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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-21
Frank Leslie's Sunday A1aEauine


For June completes the seventeenth
volume, with anumber OF exceptional In.
te.est. The opening article is by the
eminent traveller, Alvin S. Southworth,
and entitled Catholic Missions in the
Far East" principally Farther India,
China and Japan; the Iabors of st.
Francis Xavier and his successors are
graphically described. The article on
"Bib.e History" tells of the conquest of
Canaan under Joshua, andgthe history OF
the Israelites under the rule
of the Judges. This article has
twelve illustrations. Portraits and
short biographical sketches are
given OF the three new English bish-
ops. The Sacred Musicians described
are Madame SaiLton- Dolby, who recent
" died, and Anton Rubinstein; and the
PARALLELS of Christ have reached their
thirteenth number with "The Barren
Fig-tree." FaIjeon's story, Loves Har-
vest, reaches an interesting point, and
Mrs. farmers serial "What She Made
of Her Life" progresses favOrably.
There are several very beautiful poems,
and varied and attractive MISCELLANY,
at % cents a number, or $3.50 q year,
postpaid. Published by Mrs Frank
Leslie, 53, 55, 81 Park place, New York.
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Jars OPERA.

The Mrs. Olive Lunbeck benefit enter
tannment at jays opera house Tuesday
night was asuccess. A large and very fine
audience was present despite the incle-
mency Of the weather. The cIrcum-
stances under which the people were as
sembIed, were highly complimentary to
Mrs. Lunbeck and her esaissants, ana
tbs genuine delight with which the az
cslIent program Of recitation and music
was received, proved the audience to be
well repaid for their attendance.
Through q program Of eight selections
Mrs. Lunbeck's powers Is An elo-
cutionist were thoroughly tested.
She proved herself possessed Of
such varied capsbiIitY e. to make her
mistress in the rendition of such great
diversity Of selections as "Uncle Dan'l
and the Stesmboat," with its darky hui
NOR and dialect; Wounded" with all
the agonies Of suffering warrior de-
picted in the facial changes; "Ceurt-
ship Under Difi1culties,'' with its severe
test Of personating the male and female
voices from lowest to highest pitch.
Hamlet" with the necessary artistic
Interpretation of the finer passages; and
Little Edith, the laxative young miss
entertaining er sisters beau. Emporia
can well take pride. as she does, in pos
sessing such an accomplished elocution-
lists. The musical feature of the pro-
gram was initiated with the "Dance oil
DEATH" q very fine piano solo By
Prof. A. G. Moss. Miss May
Haines played piano solo
etude No. 3, by Neupert. In Response
to hearty applause she gracefully bowed
acknowledgment. Mrs. Charles Harris
is one Of our favorite soprano singers
and her selections, the white SquaIl'
and "As I've Nothing Else to Do
ELECTED heartiest applause. One of the
most pleasing features of the program
was the duet ooh, Swallow, Happy
Swallow" by Mrs. Harris and Mrs.
Julia Sommers. These ladies were en-
cored, and TO the pleasure of all kindly
responded. Their fine soprano and alto
voices are admirably adapted to duet
singing. Prot. Moss accompanied the
vocal music with piano. In response to
encore on her last selection Mrs. Lun.
beck pleasantly thanked her auditors fol
their presence and attention.
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THE ROARD OF HEALTH.

The Board of Health recently pub
lished IN this paper the announcement
that the members would hold regular
meetings every Tuesday, on which occa-
sion persons having complaints are re-
quested 10 appear before the board. This
is a wise announcement and TIE NEWS
trusts that aggrieved citizens will paste
this item IN their hats and go before the
board on the evenings mentioned instead
of bowling indiscrininstely against
filthy alleys and the city authorities.
These parties now do not have to hire a
hall, but only march up to DR.. Lawrence's
Office and file their resolutions.
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OBITUARY.

Abigail, wife of James Bassett was
laid TO rest in Chicago May 9Th. Mrs.
Bassett was aged 70 years and eleven
days. For fitty-eight years she was a
co asistent Christian and died In the
triumphs of faith. A companion aged
over eighty years, eight out of ten child.
rem, seventeen grandchildren and fifteen
greatgrand- children, together with many
other relatives and friends, were left to
mourn her loss. Her daughter. Mrs. 81.
L. Gage of Fremont township, this
county, arrived at her mothers bedside
just too late to see her before she had
nasscd aWaV
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WEDDING.

