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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08
SIDEWALKS.

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Perhaps no other item, aside from the |
weather, has been more fruitful theme
for conversation or discussion than that |
included in the above caption. We are |
glad however, that instead Of saying so |
much about bad sidewalks, there is q |
good deal to say now about Emporla's
good sidewalks. In all portions OF town
walks are being laid which are a credit
to any city, and we hope the good work
will go on. Many sidewalks Of large,
nicely dressed fiag-stone are building.
These walks are excellent, but are often
times too expensive for the average citl-
zen. The object of this article is to call
especial attention to the new asphalt
walk that is now being placed in front
of many lots. AS an illustration We
call attention TO the really handsome
walk, eight feet wide extending from
Ninth avenue to Twelfth on Commercial
street. People who have not been along
this portion of the city. have no idea
what an elegant boulevard is here pre-
scented to the pedestrian. When you go
out for stroll go up in the neighbor-
hood of which we speak and see for
yourselves. Mr.. P. g. Smith, the con-
tractor, has also completed a walk on
Commercial street near Whiftlesey's feed
store. Tie composition Of the walk
IL IS follows: After the ground is level
cd and rolled with heavy iron roll,
layer of gravel, three or four inches, is
placed IS foundation Thus
is rolled and upon it placed mixture,
OF about three inches, composed OF as
phaltum and coal tar, mixed with gray
ell /; again the roll IS run over, and then
comes layer of asphalt, paving pitch,
coal ashes and coal tar, mixed with
coarse sand or fine gravel; oyer this is
then scattered little fine sand, and roll
ing completes the walk all ready for i'm.
mediate use. To harden the walk re-
quires several days of exposure to hot
sun II thea soon becomes like smooth
stone. AS an example the walk
on Commercial street, directly in
front of the greenhouse of Eli Snider,
was put down in September. and is now
in excellent shape, and horses walking
oyer do not make an impression. Walks
put down in cool we -ther are also ready
for immediate use, but do not take their
perm lnent soliditY until warmer wealth
er. The cost of the walks depends upon
the cost of the materials at EmpoIia
they are built for eleven cents a square
foot, or in other words four-foot walk
in front of q f1fty-foOt residence lot
would cost So. Mr.. Smith
also says that it makes an
excellent street or alley crossing and so
proud docs he feel OF the sidewalk from
Ninth avenue to the Normal, that he
says in order to have the walk continu-
ous-with practically no crossings-he
will put in one crossing free, if the city
| will put in the others.
Mr.. Smith has built large amount of
the asphalt walk at Topeka, bnt expects
to make Emporia his home and labor for
good walks and crossings-the latter he
thinks should be leUeE with the curb and
middle of the street and so built as to
require no stepping down INTO a gutter
or below the grade of the curbing.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08
An Apple Hem.

Mr.. A. e. Abraham who lives fiye
miles north of EmpOriA informs US that
the orchard on his mothers farm on Dow
creek has this season produced about
three Thousand bushels of apples. most
of which haYe been sold and q consider
able quantity made INTO cider. The ap-
pies haye brought purchasers from Ma
riOn, Mcpherson, and various western
counties, teams coming many miles dis
tant from Emporia for the exceilentfrui
this orchard affords.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

