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14
Desperate Fight With a Coon.

AIo''ieh SouheysNuu'J ANp"s.
Little Henry Cooper, while fishing in
the Alapaha river a few days ago, had
his attention attracted, and on looking
behind him discovered large coon ap
preaching stealthily, with his. ears
turned back. Before he had time to
consider the situation the coon spraDg
at him, and seized him by the leg and
began biting and squalling at terrible
rate. The boy was being badly hurt
as we'll as frightened, and set up ire
mendous squal himself, at the same
time making all the resistance possible
against his unwelcome visitor. He
first siezed the intruder with his hand,
whereupon the coon bit him severely
in the arm. The fight was kept up
some little time, during which the coon
"got in his work" of laceration on the
arms, hands, and legs alternately until
the boys mother, who happened to be
about one hundred yards from the
interesting scene, arrived. The anxious
mother, in order to relieve the boy,
seized the coon with her hands, where.
upon he fastened his teeth in her wrist,
and for little while the contest was
lively between the three. The desper-
ate coon in the meantime seized upon
the boys arm again, whereupon the
mother took from the boys pocket his
knife, and after disemboweling the coon
he still held on firmly to his victim,
and not until his throat was cut did he
relax his hold.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14

or self-colors in gay, positive tones. A
good suggestion is that, as merchants
are now selling at low prices what they
call summer silks in checks, hair lines,
and small chene patterns, it is an ex.
cel!ent opportunity for buying at least
a part of n dress, if not " whole one.
Even the thinnest and least expensive
of these silks, when lined, looked well
rs rutlles and ilounces, and they shir
and plait to excellent advantage. When
in bright colors, they are just the thing
for parts of childrens dresses. All
sorts OF hats and bonnets are worn by
little girls rs well rs pokes Palmettos
are popular, and may be turned into
Gainesboroughs, sundowns, sailors, and
mascottes, as well as pokes. Then the
pique and shirred lawn bonnets, with
poke fronts and backs, like a wagon top
buttoned on, are more worn this sum
mer than ever.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14
The Utter Gait.

The fashionable gait of the utter
young girl at this season, says The Ne,O
York Sun, is an importation, like most
of her articles Of clothing. 1t is sup
posed to be an offspring Of the utterly
utter manners Of the London aesthetics,
who have set the fashion for languid,
willowy, weary wabbles, now the rage
at many fashionable gatherings among
young women, who, in spirit Of in
tense unutterableness, gaze into the
depths of new blown lily or rose or
silently study the heart of a field daisy.
Upon the avenues, however, the great
public sees the aesthetic walk undimmed
by the mellow light Of drawing-room
and unameliorated by the rich colors
of Periian portieres and Daghestan
rugs. When the aesthetic appears upon
the front doorstep with her Langtry
hat, she shakes out the bangles on her
bracelets, pushes into better position
the Jacqueminot roses at her belt or the
field daises in her fourth buttonhole,
then shakes out the putf1ngs of her po-
lonaise, raises balloon parasol with
its ivory handle carved like calla
lilly, and prepares to get into shape for
the fashionable gait. For the space Of
minute her body seems to work upon
eccentrics. Her insteps 60 in with a
jerk, her hips fly back, her spinal col
umn shoots forward at an angle Of
about 4S degrees and remains rigid, her
neck lifts, her chin goes about an inch
and five-eights above its normal line,
her nose naturally follows and perhaps
improves upon the incline, her arms to
the elbow points hug her sides like
willow branches, while the hand that
does not engage itself With the parasol
hangs limp and languid. 1t requires
two teeters to give the shape inertia,
and off the aesthetic goes. Her pro-
gress defes accurate description. It
has been compared to the amble of the
kangaroo, but the naturalsts insist that
the kangaroo's movements have some
elemento of grace. Others say it is very
like duck, which flaps its wings, but
the duck does not have French heels.
A man of science says that there is
nothing like it in the animal Kingdom,
although the sea gulls on the Pacific
islands havea similar motion in their
walk.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14
Things by Wrong Names

Papa, what kind of wood do they
make lead pencils Off" asked Charlie
Greaves, as he looked up from the pa
per upon which he was drawing an out
line map. From the wood of the red
CEDAR" replied Mr.. Greaves, as he took
a seat near his son. at is principally
obtained from Florida. 1t is first thor
oughly seasoned, sawed into strips,
dried again, THEN cut to the proper
size for pencils. They are grooved by
machinery, the leads are glued into the
grooves, and the other half of the wood
glued on. 1t is a little odd that. though
we call them lead pencils. there is not
a particle of lead in them"
Master Charlie looked keenly at his
father, under a suspicion that he was
quizzing him.
"Why, papa, l can see the lead" he
affirmed. "And what else makes it
mark"
"Red lead is an oxide of lead, white
lead is carbonate of lead, but the
black lead used in pencils is neither
metal nor compound of metal. 1t is
plumbago or graphite, one of the forms
of carbon. The graphite is ground fine,
calcined, and mixed with pure clay,
then baked in a crucible. The differ
ent proportions of graphite and clay
produce the various. grades OF pencils.
Lead intended for very fine work, such
as architectural drawings, are reheated
after the baking, and immersed in
melted wax or suet."
cred cedar must be very light
wood" surmised Charlie as he balanced
his pencil on his fingers. "Where does
rosewood get its name from? Its color
is not rose color" colder persons
than you have been puzzled over the
matter" replied Mr.. Greaves. when
the tree is first cut, the fresh wood pos
sesses very strong rose-like fragrance.
Hence the name was suggested by the
odor and not by the color"
"Where are the trees found?"
In South America, and in the East
Indies and neighboring islands. Some
of the trees grow SO large that planks
four feet broad and ten feet long are
cut from them. These broad planks
are principally used to make the tops
of piano fortes. When growing in the
forest the rose tree is remarkable fol
its beauty"
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14
Solomon and the Blacksmith,