The japanese wedding announced to
be given by the ladies of the First Con-
gregational church, will take place May
9th, one week from tomorrow night, at
the Parlor rink. The affair promises to
be a very interesting entertainment.
Elaborate preparations are being made.
The Japanese costumes will be ordered
from abroad. The number participating
will be about fifteen. We hereby in be-
half of the ladies, extend everybody 3
''formal invitation" to the wedding.
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me south and soatneaos Florida

Should you contemplate 9 trip to
Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, So
vaansh, Ga, Charleston, 8. c., Jackson
vile, Florida, or in fact any point in the
south or southeast. it will be to Yonr in.
terast to examine the advantages oveE
all other lines offered by the st, Louis,
Iron Mountain g Southern railroad
ssIron Mountain Route'' In the way of
fast time, elegant equipment, &c.
At present q daily train Is run from
Saint LOUIS Grand Union Depot, at
tached to which will be found an ele-
egant Pullman Palace sleeping car.
which runs through TO Nashville, Tenn,
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
sleeping car of the very finest make Ct
tachsd, which runs through to jackson
VILE, Florida, without change.
For further information address
r. CHANDLER.
L. g. CHARLroN, Gen. Tiki. Agent
Asst Gen. Tiki. Agent
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-21

Piles are frequently preceded by a
sense of weight in the back, loins and
lower part of the abdomen, causing the
patient to suppose he has some affec-
tion of the kidneys or neighboring or
gans. At times symptoms of indIges-
ton are present, as tiatulency, uneasiness
of the stomach, etc. A moisture like
preparation, producing a very disagree
able itching; after getting warm, is
very common attendant. Blind, bleed
ing, and itching piles yield at once to
the application OF DIR. BOsAnko's pile
remedy which acts directly upon the
parts afflicted, absorbing the tumors, al
laying the intense itching, and affecting
a permanent cuEe Price so cents. Sold
]. A. Moore and Chas. Ryder.
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Ell Dorado Republican: Winfield has
two or three lines of railway, but they
are all under the Santa Fe management,
and they are anxious for road which
Will give them a little competition. The
proposed route has been examined by a
competent engineer and as soon as the
bond propositions now pending in Cow
ley county are off, the Ell Dorado & Win.
field scheme will be taken up. The
thing to do Is to hitch this project onto
the EmpOria one and make it one enter
prise. We must have both of these
roads.
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CHARLES STARR

Died Hay Is, 1885, at Neosho Rapids,
of palsy, Charles Starr, aged IS. Mr..
Starr formerly lived at Logansport, Indl-
ana, but has been in this county for five
years. He has two or three sons living
10 this county, and is father of ]. B.
Starr formerly of Emporia, but lately of
Concordia, Kansas. Mr.. Starr was a
member of the NJ. E. church for over
fifty wears.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-21
PiIeai PIles,l PlIe.,it

A sure cure for blind, bleeding, itch
ing and liberated piles has been discov-
cred by DIR. Williams ian Indian rem
edy), called DR.. Williams Indian Pile
Ointment. A single box has cured the
worst chronic cases of % or 80 years
standing. No one need suffer five min
utes after applying this wonderful sooth-
ing medicine. Lotions and instruments
Indian Pile Ointn ent absorbs the tumors.
allays the intense itching (particularly
at night after getting warm in bed), acts
as poultice, gives instant relief, and Is
prepared only for piles, itching of prI-
vate parts, and for nothing else. Sold
by d. w. Morris. Price Scots box.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-21

1t was decided at a meeting of the
Board of Health held, May 18th, 1885,
to hold regular meetings every Tuesday
evening at 80 O'Clock at the Office of
the chairman, DIR. Lawrence. Persons
having complaints to make can meet the
board at that time.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-21
At unchanRed; WORKERS, t4.lso4. Is; pack

ket unchanged; Workers, t4.ls04.25; pack
ers, $3.60d4 10; butchers, 4-2504S0.
WHKAT-MArket active and fraction low
er. closing H0kc under yesterday No. red,
cash, tlO6k; June, 81 e51< bid; July. sl.nS5<;
August, 81 ok.
CoRN-SloW and lower: No. mixed cash,
47k0l7hc; May. 47c; June, 461<c asked July.
0ETs-Duu; cash. ssc; Aay SIC bid; June.
36c.
RYz-SloW; Tic.
PoRK-Duli; jobbinR ct Al.8.
LARD-FfFmer; $6.6516.70.
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EUREKA ExrEE1Ees.

