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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1884-03-06
Notice of Final Settlement

To creditors and all Others Interested:
| Notice Is hereby given that I shIu AT the
April term Of the PIobate court. Of Lyon
couoty, MIKE mai settlements Of the estate
| OF Anna Newiin. late of Safd county DE-
ceased J NEWLIS. AdminIstrstor.
February Is. 1854 Sti
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1884-03-06
Entertainment

No lover of music can afford to miss
the Camilla Urso concert on Friday
night
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1884-03-06

Emporia, Kansas.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1884-03-06
CoMmrssroNERs. PnocEEDINas.
CouNTY CLERKS OFFICE. !
March 8 1874

COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE.
March 3, 1884.
TIE board of county commissioners
met IN connection with the various
township assessors of The county to
agree on a basis of valuation for the
forthcoming assessment.
The trustees organized their meeting
by e.ectIng Joseph Frost, of Fremont
township, chairman, and Thomas Best.
of Ivy township, clerk.
The board then adjourned to meet AT
/ o'clock p. m, at which time the meet
ing came to order and agreed 20 the fol
lowing basis of assessment:
Average colts, one year old. at $15.
Average colts, two years old, at $25.
Average colts, three year old. at $40.
Work horses III $50.
Stations, iIom 500 to $500.
Ponies at from one third 70 one-half
the price Of other horses.
Average calves less than one year old,
| 50 per head tTo-year-old stetrs, SIS per
head; two-year-oId heifers, $12.50 per
head average COWS, $lS; ihree-yea old
.teers. roughed through, $40; three-Year-
,.ld steers, halt led, $27 per head three
year-old steers, tuli fed. $33 per head.
Four.year-old half led ColcrAdos, at
$50 90
-Four year old full fed Colorados. at
-Four year-old half fed native steers,
$500.
Four-year old fall fed native steers
$40 90
All pedig.eed cattle at 100 per cent
1 IN q onnmnn raffta
That mules be listed 10 per cent
higher than horses. That sheep be list
ed at $3.50 per head. That hogs be list
ed at 50 90 per hundred. That goats bc
listed al S1.C0 per head. That wagons
be listed at $50 that have been run ont
year.
That all other personal property OF
the list except moneys and interest OF
bonds De listed al the same ratio as fixet
for live stock.
That fall wheat b. listed at 80 cent
per bushel, spring wheat at 80 cents, ~
at 90 cents, oats at 1919 cents, corn at 1
cents. Hungarian aad millet at 50 90 pc
ton, bees at So 90 per hive, and ice al 2
cents per ton. II was agreed that rea
i, property be assessed on the same basi
as personal property.
The assess ors then adjourned, ard th
! l 4CSbRAiGCO % a OfniO
commissioners, ard approved the 70
lowing bonds. said bonds being those {
the trustee and assessors OF the variou
townships.
s. s. Grimsly of Agnes City township
D T. E. Best of Ivy township, Robert Pc
e lock of Waterloo township, E. H. Spei
y Ger of Recalling township. II. Hughes {
n Jackson township, g. o. Hughes {
Center township. F. NJ. Parker of PHI
township, W. H. Clark of America
r township, Joseph Frest of FrsmoI
!. tJwnsbip.
q The bids of Joseph Everest, ]. '
Bixler and VIA. Atkinson for assig
ments OF tax sale certificates in Amer
a Gus, were accepted.
a The board .hcn adjourned TO meet I
IS morrow morning
q Attest ROLAND LAKIN,
Cnnutu Cl0,k
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WARREN, LEIoHroN s HARRIsoN.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1884-03-06
TUESDAY. Marcel, 4

Grass seed at J. S Gibson.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-22
CIEBURNE.
The Impeachment Case Against Judge
ParhanI Of Hill Couuty-Local
and Personal ltenJ.