The story goes that during the build
ing of Solomon's temple that wise ruler
decided to treat the artisans employed
on his edifice to banquet While the
men were enjoying the good things his
bounty had provided, King Solomon
moved about from table to table, en-
deavoring to become better acquainted
with his workmen. To one he said:
my friend, what is your trader"
"a carpenter"
"And who makes your tools"
"The blacksmith" replied the car
penter.
To another he said: "What is your
trader" and the reply was "a mason"
"And who makes your tools?"
THE blacksmith" replied the ma
son. r...
A third stated he was stone cutter,
and that the blacksmith also made his
tools.
The fourth man that King Solomon
addressed was the blacksmith himself.
He was a powerful man, with barred
arms, on which the muscles stood out
in bold relief, seeming almost as hard
as the metal he worked.
"And what is your trade, my good
mani" said the king.
"The blacksmith" laconically re-
piled the man of the anvil and sledge.
"And who makes your tools?"
MAKE them myself said the black
smith. ..
Whereupon King Solomon proclaim
ed him the king of mechanics, because
he could not only make his tools. but
all other artisans were forced to 20 to
him to have their tools made.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14
Neglected Muscle.

Because thousands of spectators flock
to the boat races, ball matches and
other athletic diversions that few spir-
tied fellows indulge in every holiday,
there is a general impression that mus
Gle is held in high esteem by the pres
ent generation. The truth is, that for
every man who takes part in the games
there are a score of spectators who
never willingly indulge in any exercise
more violent than that of cigarette
smoking, and among the remainder
there are not many who can see that
athletic sport is good for anything I'M
less it enables man to Guido some
body else and get his name into the
newspapers. The idea of cultivating
and maintaining muscle because it de-
serves good treatment, and because it
richly repays its owner for all that is
done, is one that seldom gets into the
American mind. Most of our men of
good physique have either their par
ents or their daily work TO thank for
it; not anything that they themselves
have Intentionally done for the purpose
of securing sound body. 1t is not the
easiest thing in the world to obtain gem
eral physical training, for gymnasiums
are few and men competent to manage
them are fewer; but anv man can de-
wise some exercise tor unused muscles
that will be a great improvement OH
nothing. Merely to swing the arms,
bend the back or go through the mo-
tons of fencing or boxing for quarter
of an hour every day would make any
listless young fellow far better company
to himself than ever before, and it
might prevent him being so much of
bore to other people as listless fellows
usually are.-New York Herald.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14
How the Weather Indications are de-
terMined.

At the Signal Service Bureau in Wash
ington the weather indications are re-
corded at a. m, II a. m., p. m,
and II p. m daily. A reporter under
takes to tell how the work is done. and
this is what he sees:
Take seat in the indication room
with me and we will see how the
weather is gotten up. 1t is now 4
o'clock Washington time, and kilograms
are pouring in from all parts Of the
United States, Canada, British America
West Indies, Nova Scotia, and falling
into the lap of the SERGEANT in charge
The territory covered is from Olympia
in Victoria, on the northwest coast Of
British America, across TO Sydney
above New Foundland, thence down tc
Havana; across to San Diego, California
and thence back again. There's n CIR
die for Puck. At a certain hour of the
days o'clock Washington time-ob'
servations are taken at all the stations
and then they begin to come in, chas.
ing each other over the wires pell
nell, Ikea crowd of unruly school boys
These dispatches are called off to six
gentlemen, each of whom sits before a
map, one noting the thermome an.
other the barometer, third the con.
ditition of the weather; these are trans.
ferred to one large map, and then Old
Probabilities makes his appearance
He glances over ali; sees where storm
was at a. M, and notes where it was
at 3 o'clock. He takes into considera.
ton the wind currents, the humidity
and all the minor details which his ex.
perience and learning have taught him
Not word is spoken in the room. Old
Probs is in a deep study In moment
he will speak to fifty millions of people
and a few more over in Canada. His
stenographer appears and the indica
tons are dictated for New England
then the Middle states. the South, West
Mississippi Valley, then perhaps, {
storm bulletin twenty-four hours in ad
vance to warn some special section O
the country.
Among the innovations made by Gen
eral Hazen is the furnishing to sections
of the condition of rivers and thei
probable rise or fall within twenty ou
hours following at given points. Their
again reports are made for the South
ern states on the weather during cot
ton picking time, signals being display
ed from the telegraph stations denotin,
clear or bad weather coming. 1t is il
contemplation to furnish the agricultur
al sections with indications for harves
time, so that the farmers will know
when to take it in. The idea was u
have small cannon at telegraph
stations, and if storm should be dis
covered in the night, which promise'
great damage, to awaken the farmer
so they might save what they could
BUTT has been found that most coun
try telegraph Offices close at such ~
early hour that this cannot be carried
|
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14
Decorative Art in Dress.

