The Daily Commonwealth from Topeka, Kansas • Page 3

NEW ADYRTISMNTS. ItEVOLUTION Shc-tf ommoiuccalih. Call and See What Cash Will Do. less than one hundred thousand pisple at the time of our admission lato the Union, in 1S6I, we have increased until we number now three quarters of a million. At an expense of about JOHN P.

COLE, (ESTABLISHED IN 1869.) WHOLESALE AND RETAIL" GROCER, A.ui Dealer in Almost 12 very thing. FIVE HUNDRED BUSHELS OF BEANS WANTED! It if my determined purpose to so administer the government that no eitisen can justly feel that he is ostracised for opinion's sake. The civil service of the State shall not be made an instrument of personal political aggrandizement; nor" shall it be held as a mere party power. The rights of tie minority to a representation and voioo in the management of all industrial, educational and charitable institutions, shall be sacredly maintained, so far as the power is vest-rd in the Executive to do so. Esteeming it the highest honor in the gift of the commonwealth to have been chosen as its chief Executive, I shall not court new or higher honors, but be content with the performance cf the duties assigned, me by the people, and assumed this day.

And now, fellow-citizens, as the solemn oath I am about to take goes up to heaven for entry in the record-book of eternity, I ask that you send up with it your earnest prayers to Him who is the Governor of all governors, the Ruler of all States, that He will so aid and guide the administration inaugurated here to-day, for the Commonwealth of Kansas, that no page of its grand history shall be found more brightly illuminated than that in which our acts are written. During the closing remarks of Mr. Anthony's address he waa visibly affected and tears came into his eyes. He was repeatedly interrupted with applause, and at the conclusion of his address more applause followed, which was prolonged several minutes. The oath of office was then administered by Chief Justice Horton to the Governor and other State officers elect, in a very impressive manner.

After the conclusion of the exercises the spectators were invited to come forward and be introduced to the new Governor, through the hands of Hon. John Martin, Jndge Hanback and W. H. Rossiugton, Esq. The invitation was accepted by most of the assemblage, and the hand-shaking BARGAINS: SPECIAL SUGAR.

A sugar, per pound 12 Soger, per pou ml 12 Brown Sugar, per 10 COFFEE. Coffee, Bin, per ponni 25 Choice Coffee, per lxund 23 Fair Coffee, per 20 Arioaa Ooffee, per pound 30 Ground Coffee, par pound 30 Java Coffee, per 30 CANNED GOODS! 2 lbs. Blackberries, per can 12 fi lha. Gonseberriea. Mr can 1-22.

12 2 lba. Bed Cherries, per cxa 2 lbs Oysters, best in 3 lbs. Best Tomatoes, per can 3 lbs. Peaches, per cn. 2 lbs.

California Fruit FJS1I. White risk, new, per kit Mackerel, No 1, per California 12 lG'V'c and 20 1673cand 0 2ucand 25 40 90 .133 10 and 12 Canned Goods, in VVhob Packages, at St. Louis and Chicago Prices, WITH FREIGHT ADDED TEA! Largest Stock in Topeka! TEA Japan Tea, per pound 50c 75c 1 OO Young fly-son, per pound 50c 65c 91 OO Old Hyson, per pound 50c 60 Imperial per pound 65c 75c $1 00 Gunpowder, best 91 00 91 20 Black Tea, Formosa 91 OO Black-Tea go English Breakfast Tea 75c 90 These Teas cannet be beat for draw at these prices. FLOUR, FEED, CORN, OATS, AT MARKET PRICES. Twenty-Five Gents off on Flour, 200 Pounds and Upwards.

JCST RECEIVED Two Thousand pounds of Buckwheat Flour. Patent Oil Cans, With Sheet Iron Jackets, at same price as tue common can. Glassware, Queensware, Tinware, THAT WIJLI RIVAL NINETY CENT STORES, OR ANY OTHER STORE, Orders throazh ihe po9toffice will be promptly filled. Goods Packed and put on boar cars. No charge for Packages or Dray age.

