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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

For sALE-An improved farm Of so
acres, all fenced; good range for cattle.
New house just built, the lumber in 1t
costing over 900. Price 81 200; terms
of payment 70 suit the purchaser.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The largest stock of picture frames,
holdings, window cornice, ETC., you will
find at the 90 cent store, cheaper than at
any other store in Emporia.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The county commissioners will meet
in regular session on the 18th inst, that
being the first Monday after the first
Tues lay in the month.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The ladies when visiting Newman q
Co.'S store, should ask 10 see those sum-
mer silks for childrens wear. They are
chaica
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

LADIES' and gents underwear you can
buy cheap at the 90 cent store.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Some of the dearest steel trimming"
at 80 per yard, has made its appearance
in Emporia and issthreatening the bal
ance of the female mind
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

We have several times referred to the
controversy between Police Judge Bach
eller, the city and the marshal, in which
the police judge deposited the money
held by him in the district court, as the
city and Marshal both claimed it. The
district court decided that Mr. Fleming
as marshal was entitled to the money as
contested for by Mr.. Bachelor, thus
completely vindicating the course taken
by him in this matter.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Go buy a bottle of DIR. Marshall's lung
syrup if you have a cough, cold, or any
lung complaint, and be cured. Price
twenty-five cents; large size fifty cents.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08
Mary DE ZEAE.
Fruitland FIashes

The Otocites have returned, and pro.
nounce the reservation fraud. Not in
the market or likely to be. WI. STAN
ley is visiting his father, D. w. Stanley.
He proposes TO attend The Fruitland
school Miss Ada Moore is engaged
TO teach the Fruitland school. She has
5 good reputation as q teacher L.
Holr has two good pieces of land for
sale cheap. Hay all gone, and none to
be bought :. Stable roofs disappearing
Spring stlll sitting in the lap Of win
ter. It. 81. Stanley and his son Wistar
have gone to Philadelphia. Histar viii
attend the Friends school in that city.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Money TO loan in any amount. by the
Central Loan and Land Co, at lowest
rates. Call and see us before making
your loans, as we can do you good.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Dinner has been announced at the
Hotel Coolidge on next Sunday.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

WANTED-A good lime burner at once,
Apply TO l.. w. Lewis, contractor. OF
fee 151 Commercial street
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

General Superintendent TaImage and
other officials Of the Missouri Pacific
took in Emporia on tour of inspection
Eridoty
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Mems pillow shoes, two buckles, bel
lows tongue, dust-proof, whole stock,
$50 at the Famous, 1S9 Commercial
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Thos. II. Stanley, of Americas, who
was some time ago selected as delegate
from this part of Kansas to the Asso-
ciated Indian Committee,of the Friends
church, which meets at Baltimore on the
9Th inst, started on his journey Saturday
morning. He will be gone about six
weeks. He was accompanied by his
son, Thomas Wistar Stanley, who will
attend West Town boarding school, near
PhiladeInhia
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Mrs. A. G. Shellenbarger, of Toledo,
died on Saturday, and was buried Sun
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Notice TO stockholders W. X. Grin n
Notice 20 stoekholders-R.J J. RudtsiIi
Two notices -SteTry 4 Sedgwfck
New dry Roods-G. w. Newman 4 TO
Notlce-L. A. Raymond
Boots and shoes-Abrahams 4 Epstein.
Notices.. W. Marble Works.
For sale. etc -Wm. Jay.
Wanted-A housekeeDer
Eotions-99 cant store
Kid gloves-O. n. SAWYER
Forest Hill Nursery-Frank Hotel.
Wanted-A lime burner.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Queensware you should buy at the 30
cent store, and save 80 per cent. They
have the largest stock in the city.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

We take pleasure in calling the atten-
ton of our readers to the excellent arti-
Gle by C. H. Wilmington on the "West-
ern Frontier" published elsewhere in
this issue. 1t is carefully prepared and
contains many valuable suggestions
which might be utilized in the solution
of a very perplexing problem. Mr.
Wilmington is a sound thinker and Wig
orous writer, and his views are always
worthy of attention.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

ny buying your wall paper at the 90
cent store. you net only get bargains, but
for every 90 cents worth you buy you re-
ceive ticket In the drawing for that
fine organ, which takes place July 8,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

