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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-06-21
written for The EVENING News.
BIZ EHEIR FRUITS.


M HATTIE.
Friends ansl schooImates, ,-ce mors gathered
in the place We love 50 wen.
We have met ansl worked ID union now
we've met % So ''farewsIIsg
First our meeiing, like the daEntng Of the
moFalnk far away.
Distant seemed. then gentiy breaking to 5
busy. usefai day.
AZ the opsning how.rs are nurtHred by the
sunIigns from shove.
So eur minds have been unfolding lied BY
AnOwiedge. warmed By lore.
And TIE gArdenefB Of these fowers-eaFnest,
Watehfnl Is of yose--
When Ne hungezed gave as knowledge from
their neyer-fAising store.
whes We shrAnk fron task or -daty. leaning
from the iight-ah thai
It was their fFm hands that turned rs hack
to right and truth again,
TN each blossom fresh expended In the fan
and perfect no0n-
Tin ne sua Of schocl-aays heightened warn
ing shadows ali too soon.
Till win many signs and rAiadrops. April
melted into Asv,
I'M The perfume Of The roses told Of summers
gentle sway.
AZ ear ereaE1e when brightest fairests fAse Is
aAWai0g day appears.
So cur happy ashoOldsys vanish In the light
OTeoming years.
Thers Il many field Of labor spreading wide
beneath onR feet,
Where flower has never blossoned-Where
LIES joys are few and leet.
Weary teet are backward turning, souls are
faintsng day by day.
For they fEd more thorns than roses By the
straight and marrow way.''
blooming absolute
God hath said Of every mortal, "Ye shall
know each by his fruit"
And the school is but the greenhouse for the
opening OF the mind;
We must leave when Jesus calls US. fruit Of
noble deeds behind
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GALA DAY
For the CeloEed Peopls-Ths hand Con-
tese-A Picnic at eodsn's Grove.

For the CeIOEed PeOp1s-TAe hand Con-
tsst-A Picnic At eOdsH's Grove.
Yesterday was set apart for the
holding OF grand band contest 70 be
participated in by all the colored bands
In the state. Il was expected that the
representation would be quite large but
owing to the inabiIisy to secure excur-
sion rates over the railroads the attend
ance from abroad was limited.
This morning the PROCESSION head
ed by the speakers carriage
followed by the Wichita band, the
Youths and Wandering Star band, Of
Emporia, proceeded from Eighth aven-
ne 10 Soden's grove, the various bands
discoursing music along the line of
march. At the grove all united in hav.
ing q gOo0 time generally and partook
Of . host Of good eatables provided for
the occasion.
In the afternoon the several bands
played 9 number of selections, after
which Rev. Merritt introduced as one Of
the speakers Mr. w. i. Wilson, the at
torney who lately came from Boston,
Mass, and began the practice of his
profession In Emporis. He made an
exceedingly interesting address touch
ing the progress, advancement and Ca
FATALITIES of the cOlored race.
Mr.. J. B. GoWens, of Louisville, KY,
was then introduced, and delivered an
address. in which he smoke OF The strides
bis people were making, and urging
them TO continue in using every oppoE-
tunity 70 advance themselves. pointing
out TO them the many possibilities 10
which they were rapidly attaining, anu
which would reward their persistent
efforts.
At the Gloss Of this speech. Mr.. Ckas.
Fletcher, who had been invited TO '-ssy
something stepped forward and made
n eloquent talk, closing with anI
expression Of the sentiment, that Il
the coIored people were Les alone fog the
next twenty years they Wonld occupy no
inferior position, but would be tound
hFst. alongside Of their white bssshrea,
and second. m&ay would BE- In ne
FaakS ahead Of the more favored rscss
he sat down amid . round Of app1ae.
Altar the addresses came u bad
contest. The following gentlsmsa were
selected - the judges: Asa Bansrost D.
G. Waite and W. B. Lester. The Ran
deEing Star band Of Emporia, ana the
VIM. Stances band Of Wichita. eompet-
edi for the prize. Ilne gold media,
and 465 in money. The judges ac4sd
independently and the points SCORED
were 274 for the Emporia band and $50
for the Wichita band. The leader Of HE
winning band, 1Er. Vim. Starne. made
aneat little speech expressing thanks and
appreciation ofthe kind taxors received.
The Wandering Stars.r though not
succeasfuI in the contest, played In an
excellent manner and greatly surprised
ouF citizens by the progress they
have made.
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: AROUND TOWN.