I claim the right to advertise, to sell, and fix prices npon my own goo is. I know nothing of other stores, their pi ices, or their customers. Consequently there is no opposition, or competition. We shall do a square, legitimate business and sell ail the goods we can. Thanking the public for their patronage and wishing them all a Happy New Year.

VKBT TfiULY YOVBS. JOHN COLE, Jaoliliiwtf HAS TIIK LAV.GF.ST SAM-'. any II.re sivl fat 'If hi ConiHOiwt prinripnlly 1 ari r-t. Tl. Safest Horxe and Cuttle kit -orityof tliia l'owiW ovir pn-ry i.ili.

kind is known to all thorn li luic sivn iti effects. trery Farmer and H.iir miuinn-l impure stato of tho U.k1 ori.Hn.it. tli t.ri-tv eases that afflict anini.il. sik'Ii Koun ler. Fistula, Poll-Evil.

HioV IW.un.l, lim Mr Vr Mango, VaUW Water, Upivim, Lins of nation of the Kyea. iiwciln.1 Kuti-i'i Labor, and Xhenniitiirn (lr iiiw i.il!.-1 proring fatal tooo many vrIiiiIiIc llorv-s. The the fountain ef life itwlf. noil if vmi oi-f. t.

r--i health, you must rir-f purify the I tit to i-health, mnst keep it pur. 1 i tln you mui the dwliiliuted, It.U' ii uiiuuil. imi mil also promoting direMtion. A'. Th I'tcicr -ri -marvelous of I.I-l-S' CO.VMTI the looseuiug of the kin and niinotljui'- of ii: it' Certificates from lea lint; veterinary i companies, livery men aii.l M.

io---r, -Toi LEIS' POYYltF.K stands pre-eminently si thi- Vto! Ustof tlorse and Catiln MkIU i i ,,4 V. ZEIS POWDER being l.fi TVou m. fies the Mood, removes In: 1 holie I most excellent in ttrom.ttnm th-. -u Bueep require only oneeiUili tho -lo .1 -I. ((: In all new ronntri.

lier of i V. i Fowls, styled Chi' ken Cliolem. ton Mu.o:,. i.o ders. Megrims or iiMJinexi, Ac.

l.r.HV eratiicato tlico oiwasee. in vi r- uti trU. n.u m. 'l quantity with corn mel, imI Ii ei t. a hen these dirteases prevail, ne it lit I ie in ilu-l- i or twice a week, and your poultry will i i i.ee t-r, i ail disease.

Jn severeattackolleuimie tlie ii( it Will then be necessary In adiiiini-t. toe lnMiir means of a Jl blowing tho ow Vr li.iv vt mixing l'owil. with uVi.uli to ii-i tn I i'l. fae Cows require nn nbisntlsnce at i -l -i. mak them fat, lilt to keep lip ft milk.

Farmers and dniryrm-n 1 1 ilie i I judicious use of Lets' Co.kIII ion l-OMtirr flow of milk is prently incnvwil, i.inl iji ninj i c'ii improved. All gross liiiniofs ninl ini I' i 'I at once removed. For Soro tents. LrU' i iul cal Healing Salve will l.n.l i -i cations. Yonr Calvis require iim i and stimulant.

Vsiiig this i I i kius worms, with which young stock arc inlesinl tl rit, Of tho year; promotes kittening, prevents 4 Tels' Powder Is nn excellent remedy f.r The farmer will rejoice to know that a iii'pt il el cient remedy for tho various liMn-s to v.l.icl; animals nro snlject, is iounil in I.el' C'mxlli loi. Powdtr. For Distemper, Inflammation the Coughs, Fevers, Sore l.unpi. Meaeles, t-ore 1 ur. i.i llog Cholera, Sore Teats, Kiilney Worm, c.

