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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1883-08-23
A Mournful Mission.

Mr. ]. G. Pettingill and his family start.
ed on the late train Thursday night for
Pittsfield, Illinois, in response to a tele-
gram received in the evening announc-
ing the death at that place of Mrs. J. G.
Pettingill and an infant child just born.
Mrs. Pettingill had been visiting her
parents at that place for some weeks, and
enjoying reunion with the friends of
her earlier days The deceased was
forty-three yesrs of age, and was
married TO Mr.. Pettingill in 1850.
She leaves four children who suffer with
the striker husband the loss of their
dearest and best earthly friend. Mrs.
PeitingilI, to disposition of much ma
tural amiability, added the graces of a
Christian life, having been for many
years an exemplary member of the Dis
ciple church, and in the interest OF this
Zion her heart was strongly enlisted and
her hands tireless in their offices for the
pr,mntiuh o: the cause of the Master
II is not probable that the remains will
be brought TO EmporIa for burial. 1t
rather being the desire of the husband
that they should rest amid the scenes of
her nativity which she loved 80 we'll,
and beside those of little child who
was called 70 the summer land some
years ago. The sudden character of this
bereavement emphasizes its severity.
and Mr. Pettingill and his motherless
children will have the sincere sympathy
of this community in their great sor-
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On motion the street commissioners
was directed 10 issue 10 sidney Best road
receipts for fur days
On motion the clerk WAS directed To
advertise Tor bids for coal to be opened
at the first regular meeting IN Sepleln-
Der.
The mayor stated llat City Engineer
Hibl,en had -itken large contract for
surveying in Texas. and he was not H.
formed as to when he would return from
Texas. That the committee on streets
and alleys had Informed him that there
Yves considerable work just now which
should be done by the engineer. Under
the circumstances he felt that he ought
TO appoint another engineer. and there
upon appointed Robert Mlliken for the
place, and the appointment was confirm
ed by the council by unanimous vote
The marshal and street commissioner
were instructed TO tear up the condemn
ed walks under the direction OF the com
mitiee cu streets and alleys.
Bills on clerks desk referred
Adjourned F. 81 FoHDE.
City Clerk.
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FamIlr Re-nnion.

w. B. Luther, OF this city, attended
Thursday . reunion ofthe Luther family,
Of the state Of Kansas. at the old and we'll
known Appleby farm, fifteen miles north
Of this place. About thirty of that lin
cage were in attendance, and = most
royal time was had. In addition to the
discussion of family history and other
"reminiscences, a splendid dinner was
served. Rev. Mrs. Hancock, late Of CAL
Ifornia. and former citizen of this
place, was the promoter of this de-
lightful occasion. Thirty of the Luther
family. and family connections, were
present. This Is presumably the
full number of this lineage in the state,
and many more than Mr.. Luther here
imagined were 10 be found in the whole
commonwealth of Kansas. Il is pleas
ure 20 note such gatherings. and It is 10
be hoped thai this historical family. who
trace their ancestry back 10 the great re-
former of the fiflaenth century. Martin
Luther. may enjoy many more such
happy occasions.
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A ReasonabIe Demand.