The farmers are busy Is naiIors now
a-dsys.
The weeds are getting the advantages
in some OF the corn fields
The crops are booming under the m
fuence Of the warm weather.
u Randall Brown humbugged the
folks at Kansas City Sunday.
Ben A. Jones Is assisting in making
out the tax roll, At the county clerks
Office.
Sheridan Bros. had . new awning pat
up at their place OF business on Com
merclal street Tuesday.
When you see old men with marriage
able daughters fixing up their front gates
you can bet summer has come to Say.
Judge Kellogg Issued q marriage
license Monday to A. II. Coleman and
Miss Mary }. BssIe. Of Alien.
John s. Williams Is putting up inside
bllads on the windows Of Judge Elstun's
ONCE. and also At the rear end OF the
nall.
How the trees are Increasing In MIN
Der and beauty In and about Empoeia-
She will soon be entitled TO be called
the Forest city.
DR.. Sherburne's syrup factory near
Dunlap is rapidly approaching compile
tion, and viii be ready for use when the
sorghum crop has been harvested.
The Knights Templar band viii take
an active part IN the Fourth Of July cell
ebrabration, thereby adding much 10 the
interest and success Of the occasion.
Complaints were filed Monday
against the following paities, charged
with violating the liquor law: Peter
elliott, John O'TOOle and August Cute
kunst
The new building OF Horace Bun
drem on Fifth avenue, in the rear Of his
harness and saddle establishment, is ap-
preaching completion, and is 9 very
substantial improvement
Hone Of The best entertainments OF the
season will be the park festival 10 be
given Friday evening by the ladies Of
the "A. E. society. The Knight Templar
band Will give an open air concert on
the occasion.
The following parties were aEralgned
before Police Judge Elstun Tuesday on
the charge OF violating the liquor law.
They pleaded guilty and were fine Se5
each and costs: Peter Gillotf, John
O'Toole, August GuteKunst. Charles
Wood and Thomas Pierce.
The ladies' OF the N. E. church are |
making preparations 10 give social and
festival In Fremont Park Friday |
evening. Berries, Ice cream, cake and |
other refreshments will be served IN
There will be good music
also, and with such gorgeous moonlight
nights as we are having now, such an
will be delightful beyond
We bespeak for the ladies
the most liberal patronage on this Occa-
sion, for they always give the best for
the least money.
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On motion the petition presented g
the board by msmbsrs Of the outlying
district, praying for brick instead o.
frame buIlding. was laid on the table.
ArchitectC ". Squires being present
by invitation OF the board, explained the
specifications, which, after being consid-
cred and amended, were adopted.
On motion Of Atr. Paxton. the specih-
cations were changed 50 - to have The
building sanded on the outside six fest
high, with the last coat OF paint.
Nr. Morris moved that the specidca-
lions BE- 50 modified e 70 have . stone
course Of 20 fest placed Il the down
LEADERS, To carry the water from the build
ing.
Mr. Fsost moved that the committee
on building and grounds be instructed
70 lay out the site Of the Second avenue
building.
On notion of Mr.. MoFse the clerk was
instructed 70 advertise for bids 70 con.
struct school building on the present
cite Of the Secnnd ayehue grounds, the
board reseryiBg the right TO reject any
or al bids. The bid 20 close on July Sd
e noon. Carried.
On motion og Mr. Holmes the commit
tee On buildings and grounds were In
structed to consult with the architect and
two or three carpenters ON any changes
which might seem best TO make in the
specifications.
On motion the committee ON finance
and taxation we're instructed To take all
necessary means II place ON sale the
school bonds voted for the erection Of
the school building on Second avenue
and report their action at the next regu-
lar meeting of the board. Adjourned
P.J. CARMICHAEL. Clerk.
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spsslal InGornaslsa e q. a. \.

Excursion tickets TO the National En-
campmsnt will be on sale by roads east
Of the Missouri river from July 18th 70
28rd, ana by roads west Of the Missouri
river from July 10th to July 25th, in
elusive. and win be good going up to
and Including July %. The return trip
may be made from Denver 20 Kanssa
City on Atchison between July 9Th and
August 9Th.
Each member Of the Grand Army of
the Reptile must be provided with a
certificate Of membership in duplicate,
signed BY the assistant adjutant general
Of his department ana coenhsraiRned by
his post adjutant. Members Of the
Grand Army accompanied BY uaemhers
Of their EAnflies mus eadorss lie n.ame
q each o. such members upon both Ger.
tiAcsses, certifying - 20 such nembsr-
ship 4eMbsIs purchasing tickels as1os
ueSG % TIE Missouri ssvsr WIN psesns
hsA certificates 70 he tsckss aesEt. $ b
ss@ped b hin. Que d WAIek lie aas.l
WIN forward 20 bis gennsal ticket sesnI
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An ola ss.alsr.