Mi! paper added toa tub of swill nml civin trtclv.i utntnlu preventive. It promotes (litest inn. punn-. tli and is therefore the lii.T AimtiK I.iUi-nint; I'. k' W.

B. BEWARE OP rni XTKHFKl. ER8. To protect myself anil the pnl Hem I imposed upon by wortliiues imitations, ol.erve the um ture of tho propriotor upon each tiackugu, without uk Dime are gcuuiue. For sals by all druggists.

Price, 55 and it con's package. WIIOI1KSAI.E AGEXT4. FULLER, FINCH Fll.bl.lt, lil i 11. mtoWN, WKEIiKR A till til AM. M.

Mc MKYKR, BHD. A St. Missouri. COLLINS lUt.03, I. mis.

Mum. nr. JlW.M&JLjljlir;i j- Specimen Circular and estimale. RESTAURANTEUR. THE POPULAR RESTAUOAHT Nf.

103 Sixth Aveesi Eisf, F. POPPtNDiCJC Eavlcg fitted up the premise ou Sixth street, on doo from Kansas avenna, is now prepared to furnish MEALS AT ALL HOUHS, Oysters In liivoiry Otylc, AND OAMI IK TT3 EZASOH. Bverythlng la farnlshed in the very best style, erl those who know "Poppeadlek's" w'l and her thing they may deaire that Is to be had In any Firsi-CIas ftettaursnt. BpectaJ atteutloa paid to to. comfort of rsg-tisr boarder.

The eliotext Wloea. LiQUor and Olgnrs at i ta. janiodly BUSINESS DihLCTOft. MEDICAL. DR.

DICK, Ofiice. ovtr Kendall's store. HoroeoMipatliist. DR. A.

M. EIDSOX. Eclectic pecil attention (riven to all rhronlc at -i surgical au'i dise.es to wi.men children. MdicI irilialatioii and electricity uH ta all their moiern lot-nn. ATTOUSEYS, A.

B. QUIXTOX, Attorney at Office over I'oiifel A Hope's Jew-elry A. II. CASE, Attorney at Law, A H7 Kanea A. M.

F. RANDOLPH, Attorney at Law, Topeka, Kansas. 6 bo. k. rcg.

tbos. irn PBCK 4 RYAN, Attorneys at Law, Topeka. Eansa. THOMAS ARCHER, Attorney at Law and general collection agest. i 162 Kansas Avenue.

GRA1S hF.ALt.RK W. ED50S, Wholesale and retail dealer In Floor, Feed er-1 III Sixth avenne e-t, 1'opeka Kansas. ered to any mrt of tre ri't. GESEEA A GESTS. 3.

LEE KNIGHT, Ootinty Clerk, Notary Pntlle and Convevancer. in the Court Home. Taxes paid fi uon-rwides, ties rsanilned and information fornihl. A- B. JIcCABE, Clerk Wstrlct Court cf Ehawna county.

VSIW to paying tax for non-reaidB ta. VZae ia honse. A GESTS. THOS. L.

E.0S3, Land, Reritfnr, Colloctine and Iiurarancs A rr t. I ot Black's fcarik bniidjog, on corner iuiti-s as. i Sixth stteet, Topeka. LEFTISTS A. K.

CALLAHAH, I. D. I CHoellO Sixth avenne east, Topeka, i mvs io TF.if 't The Little Rock and Fort Smith RAILWAY. arming Lands, Graung iitda ruit Lunu, Wut Landa, Coal Iftn, Wood Lands, some Prairie Lanils, Bottom Lands, and Uplands, on terms to salt the parrhaser. six per cent, interest on deferred payments.

Ten per ecmU discount for cash, for full pr-ticnlara, maps and pamphlets, apply to W. D. SLACK, Land Commissioner, Little Bock, Arkaoaaa. $66 a week In roar own town. erau and on." lit free.