We trust the city council may regard
with favorable consideration the petit
ton of the Dunlap Stone and Lime com-
panY to- that body at its last meeting
asking for certain water privileges In
connection with the works which it is
the purpose of that corporation 10 erect
somewhere IN the vicinity, of Emporia
Junction. The proposed industry wall
furnish employment 10 quite large
number of laboring men and will prove,
in money ways, great benefit to En-
pOria. The enterprise is backed by a
number of the most substantial citizens
of the place, and is well worthy of the
best encouragement that can be extend
ed to it.
The company has generously donated
81 900 in material To the College of EN-,
poria, and has thus shown measure oil
liberality and public spirit which We
hope 10 see emula;ed by the city coun-
Gil. Every possible aid should h;. offer
ed to manufacturing Interests hrri., and
this is good pltce 10 begin
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Mrs Harriet Munson has gone 70 the
Indian Territory 70 join her husband.
NIL. Richmond Is employed upon
the books at John Bays grocery store
Mrs. D Salisbury and her daughter,
Essie. have gone To Usage county on a
visit
Miss Belle Fenion, of Clinton, Iowa,
is visiting her sister. Mrs. Alier. in this
city.
Miss Mary Dill. of Council Grove, is
waiting at the bedside of Mrs. Asa Ban
croft
Al. Grove. cousin Of Charlie Rine-
hart, returned to Emporia Friday from
Virginia
John Jones has resumed his position
in the grocery store OF his brother, D.
w. Jones. -
F. L. Miller is clerking at the grocery
store Of J. T. Burton during the absence
of Frank Davidson.
Mrs Richard Hughes and Miss Mag
gle Evans went to Arvonia Saturday
on a visit to friends.
| w. H. Fear. young attorney late o.
Leroy, has accepted . position in tha
Office of e. S. Waterbury.
| Miss Addie Lille. who graduated q
the Normal in June. has been engages
to teach in the Chsnute schools
c. B. Peters and wife returned Fri
; day from visit to their daughter, Mrs
j. NJ Hemsteger, al Piqua. Ohio.
Ida NJ. Hurke. of Pittsburg, is tn
guest of her brotheE-in-law, Mr.. j. "
Reynolds, at his residence on Uniol
street.
Henry Rudisill and wife, of Morga
county, Illinois. are visiting at the resi
dence of their brother, r. ]. Rudisili, &
Fremont.
II Charlie Rice, the eldest son of Rev. {
| r. Rice, presiding elder OF the Empori
. district. Will enter the IndiaAa Asbur
r university this fall.
Miss Eunice Bartlett and her moths
came up from Neosho Rapids ON Ii
e railroad. They are the first passengel
! that have travelled over the new road.
] o. NJ. Kenworlhy has just returne
from successful tour in the northeE
part of the state in the. Interest of Il
: Friends Mutual Benefit Association.
A. d. Hostermann, editor of the Dali
Independent, at Santa Barbara, Calllo
MIA. gave THE NEWS pleasant call So
urday. he is visiting his uncle. job
: Chaiterton of Ivy.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Dunlap retur
ed Saturday from Colorado, where thu
, have been sojourning for some week
for the benefit of Mr.. Dunlap's healt
, which we are pleased to note is vel
- greatly improved.
l.. Mr.. Lew A. WismeYer, who holds Il
Q responsible position of chief clerk
1t the Usage Agency, Indian Territory,
e on leave of absence, and is visitin
3. friends in Emporia and Council Gro;
,e His faithfulness Is evidenced by thea
r that he has been at the Usage Agen
l. in the employ of the government +
e. five years past.
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The Coming Event.

The Improvements at the Whitley
opera house are nearing completion, and
that handsome and attractive place OF
amusement is being fitted up in admir-
able style for the reception of the dis
tinguished tragedienne, Madame jan
Auschek, on the evening of the 23d.
The opening If the seat rows and the
grading Of the floor At the east and west
sides OF the house will greatly facil-
Itaie the seating of audiences and is
Q fine arrangement Then the stage
and scenery are receiving attention at
the hands OF competent artists, and the
house. which will be decorated with
flowers and otherwise adorned, will pres,
ent an appearance on the evening of the
23d, which shall be fully In keeping
with an event OF so much importance as
the appearance ni the greatest tragic
actress In the world.
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Band Union nIa,,err
D A. Valentine, President OF the Kan
sas band union, has issued the following
circular to leaders of bands:

D a. Valentine, President OF the Kan
sas band union, has issued the following
circular to leaders of bands:
CLAY CENTER. Ks, Aug IL. 1888
Arrangements have beeu made where
by the railroads grant reduced rates to
those " Shing to attend the State Fair
at Topeka, September 10. The fair as
sOciAiipn la turn has agreed that all
amounts paId by bands in excess
of one cent per nile per man, Tor
transportation, shall he boTne by the as.
sociaIiOn. This gives the bands a rate
that will Enable them 10 enjoy week
of recreation at u nominal figure. It is
important that all bands intending to be
present should notify the secretary of
their intention at once, TO the end that
proper arrangements may be
made in Tui.eka for their accomo.
dation and amusement Liber-
al premiums have been Offered for COM
petition, IA. any band, whatever It's age
and condition, should participate in or
der 10 get the benefits of the drill and
experience. The opportunity for inter
course and exchange of ideas is here
offered al very small expense, not TO
speak of attending the grandest expOsi-
ton of the year. ALI who are conlem-
plating the trip should provide them
selves with the Dispatch and Brilliant
overtures (boih furnished by Geo Sew
ell, Princeton, ND for concert playing.
Other music will be furnished in ample
time for thorough practice before the
meeting. Further information will be
given upon application. Again urging
upon you the necessity of informing the
secretary OF your intention at once, re-
main Yours Respectfully,
d. 4. VALENTINE, President
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free state. They did so. Their entry
into The state, with Plumb at the head
of : company Of militia, was quite ora
matte.
Bur things had quieted down jus,
about The time of their arrival IN Kan
sas, so they turned their cannon and
other fire arms over 60 Gov. Robinson
at Topeka. The cannon is kept there
vet as relic
Plumb first located at Celina, but soon
went 70 Lawrence and took the foreman
ship of the then noted abolition paper,
the Herald Of Freedom, published by
G. W. Brown.
About the 1883 or 1851, a company
was organized to lay out and start the
tcwn of Emporia- Piumb< was one OF
the incorporators and We { there with
printing press before there was any town,
and six months before there was any
| post office. He started the Emporia
News and long continued its publisher.
II is nov fiourishing daily paper. He
| has lived there ever since. He was q
member of the celebrated Leavenworth
constitutional convention.of 1853.
i At the breaking out of the war ne
had entered The army in the 18th Kan
wards Colonel Of the regiment. Since
then he has fri quenlly been q member
; OF the State Legislature. Five years
iago he was elected United Stat Sena-
tor and the last Legislature elected him
TO the same positinR. without oppesi-
ton He will ent'r upon his second
term the 4th of March next So pOpu.
, lar IS he that the people delight Il
honor him
As little instance illustrative of hil
will power, even when quite a young
5 man, we cite the following anccdote, re
lated to US to day 10y Mr.. Miieurn
When Mr.. Plumb lived here he wantee
> to join the order OF Good Templars, il
> these days very popular Temperance.
e organization. & man named Oldham
e disliked him and succeeded in having
him black balled. Nothing dauntet
what does our young mand do? He wen
Q to New Burlington and joined the Orde
y there, and of course was speedily in pos
3 session of all the mystic signs, grips an
passwords. At the next meeting of tn
Xenia lodge. held over where Crandall'
> store now is, Mr. Oldham was presen
IS and telling quite comfortable regardin
S his victory over Plumb when suddenl
: the door opened, and in walked PUNT
Nenia naturally feels proud that a ger
tltman once one of her citizens has bee
II So honOred, and perhaps we may feel
p, pardoAable pride that the same gentle
IS man is one of our craft, Ia the manC
rs bOrn--hcnce this little article.
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THE WOOL MARKET.

Walter Brown 81 Co.'s circular. dated
August II, gives the following points of
interest to wool growers and dealers:
We can report another week of good
business in the wool market, the sales
of the week amounting to over three
and half million pounds, which has
been q surprise TO the trade generally
as it was anticipated that after The active
business of July, the sales per week
would not average much over two mill
ion pounds.
Notwithstanding the suspension of a
wool house in this market last week,
(Which is believed to be owing entirely
to outside speculations, as there haye
been no changes in the wool market
lately to embarrass any house, and
which failure. ii is thought, will have no
eff CT on the trade generality, and the re-
cent heavy failures IN the shoe and leath-
er trades, which could not but have de-
pressing influence on the money mar
ket, and awaken general mistrust re-
garding credits, the indications continue
favorable for a continuance of the pres
ent healthy business, and the impression
is general that there will continue to be
COOL demand for wool with present
prices fully sustained, and possibly some
udIuGuluS III fdlucS as Tue SEASON du-
vances, as prices are now so low that
there seems to be no probability of fur
ther shrinkages, and as business gener-
ally is being conducted on q more con-
sentative a healthy basis.
All classes of wool have met with a
good demand, the fine, medium and low
grades selling the most readily of the
clothing woods, and the fine delaine of
the worsted woods, fine medium grades
being generally held firm at current
prices, are moving more slowly, but will
probably sell better later in the season.
Washed Flecces-The demand for
washed tleeces continues steady, with
prices unchanged from previous quota
| lions
We quote Missouri. Kansas and Ne
braska-LIght fine, 22@14c; ordinary
fine, 19@21c; light No. medium, 25@
pc; No. ? medium, 22c; ordinary me-
dunn, 19@22c; coarse. 1G@1Sc; carpet,
L "a 16c,
Territory Choice fine, 22@24c; ordi-
nary fine, 800 zoe; choice medium, 24@
26c; ordinary medium, 22@24c; No.
medium, 22@ 2fo; coarse, 16Gt 18c; car
pet, 15d 16c,
Sales for the week as reportt d arc,
3 573 800 pounds
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The Photographers Convention at MIL
YANKEE.

