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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

Twenty i've c..fIlns used FOR small pox
patients giving % the ghost were washed
away from Kansas City recently by the
Telentl's' Missouri river PersoDs drink.
inR wat-r from that stream will no
doubt have pleasant n flections. Small
PIX sores will seem TO swim In the water
% perSoOs With vivid imsgiDations, and
vet they will he compelled t. drink
lhsreof.'
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

The officers elected at the Grand En-.
campment at Wichita were: General @.
j. McDivitt OF Abilene, department
commander; senior vice, Thos. Seward
Of Winfield; junior vice. J. D. Barker
OF GirArd; chaplain, Col. Allen Buck
ner; medical director, Col J. NJ. Lewis
OF Kinsley.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

A dancing master at Topeka has
offered prizs to the most awkward
dancer IN the state. In spite of the fact
thst Topeka Is meutioned as having q
sure thing we want EmpOrIa to hAye q
chance. For awkward dancers. espeo-
tally among the gentlemen, we will
back EmporIa against the world,
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04
FaFnaers . Meehaaiea.

Save money and doctor bills. Relieve
your mothers, wives sod sisters by Z
timely purchase OF Ds. Boanakoss Cough
s1d Lung Syrup. the best known rene
dy Tor coughs, colds, Group and hron-
chisl aneclaons. Relieves children Of
Group - one night; Hsy save YOU hun
dfeds Of doliars. Price 50 cent? and 81.
sample fres. Sold By Chas. Ryder End
]. A Moore,
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04
KANsA PATEN1s .

List of patents granted to cItiz.ns of
Kansas for the week ending Tuesday.
Feb. %, 1856. complied from the Of
ficial records of the United STATES patent
office. expressly for the Daily News. by
w. A. Redmond, solicitor of patents,
No. 637 F street, N. w., Washington, d.
Q of whom information may be had.
l.. w. LnOmis, Mcpherson, wind
wheel gearing.
A. N. Muntrose, Clay Center, can SOL
dering machine.
j N. Morrison, Fort Scott, ch ain
pump.
Harvey Worrall, Topeka, music sheet
and book supper or for pianos or organs.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04
Oas BoEaIs Instead oga Dossn

And Is took only one bottle to do II, .
said Q gentleman, speaking Of Parker's
Hair BaIeam had run OF lever, and
when l got well Of that my hslr began
70 fall out 30 fast a. TO alarm ms. I
really didn't know what 20 do. until one
day friend said, "Tfy PaFker's Hair
bottle was enough. ] expected 20 uee
mn Q dozen. Clean, highly pegfnmed.
not oily, rot 8 dye. Restores original
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

Judge FIetchersays that the Wichita
encampment was thoroughly enjoyed by
the old veterans; that the people OF
Wichita were very kind and treated
their guests with consideration and re-
spect. The judge Is very busy attend
ing to business accumulated in his alb
sence, TO day
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04
APLEAsANr EVENING.

Miss Nellie Ciapp entertained q mum.
Der Of friends at her residence on Mer-
chants street last evening. Progressive
euchre, whist. refreshments, music and
dancing were INDUCED in, and q very
pleasant evening was had, the popular
hostess having the happy faculty of max
ing all feel at home, and thus enjoy
themselves TO the utmost.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

The faulty gas pipes on Commercial
street between Sixth and Eighth avenue
have been attended TO by the gas CON-
pany and uow the gas lights that have
been burning 50 feebly for some time
will shine forth in all their former
briRhtntas
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04
A VOICE FROM rHE CRY PRrs N.