SATURDAY, May 16.
Heavy rain and wind last night.
The preacher's reception was rained
out.
Mrs.. SheWalter died very suddeoly
last Sunday afternoon.
District couvt continues TO grind Of
tenders and contentious ones. Several
Emporia lawyers are helping turn the
mill.
Elk county had al old bird in our jail
for safe keeping who played sick, and
was removed to room up stairs. put in
bed and under the doctors care for few
days, and promised 20 die. He is want
ed now, but is missing C. R. q.
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j. a. YOUNG, SecretarY.

Miss Emily Kuhlmann has just made
arrangements to spend one day each
with fourteen county institutes in Kan
sas, exhibiting kindergarten work. Miss
Kulhmann has a wide reputation as
kindergarten teacher, and the institutes
that have secured her services only for a
day are to be congratulated.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-21

Thos. L. Ryan arrived home from
Fargo Springs sunday. The streets
aud avenues are laid of like those of
this city, and will probably be similarly
named. The company has erected a
building on corner lot which will be
used as grocery. A hotel is being con-
structed by a man named Carr. Mr..
Ryan says that all day Saturday beauti-
full lakes would appear in valleys ahead
Of them, only to disappear when ap-
preached. The optical illusion is one
similar TO that created by mirage, but he
said this was explained by a theory re-
garding the condition Of the lower strata
of air in the valleys Independent of any
surrounding waters.
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St. Louis


to Colorado or New Mexico for pure air
TO relieve consumption 10 all mistake.
Any reasonable man would use DIR. Bo.
ssnko's Cough and Lung Syrup for con.
SUMPTION IN all its stages Il EeVer fails
to give relief IN all cases ofcoughs, colds
bronchitis, pains In the chest and all af-
tections that are considered primary 10
Price so cents and 81 90.
Sold by Chas, Ryder and ]. A. Moore,
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j. n. johnson, one of the music teach
ers OF our city, we regret to learn is con-
fined to his room by severe sickness and
will not be able to attend his classes be-
fore Monday of next week.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-21

Col. J. w. Feighan, Roland Lakin and
j. L. Butler went to Parsons Tuesday in
accordance with their appointment as
county officers to vote the stock of Lyon
county at the annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Missouri, Kansas
and Texas railway, and to make as thor
ough investigation as possible regarding
the present condition of the road.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-21

DIR. G. F. Gray's genial advertising
agent, Mr.. VIM. Mutt, left Monday for
Wichita to make arrangements for
spending few weeks there. The doc
tor and his family left for that city Tues
day. II has been over six months since
DIR. Gray came here from Charlottesville,
Indiana, and took rooms at the Coolidge,
where he has since remained in the sue
cessful practice of dentistry. He has
been kept busy and has consequently
done large amount of filling aud ex-
tracing teeth. So far as we have been
able to learn his work has given the
patients entire satisfaction. He has
also made many friends, who look upon
his departure as that of most agreeable.
professional gentleman, and wish him
success in new fields.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-21

F.A. Moriarty, secretary of the Morris
County Exposition Company. has issued
a circular announcing that the annual
fair for 1885 will be held at Council
Grove, September 90, 80 and October 1,
and q
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-21

1t was reported on the streets early
this morning that the fishing party of
yesterday were to be indicted for using
the wrong kind of bait. Later informa-
ton advises us that the prosecutor post
pOned action because he could not learn
that any fish had been captured.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-21

The Central Loan and Land Co., the
Oldest money loaning concern in the
county, always lends Its money at the
lowest rates of interest obtainable in the
state, and on any kind OF time you wish.
Closes loans the day you apply if securi-
ty and title is all right No extra OF un
expected charges. Interest payable
here.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-21