The Photographers Convention Mt NAL
Wauk0e.
l. 8. Page returned Thursday from
Milwaukee, where he has been attend.
ing the meeting Of the National Photo
grephers' association. Mr.. Page speaks
Of It az one Of the most important gath
erings that body has ever had. The at
tendance numbered fully 1900, and in
cluded leading photographers from all
parts OF the United States and Canada,
among whom were such eminent artists
as SoranY, of New York; Ryder, of
Cleveland, and Scholten, of Cincinnati.
Kansas had u representation of ten, in
GLIDING Mr.. Page, who is we'll known
for his progressive spirit in all that per-
tains to the success OF his business, and by
attending this gathering of practical and
eminent artists, he gathered much in
formation that will be of value to him
in his calling hereafter. He brought
home with him number of the latest
and most approved appliances used in his
business, and will begin at once to make
practical use of them. The hall of the
exposition building, in which the con-
ventiOn was held, was a most gorgeous
art gallery, nearly every member of the
convention having samples of his work
on exhibition. II was decided to hold
the next convention of the association at
Cincinnati, in August next.
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Madame Janauschek win plav ..aIarie

Madame Janauschek viii play Marie
Antoinette' at Topeka. The manager
OF the Whitley opera house was given
his choice between that play and
''Zllah." and chose the latter because it
was thought that afforded more gem
erous scope far the display Of the great
power IN the portrayal OF
those intense emotions in which she is
so wonderful than the historic role in
which she will appear at the state cap
ral We believe that he made a wise
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or for the Terrtsorv.

Thursday the following named parties
started overland, in two wagons, for the
Indian Territory. where they will be en-
ployed under Harry Hibben on an ex-
tensive surveying contract:
George Goddard, Harry Laws, Win
HIbben. A. NJ. RhOads, T. Burse, Sam
Hawkins. w. C. Hughes, Will and Geo.
Kizer, Stephen Janus and Harry Kirke
The expedition is IN charge of George
Goddard and Harry Laws, Surveyor
Hibbcn having left tor the Territory
some days ago. The boys started out in
the best Of spirits. aud anticipate great
deal Of fun out of the venture. which
VIC hope they may realize.
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Esosenbnry-SIms.

William K ,senbury and Miss Lille
L Sims were married last week at
the n-sidcncc If the bride. by Elder s.
g Brown The young couple are well
kna~n ia Emparia and have many
fciends w..,' j ,iu in exteniing eongratu
lations ana klna wishes. They viii
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Re.pes,rallr submitted. s0'oil %

E NJ. FoRDE, City Clerk.
Mr.. Bill introduced u ordinance to
amend section : OF an ordinance enti-
tied AN ordnance in relation to the
building OF sidewalks and establishing
grades for the same" approved June 20,
1888, which was considered by section
under suspension OF the rules, aud
adopted by unanimous vote.
An ordinance providing fur the con-
struction Of u sidewalk on Rural street,
from the south side of lot I07 tn the
north side of 145, was reported by the
committee on ordinances, aud adopted
by section by q unanimous vote
An ordinance providing for the pay
ment of the following CLAIMS was con-
sidered by sections, under suspension
of the rules, and adopted by unanI-
mr. INTO
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INSTITUTE SOCIAL

The social at the Normal Thursday eEc-t
ming was one Of the most pleasurable
occasion sof The entire instItaie. The at
tendance was no. large. hut those who |
were there we're there for tue purpose of
enjoyment, and that they comprised
that end was evidenced in more ways
than one. The audience first gathered |
in the assembly room. where they gave
attention to the rendering nf short but
excellent program An instrumental
solo by Miss Carrie Frost was the sig
nal for silence. Miss Frost is one al. the
leading musicians Of the institute and
her excellent effort of las, evening was
justly applauded by her hearers
She was followed by MISS May East
man, who fully sustained, in '.old Hui
ia." her already eoviable reputation as
recitationist.
| Miss Alice Evans and Miss Mamie
Dolphin read the History and Proph-
ecy" of the members of the institute.
This, of course, was heartily appreciated
by the audience. and particularly by the
teachers present.
Miss Minnie Parker next appeared be-
tore the audience, and in her unique way
recited "Parhssius aud the Captive"
Miss Minnie is always well received by
an audience, and last night was no ex-
ception to the rule.
The last exercise of the evening was
music by the male quartette. This quar-
tette, consisting of Messrs. Taylor
Haynes, Sonnedecker and Townsend,
has been furnishing the music for the
, lecture course. These gentlemen were
no strangers 10 their audience. but theiI
effort last evening in My Own Native
Isle'' was so heartily appreciated by
their hearers that they were three timeG
{ encored.
The committee which had been ap
pointed to draft resolutions of thauk
> reported at the close of the exercises
The report which was as follows. wa
: unanimously received:
Resolved, That we. the members -
D the Lyon County Teachers Institute
a view with pleasure the late prngrss
: made in the way of better qualification
ON the part of teachers, mufe pTma
Il nence and the increase OF inter- ST anon
/, patrons, as manifested by the presenc
j. of citizens and school officers at the il
g. stitute. We also view with satisfaction
the gradual increase of teachers sala
ries.
e 2. That We appreciate the interes
q tax en- in US and the earnest work done i
our behalf by Conductor p j. Carmicf
ael and instructors KIzer, Klock, Davi
&c and Miss Bartholomew, and hereby ter
e der them our sincere thanks.
/. g. That the thanks of the ii
stitute be also extended to the board {
education for the use of the high schoC
L building during the session; also to Il
r directors of the Baptist, Presbyteria
d and congregational churches and Pres
II dent Taylor for the use of the building
:, in their charge.
~ 4. That we regard the several eYenin
n lectures as important features in Il
le plan of our institute works, and heret
IN express our gratitude to the lecture
and to those who furnished music on Il
CT occasions Eta KIRKENDALL,
e WIN WIMEMR,
s. Mr.. SMITH,
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The greatly improved appearance Of
the interior Of the Normal since the
wood work has been newly painted and
grained was very generally commented
upon Thursday evening, the first occasion
upon which the building has been
Thrown open to the public SINCE the COM
pIetion of the work.
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Notice.