We ara in receipt of this vail OF woe
from the prisoners coShncd in the city
jail, when not at work on the rock pile
We publish II for what it is wotth:
CITY Prison, Feb. %, 1886
EDITOR NEws: We would like To In
form the public how We are
treated at the hands ot the CITY
authorities. In the first place
the prison Is too crowded for human
beings TO exist IN. The ourden of
boarding SO many men who would de-
part in quest OF work II allowed, is an
imposition. on the confding public. The
most Of the prisoners confined within
these walls MAKE living by hard work.
They do not get enough to sat, and are
covered with vermin, as the jail Is IN
clean Prisoners committed IN default
Of funds TO pay llne of Is and costs,
have been confined for i've weeks. Their
time does not go on, except when
at work. The work Is counted by the
| hour, ten hours, perdAy, and all for fifty
centn- All confined would like 10 have
their dues. In conclusion We would
state that one half Of our number are
compelled 20 lie on the floor without
blankets af this Indictment season of the
year, and yet We ere expected 20 do !
hard days work on tha rock pile. Pleas
publish the above. YouFs truly.
TEE PRJsoEERs.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04
A sIMPLF. CERTAIN WAY

Up and down his store rs strobe
With q sad and sorry face.
On his mind there lay a load,
For no buyer ever showed
himself within the place.
Then he found q simple way
To sell OF his large supplies,
And thus 70 make his business pay.
Now If you question him, he'll say,
II always advertise
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04
HoR rIOULTURAL MEEt1 q.

Tee Lyon County horticultural So
cietY met at the court house on Wednes.
day. Feb. "a, at 2 O'clock, and was called
TO order by President Randolph.
the cImmittee IN vegetable garden
ing made a report of market matters
with synopsis of rules to govern the
selling of market products.
On motion the committee was in
struc'ed to ptepsre an ordinance TO be
presented at the next meeting of the city
council. Tor their consideration.
Robert Milliken read list OF apples
recommended for an orchard of 100 trees
for family use, and 1000 trees for
market orchard.
The matter of arranging program
for the Remaining meetings of the year
was considered, and the business COM
mltlee was instructed to prepare such
list Tor the next meeting.
On motion, adjourned to meet at the
court house on "Wednesday, March 10, at
O'Clock.
Tread by Robert MiIIiken Before the Lyon
County Horticultural Society. February
Gath. 1885,
APPLES.
am asked dozens of times every
month TO name the kinds of apples best
suited for our orchards. Now, just what
Is best In any particular case, depends
Oh several conditions, which must be
known and taken into account In max
Ing up list. II for family use alone, q
certain selection of kinds would be ap-
propElate, differing slightly according to
the size of the orchard. If for market
alone, q very different selection, not
only as to kind, but ss to the proper
ton of each would be made, and if for
femily use primarily, with an idea of
marketing the excess after the orchard
Is well under way, q modification of
both lists would be IN order.
will suppose beginner wishing TO
plant an orLhard on q new place, and
wanting q selection OF 100 trees for his
orchard, he should take the following in
about the proportion here given: Sum-
mer kinds-2 Early Harvest. Colum-
bia Red June, Red Astrican, 2 Coop
er's Early White, American Summer
PeArmsin, 3 Jelfrevs. Hightop Sweet.
Autumn kinds Maiden's Blush, Q
Lowell. . R4mbo, 5 Jonathsn, 3 Orley.
FAmeune, Rome Beauty, , Grimes
Golden, Winter kInds-1O Wine
sap, 5 Huntsman's Favorite,
5 Rawle's Genet, 5 Willow Twig, Dom
inie, 10 Missouri PIppIn. 8 Red Winter
PearmAin, 5 Smiths cider, 3 Roman
Stem, Tslman Sweet, 8 LAWYER. 8
White Winter Pearmain.
For an orchard OF !, 900 trees for mar
ket purposes q good selection would be:
81 nmer-20 Early Harvest, 20 Red
June, 20 Red AsIrican. 20 CoOper's Ear.
ly White. AutumD-20 Maiden's Blush,
20 Rambo, 20 Rome Beauty, 10 Grimes
Golden, 20 Jonathan, 10 Fameuse Win
ter-200 Winessp, 400 Ben Davis, $50
Missouri PIppin, 100 Rawle's Genet. so
Red Winter Pearmsin, 25 Huntsmau's
Favorile, % Smiths cider. % Hubbard
sons Nonesuch, 25 Willow Twig.
This selection OF varieties Is the same
as recommended by experienced Or
chaIdists in the Horticultural s6cIety's
report, and can be relied on. The list
might be varied considerably. some va
rieties increased and others diminished,
or some omitted and others equally val
liable substituted without materially af :
fectlng the general value of the list
However, claim this list to be per.
fectly reliable one of we'll tested stand.
| ard Sorts
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