H. HALLETI A C), Port and. Main, OFFICIAL HlSTortY CF THE ft, UEIITEN'L EXHIBITION It sells faster than any other book. One agent sold 34 copies in one dy. This is the only authentic and com pi ts history published.

Kend tor oar extra terms to agents. National Pi atxsaiae Chicago 111. or 6c Louis, Ho, READY FOR AGENTS THE CENTENNIAL EXPOSITION DJLSCiUBIs JLSli llMVbTiLJLTEU. A Graphic I'm-Pictmr of it aufcwy, grnnl IniLIiwi wondcral exhibit, ettrioeitiee, great d'tyt, etc iWawy Uhutrated, thoroughly pnpmlnr, and Fit Chrap. a tell, img SMUutjjf, 6,000 AGEST3 WamU.L Send for particulars.

This is ckanc of 100 ymre to Oia Monre Faet. Get the Oajf fiWuU. history. Ill DA UU BltOTHERS, 36 La Sulla bireei, Chicago, M. fATnFl deeeirrd by Pmatur K.k WtnU 1 IUH assuming to be "official" and telling what will happen in Augnet and September.

$12 a day at home. Agents wanted. Outfit and THUS. 00, Augusta, Maine. "JACKSONS BEST" HWEET NAVY CHEWING TOBACCO was awarded the highest prize at Centennial Exposition September 27, 1876.

if yon want the bnst tobacco erer made, ask yonr grocer for this, and see that "Jackson's Best" is on every Sold by el! wholesale dealers Anyono ean gt a sample by applying to JACKSOS M'MUtfactmrere, ittertburg, I'd. 25 Extra Fine Kixed Cards, with name, lOcu-post paid. L. JOKES a CO, Nassau, N. Y.

$55 $77 a week to eRnta. Sample FREE. P. O. VICKKHY, Augusta, Maine fiOfl day at home.

FampI 9 IU free. Btimsoh A Po es worth II Portland, Me 111 IMTPfl Mrntooseii to Merchants. 90 Yff AIM 1 a month and traveling expenses lifts pid. Gem Mfg. St.

Louis, Mo. THE MATRIMONIAL AGENCY TEE UNITED STATES. Established for the promotion of marriage between the surplus women of the East and the corresponding excess of men in the wait; between thoee in same sections of country with no modi am of suitable acquaintance afforded them. A pamphlet with full information will be sent for 25c Address P.O.Box 115 A'. 1'.

dec28dAw4w MARK THESE FACTS. Tfcs Testimony of the Whole World. IIOLLOWAY'8 FILLSJ "I had no appetite; Holloway's Pills gave me a hearty one." "Your Pills are marvellous." I send for another box, and keep them In the boose." "Dr. Holloway has cured my headache that waa chronic" "I gave one of your Pills to my babe for cholera morbus. The dear little thing got well in a day." TMy nausea of a morning- is now cured." "Your box of Hallo way's Ointment cured me of noise In the heal.

I rubbed some of your ointment behind the ears, and the noise has left." "Send me two want one for a poor family." "I enclose a dollar; yonr price ia 26 cents, bat the medicine to me is worth a dollar." "Send me Sve boxes of yonr pills." "Let me have three boxes of your Pills by return mail, for Chills and Fever." 1 have over 20j such testimonials as these; bat want of space compels me to conclude. For Cutaneous Disorders, And all ernptlons of the skin, this Ointment is most invaluable. It does not heal externally alone, but pens tra'es with the most searching effects to the very roo of th evil. HOLLOWAY'S PH.L8 Invariably cur the following diseases: Disorder of the Kidneys. In all diseases affecting these organs, whether they secrete too much or too little water; or whether they be afflicted with stone or gravel, or with aches and pains settled inhe loin over the regions of tb kidney, these Pills should be taken accaiding to the printed directions, and the ointment should be well rubbed into the small of the back at bedtime.