N Sedgwick is now engaged in ex-
amining the petitions Of property
owners who haye taken Steps 10 eDjoin
the payment Ds The tax Tor special
street Improvements. aud persons Who
contemplate instiiuting Injunction pro-
ceedi1gs should notify him without de-
lay.
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The "ZillAh" of Madame Janauschek
has quite frequently been compared by
dramatic critics to the Meg Merrilies OF
Charlotte Cuahman. THIS is sufficient
warrant that the role affords the Madame
ample opportunities for the display OF
her grand powers for portraying the
deeper emotions Of the human soul.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
For the week ending August 18th
CITY OF EMPoRIA.

For the week ending August 18th:
CITY OF EMPoRIA.
D NJ Protheroe to + P Ace, lots 9
and = Merchant street, COpleY
auu. -..............S BOT
II e Norton to Belle s Weaver, lot
z Cedar street, Ryan subdivision,
block z, 10 Ruggle's add. .... s.
Caroline q Schwartz 10 p BeIryn,
undivided lotS1 and undivided
Is of 81 # off west end lots So
and 81 Mechanics street. 2OOl
n ] L Hancock to F NJ McHaFdy,
n1z lOi II. Fraker's add .. "a
a Houck 10 w r Chatham, lots 20
and so State street 56(
l ID Fox to Flora L Kinzie, 43 feet
from side of e11< of lot 1O4 Con-
greSS street ......... 1OC
I ID Fox to Flora L KinZie, e11S lot
102 Congress street. ...-.... lOOC
Lucy Fawcet 20 Quinn, lot 123
East street 4C
II E Norton 70 z d Blossom, los
Ga West street ........... 9OC
Henry White to VIM Brssier, lot
10, block z. Ruggle's edd. 80. 81
TOWNSHIP TRANSFERS..
State of Kansas TO John J Griffith,
heirs at Law, ne Or Of ne Or 10
lO-A1 % ~
Estate Of John r johnson TO r W
Shawhan, " hf and se Or Of NV
or. 12-1S-I2.. ........ 54l
Albert Gilkey To Frank Giikey,
OK acres Of Sc or of 1l-I9-1I... 50
Margaret Schwartz 20 Godfrey
Schwartz, ne or Of 3-20-13. ..... $3.50
VI G Hall to A b Hall, 8 hf of NV
or of 6-20-l2 ......... 1000
Andrew Hinshaw TO Michael Krue-
ger, so acre of sc corner of sw
or, 14-19-11.. .,.-.- $50
Austin CJrbin to Johanna Holm,
NV or, 22-15 L. ......... 525
J B Moore to J s Searcy, NV or.
27-1S-l0 -............ 1000
L B Anderson IN d Brasier, ne
or of sw or. 12-1S-1Q- 500
II Kuhn TO ] w Worstell, ne Or.
23-l6-l1 ..-...- TO
E NJ Forde to 81 briggs. NV Or of
sc or, 9-16-10. .... 1GO
E L KiFkendalI 10 II L Keys, 21<
acres in se or, IS 1910 20
n A Baker TO p w Manning, . #
off side of 10 acres in sW cor
of Sc or, 14-19-10.. %
Simon Butcher TO John SeileFt, 1856
acres in 1-2l-12. 1915
Daniel Griffin to Joseph r Mayer,
sc or of sW or Z, %, 49, 82a
David r Bond to John Duckelt, 60
acres in Is, 20, 13.......... 5000
VIM Basor 10 Basehor. sw or 2,
10. H.. 4DOO
c d Gibson tn E Shryack. undi-
videa ht Of n hf of ne or 5. IL, l2 400