Manager Whitley has secured the
famous Eumet for the evening OF March
Oh. HIS Cuckoo" song alone Is worth
the price OF admission. HIS rich tenor
voice cannot be equalled. secure your
seaCs eArIv
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

During the rest of the SCHOOL year Wis
itors To the Friday evening literary so
cieties Of the state Normal schools will
not be admitted after 8 O'Clock. The
doors will close promptly at that hour.
A. z TAYLOR Preaidant.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04
Pro.souts the su,na,sruIl,

gist hands out anything but "Hop Bitterssi
with green cluster of Hops on white label
shun that druggist a. you would q viper; and
If he has taken your money for bogus ssaH
indict him for the fraud and sue hiIn fol
damages for the sTindle, and We Will reward
you literally for the conviction.
See q. 8 court Injunction against c D War
neP, Reading, Mich, and all his salesmen
agents, dru ggists. and other imitators.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

As soon as anyone received an invita-
ton t. j. 2 g. party, the first thought
is-what ia the club going to do now?
Every party since its first inception has
had an individuality OF it's own, and
each party has been successful.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04
THE sEALsKIN TURNED OUT

The sealskin sacque that erst with p4 ide was
worn
By ladies in the winter on the street,
Is now regarded with q kind OF sc-rn
BY people who are known As the elite.
And there are folks who say the cause this
Is:
comm.
You cam tell q servant from her 'missis,''
or wealthy lady from WasherWomAn.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

K. 81. FOrde has been reelected grand
recorder of the grand lodge A o. U. w.
OF Kansas. This is quite compliment
10 Mr.. FOrdc As this Is the fourth time
he has been elect d a. the Office.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

The j. Y g club are to give their
closing party OF the season on Wednes-
day evening. March 3D., at the residence
Of Mr.. I. ID. Peters. No. 145 Constitu-
ton street. This announcement will be
heard with feelings of mingled pleasure
and regret by our socielY people.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

A very pleasant social was given by
the ladies of the CoDgregationalisi
church at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs
Gillett, 1877 Exchange street, last evening
A large number OF ladies and gentlemen
were present and the social was very en-.
iOYahle.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

Before very very long the township
and city assessor will call on you to
take list Of your property. Get ready
Ia say your watch Is worth SHE
knows you come nearer telling the
truth than when you want to make an
impression and say Il Is worth 1850.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

Wichita Eagle: Mrs. Olive Lubbock,
an accomplished elOcutionist from EN-
pOria. entertained q large party In the
paIlors Of the Occidental hotel last ev,n-
ing. Her recitAtions were OF the high.
est merit and called forth the most
Tapturest praise from those present.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

Persons from this city who attended
the grand encampment at Wichita speak
In glowing terms of the home talent
troupe that presented the "Mikado" tor
the benefit OF the @. A. X post of that
city. Emporia with all her musical
talent has not vet had the get up" to
place this pleasing comic opera before
the public.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

Owing I'd q Misunderstanding OF the
time Tor the grand parade OF the old sol
diers attending the encsmpment at
Wichita, the Knight Templar band fall
cd Ia appear in the procession.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

The Knight TemplAr baud came in
from WichiIA last night and the mem
bers say the encampmenI was we'll At
tended add was very enjoyable. Four
bands were present.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

Judging from the immense stock OF
lumber that dealers are laying in there
will be Q boom 10 house building.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

Colonel David Taylor received . very
fiAttering vote for state commander.
General McDevitt Of Abilene, was the
choice, however. He is g good man,
aud the boys are proud of him.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

The NEW edition OF the En- lIsh die
tionary will try e. define tie word
"du1o" As far Ms we can fad Ou5 it
simply means tool With an acute accent.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