The Ladies' College Aid Society has
arranged to give a strawberry festival at
the residence of Major G. Hood on Fri
day evening. Everything possible is be-
ing doCe to make the event a success.
Those attending, We are sure will have.a
delightful social time. The cause is q
good one, and one which will appeal to
all who have an interest in the success
of the College of Emporia, and that is
everybody.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-21

Many INSCRIPTIONS dealers may tell
you they have remedies tor coughs. and
colds equal in merit and in every respect
Just as good as the old reliable Dr.
Bosanko Cough and Lung Syrup, unless
Won insist upon this remedy and VIII
take no other, YOU are liable to be great
ly deceived. Price so cents and 800.
Sold by j. A. Moore aud Charles Ryder
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-21

Blacksmith and Wagon Shop 1t Reading.
I have enlarged my shop and now
have two FORCES, and j. D. Cross, 9
horse sheer from Virginia. Also wagon
shop and horse power with emery wheel
for pillow works, and 3 carriage paint
shop. B. HYDER,
Reading. Kansas.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-21

There Is considerable of a mad.dog
scare on Phenis creek. 1t is reported
that Sunday a number of men in that
vicinity killed four of the affected dogs.
One is yet at large. No persons have
been bitten but several cattle are said To
have been injured.
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SALE OF
Ladies' Spring Wraps!
in ockandno totakean
to


at jet passementerle, sizes SO and SO. Re-
duced from $3.50 to $500.
Lot 341-One black Rhadzimir silk
wrap, cape shape. long tabs. shirred troHt
trimmed with two rows of Spanish lace
and heavy chenille fringe, size SO. Re-
duced from $3.50 to $9.75.
Lot S44-One black Rhadzimir silk
wrap, cape shape, long tabs, shirred at
waist. heavily trimmed in Spanish lace.
chenille fringe ana satin gimp oFna-
ments, size "a. Reduced from S22.50 to
$3.50.
LOT 321-One heavy black ottoman
cord silk, short dolman. with cape,
trimmed in chennIlle fringe and silk
pAssementerie, size SO. Reduced from
$33 so to $12.5o.
LOT 451-FiVe black, velvet brocaded
grenadine wraps, short round cape, long
tabs, trimmed with heavy chenille
fringe, jet heading, silk lined, Spanish
lace and ribbon bow at neck, sizes 80,
"a, Sc, 80 and 70. Reduced from $14.5O
to S11.75.
LOT 440-Four black, velvet brocaded
grenadine wraps. round cape shape, long
tabs, colored changeable silk lining,
heavy chenille fringe trimming, Span
lsh lace and rIbbOn bow at neck; sizes,
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The Cannon Ball. Thunderbols and Cv
clone trains are all side-tracked fog tie
St. Louis Limited. via. the Missouri
Pacific, the only line running three az.
press trains from Kansas City to st
Louis. st. LOUIS day express at z 80 q.
m, st. Louis night express at Gals n.
N. To the third train which leaves Kan
sas City at S:25 p. N, the management
of the Missouri Pacific wish 70 call the
special attention Of the travelling public
and the citizens Of Kansas, TO the great
St Louis Limited Train of palace
coaches. Horton reclining chair cars
free and the only line running Pullman
buffet sleeping and parlor cars In the
west To avail yourselves Of all these
without any extra cash your
ticket must be over the Missouri Pacific
j. b. LYON, ". p. A.,
Kansas City.
Gu. TOWNSEND. G. p A.
&c Toss1a
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-Four young Democrats from two Kan
sas cities were recently appointed as
route agents. They took one trip to
"catch on" and thereafter resigned and
went home to their mothers. They all
at once discovered that though in the
employ of "Uncle SAM" they would
have to work, and that was not what
they had been Hanging around" for.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-21

Auctioneer, successor to II. w. Pear
sail. Public sales of all kinds will be
given prompt aud careful attention.
With an extended experience in the auc.
ton business, he bespeaks an extensive
patronage which he will endeavor 10
merit by satisfaction to all customers
Headquarters at the Central stables En-
poria, Kansas.
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READING NEWS.
EDITED BIZ MARY DE zEAH.