Coal and Lumber-Timely Advice to ALI.
ga word to the wise'' is said to be suf-
ficient, and so we may be pardOned for
addressing couple of words to the fool
ish, who intend to purchase coal for the
coming winter, but are prone TO post
pone ordering until the last moment,
when the season is on" prices go up
and they feel hurt because they have to
pay the advance. Be like unto the wise
virgins who trimmed their lamps in
time and were ready for the marriage
feast. 4 timely hint to the procrastina-
ting is to advise them to send to the
Chicago Lumber company, corner Con-
stitutIon street and A, T. s. S. F. r. R.,
and order their supply OF coal. They have
the best quality of anthracite or Penn
sylvanIa hard coal and the exclusive
sale of the famed Canon
City coal. With cold weather and the
prevalence to strikes in the mines,
prices must advance. The Chicago
Lumber Co. also as fully and substan-
TALLY represents the lumber business as
any other house in this part of the state
OF their facilities for economical hand
ling and shipping OF goods, much could
be written. This company has similar
yards scattered ali over Iowa, Kansas,
Nebraska and Dakota, and can therefore
offer anything in their line At very close
figures, as the immensely of their COM
bined business IN the end assures them
OF profitable results. Their yards and
sheds in Emporia cover over q block and
half. They contain very large and
well selected seasoned stock, embracing
all varieties. Lumber in any form lie
sired may be procured from
them, as for example. floor
ing, scantlIng, weather boarding
etc, also lath, shingles mouldings, sash
doors and blinds. Lime, hair, plaster,
sand and cement are other specialties,
and at low prices. Mixed paints and
building papers also should be men.
toned. The Chicago Lumber Co. also
enjoys most fiattering reputation, and
is reliable concern in every way
Mr.. C. A. Schneider, the manager OF
the yards here, is gentleman of fine
business qualities, ever ready to give
customers and the public the benefit Of
his knowledge on anything pertaining
| IN the business, and one can always resi-
assured that whatever he says may bg
| depended upon in every respect.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08
THE AMERICUs News.
EDITED By" BURLow."
SATURDAY, Nov. 3.

SATURDAY. Nov. 3.
The next regular meeting of the U.
p. social Will be held at the residence OF
Mr.. McCleery on Tuesday, November
9th The following Is the program
Reading, MIR. Bigler; song, Misses Swim
and Burgess; reading, Miss Hattie
Edgerly; recitation, Miss Katie Steel
select reading Mr.. TarreY. All are cor
daily invited to attend.
Mr. Bond has his eye bandag d, the
result of poison from the poke root,
which he was preparing for q tincture,
The roof on the new store is finished.
Politics are the chief and ali absorb.
ing theme of conversation
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

Byron Tyler has built an Office, q large
corn Cub, and put IN set of scales on
the lot at the corner of Market street and
Third avenue. We learn that it Is his
intention to add to these improvements
a steam corn-shcller.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08
RncsIen.a ArnIca SaIra-

The greatest medical wonder of the
world. Warranted 10 speedily cure
Burns, Bruises, Cuts, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, Cancers, Piles
Chilblains, Cons, letter, Chapped
Hands, and all skin eFuptions, Ruaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. Is cents per box For sale by
B. Wheldon.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08
bound Over.

Jim Jones, of Reading, charged with
stealing q COW of Joseph Smith, of
Badger creek, had a hearing Friday in
the court of Justice Fletcher and was
bound over to the district court IN the
gum of $500.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

Rev. G. Baird will hold Lutheran SER
vice morning and evening of next Sab
bath, in the Reformed church of this
city. All LutheTans are invited with
all others interested in Lutheran
church IN EmnOria.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

Searer ~ Ames have rented the base
ment OF THE NEWS block, and convert
ed 1t into produce; depository. They
are receiving and shipping large quaint
ties of apples and potatoes.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

The Knight Templar degree was con
ferred last week upon z. NJ. Jeremy
and Ell Hotter at a meeting Of the EN-
poria Commandery.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

Rev. Father Meter and Hon. NJ. Ma
loney are collecting money for st.
Mary's hospital aud are meeting with
good success. They are working in a
worthy cause and should be encour-
AGED
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

VIA. Stratton, who was imprisoned in
the county jail some time since for lar
ceny, was released upon the payment of
fine and costs, amounting to $43
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

J. II. Walkup purchased Thursday the
s0-acre farm of Warren Stone, two and a
half miles northwest of the city. Con
sideration, $1,000.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

Mrs. Osborn, living ON lower Me
chanics street, mistook carbolic acid for
glYcerine Friday in consequence of
which she has very sore hand
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

The invoice OF the Grange store stock
was completed last week. The taking
of stock at this time was made necessa-
~ owing to the recent change Of mana
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

Harry Gammell aud Clara Cotton
were married Friday at the residence
of the brides parents on Sixth Avenue,
by Justice Fletcher.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