It is just tweniy-three pears ago 20
day since Dr.. John A. Moore arrived In
EmpOria, and hung up his professional
single. His Office was FIRST located In
what was known Is the McElfresh
building that then stood . few doors
north Of she NEWS block, h. occupying
buffalo robe on the door as his bed.
Both Emporia and Doctor Moore have
made rapid progress since that day.
They have grown up scgesAer. DE.
Moore has shown his fallh in thia ely
from the first By investing the noes1 y
made here in solid lmproFemsnan. -
for some time, was the only pracseiae
physlcian hare. and has alWAYs enjoyed
An extensive practice. BE is knoua
widely In Lyon and surrounding coaH.
ties, especially by the older ssttlsEs. ed
Is as widely esteemed. We presume No
man in Emporia feels better satisfied
with the result Of his labors than Doc
Moore. Long may he Daily
June 20.
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PERSONAL MENTION

J.V. Carter arrived In the city Tuesday
from the Territory.
ID. L. Snediker, of Hartford, was in
town last night on business.
Miss Eya Sterry left Tuesday for Cot
tonwood Falls, where she will spend .
week or two with friends.
Uncle Glib. Holt and Ike Taylor, two
of the "old wheel, horses" of Lyon coun-
ty, were in the city Tuesday.
Miss May. daughter of Senator Plumb.
returned from Detroit Monday, where
she has been attending the college Of
Rev. ]. d. Llggets for year.
DR.. R. W. Long and wife, of Irving
ton, Indiana, arrived in the city tina az
ternosn on Q visit to DIR. and Mrs. Bid
die. DIR. Long is brother Of the latter.
Mrs. Robert Powell has some Of the
choicest cherries that have been brought
to this market. They are large and
toothsome. We speak from experience.
Robert Dixon, OF Holden. No.. for
merly of this city, and brother Of Mrs.
Governor Eskridge. and broIher-in-law
OF Frank Kenyon, is visiting in this
City.
w. w. Scott and wife, Of Kansas
City, arrived in town Monday and
will move onto their farm, lately pur-
chased of the Elstun brothers, in a few
days.
o. T. Trimble left tor Columbus, o.
his old home, Monday, where he
will spend four or five weeks. We hope
he may realize the full measure of his
anticipations in connection with hii
trip.
John Jenkins and Scott Thomas, old
rlends If d. C. Allen, Esq, have pur
chased farms ON Eagle creek, and hay.
become permanent residents Of LyoI
county. They favored as with cal
Monday.
Mrs. L. n. Hancock, cousin Of w. b
Luther, and q former resident Of thil
place, arrived In the city Tuesday from
Los Gettes, California. She 10 stopping
now with Mr.. Luther. and expects 4
permanently locate here
The president Of the KGnsas Eclectis
Medical association, Dr.. =. A. Wright
Of Americus, Lyon county, went 70 To
peka on the cannonball Monday. 20 a.
tend the session Of the National Eclectic
Medical association. BE will be the
guest of the Copeland during his stay
and return Saturday morning.
F. @. Head. formerly connected with
the Kansas City Mail. but now excur-
sion agent for the Chicago, Rock Island
s. Pacific road, lie in the city visiting his
brother, O. N. Head. whom he has moi
seen for about = dozen years. He II
one of your wiGe-awAke, go-aheadGtive
fellows. always turning mp something
instead of waiting for things TO turn up
themselves. he has been In the edito-
rial harness in various parts OF the coun-
try tor number Of years, and notably
so In Minnesota. where he Vas the own.
er OF three aourishing papers q one
time. He was also . member OF the
Minnesota legislature for two or three
terms. and is just the man for the place
he now holds.
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DoINGS IN COUNCIL.
Last Nights Proceedings in the
City cOunciI--A New Street
Commissioner Elected.
The Old Engineer and Assistant Engi-
aeer of the Waterwerks
are Reelected.
Tho salaries az the superintendent OF
wassrworks aAd street Commissioners
Put NJ $40 and ESQ Respectively.