A large stock Of ruching, lace. silk
handkerchief, etc, at the 90 cent store.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The bell for the new school house has
arrived. II is from Baltimore, and
weighs something over 1 800 pounds
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Kansas City Journal: The Emporia
News says that the most elegant sleeper
on the Santa Fe road is named Emporia.
If any one should say that Emporia
was the most elegant sleeper On the
Santa Fc, we appreheDd tn would be
frnnhIa
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The baggage smasher has been cir
cumvented by the genius who invented
octagonal trunks.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The only place in the city where those
beautiful steel trimmings can be found is
at G.. w. Newman s. Co.'s.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Surah satins, Ombrc' satins, cham
elton silks. and plain satins and silks
In all coiors at G. w. Newman 81 Co.'S.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Mayor Eastman was serenaded by the
Wandering Star band Tuesday evening.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

This would be charming weather 10
break ground on some first class manu-
factory in Emporia.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The Oak Hall clothing store, Thatcher
e. Rasmussen proprietors, put up hand
some new sign Wednesday,.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Preparations are making to lay forty
miles of steel rails on the Neosho divis-
ion of the Missouri Pacific.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The reports of the examining commit
tees all show our city schools to be in
excellent condition.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The school house bonds are said to
have carried by a vote Of about two to
one.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Coke Watson shipped car load Of
horses and ponies To New Mexico Tues-
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Try the Emporia Baking Powder
manufactured by CHAs. RYDER.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

TUFTS celebrated favoring extracts,
for sale by the ounce, by
CHAs RYDER
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The Wandering Star festival failed to
make connection.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

And DOW the fall politician will begin
to get in his "best licks-p
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Cooke has done splendid job of kalso-
mining in Ferdinand's new room.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

White granite wRshbowl and pitcher
are only 90 cents Mt the 90 cent store.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

TIE calico with which Bancroft hall
was decorated TuesdAy evening was fur
nished by o. +. Sawyer.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Use Rawson's condition powders, man.
ufactured only by CHAs. RYDER.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

There were few surprises in the re-
suit Of the city election Tuesday.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

A large stock of window shades, diff
ferent styles, very cheap, ut the 90 cent
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

There Il. general cleaning up spell
around town
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Misses shoulder.braces, for sale by
CHAs RYDER.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

A fine line OF gilt and satin wall paper
At the % cent store, cheap for cash.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The First National bank front is
improved by new coat of paint.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

MARRIED.-Alfred p. Chance and
Cora b. Gray, daughter of Fl. H. Gray,
were married by Judge Culver at MI.
Gray's residence, two miles east of the
city, Tuesday evening. The happy event
was Witnessed by quite an attendance of
friends, who thoroughly enjoyed them
selves
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

We are glad to note from the Com
monwealth that change has taken
place in the proprietorship of the
Kansas Farmer. Kansas ought to have
a good farm paper. The Farmer has
played Il sort of position of second fid-
die" to something else, for several years,
and has been poorly edited, as a general
thing, since the days of Geo. T. Anthony
and DR.. Chase. There is big field in
Kansas for live farmers paper.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Buy your wall paper at the 90 cent
store, where you have large stock to
aelect from
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Bird cages cheaper than ever at the
90 cent store All sizes of mocking-bird
cages on hand. as3fl2l#
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

A very handsome line of dress buttons
Just opened at G. w. Newman & Co.'S.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

The host unlaundried shirt in the city
only 80 cents At the 90 cent store.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08
BusIness continue ralher dull.

The prairie schooners are getting in
their work
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Army brogans at the Famous. 1870
Commercial street.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

New styles jet ornaments and passe-
menteries at G. w. Newman & Co.'S.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

For choice ground spices go to
Rvnnn
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

A stranger from Arkansas, whose
name We were unable TO learn, died at
the European hotel at the Missouri
Pacific junction, on Saturday morning
and was buried the same day He came
in Friday evening, and complaining of
being i'll, took TO his bed and died in a
few houTs
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Let the unhaliowed monopolies which
are reaching out their iron fingers and
clutching the vitals of the country, trem-
BILE in the fancied security Of their
strongholds. The Young Mems Debat-
ing Club knocked the stuffln'" out
of every bloated corporation in the coun-
try Monday evening.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

DIR. J. A. Young's tooth tablets, for
for sale by CHAs. RYDER.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Buy your tinware at the 90 cent store,
and save money.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08
WEDNESDAY, April 6.
Reading Rippies