1UEsDAHs Msy ".
We hsd q heavy ram here FrIdsy
night with some strong wind, and on
Saturday the rain came down In torrents.
Some i've inches tell. Il has been
showering Monday and to-day.
Considerable corn will have 70 be
planted over.
Henry JscOby is building . new
house.
Hyder has enlarged his shop and ia
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southern Rans.s RaIIvav.

The short and most direct route to
Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago, Omaha
and all points east and north; and the
short line from Kansas CIV to Cherry
vale. Independence, Winfield. Vel
lington. and Harper, Kansas
and all points in Texas and the Indian
territory. Trains for the east leave at
Ills a IN. g. B. HYNEs,
J. L. BARNS, Gen1. Pass Agt.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-21

can get abundance of money to loan
on farms in large or small sums for one,
two, three, four. or FIVE years, at q low
rate of interest, and allow payments TO
be made in small sums at different times
or the whole amount may be kept five
years or paid of any time. Office with
Wells Bros, over EmDoria Savings
bank. s. NJ. SMITH.
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Lawrence journal: President A. r.
Taylor, of the State Normal school will
lecture at the University next Tuesday
evening, May 10. Subject, at Takes
Something OF Man to do That"
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Dr.FraEieEs RootBitserss

Frazier's Root Bitters act strongly up
on the liver and kidneys, keep the bowels
open and regular, make the weak strong,
heal the lunga, build up the nerves. and
claanse the blood and system of every
impurIty. Sold by d. W. Morris, drug
gfst. Price&1 90.
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THE NEWS.
THURSDAY. MAY 81, 1881
AZ Reward.

Strayed-MaY 18Th, from my farm
two miles north of Neosho Rapids, a
dark bay or brown mare, tour years old.
never worked, has little white on hind
foot above hoof, tail cut off square.
Fifteen dollars reward paid for return to
Simon Gentner, Neosho Rapids, KS.
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The annual meeting of the Kansas
Funeral Directors association was held
in the parlors of the Windsor hotel in
Topeka. The attendance was large last
evening. Professor Reynolds of Roches-
ter. n. Y, delivered lecture before the
association on embalming.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-21

For sALE-64O acres of very choice
upland, at good railroad station, all
fenced and cross fenced into six seper.
ate lots. $50 acres in cultivation, balance
in pasture and meadow, one dwelling of
rooms Sud one Of 3 rooms, abundance
OF stock and we'll water, good barn 24xe4
ieet with corn crib and buggy house at
tached' $50 feet OF frame shedding, all
the improvements nearly new and in
good condition, location very desirable
and Will be sold low on easy terms.
News LANn AGENCY
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RnnEInnaArni.asn Ivs

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers. salt rheum. fever
sores, letter, chspped hands, chllblains.
corns and all SKIN eruptions. and posi-
lively cures piles or no pay required. II
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price, % cents per
box. For sale by B. Wheldon.
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Notice.

A. c. Hill. plaintia. vs.. e. B. white, de-
PENDANT.
Before ?. p. Payne. s. p. In and for the
OK Kansas.
Said defendant will take notice that he has
been sued by said plaintiff befose SAID justice
was, on she 11th day OF April. 1885, issued IA
said cause by said Justice for the sum Of 6. 80
and served on the Wells, Fargo 4 Co, Ex-
press Com paDy. and said express company
answered. disclosing property Of the defend
ant in its possession. That said case will Be
heard on the sth dag Of June. 1885.
A. G. HILL, plaintiff.
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In the case ofthe trustees of the Christ
ian church VS.. the estate of the late S.
G. Brown, which was tried recently in
probate court, Judge harrington allowed
the claim of the plaintiffs for $500, the
amount of the subscription in question.
Notice OF appeal has been gwen.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-21

The ladies of the First Methodist Epis-
copal church will give strawberry and
ice cream festival Friday evening, at the
Eighth avenue rink. The admission will
be free, and the strawberries thrown in
for few cents extra.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1885-05-21

Five hundred sheep for sale or trade
for land, cattle or horses; also five i'm
ported Merino and Cotswool bucks. In
quire of Jas. S. Seary, five miles north
west OF Emporia, or s. A. Nesbitt, EN-
poria