Sheriff White says he cAGr breathe
without 1t gets into the papers. Heaven
pity the compositions that haYe to handle
his breath
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

All the colleges which are to take part
In the State Osstorical Contest have Sc
iected their representatives. Emporia
Normal school has as orator, Miss Sue
Hoaglin; EmporiA Presbyterian college.
Ewing Fl srbert; Washburn college, q.
A. Greenless; Ottawa University, n
young lady; K. s. U Cyrus Crane.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

Plenty OF ducks have been seen going
north again. and lighting in the ere, ks
and rivers. wherever the Ice is melted
enough so Ihey can get in the water.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

'SpOt Cash" Is Csrtls' new play. A
little spot cash wouldn't rjure the busi-
ness Of this town Can It be secured ?
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

Dudes are apt 10 be extravaSant, but
TO DO real BIce they should try and live
within the means Ot their motheis.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

The bogus post flee inspector, men
toned In these columns as roping IN the
country PostIn4sters, has been arrested
al Marshall, Tex.s
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

The ever pleasing Emmett at the opera
house Tuesday evening, March 9th, BE
sure aud take the performance In.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

Broom corn Is worth $3.50 per ton.
There IL more money in raising broom
corn than running q newspaper,
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

Sickness seems to be in the air this
spring. Seven out of every ten men
you meet are complaining
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

Young ladies are already clearing of
their crUquet grounds, preparatory for
the spring campaign.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

srEDMAN,s SOOTHING powDERs
Prepared only byDr. ]. S1EDaEAsl, Lcado1, EER.,
and Atlanta, Ga, u s.
WefI-known and universally used all over
the world. Tested for upwards Of fifty years.
An Agency has been established AZ Atlanta, and
powders will be forwarded mail free on re-
ceipe Of amount stated beIoW.
Single pasket. z6cts.; ave simesthe quantity for
$50. Address Dr.. ]. STEDMANs Atlanta Ca
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

What shall It profit q man though he
dance with every girl at bail and his
wife linda Il out the u, X day?
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04
sherIns, ana Judges, Robes.


Irecently referred to the fact that an
English country gentleman complained
that as he looks Ike an ass as sheriff
he wished to be spared that indignity.
very much wish that one OF our judges
would show like frankness, and bold
" admit that he, owing to custom, look
ed ike an ass robed as judge. Between
the sherifs and the judges costume
there is not much to choose 30 Tar as
grotesqueness goes II anything, the
Judges is rather the more absurd. But
then his lordship carries it on better,
partly, no doubt, because he Is mora
accustomed to il, and partly because he
is paid for wearing it l know OF
course, the stock argument In favor Of
these disguises-the majesty OF the law
must be maintained. But why, / won
der, does the law Qike the African
chieftain in the red waistcoat) only care
to be majestic By his clothinge a plain
addressed policeman captures the Grim
inal, plainly dressed magistrate sends
him for trial, and 3 plainly dressed
hsn9man finishes him. But At his
trial be must have = sheriff with sword
and ruffles, and judge in red cloth.
rabbit skin. horsehair, and black cap.
Surely, il would be better to divide these
properties" among the various officers
ef the law employed in the transaction.
Let the policeman $50 much exposed to
the Weather) have tbs rabbit skin and
the magistrate the red cloth. The wig
alone would be sufficient TO maintain
the dignity Of the judge, and the black
cap Obviously belongs 70 the kangman.
London 1F1,&h,
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

There 10 only one place where money
Is made without advertising and that is
the mint.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

Pay attention 10 the Efforts of anv
citizens to advstce the lnIeres,s Of the
city.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

PnsumOnIa and lung fever are preva-
Lent in this vicinity
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

st. MarI's hospital grounds are b. ing
imprpved by handsome new fence.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

Lent begins March 10th and Easter
Sunday comes on Apr,I 25,h.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04
EXAMINATION OF THE COUNT
TREASURY.