Tiiis treatment will give almost Immediate relief when all other means have failed, For Stomachs Oat of Order. No medicine will so effectually Improve the tone of the stomach as these Fills; they remove all acidity oo-CHsioned either by intemperance or improper diet. They reach the liver and reduce it to a be Jthy action they are wonderfully efficacious in cases of spasm in fact they never fa 1b curing all disorder of the Liver and stomach. HOLLOWAY'S PILLS are the best known in ti world fur the following diseases: Ague, Asthma, Billions Complaints, Blotches on the Skin, Bowels, Consumption, Debility. ropsy.

Dysentery, Erysipelas, Female Irregularities, Fever of all kinds, Fits, Gout, Headache, Indigestion, Inflammation, Jaundice, Liver Complaints, Lumbago, Piles, Kheumatism. Retention of Crine, Scrofula or King' Evil, Sore Throat, Stone and Gravel, Tio-Doulourenx, Tumors, Ulcers, Worm of all kind, Weakness from any cause, etc. IMPORTANT OAUTION. None are genuine unless the signature of J. ITat-dock, as agent for the United eta tea, surround each box of Pill and Ointment.

A handsome teward will be given to anyone rendering such information a may leaa to the detection ct any party or parties counter, feiting the medicine or vending th same, knowing them to be spurious. Sold at the manufactory of Profeaeor Hollows A New York, and by all respectable druggist and de.lers in medicine throughout the civilised world, in boxes at 25 cents, 62 cents, and 1 each. sJaThere ia considerable saving by taking the larger sixes N. B. Direction for th guidance of patient In every disorder affixed to each box, OfflM, IIS Liberty Street, 5ew York.

RICHARDSON St. Louis, SOLE nov5 lAwl vr OCEAN PASSAGE Through Tickets Issued From Points in Kansas to all the PRINCIPAL CITIES IN EUROPE, and vice vena, at Tha Lowest Rates Obtainable by the following first-claas steunahip line ALLAN LINE. Between Quebec and Liverpool, via Londonderry; between Quebec and Glasgow, via Loodondery; between Haiti mora and Liverpool, via Halifax and Queenstown. AMERICAN LINE. Between Philadelphia and Liverpool, and between Hew York and Liverpool, via Queens town.

Iladelphia and Liverpool, 1 Liverpool, via Queeoatoi ANCHOR LINE. Between Sew York and Glasgow, via Londonderry; between Kew York and London, vfl Havre. Hamburg-American Packet Line. From Hew York to Hambnrg, via Plymouth and Cherbourg; from Hamburg to hew York, via Havre. AN LINE.

Betweau Hew York and Liverpool, via QneenstowB. NORTH GERMAN LLOYD. Between Hew York and Bremen and between Baltimore and Bremen, via tkwthampton and Havre. RED STAR LINE. Between Philadelphia aod Antwerp; bom Antwerp to Hew York.

WHITE STAR LINE. Between Hew York and Liverpool, via Queenatown. Avoid vexation and delay by purchasing through ticket or round trip ticket here. your rsxl.ee to Kacsas who expect friesid from Cnrope, will aav money tot thera aod secure them aicainat ioi-porfh Vn and fraud at th araporta, by prepaying for their Ihroagh paaamge bera. Package forwarded to En rope.

Inheritanre and ether claims ia Xarop collected. Drafts in ail foreign aaomlaatioo sold at lowest ratea. Apply tor rate and ether infennatioB in poraoa or by letter to C. B. SCIOIIDT, Gen.

ToreigB Agt. Lend Devai'nt Topeka, lunsss. jnneldtf t. a. cook.

wsl, w. aoa. COOK R0S3, Attorneys) tint! SlIitoi, Praetle la lb V. S. Bureme Court and Court CUisM.

Proaecnte Claims in all Depart-. Beata of the Government. No, 7 I Street Northeast, Washington, D. p.iwtf BLANK Tcesdat MoEtimo, JaxcabY 9, 1877. THE INAUGURATION.