Special 70 the Gazette.
CLEBUKSR, April 2l.-The impeach-
ment case against County Judge Par
nam Of Hill county will come up In
the district court tomorrow, on u
change of venue from that county.
Judge Abbott presided ut the
former hearing tf the Csc
at Hillsboro, and not desiring
10 hear II again. has exchanged with
Judge Hood OF Fort Worth, who opens
court here tomorrow morning.
The case Is one Of absorbing interest
TO the people OF Hill county, especially
on account OF the parties involved, anu
10 lawyers In general. The charges
against Judge Parbam are for "incOm-
petence and oppression IN of1ice.p The
proceedings WERE brought IN the name
Of the state on the relation OF two
prominent Attorney, Tarleton aud
McKibbon, OF the Hllsboro bar. The
particular offeDBe charged was in iiie>
gaIly and tyranically, as alleged,
lining the coInplainants for contempt
OF court. The attorneysfelt aggrieved,
and caused the proceedings u be lnsti.
tnted. On the first trial the jury ac.
quilted on one charge, and o mistrlal
resulted on the other. The CAST wa
then removed TO this county, and to-
morrow IL the day fixed for lis trial.
Tillman Smith, Esq Is counsel foT
Judge PaThsin, and Brown, Ramsey 4
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-22

Crane Tor the REALTORS. A number of
lawyers from Hiilsboro are here, and
the result will bg watched with no lii
tie Interest. a full report of the pro-
ceedings will he forwarded to THE
GAZETTE
The water-worlss have been com.
pleted, and n preliminary tcst was
made this afternoon. The tower
pressure alone WAS used, aud forced
Two streams of water toa height OF fit-
ty feet. Messrs. Brown Il Douglass,
the contractors, are both here, and a
final test and transfer To the city will
probably be made this week. The
efficiency of the syst am, as displayed
In the trials, has caused much salts
faction In the minds OF many who
doubted before.
The officers this evening arrested
one Wilson for theft. He resisted ar
rest so strenuously that 1t required
hard work for four men to carry him
of to the lookup.
A number of fights occurred Satur-
day and today, giving the police con-
siderable employment.
DIR. and Mrs. j. ID, Osborne returned
yesterday from the meeting Of the
knights of Pythias grand lodge at
Austin. While away they visited
Houston, where they were Joined by
Mrs. l.. $. Pitman of Vicksburg, Mrs.
Osborne's mother, who returned with
them.
Miss Maud johnson Of Waco and
Mrs. II. r.. Cl,ftou OF Fort Worth are
visiting Mrs. Volney Robinson.
L., A. Littleiield, the well known
Santa lee conductor. went to the Fort
tonight on secret mission
San Jacinto day was not observed
here.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-22
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HILlSBORO.
Brcyitles OF the Day and Minor Local
Happenings.


Special to the Gazette.
HILLsBoRO, April 2l.-Thc rubbish
on the corner of COvlngton street and
the square Is now being cleared away.
preparatory to building business
houses.
The international and European
show gave performance this evening
10 fair sized audience, and wouln
have had better attendance had IL
not been Tor the inclemency of the
weather.
Mr.. j. e. Ballard has let the con-
tract for u 81 500 house Ia Mr.. j. s..
Robinson. IL will he built on the
northwest corner of Capt. Upshaw's
lot, on Covipgton and Walnut streets.
Some talk of getting up a building
and lean association Is heard on the
streets to-day. Such u thing would
HELM our town vastly.
Mr.. Randolph haley went up to
Fort Worth this evening on visit To
his brother.
The pay car went down the road
distributing the shekels to the boys.
Mr.. Augustus Koch II In the city
to-day with birds-eye view of Hills
borO, which Is q very neat piece OF
work
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-22
SAN ANTONIO.
A Local Celebration by the Veterans l
Died In Her Cell.