The following is the report of the
committee appointed by the county
commissioners 70 examine the accounts
of the county treasurer:
STATE OF KAEsAs,
Lyon county.
We, the undersigned, appointed by
the honorable board of county commits
sioners of said county to examine the
treasury of said county for the fret quar-
ter OF 1886, would respectfully report
that on the 23d day of February, 1886,
we proceeded 10 the office of
the said treasurer without no.
tice 70 the said treasurer, and
made q careful examination of the con-
dition of said treasury with the fol-
lowing result, to. wit:
On hand IS appears from an eyami-
naIion OF the books SAs All q
Amount on hand As shown by count
OF cnccAs 6o3 IS
SurroncV---.-- --.-...-....--.--.-.... 43 ,&a5 OC
001u ---'-"----- 8.uoO "
Htokles ---.- ---.-.--.---- ---.----.. "a Il
Total ...-.---... - ........... S46 al q
=. N. DiCKKRHooF,
w. p. GOULD,
j. w. PARRINeToN.
Sworn and subscribed to before me
this Esd day Of February, 1886.
ROLAND LAKIN,
County Clerk.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04
The NEWS.
THURSDAY. MARCH 4. 1883.

Grain. principally corn. isoOuins in
rapidly.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04
Did youlSup-

pose Mustang Lininent cnly good
for horses1 Il Is for inaamma-
ton Of all Hesh.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04
RESIDENCE PROPERTY.

has. A house Of rooms, on two lots, eood
well and ciseefn, plenty OF fruit and shade
large stable, capacity Of eistern $50 bhls.
PRICE - 500.
1l5s. A suburban place of 80 acres, g
rods from city; new frame house 8 rooms and
and cellar; young orchard planted; good well
and good soil. Price 81 800.
mo. A new frame house of six rooms,
good Bi1e, good stable and buggy house. good
well; . corner lot On Commercial street, easy
payments. Price $500.
1310. Two east front lots with house of -four
rooms, three blocks from Commercial street.
Price, 81 $50; terms $3.50 cash, balance on
time ct per cent interest.
roo
l488. Frame house of four rooms, pantry
and basement. Price, 81 100.
I3z7. Frame house of three rooms small
stable, lot east front. Price. $500
129S. Frame house Of I've rooms, on two
corner lots, good location. Price, 81, $50.
1880. Frame house Of four rooms. Price,
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04

When you hold = bosal flush.
Let IL pass:
Don't be In too big = rush,
Let it pass;
II you'u only sic and wait.
By-and by you'll pull . straight,
And your PROFITS viii be great,
Let is pass,
Let tt pass.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1886-03-04
APPLES.

Tread by Robert Milliken Before the Lyon
County Horticultural Society. February
94th, 1886
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-06-25

the Purpose of retaining lands or
pre- venting injury TO islands or private
property by overaows; provided, how
ever, that the commission il au'hor-
tied TO repair and build levees
If in their judgment it should be
done IS part Of their plan to afford
ease and safesy TO the navigation aud
commerce of the river and 70 deepen
the channel. OF the amount her Elm
appropriated for the lower Mississippi,
100000 ara to be expended in contiu-
uiDg the work in progress at New Or
leans, $4,000 for the rectifying OF the
Red and Atchsfa' va rivers by prevent
ing further enlargement Of the latter
stream and restricting the outlet ca
pacity and for keeping open navlga-
BILE channel through the mouth OF
Red or Old river into the Mississippi;
$4,000 in improving navigation in the
Greenville reach by preventing the
bank at G roc nville from further caviDg,
and $1,000 in deepening the channel
at VicksbuTg by dredging through the
bar existing there but this last named
sum shall not be expended unless,
after another examination or survey,
the commission shall deem it advise
BILE, and if they shall not then $50, 900
shall be expended in tSe improvement
OF navigation at Vicksburg by con-
suucting suitable dikes and other APP
propriate works, and $4,000 in COM
pletiDg the worK in the river at Mem.
pbis. Also, $4,000 Tor work in the
river at Hickman, aud $25, 900 fol
work in the river at Columbus, KY"