The First Formal Installation or Kansas State Officials. Representative Hall Packed With Spectators. Addresses of the Retiring Incoming Governors. and Oaths ot Office Administered by Chief Justice Horton. The Grand Inauguration Social and Ball in the Evening.

At 3 o'clock, p. yesterday, the floors nd gallery of the hall of the blouse of Representatives was crowded wath ladies and gentlemen, who came to witness the inauguration ceremonies of the State officials. It was the first time in the history of Kansas when any formal proceedings were erer had on the occasion of an installation of State officials. The Committee of Arrangement secured the efficient services of Col. E.

Barker, of Jewell county, to assist in the capacity of Usher, and the Colonel discharged his duties very acceptably. A large delegation from Leavenworth and Lawrence, consisting of ladies and gentlemen, arrived on a special train, and appeared in the LTall a short time previous to the opening of the exercises. At a quarter past three o'clock, Judge McFarland, Chairman of the Committee of Arrangements entered the Hall followed Rev. Dr.McCabe, Governor-elect Anthony, Governor Osborn and Hon. John Martin.

As they took their seats in the stand in front of the Speaker's desk they were greeted with hearty applause by the immense audience. Lieutenant Governor Salter and Chief Justice Horton next appeared, and took seats beside the outgoing and incoming gubernators. Secretary Cava-naagh, Auditor Bonebrake, State Treasurer Francis, Attorney General elect Davis and Superintendent cf Instruction elect "LemmoB, next appeared and took positions near the Speaker's desk. The exercises opened by music by the Capitol Band. Rev.

Dr. McCabe then off-red the following prayer: Lord moat merciful and gracious, Almighty Ruler of heaven and earth, we present ourselves before Thee this day with devout thanksgiving and earnest supplication. We render thanks to Thee for all Thy mercies to ns as a people we recognise Tby goodness to ns even in our times of darkness and peril and suffering. May it be true that all our experiences, whether joyous or grsTioui, shall strengthen us for the work to whieh Thou hast called us. We confess before Thee our sins, and humbly pray that we may be pardoned, and that we may henceforth be led in the way of truth and rightousneis.

Ws invoke Tby blessing on Thy servant who is now entering upon the duohargeof his duties aT3overnor of this commonwealth. Wilt Thou grant to him bodily health, vigor and clearness of mind, and all wisdom needed for the best performance of the great duties entrusted to his hands. May he and his household and those dear to him be kept by Thee from all evil. May Tby blessing rest on all those in this Stata who are in authority, whether executive, legislative or judicial. We pray earnestly for all of our people may Thy besf blessings be granted ta all of our citizens, of whatever class, or creed, or nationality.

Esneeiall wilt Thou strengthen and encourage those in the newer portions, who are called to contend with many and great difficulties. Help us, Merciful Father, in our efforts to establish schools and churches, and to lay broad and deep the foundations of a genuine Christian We pray for our beloved country our whole country for Thy servant, the President of the United States and for all our people, North and South, East and West. Wilt Thou preserve and maintain peace in our land peace according to law peace that shall guard and protect the rights and privileges eveu of the humblest and weakest, and poorest of our citizens. Lord, bless and keep ns. Make Thy face ahiae upon us, and be gracious unto us Lift up Thy countenance upon us, and give us peace.

For the sake of our Divine Redeemer. Amen. Governor Osborn then delivered the following address A new era has certainly dawned upon our State. The forms and ceremonies usually surrounding occasions of this character have been by us hitherto wholly disregarded, and we have been content, as the time for the change in the Stata government rolled round, with an informal taking of the official oath by tho new officers, and a little hand-shaking in the Executive chamber. I am not sure that in the early days, when Robinson and Carney stood guard over the Great Seal of the Commonwealth that the hand-shaking of later days was not done away with.