special 10 Tho Gazette.
SAN ANroSio, Arril 2l.--The Texas
and Mexican veterans OF Beyar county
vino could not attend the meet
ing at Pari., celebrated the an
niversary of the battle OF
San .iacinto with the discharge OF ar
tillery and n parade TO the Alamo.
where they were addressed by Major
j. Il. Dryer. Ga their return TO the
Nerimendi garden, they were Toasted
by the proprietors.
Mary Howell, VINO was arrested for
drunkenness and confined In the Gala
boose Saturday. died la her cell this
morning. Her husband was SEN
fenced 10 the penitentiary for horse
stealing recently, since which time
she has been drinking very hard,
which brought temporary insanity
and spasms. The jury returned a YER
diet that deceased came 10 her death
from natural causes.
The rains of Saturday and Sunday
were general. Reports from the south
west are TO tho effect that the fall has
been good, but more will not hurt.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-22
WACO.
San Jacinto Day In the Central City
Tho War OF the Rival Tele.
graph Lines.

Special 10 the Gazette.
WACO, April 2l.--This San Jacinto
day has been one Of the gloomiest and
most unpleasant, ~ 10 atmospheric
conditions, that could well be imag-
ined. The mercury ranged
from forty.flve to fifty-live degrees,
and the sun has hardly shown his
face. The Episcopal railroad cxcur-
sion had TO be postponed, on account
Of the weather, ana half.dozen pie
MICS were laid up TO keep. The literary
and musical exercises, commemorative
of the day, at Waco university were
carried out according to programme
and were largely attended. DR.. Sam
Houston's original poem was gem of
literary merit and loudly applauded.
Tonight the firemer are giving Il ball,
which has captured the young people.
Anent the rumored move OF the
Baltimore Il Ohio Telegraph company
into Texas, via the Texas n 81, Louis
railroad, 10 IL known here that in
quiries have been made, very
quietly, for suitable quarters for rival
telegraph company. Waco would be
an important point on the new line,
which, when built from here 10
McGregor, would-by means of the
connection with the g., G.. Il s. H..
lines furnish the b. 80. with n direct
route into every important city or
town in Texas except Aus.
tin, san Antonio, Laiedo,
Denison, Sherman, Paris,
Gainesville, Marshall, Jefferson, Colo
RADIO City, Abilene and Corpus Christi.
Every other town of 1000 inhabitants
aud over would be reached, aud any
number of little towns Of from 800 to
500 inhabitants. The Baltimore ~
Ohio recently bought from the Texas
Il ST. Louis the wires along that road
from Birds Point, opposite Cairo to
TeXarkana., The move now Is TO use
the line from TeXarkana via Waco To
McGrcgor, territory that is at present
occupied by the Western Union lines.
IL IL over this portion of the road the
struggle will he made, IL ut all. IL
will be n cold day and cost lots OF
money when the Western Union is
dislodged, ny the possession of this
link from Texarkana to McGIcgor h
the key to their possession OF Texas, mt
present undisputed save by the Gulf,
Colorado ~ Santa Fee telegraph line.
II Is known here that the Western
Union officials anticipate the struggle
and are preparing TO light 1t out In the
courts.
Several physicians, including the
mayor, DIR. w. III. Wilkes, left for Rel
ton to-day Ia attend the State Medical
association.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-22
THE STATE CAPITAL.
All the Departments Closed in Honor Of
San Jaclnto Day.
The Event Otherwise Celsbratei--B riei
Notes OF ,ews.

Special TO tho Gazette.
AUSTIN, April 2i.--This being San
Jacinto day, all the state departments.
were closed. Early in the morning,
the Travis Light Artillery company
paraded the avenue and fired n salute
from Capitol hill. The firemen gave
apicnic at Pressler's garden, which
was largely attended.
Jacksboro, Jacksonville, Meridian
and Arlington apply for summer nor
NAL schools.
The scholastic census of Denlson, re-
ceived to-day shows population OF
l,aSs against 1906 last year
Mr.. Frank Cravens, the late efficient
business manager of the News Austin
branch, assumed the city editorsh!p OF
the Statesman to-day,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-22
BELION.
The Doctors Gathering for the Mctiing
Of the State Association.