The firstrecitations were heard Friday
in the preparatory department of the Col
lege Of Emporia and passed off in very
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

The King of Portugal is SO harassed
by liberal agitation in his domain that
he thinks OF resigning. A trip to Ohio
might prove beneficial to His Majesty.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

Lyman Belts and II. L. Mckee, of 142
creek, had their Overcoats stolen Satur-
day from a wagon on Sixth avenue.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

Pruyn " Pearsall, notwithstanding
the one hundred foot addition TO their
livery stable, have been compelled to
put up board stable in one corner of
their yard, which Will accommodate a
dozen horses or more.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

J. II. Walkup put his hand TO the
helm at the store of the Emporia Mer-
camille Association Thursday. This
means success for that institution.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

The monthly meeting OF Friends was
held at the Cottonwood church Satur-
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

5. N. Best has been appointed opera
house policeman by the mayor. This
action Is very op2ortune, and the selec-
ton is as good as could have been made.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

The pay roll of Holmes Bros. for oc-
tober was 5000
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

More asphalt sidewalk is being built
on the east side OF Commercial street,
south of the railroad.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

G. n. Hougland has the position OF
conductor and driver on the CONNER
cial street line of the horse railway.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

The bricklayers commenced work on
Hardcastle IL Kenyon's addition to their
store room Saturday.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

A new substantial stone sidewalk is
being laid on Exchange street, between
Eighth and Ninth avenues.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

L. w, Lewis sent a gang of men TO La
Junta, Col. Thursday to put up division
warehouse for the Santa Fe Co.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

VIM. Clark put in 9 lot ofhandsome
ash furniture at the Park Place hotel
SATURDAY..
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

f. NJ. Field has had very comfor,a-
BILE addition built To his house on South
Merchants street.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

a little two year-old son OF AL Duriey
burned his mouth and throat severely
Thursday, by drinking some carbolic
acid from a bottle Parents cannot ex-
ercise too great care in keeping such
things out of the reach OF children.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

One of w. z. Herring's tine Galloway
heifers, lately shipped in from the east.
died Saturday
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

A marriage license was issued to-day
TO Harry NJ. Gammell and Clara Gotten,
of EmpOria
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

Telegraphic communication has been
established between Emporia and Lebo.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08
most popular statesmen IN Kansas

We have neglected TO call attention
heretofore To the fact that Prof II. A.
Kinzie, professor of music at the State
Normal school, has taken charge of the
music rooms over /. a. Fox X Co.'s,
where he will be found each afternoon
and evening during school days, AMI all
OF Saturday. Prof. Kinzie is teacher
of noted repute aud an author and pub
Usher of numerous music works, such
as the Convention Carol" and many
Sabbath school song books, together
with concert songs and solos. He is a
graduate of the University of Music OF
Chicago, which is of itself sufficient
guaranty as 20 his ability as a musician
He Is prepared to give lessons on the
piano, organ or violin, and pays especial
attention to voice culture ard teaching
vocal music separately or in classes oi
four or more, also lessons in harmony
or thorough bass Prof Kirze is W, II
aud favorably known in musical circles
and has already secured almost pupils
enough to occupy his whole time. Those
desiring his services should see him al
once.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

Jesse James, the B lndit King. will he
presented at WhItley's opera house, on
the evening Of November 9Th.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

The evidence in the case OF the State
Of Kansas VS.. VIM. Shafier, charged with
assaulting Daniel Gunkel with intent to
kill, was heard In the court OF Justice
Fletcher Friday and it was found that
the defendant was not guilty Of q felony.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

G.. b. Peters II Co. have rented VIM.
Adds new warehouse on Fifth avenue
and have already put in a car load of
barb wire. by commercial travellers,
this is pronounced tn be the best ware
house OF the kind in the state 1t is one
hundred and fifty feet long and thirty
two feet wide and substantially built.
The lessees of the building expect to I'LL
il up soon with every description of farm
implements and other goods in their
line. This departmenment of the bust.
ness will be in charge of p. Z. Strom.
berg, one of the best hardware men and
most popular statesmen IN Kansas
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08
The EmpOria News.