The faet is that in those days the Executive chamber was not noted for its Convenienses. Its walls were not impervious to the cold Korth-Western blasts so common at this season steam heaters were unknown ta it, and the brilliant gas jet was a stranger in the Capital city. I distinctly remember on one cold day in the winter of 1861-2, seeing the Governor, when I called at his office, engaged in the pleasant pastime of stuffing waste paper into the cracks surrounding the windows, only desisting that he might warm his almost frozen fingers by the stove. It will not be wondered that, amid such surroundings, so little attention was paid to the ceremonies so common on occasions of this kind in the older States. That we are now so situated as to warrant a new departure in this regard is a matter for sincere congratulation.

This proceeding is calculated to inspire feelings of respect for, and confidence in, our Republican institution, and the more prominently it is brought before the people the more widely will be felt its good results. The mere mention of the scenes connected with our early history calls before me, in imagination, a elass of people to whom I always bow with reverence. I mean the pioneers of this country the men and women who first came here and planted the seeds of civilization. The hardships which they encountered and the difficulties with which they had ta contend cannot be over estimated. Prior to their coming the Territory where no exists this prosperous, happy community was a barren waste, the home of the buffalo and the Indian.

The first settlers came here with one grand idea. Kansas, in fact, is the creature of an idea. They came to lay the foundation of a new civilization, and the careful searcher of history will not fail to observe the marked success with which their forts were crowned. They laid it deep and strong so strong that it soon reached beyond the borders cf our Territory, and finally encircled within its arms tho whole American continent. The history of our State Government is one of which no eitisen need be ashamed.

Notwithstanding the privations and disasters with which we have had to contend, in all things material ear progress has been exceedingly rapid. From I two millions of money the State buildings have been erected, and the various institutions have beea properly organized and put into full operation. The cause of education has been foster ed, and with its twin promotion of the true civ ilization Christianity has marched, hand in band, from the eastern border to the western settlements, placing within the vision of nearly every citizen the glistening church spire, and within the hearing of nearly every ehild tho peals of the school bell. Yes, ear progress has been truly marvelous. It is without a parallel in the history of the world.

I cannot speak, in too high terms of the prudence and good judgment shown by those at tho head of our public affairs, from the beginning, down through the administrations of Gov. Robinson, and of Gov. Carney, and of Gov. Crawford, and of Gov. Harvey.

They seem to have been animated by a single purpose the good of the State and the impartial reader of history will accord to them the credit which belongs to an honest and faithful discharge of a public trust. My official acts, too, have passed into history. Xbey are of record here. Of that record I am not ashamed, and the verdict which impartial men will render thereon has no terrors for me. Errors havo, doubtless, been committed.

My vanity does not lead me to claim that I am infallible. Bat in coming here now for the purpose pf surrendering the commission which the people gave me, with all its powers and responsibilities, I have the proud satisfaction of knowing that I ean return it to those who gave it, untarnished and without a stain. All publio men are, I judge, pleased with the applause of these whom they are endeavoring to serve, and I am no exception to the rale. To realize that your fellow citizens are pronouncing favorably upon your efforts in behalf is most gratifying. But to know, within yourself, that you deserve no censure, except for errors of judgment, is a satisfaction the loss of which cannot be repaired.

It is with no slight pleasure that I call yonr attention to the condition in which the State finances are to be turned over to my successor. The State debt is comparatively small, and more than half of it is now held by the various specific funds in your own treasury. Kansas State bonds are held in New York at a premium of 7 per and are difficult to get at any price. With ordinary prudence in the management of the finances in the future, Kansas will continue to be regarded as second to no other State in the Union in so- far as her State credit is concerned. The day is not far distant, indeed, when our present bsnded indebtedness will all be absorbed.