Special 10 the Gazette
Bolton, April 2l.--The doctors
have been arriving from all parts OF
the state to-day. Over POO are here,
and twice "a many more are expected
tomorrow. Ampie provision has been
made 10 furnish them all homes.
There will he n larger attendance than
ut any previous meeting OF the nsso-
citation. The doctors who are here are
entertaining themselves viewing our
city. There are six exhibits of prCpri-
etary medicines.
The association meets tomorrow at
10 o'clock. An address of welcome
will be delivered by Judge y. b. iSaun-
ders, followed by Mayor ID. II. Cham
berlin fer the city and DR.. Taylor Hud-
son for the committee of reception.
The association will then organize.
Drs. Salm and w. j. Burts of Austin
are among the arrivals; Drs Il. j.
Beall. w II. Harrison, II. w. Moore
aud u. q. Daniel Of Fort Worth are
also here.
The weather has cleared, and every
thing seems propitlous for pleasant
aud enjoyable meeting of the associll-
tiun.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-22
HOUSTON.
San Jacluto Day-fhe Firemen's Ami
ycrsary Celebration.

'pecIaI 70 Tho Ghzette.
HoUsroN. April 2l.--San Jacinto
day was celebrated here by the closing
0fall the banks and adjournment Of
the courts. This being the nineteenth
anniversary of the Houston fire de-
partment, the firemcn gave grand
parade and entertainment ut the fair
grounds. Visiting iiremen were pres
ent from Galveston, bringing with
hem a fire engine and four horses.
toria were also present and particle
pated. The Indictment weather, how
ever, broke up tho festivities at an
early hour.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-22
SILKS AND DRESS GOODS.

In this department we call attention
to the following new goods just re
ceived. Coiored Surah and Rhadame,
Silk, Ottoman and Brocaded Satin
Black and Colored Gros Grain Silk
Jasper Block Plaid, Combination Per
sian Stripes and Checks, Albatros.
and Elegant Grenadines.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-22

We carry in stock every quail
ity of Carpetings manufac-
tured, from the cheapest In
grain to the expensive Mo-
quetter. You can depend upon
the largest variety and lowest
prices. We will send samples
o any carpets except Tapes
try and Body Brussels.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-22
JEFFERSON.
Federal Court In SessIon---Tlie Allen
Murder Case Postponed.
apsc,a, IN thu Gaxette
Special 10 the Gazette.

op0cihi W tho onActeos
JEfFEhsvN, april 2l--Justlce Sims
to-day At 2 O'Clock convened his court
In the federbl COURTROOM. The case Of
the State OF Texas Va. A. Is. Allen,
charged with the murder OF II. A.
Partain on the 18th inst was called
tor preliminary trial, but on motion Of
defendants counsel was continued till
Thursday, Gath inst, TO procure testi-
moDy. The Courthouse was densely
packed with eager listener. The de-
fendaDt Is ably represented by Messrs.
Armistead, Mckay ana Camps Camp.
County Attorney Hooper is also ably
assisted by &. a. X =. III. calberson.
Much interest Is mantle ied.
the weather Ii ex remedy cold and
II IL clears up tonight a big iiost y
expected tomorrow, which Will
greatly damap@ 'h9 rrons.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-22

We are offering for the Spring
Trade special attractions in
Ready-made Clothing, Gents
Furnishing Goods and Hats,
Mems, Boys and Youths But
ton, Balmoral and Congress
Shoes, and a beautiful assert
ment of Ladies and Misses
Shoes and Slippers.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-04-22
KANSAS cry.
The Heaviest ApriI snowstorni on
Record suicide OF BtGu-
tifnl Woman.
special 70 the Gazette.