FRIDAY, April 1.
During the latter part of winter and
so far into the spring some uneasy chaps
(railroaders) have tried to be as trouble
some as they could, conveniently.
DR.. Mcdonald lost a riding bride and a
good saddle blanket. DIR. Roup had
his horses turned out of his barn one
night recently. Last Tuesday night
the big land sign of NJ. w. Straiton was
torn down and loaded on MIR. Fenn's
big hay wagon, hauled on the prairie
and left there, and the rope at the public
well was sut in two, letting the buckets
down into the well. Wednesday evening
Low Dow, q Chinese doctor, was going 10
| lecture, and show some of the curiosIties
of his country. The crowd gathered
and tried to give show themselves, at
| first, with their songs and speeches, and
| by using the doctors musical instru-
ments One of the number took bunch
of tickets and passed them around. Ten
| dollars in money was stolen. One, who
| threw a large cud of tobacco at the chair
| man, hitting him in the forehead, was
taken before Squire Hunt next day and
/ fined ten dollars and costs A large ma
jority of the citizens of Reading think
| that the Chinaman has as much right
4
/ MARY De ZEAE.
TUESDAY, April 8.
J.E Fem is building a new picket
fence about his premises. Theodore
Sinclair is building a new house upon
the heights, in the south part Of town,
in order TO better enjoy and realize the
hilarity of the gentle zephyrs- :. STRAIT
| ton has given the public an opportunity
to view a portion of his goods in a
couple of new show cases. The rail
road has a gang of men here fencing
| along such portions of land as the own
ers help pay for. While one of the
workmcn at the saW-mill was about to
change the feeder belt, last Friday, his
arm was caught and broken ct ave diff
ferent places. It is expected his arm
viii survive the injury all right. >. DIR.
! Riddle has located among us 70 try and
help US to keep well. The more the
merrier. d. D. ZEAE-
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08
New carpets at d. Thomas s Co.'S.

Hats and caps are cheap. at the 90
cant atore -t .--
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08
EDUCATIONAL
Reports of the Committees Chosen to
Assist In Conducting the ExamIna-
tions In the RnbIic Schools


Reports of the Committees Chosen to
Assist in Conducting the ExamIna-
ttons In the RnbIic Schools.
The following are the reports, so far
as furnished us, of the committees APP
pointed 10 attend and assist in conduct
ing the public examinations in our city
schools.
Prof. p. j. Carmichael:
SIR: As enc OF the committee privi-
legged to visit the school taught by Mrs.
Miller, / desire to express my cordial
COMMUNICATION of her work, as illustrated
in the proficiency of her pupils in their
studies coming under my observatiors.
THOMAS BURROWS.
Prof p. j. Carmichael. Superintendent
Of City Schools:
SIR: The undersigned committee
chosen to examine the pupils in the
first grade, Union street school, Mrs.
Higgins teacher, respectfully report
that We visited the school ON the day of
examination and carefully examined the
pupils In reading, spelling, writing and
numbers The classes acquitted them
selves very ably indeed, showing evi-
dence OF thorough training on the part
of the teacher, and of genuine interest
in their work.
We were particularly pleased with the
cheerful appearance of the room, and
with the Indications of warm friendship
existing between teacher and pupils.
We have no criticisms to offer, and il
will be impossible to particularize in
our commentators. The embarra<s
ments of the occasion readily accounts
for the very few mistakes made by the
pupils. Mrs. A. s. SMITH,
Mrs. ID. S. Bill,
Mrs. A. GuLETT,
Committee
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Prot. Carmichael:
SIR / realized quite pleasure, in
attending the examination of Miss Bell
Woods primary school, seventh grade,
to find it in such admirable working or
der. The scholars are well trained, and
not only versed in reading and spelling,
but taught the rudiments of politeness,
SO often overlooked by both parent and
teacher Much credit should be given
Miss Wood for her efficient work, by
both parent and school board.
Respectfully, Mrs. G. w. BENNETT.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

New spring goods ut d. Thomas s.
Co.'s.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Prof. p j. CarmiehGeg:
Having attended, on the 25th ult., as
an examiner of the school board, at the
east boarding hall, fourth grade, and
Miss Edgerton teacher, l would report
that led in questioning the scholars on
the general principles of geography,
and especially on the geography of the
United States, which department was
assigned to me. i may say, with no de-
sign to compliment or eXaggerate that
only express the opinion of several other
citizens in attendance, as well as my
own, when state that in geography all
the scholars did exceedingly well, show
ing that skill and intelligence have been
exercised on the part OF the teachers
during the term and that the scholars
have been industrious in their applica-
ton TO their studies. The recitations
and dialogues were well executed.
There were number Of citizens IN at
tendance, who expressed themselves
satisfied and well pleased; all was very
good. The examinations in arithemetic
and language were also creditable to ouI
schools, our superintendent and ouI
teachers JAMES BARNETT.
Prof Carmichael:
Sir: By invitation attended the ex-
aminations of 9Th and 9Th grades in the
room of Miss Maynard. Iheard exam
nations in reading, arithmetic and &c.
ography. / thought the scholars aequit
| ted themselves very creditabiy. | hay'
attended her school on other occasions
when she was not expecting visitors. anc
on those as eel as on tbis occasion. wa;
| impressed with the ease and efficiency
with which all things were done. Mis-
MAYNARD always seems 70 have her pu
/ pills well in hand. Respectfully,
Mrs. l.. e. Wright.
Prof Carmichael, Superintendent Cir
Schools:
i DEAR SIR: The committee appoint
ed to visit and report upon the schoo
taught bv Miss Mary L. Pack, near tn
i round 6ouse. respectfully report tia
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