Council CHAMBERS, June Is. 1888.
Council met in regular session.
Present, Mayor Warren and Council
men Walkup, Mccain, Bill, Thatcher,
Taeis and Moore.
Minutes of meeting held June 4, 1898,
read and approved,
Petition of citizens TO reopen stand
pipe on Mechanics street, between Sixth
and Seventh avenues, for the use of the
public was read.
On motion the superintendent of wa
serworks was instructed TO reopen the
same, and that parties living within the
city desiring to water stock at said stand
pipe may have the privilege of SO doing
on payment of the water rates estab-
lished by the city for the furnishing of
water for stock.
Mayor Warren. to whom was referred
the matter OF investigating the delay IN
the construction of the street railway,
reported that he had seen Mr.. Hartzell
in relation TO the s4ne, who stated that
be would be present at the meeting of the
council this evening and give the rea-
sons Of the delay in construction of said
street railway; that he also stated that
on the first Monday after July he
would put on large force for the pur-
pose Of completing the same.
On motion the committee on ordin-
aDces were instructed to prepare an or
dinance fog the building of a sidewalk
on the west side of Neosho street from
Fourth to Fifth avenues. Also on the
west side Of Sylvan street, commencing
ct north side Of Third avenue, and run
Ming north to the south sideo OF Sixth av-
enue, In conformity with the petitions
for said walks.
An ordinance in relation to the build
ing of sidewalks and establishing grades
for the same was, under suspension of
the rules, adopted by unanimous vote.
Mr.. Lewis here took his seat in the
council.
On motion an ordinance for the pay
ment of the following claims was, under
suspension of the rules, adopted by
unanimous vote.
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The GrAados9 P1onle OF ,En an.
The Chicago. Rock Island q Pacific
road, ever mindful OF the wants and
pleasures Of the people. have resolved 70
give 10 the people Of Kansas City and
surrounding cities . cheap excursion 70
Davenport. Rock Island and Moline,
where thsy can spend day IN viewing
the enchanting sights 10 be ssen On The
most beautiful island IN the world.
Here We viii visit the great Rock Ialand
arsenal. the great manufactofias and
water power At Moline. and the celebra-
ted Black Hawk tower. In Davenport
the party win be shown around By the
board Of trade, TO the Academy OF Sci
ence and Public Library, the GrlswOld
college, Grace Cathedral, SoldieEs' Mon
ument, Soldiers Orphan home, and
other places Of interest.
Carriages will be in readiness at the
depot, and Immediately after breakfast
the sightseeing will commence.
One OF the large and handsome steam
ers Of the Diamond Joe line will be
waiting at the wharf, and all who desire
q short river excursion ON the Father of
Waters will be accommodated at an ex-
tFemelY low figure.
The train will leave the Union depot
ia Kansas City. Atchison and Leaven-
worth on Thursday. July 12, at6 p. M,
and will arrive Al Davenport for break
fast next morning. Alter breakfast the
Island and the places of interest on the
Illinois side win be visited. after which
the party will return to Davenport and
spend the afternoon. and start for home
At 7:SO, arriving in Kansas City Satur-
day morning al O'Clock. The excur-
slop will be conducted under the aus
pices OF the management Of the @. r. /.
& P. road, and everything viii he done
70 make the trip . pleasant one. Tick
cts for the round trip will be sold at
very low rates. Elegant chair cars, and
Pullman palace cars will accompany
the tram, and parties wishing berths In
sieepers can have them secured. For
full information concerning rates. etc,
JOHN SEBASTIAN,
General Southwestern Passenger Agent,
Kansas City.
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Should you contemplate trip to
Nashville. Chattsnooga, Atlanta, Ea-
vannah, Ca, Charleston, 8. G., jackson
yiIle, Florida. or in fact any point in The
south or southeast, it viii be 70 your IN
serest TO examine the advantages over
AL other lines offered By The ST. Louis.
Iron Mountain & Southern railroad
s.Iron Mountain Route In the way OF
fast time, elegant equipment, &C.
AZ preseat daily train Is run from
Saint Lcuis Grand Union Depot, at
tached 20 which win be found an ese-
eRant Pullman Palace sleeping car.
which runs through 70 Nashville, TeBn.,
where direct connection is made with
express trains Of connecting lines, for
points mentioned above. This train
connects at Nashville with the Jackson
Vile express, having Pullman Palace
Assepsng car Of the very dnass make a.
kachea, which runs through % JaclsaE.
vile, EllEidas without change.
For further fngofmatfon address
F. CE4EDLERs
| g. b. KxaHAN, Ger. Pass. Asent
ASK Gen. Pass. Agent.
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The READING News.
ED1TED BIZ NARY DE- zEAN.
MONDAY, June is.