special 10 the Gazette.
KANSAS Cay, Mo, April ai.--1'he
heaviest sno.ystorm here .o-pirIt ever
necn In April; four or i've inches now
on the ground and 1t II fallirg.
Josepi.ine Lnnplry. WIN 4 s,uDdonetI
her husband Ia Wyandotte on iccoupt
e dop q.ss in.sl'c'y !aInpsa e n
lars we're found on her lsc. son. *Hhe
was beautiful woman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-27

It has been little dun at the Inauguration COM
mittee rooms for day or two On account or the
Christmas diversion, but business picked up again
to-day, and the secretary, Mr. Dorsey Clagett was
kept busy answering communications and receiv-
Ing visitors. MessrS Freund, Gray and other cater
ers called during the day to make propositions re-
garding the supper at the ball.
"There viii be two suppers. suppose" observed
Mr. Clagett, zone for the invited guests, which
viii be set table, and the other for the general
punac-Someth1ng on the European niau where
man can go and get cup OF coffee and sandwich
or some other light refreShment"
The headquarters has been supplied With station
cry, postal cards, postage stamps and all the nece
s convenlences for tranSacting business. the
general committee viii be conducted are as follows:
The general committee
in charge OF
The tnaugurotian ceremonies
March 4, 1885.
James 9. Berret, chairman.
James E. Harvey. secretary.
Chas. c. Glover, treasurer.
headquarters: 1917 street northwest.
Washington, D. c., -, 1885,
On either side OF the sheet are printed the names
OF the committee.
The executive committee also has letter hea
which reads as follows:
The executive committee
The inauguration ceremonies,
March 4, 1895
headquarters IS17 L street northwest,
Washington, y. C.-IS3-
rms head Is also embelliShed with the names OF
the committee
Five thousand postal cards have been printed
lot tne use or The committees as follows:
INAUGURATION CEREMONIES,
March 4, 1895.
DEAR SIR: The committee on will meet
al - on ---- at - O'Clock - m.
Yours respectfully,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-27

DIED.
HAGAN. On December 26th 1884, WILLIAM J.
HAGAN aged four months and twenty six days OF CON-
gest ION OF the brain, beloved son Of Michael Z. and
Catherine E Hagan.
Another little lamb is gone
To dwell with him who rave:
Another little darling babe
Is sneerc In the grave.
God needed one more angel child
Amidst his shining band
And SO he bent. with loving smile
And clasped our dariing's hand
By HIS PARRNTs.
Funeral win take place To- morrow Sunday evening
dence, No. $50 LIST street northwest helstiyes an,
friends are respectfully invited 10 attend
HOLR0YD. On December 25th, 1854 WILLIAM n
c. HOLRofD, son OF James r. Hoiroyd. aged twenty
tour Years.
Funeral on Sunday 2sth instant at two D. m, from
the residence OF hs grandmother Mrs g Z Holroyd
No s2e street southeast Relatives andfrends invited
20 attend.
MARTIN. On Saturday December 81 1884, at Q a m
OF typhoid fever. ELDRIDGE BAIRD. third son oi
James ard Cathalne Martin aged twenty and
Funeral from the residence OF his uncle Rev NJ A.
Turner. 1910 street northwest. Monday. December
29th. at p.
sTooPs. On December 81 1885, VINCENT ALBERT
SToOPS son Of Vim. b. and Iryphenia stoeps in ths
MIN tn year OF his age.
Funeral from residence 46s street northwest Mon
day, at 80 O'Clock p. IN.
WAGGAMAN. On Saturday. December 9th. 1884.
me- LYDIA VI Az kENNEDl relct OF John H. waggaman-
tAlexandria and Baltimore papers please copy.1
WATERS. On Friday. December 26th. 1884 At $50 D.
m. EMMA WATERS beloved wife of Roht W. Waters
aged 81 years months and II dsys.
street northwest at O'Clock. sunday. December
26th. o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-27
Admiral J0uetl's Dilemma.
THIRTY CENTS DAY TO ENTERTAIN THE FOREIGN
GUESTS AT NEW ORLEANS.