THURSDAY, NoYEMBER 5, 1883.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

The Receivers Association which has
been dong business for some time past
on Sixth avenue has been closed by or
der OF the main houses ut Chicago and
New York. We are informed
that there are some hundred branches
in all. Mr.. Dunstan, the manager, or
agent, at this place says he has done
good business, that the trouble is on &C
count of some disagreement between the
two principal houses. He likes Empo-
ria so well that he expects TO remain
here
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

In the evening reception and ball
was given by the Capital Legion and
Washington Legion to the visiting
members at their pleasant hall on Kan
sas avenue, and most enjoyable time
WAS had
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

The charity ball this year promises to
he the most successful one ever given in
Emporia. We hear that number of
our ncighboring towns expect to be rep.
resented on that occasion. 1t will be
held, as usual, on Thanksgiving evening.
Harry Leibfried ran afoul OF a strand
ed menagene Saturday and took in a
wildcat, an alligator and the antlers of
two stays which died while locking
horns in deadly conflict These things
are on exhibition Mt Harry's billiard
hall, where they are attracting much at
tentIon
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

George Meerout, liVlnS on the Cotton-
wood eight miles southeast of the city,
met with an accident Thursday which
resulted IN the fracture ui ms clavicle III
two places He was driving IN the
early morning, before it was quite light,
when his wagon ran onto stump throw.
ing him out with the result indicated.
Elder Lott received a letter Friday
from Bethany, Mo, his former home,
which contained formal call 10 the
pastorate of the church of that place,
with cash salary of 81, 900 year aud
a parsonage. He will not accept, how
ever, and will remain here So long as he
can be of use to his present congrega-
tion, which he has laborcd faithfully to
build up.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-11-08

Col, David Taylor now owns eleven
dogs, SIX of which are English grey
hounds, and the balance the best breed
of settlers He has received from
Kansas City four greyhounds, and ex-
poets more in few days. Ii the Colo
mel keeps on he will soon have the finest
kennel in the state.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-01-03
The Cuban Refugees.

Madrid, 1.-LGtribunG publishes
letter from the Cuban refugee, Macee.
He protests against his imprisonment,
denying that he is now political priG-
oner. Maceo relates the circumstances
of his arrest in Cuba. He stipulated
with the Spanish general in the presence
Of the English and French ceusuls, that
he and companions should be pardoned
on condition Of their voluntary exile to
Jamaica. Accordingly they embarked
Oh board an English steamer but the
vessel was stopped when four miles from
land by two Spanish gun boats and the
Cubans were foreibly conveyed to Porto
Rico, and afterwards to Shufarine Is
lands, off Morocco. With reference to
his surrender by the British at Gibraltar,
Mace affirmed that the Spanish consul
asked the English police to arrest certain
convicts who escaped from Centa He
protests against this violation of the ex.
tradition treaty Of 1871.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-01-03
TELEGRAPHIC
Crime.

Cleveland, The police arrested two
higewaymen, identified as foot psds
who robbed the citizens on Friday night
and the burglars, one of whom confessed
that 3 gang OF twenty is organized here
for thieviEg.
WilliSmsport, Pa, Il Ex-coulty
commissioners Mckinney Smith, Viii
liam @. Ebeder, and Daniel Corson,
were to have been tried to-day for per-
jury, embezzlement aud conspiracy, but
SMITH having secured his bail was de-
clared forfeited. The others pleaded
guilty OF embezzlement and will be sent.
enced hereafter.
Worcester, Mass, L. Nelson Ray
mond, aged l6, playing with his revolver,
killed his brother Joseph, aged 10.
Charleston, S. O., l. = Dave Roberts,
the negro in Abbeyville Jail, this state,
on the charge Of cotton stealing and
nurderous assault, was taken out
and lynehed last night. Admittance to
the jail was obtained by sirstegem, and
the sheriff was overpoWered.
Boston, 1.-The United States grand
jury has found another Indictment
against Abner 1. Benyon, fugitive ak
president of the Pacific National Bank.
The ofense alleged is making false
returns to the comptroller of the cur
rency. 1t is understood that Kenyon is
in Canada.
Richmond, lat Tsswell Courthouse
on Thursday night, a mob took posses
sion of the jail and stot to death Bluford
Smieh, negro for the murder of Charles
Aenzie, white man.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-01-03
Railroad Lends.