MONDAY, June IS.
The village of Reading. as usual. il
quiet. Farmers are extremely busy and
corn is growing finely.
Mrs. W. Fl. Severy returned home
from Texas Saturday evening. and says
Ii IS much cooler here than ia that state.
The laying OF the corner stone OF the
81 E church will take place on Thurs.
day, June %. at4p. M There viii Be
singing, speaking by eminent men from
abroad, and depositing of church rec.
ords, prepared by Rev. G. B. Norton
and DR.. VanpeIt, and also historical rec
ords of Reading township. prepared by
Hon. II. F. Holmes. After the exer-
cises the ladies Will serve lunch. Ev-
eTybody is invited The stone work on
the foundation is we'll started, aad viii
be pushed forward to completion dur
ing the month of June.
The annual Sunday school conven-
ton of Reading township was held sun
day, June II. Judge Culver acted as
president and Miss Anna Yanpeit as
secretary. Judge Cunningham and ].
T. Burton, of Emporia, were present
and spoke several times during the day,
adding greatly to the interest of the CON
vention. Judge Cunningham lead tho
singing, and he is good TIT.
The subject of temperance was dis.
cussed for some half al hour at the af-
ternoon session, and the action Tor re-
bellion) of the citizens of Topeka at a
meeting held during the past week try
ing to prove prohibition a failure
was strongly condemned. Judges Gull
yer and Cunningham are strong men
enlisted in good cause May God add
half century to their lives that they
may toll on and oppose sin in every
form. Men love darkness rather than
light. but to have it begin in such shape
at our state capital is dangerous.
The convention elected j. j. Swan as
delegate to the state Sunday school con.
and M. W. Stratton township vice presi-
dent.
Jacob o. Jones, of Arvonia, shipped
seven cars of fat steers to Kansas City
and L. Humphrey one car last Friday
night.
The Kansas City Journal says: "Wm.
Gerarty, of Reading, Kansas. shipped
in the best car load oC fat hogs of the
season" 1t occurred during The past
week.
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Kansas City Journal: There is some
comfort in net beng an Ohio man in
the year 1888. As we pick up the Ohio
papers and see what dangerous con-
dition the country is in, and reflect that
it can't be made any better until after
the election next fall, it seems as if our
lot were cast in pleasant place. NJust
to think of it-five long months of
whooping up votes and discussing can
didates. But such is the price people
pay for living in pivotal state.
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The Chri.tlan churUh sooial.


There we're about two hundred in
attendance at the Christian church Soc
ial gwen at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. 3. Nation, in the southwest part of
town last evening, and it was beyond
doubt one OF the most thoroughly enjoy
able events of the kind that has taken
place this season. The beautiful prem
ises OF Mr. Nation never before appear
ed to better advantage, and each guest
can truthfally testify that he or she was
never better entertained. The house
was brilliantly illuminated and the
food ofmoonlight which poured down
upon the Surroundings outside
was augmented by refectors
hung In the trees and different parts of
the yard. Numerous tables and stands
laden with ice cream, cake, lemonade,
and such delicious refreshments,
stood here and there over the yard and
were most literally patronized. In one
part OF the grounds was q lemonade
stand at which hung the motto; "Rebec-
CO at the Well"
Miss Nellie Edwards recited In most
becoming manner q selection entitled
"Guilty or not Guilty" and Miss Fannie
Randolph delighted the company with .
selection recited In that popular young
lady's happiest vein.
Il. W. Elstun, assisted by
his sister Anna and George
Hibben furnished the occasion with
some splendid music. as did also Mrs
] L. Nation.
The following members of the BIZ
cycle club were also present in uniform
and added much to the interest of the
occasion: ]. ". Murphy, E. w. Kinnan,
John Orr, w. 8. Bacon, w. X. Irwin
and David Samuels.
For pleasure TO those participating
and profit to the church, for which the
entertainment was given, it was CON-
plete success. facts which it gives Us the
greatest pleasure to note
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Policeman ExnIaina

WASHINGTON, June 20.-- When the
Hill investigation court assembled to-
day before the regular proceedings be-
gan Coleman called attention to the
published report of his remarks yeste.-
day in which he is quoted As having
said, THE check displayed by his de-
tense in asking the commission to limit
the Investigation to fraud IN the PhiIa-
delpkia postofice building is only
equaIled by the amount of fees taken
by government counsel Ia the star
route eases. What il is supposed said
was that It was only equalIed by the
amount Of fees paid the counsel by the
government IN these cases, and my al
fusion to this fact at all was only to
show how much more theoretically this
administration prosecuted alleged frauds
in the postofice department than it does
frauds In connection with the building
contracts. It shows how differently the
administration investigates in cases
where they are anxiousfo do iomefhing,
and il cases where they are not.