81 expect to go to New York Tomorrow" said
Admiral Jouett, to-day, to a STAR reporter. 81
have been here to see about matters connected
with the sailing Of the north Atlantic squadron,
but I haven't made any formal application for
money to pay reception expenses at New Orleans
did write a letter to Senator Beck and to Repre-
sentative Ellis upon the matter. 4 am going to
New orleans as part OF the naval ex-
hibit,' I wrote, and I shall undoubtedly
be associated at times with prominent
O1ficials from almost every country, and
civilities. Now, intend. to perform mircale.
am going TO entertain all the United States guests
upon thirty cents per day. Thau's what the gov
eminent allows me, and that's all pve got to do it
With"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-27
The Illinois Senatorship.
WHAT REPRESENTATIVE TowNsHEND SAYS OF THE
EXISTING COMPLICATION.


Representative Townshend, OF Illinois, said to
STAR reporter to-day that the illness OF the demo-
cratic state senator whom it was represented would
not be able to participate IN the coming United
States senatorial contest had been greatly exag-
gerated 1--WE have had late advices from him"
continued Mr. Townshend, sand he will be on hand
when the senatorial fight opens. He has been
sick, but the attack was not Of q serious
nature" Mr.. Townshend added that nothing had
developed in Illinois TO throw and light whatever
upon the senatorial complications. at stands" he
said, tuSt where 1t did at FIRST There is tie ON Joint
ballot in the legislature, and doubt II there will
be an election OF Senator" He said further that
the democrats are fully alive to the importance Of
securing Senator SrOm Illinois, and they have no
fears OF any democratic member or the legislature
not doing his whole duty to his party. There are
some half @ dozen democratic candidates. Among
them Morrison, Trumbull, w. j. Allen and Gov.
Palmer. Mr.. TOwnShend said that IN the event OF
the failure OF the legislature TO elect, he believed
the governor would appoint Gen. Logan, though
he (ToWnshendl Is OF the opinion that no legal
power to appoint VIII reside IN the governor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-27
The baltimore Markets.
.nALTTMQRE. December q. Virginia new tsnforties,

RALT1MoEE. Mp. December 27--Cotton firmcr and
dull niddlins. loaal0Js. Flour steady. with good
Local inquiry. Whest-southern nolninG1y steady
wsssern higher s and Sn ,on,hssn s2sss southern
winter red spot s0Hasosl Decem6er, sol5 bid: Jan.
nary. slHsS1H; February. s2ssass: March. e2Hss5;
western easier md dull southern white 4s4o south
Der a7al7f January, 45<a4s: February ASK bid Oats
seahy and dulaoutherh. 33aa6 western WHITE Sass;
s6,sa . EGG h.Ensr reaned aaist
changed Freishts 70 Eserpod per stesnsr an,s a
cotton. l5sG4d 1opr ls: I'd; grain ehd Receipts
!A0o0 bushels; oats, 1000 bushes shirments--corn.
81 90 bushslA
The Chicago Markets.
CHICAGO. IT.. December 2.-.on Change, at 1l:1a
IN. wheat WAS strong January advancing TO T2 Corn
vas arm 4 zaA higner. Oats were hieher. Fork
10ol4ac. higher Lard 2kc. higher. The weather is
cloudy with heavy fall Of sleet.
The Petroleum Market.
CLEVELAND, g.. December N-Petroleum IN
changed Standard white. Ito deg. test, N
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-27
The Chicago Election Frauds.

CHICAGO, December 27.-One OF the charges
against VIM j. Gallagher, that OF Illegal voting In
1883, was dismissed this morning lis arrest on
this charge, IL is Claimed was made simply to in
sure his stay In the city pending the Investigation
or the charges made against him OF completely in
the eighteenth ward election frauds.