Washington. 1.-Senator Van Wyck
has telegraphed settlers on Denver and
st, Joseph railroad lands that DO steps
have been taken by KneAvals OF others
claiming railroad titles to dispossass them
and no such steps will be taken till the
question has been finally disposed of by
Congress- and that Congress will without
doubt enact lava to protect settlers OIL
enable them to settle satisfactorily with
claimants.
st. Louis. l. The land department o
the st. Louis and San Francisco Rail
road has been placed under the direc
management Of Captain @. M. Rogers
general msnager of the road, since tn
death Of Col. M. q. Gotta.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-01-03
rranor w. Park.

New York, 3--The funeral service,
OF Trenor ". Park we're announced fer
this afternoon from Collegiate Reformed
Church, this city. The body is to be
inferred in Greenwood.
Revolutions were passed on Saturday
By directors of the Panama Railroad;
also directors of Wall Street National
Bank, eulogizirg the deceased. The
former say he has shown himselfts be q
rthy successor OF the founders Of the
great international highway across the
continent. This beard and the stock
holders of the company owe the deceased
8 debt of deep gratitude for his wise az
ministration of the affairs Of the company
in which he exhibited the orea: ssE2city
combined with the highest integrity,
qualities which we're even conspicuous 10
his every action, that concerned the in
teres:s Of this company.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-01-03
Industrial EaesEas.

st. Louis, 1.-The Amalga .na!ed iron
and Steel Workers Union met last night
and declined to accept the reGaction Of
wages proposed by the Ore and Steel
Company. Il is not unlikely, bo gever,
q compromise will be effected.
Lancaster. Va, 1--F'Elton Cotton
Mill No. ), has suspended operations
owing to the dullness of trade; zoo
operatives ara thrown out Of WORK.
Camden, n. T., 1.-Starr's extensive
iron foundry will be seld at nasher's
sale, sing 10 the dullness OF trade.
Indianapolis, 1.-The water works are
completed. Capacity, 100000 gallons
daily, which was turned on this after
noon.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-01-03
Cleveland Grim 3.

Cleveland, 1.-Duriog the past month
fOrty-seven cases OF burglary and high
way robbery have been reported, the
value of property taken ranging from 81
to l,400. In several instances stores
were broken into, safes blown open and
men were SHIELD up" nightly in the
Central Pari, Of the city, but the police
failed TO di3ecz sr clew To The criminals
On SATURDAY night the pslics were ST.
tired in citizens clothes, in accordance
with q Suggestion by newspapers, and
arrested four burglars, two footpa2s and
hall thief. Twenty toughs banded TO-
gether for the purposes Of plumber and
are responsible for nearly all the crimes
which have occurred, according to the
story the arrests tell.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-01-03
a Han ON Fire.

New York, 1.-During religious ser
vice in the Academy of Music, Brook
Ign, this afternoon matches in mans
pocket set his clothing on fire. He dashed
down the aisle to the street, where the
flames were extinguished 1he eoNgrs.
fation seeing the rapid movements and
smoke in his wake, quickly left then
seats and in 8 panic rushed for the exits
Finally, realizing there was no fire in
the building, they returned to their seat:
ard services were resumed,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1883-01-03
NoR-Sectarian.

Boston. 1.-The governor and exacu-
tive council amended the bylaws and
schools. by adding provisions thst the
superintendent heave the charge Of re-
ligious inst uction of inmates, hich
they Insist be non secteriaq. He may
invite clergymen Of various denomiHa-
tons to officiate, but their attention
must be called to-the regulation. Special
services may be held by Roman CsthUlic
priests every Sunday, and instruction
given by them once week.