To Prof: p. j. Carmichael:
SIR: Your committee, to whom was re-
ferred the matter Of examining grade four
of the schools of said city, the same being
taught by Mr.. NJ. C.. Hodge, beg leave
to report the following, as a result of
their labor:
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1881-04-08

Go to RYder,s for pure drugs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-19
FOREIGN NOTES.
Ioxnoy Tuesday. IN

LONDON, Tuesday, Jan. 1s, 1881.
Edward Hanlan will sail for the United States IN ths
steamer City OF Berlin which viii leave Liverpool Jsnu-
airy ~.
The Allan. Line steamer Manitoban Captain McDou-
gall at Liverpool from Boston lost $50 head OF cattle on
The Russars have moved into the district In LAnca.
SHIRE where miners strike, In order to bo
In readiness In any emergency.
VICTORIA Jan. Is.-Three ships with 1900 Cinnamon
for the Yale and savena Railway work VIII arrive here
in April, and an equalnumbey In June.
MONTREAL, Jan. ls.-The Italians living In this city
intend to give o banquet TO their eonnryman- Sgnor
Ealyini, before his departure for tho West
ST Jous n. b. Jan. 1s.-The dipbtheria is cu raging
OH Grand Manan John Meggs recently lost eight chill
aren within few days by the terrible sccurge.
OTTAWA, Jan. 18.-The local-banks In ths city have
several millions of dollars uDinvestcd which they
present Offering In largo sums at aud per cent
HAVANA, Jau ls-The Minister OF Forein Relations
OF Santo Domingo has addressed circular to envoys
and consnls CONTAINING data With regard to the
teal, social aud physical aspects OF the Republic Tho
cacu!a says no foreign power an ever possess the ray
against the Will OF the people CT SaEto Do
mngo nor can any National Government sci: IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-19
INDIANS IN AN UNC0MNoy MOOD.

w. d. McLain. of Cleveland. Ohio, gave
anne "reminiscences Sunday Of life in Denver before
the children Of the Five Points Mission. Twenty-Five
wears ogo he sa 12o men went TO the mouth OF Cnery
Creek to hunt gold and founded Denver many ., sne
.rh,ea and raced horses on Sunday. few Of them.
who read their Bibles and occasionally sang Meshodist
hymn heard Of q Methodist preseher in Montana, and
angAgsd him 70 preseh for thsm ono Sunday In cabin
Dursnr the services tho Cheyenne and Arapanoe In
Ground and he'd c0Snss s 2, wss 3 %
IN sheir ground. They sang " From Grserlands Icy
Mountains" and the Indians thought it was Earsonx
tonSne Be quiet the white men are uorshipping the
c.eac Spirit" and every Indian bead wae bowed ~ rev
srrnca while the minateg prayed Jonee me
nrayer 20 the Indians and when they learned
red man was being prayed for as wen a. toe white mAn
thev 0uetlV returned 70 their tents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-01-19
IN AID OF AMERICAN SHIPPING.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1S.-Ths bill introduced in
the Senate yesterday by Mr.. Williams to establish
ocean mail service. proposes to appropriate
81 500, 900 for this purpose. 1t authorizes the
General to make contracts for the trans
portation of the United States mails to such West
Indian, South American, Central American, Mexi-
can, Asatic and European ports as in bis judgment
will best subserve aud promote the postal and COM
mercial interests of the United States Propositions
for the performance of this service are to be adver-
tlsed for and the service is to be let to the lowest
bidder to begin as soon as practicable after the
execution of the contracts. The bill also provides
that the vessels employed in this service must be
steamships built in American shipyards and owned
and Offered by American citizens. The annual
rate of compensation for the service is not to exceed
$50 per mile one way per annum.