Writing to the Cincinnati Enquirer,
Clara Belle says: Decorative art
Jancies have found their way into
our children's clothes. Here, for
instance, is little gray flannel dress,
with four rows of wide blue braid put
on with herring-bone stitches of yellow
and red crewels. Again, l have seen a
little cream-colored sacque, with three
rows of black braid, or black velvet rib
bon, half an inch wide, held down with
q feather stitch on each side of scarlet
embroidery silk. Other garments Of
summer camels hair and similar goods
have outline patterns of leaves. flowers,
and other designs worked in the Ken
sington stem stitch, with bright shaded
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14
DIR. Mary Walkers Bid-That Illustri.
GUS Female Suggests Breaking the
Deadlock by Electing Her Senator.

OswEGo, N. Y. June 26.-The fact of
DR.. Mary Walkers candinacy for the
New York Senatorship has already
been published. The full text of her
opinion, which is brief and in good form
is as follows;
To the Honorable Members of the Legis-
hture of the State of NeaD York.-GENTLE-
MEN: The undersigned, believing that
her duty to her native State demands
her services in the present exigency,
most respectfully presents her name as
a candidate for United States Senator.
She relies solely upon her fitness for
the position as hereinafter set forth.
a QUALIFICATIONS.
Her understanding of parliamentary
rules, the methods of business in vari-
Gus committees, and business general
ly that relates to the duties of a United
States Senator.
Her ability as ready speaker on
subjects of legislative import.
Her ignoring an attire that destroys
health, ruins morals, and deranges fin
ance. .4
Her moral courage and moral worth.
These combined excellences guaran-
tee both faithfullness and fitness, and
she modestly submits that your honor
able body will do your selves honor by
electing her to the position of Senator
from the State she has so long honored
by her efforts in noble causes. She is
most respectfully yours, gcL a
DR.. MARY E. WALKER.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14
THE YOUNG WIDOW,

She Is modest, but not bashfnl,
Free and easy, but not bold;
Like an apple, ripe and mellow,
Not too young and not too old:
Half inviting, half repulsive.
Now advancing, and now shy
There Is mischief in her dimple,
There Is danger in her eye. ..
She las studied human nature:
She Is schooled In all her arts;
Yhe has taken her diploma
AS the mistress of all hearts.
She can tell the very moment
When to sigh and when tosmile;
Oh, n maid is sometimes charming,
But a widow all the while.
Are you sad? How very serious
viii her handsome face become.
Are you angry? She Is wretched.
Lonely, friendless, fearful. dumb!
Areyou mirthful How her laughter
Silver sounding will ring out!
She can lure and catch and play you,
AS the angler does the trout.
Ye old bachelors Offorty,
Who have grown so bald and wis"
Young Americans oftwenty,
With the love-look in your eyes:
You may practice all the lessons
Taught by Cupid since the fall,
But know little widow
Who could win and fool you all.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14

him had the court refused to direct the
acquittal of Ryan and allowed him to
testify.
The deceased corporal, the soldier,
and Mary Bowen were mistaken. That
was all there was about it. ....
So much for the occasional unrelia-
bility of the direct testimony of eye
witnesses. ... ..
And 50 much, also, for giving the &C
cused an opportunity to be heard on
witness stand, the denial of which by
the law is one of the relics of barbarism
which still disgraces its administration
in some states at this late day.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14

wind blowing from the west in pursuit
Of the couple. They soon saw her
coming, and realized their danger,
Pulling short to windward, they pre-,
vented the sailboat from following
them further, land at the Parshall dock
south of Briscoe's Cove and FASTENED
thence to Alton, where they soon found
a minister and took advantage of his
authority to make them one. He did
so and they are now living with the
parents of the bridegroom, while the
BRIDES parent threaten vengence.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14

Young man, beware of stock and
grain speculations. If you want an
" option" that is safe, get the option to
the hand Of a good sensible girl of mar
riageable age, and put up lot and a
neat little cottage as margin. It will
be the greatest speculation you ever
made, and will bring you big profits.
You can stake your last dollar on that
and be safe Huntington Ha,ckeye.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14

"Did you call your brother liar ?"
asked the stern parent, and the culprit
replied: "Well, I said he was sewing
machine agent"
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1881-07-14

Almost any good singer can get up
on high note, but it is the loan notes
that trouble the average citizen.