With no interest to pay, and no sinking fand tc raise, and with our Stats institutions all completed, the tax incident to the carrying on of the State government will be quite insignificant. I would be false to myself if I should fail to acknowledge my deep obligations to the people who have so greatly honored me. To have been twice elected to the position of Chief Executive of a young and growing State is no small honor. J.n the older States this is regarded as the greatest compliment which they have it in their power to confer upon a eitizen. There their system of laws has been long established, their institutions long created, society Jong fixed and settled.

How different it is with us. We are building a commonwealth, instead of standing guard over one already completed. We are making our system of laws; arc erecting and systematizing our public institutions, and are endeavoring to fix and settle our society. I appreciate, in its fullest sense, I think, the compliment which the people have paid me, and shall ever remember with gratitude the many kindnesses which I have received at their hands. And, finally, it is a source of great gratification to me that the powers about to belaid down are to bo taken up by so distinguished and able a citizen as he whom the people have chosen my successor.

During his administration of publio affairs there will be ne halting in our onward career. The State will continue to bound forward, growing in population and wealth. The cause ef education will continue to prosper, and civilization will take no backward step- The grand idea upon which the State was founded will have a friend at the helm, and the Commonwealth will not falter in the course which was marked out far it by its fathers. Hon. George T.

Anthony then addresed the people as follows Governor and Fellow Citizen! This occasion recalls most vividly the heroio struggle of contending ideas and conflicting civilizations, which gave to Kansas a name which will ever be preserved as the synonym a golden thread running down through the whole woof our great national conflict for the restoration and preservation of human liberty and equality. How more strange than the best wrought fiction, that less than sixteen years have passed since Kansas became a State, one-fourth of its statehood years having been spent in wasting civil war, without protection to life or property within its borders. That it is but eleven years since the sun of peace shed its first morning light upon its then tenantless prairies and war-wasted towns. Peace, always a sweet word, must have doubly sweet to the long-suffering, patriot people of this commonwealth. But peace came to find all industries parlyzed, and recuperative powers almost beyond the reach of hope.

here were no railways, no telegraphs, and only enough of agriculture and mechanic arts to bear the name. Schools were few and without merit, and the stillness of the Sabbath unbroken by the music ot church bells. To-day Kansas is peopled by three-fourths of a million souls. Iron tracks trace its valleys in two thousand one hundred and twenty-five miles of operated railways. The clicking telegraph ean send out to every considerable village and hamlet in the State the words spoken here before they are cold npon the lips of the speaker or their sound lost to your ears.

This V'ght, beautiful capital city, w'th its eight thousand inhabitants, busy in thrift, do n-iciled in comfort, and pervaded by an exalted civilization, is surrounded by comfortable rural homes, the abode of refinement and comfort, representing an intelligent husbandry, common to the State in all its breadth. The cultivated area of its soil has spread from 405,463 acres in I860, to 5,035,697 in 187,6, an increase of 1,142 per cent. The aggregate annual yield of wheat has reached 14,620,220 bushels, and corn 80,570,403 bushels, with all the intermediate crops of a diversified agricnl ture in proportion. An educational system has sprung up as if by magic. We have a school population of 212,977.

Three thousand nine hundred school houses, costing $4,600,259. A permanent, interest-bearing school fond of $294,200.55. The children of Kansas, in respect to education, are not second to those of MassaehnsetU, the mother of the publio school system. Church organizations have been multiplied to the number of 1,658, embracing a membership of 116,363, owning 464 church edifices, valued at $1,519,909. Much has been said of the political and moral delinquencies of the men who have ruled Kansas during these formalory years of its infancy, but history may be searched Iff vain, for parallel to its development in all that goes to make a State worthy of confidence and pride at home, and respect abroad.

It indeed, the crowning vindication of a theory of government which rests the tenure of life and liberty in the wisdom and integrity of the people. In accepting the sacred trust placed in my keeping by a sovereign people, I ean do no lees than express my profound gratitude for the wis dom and prudence ef those who have gone before me. It shall te my chief ambition to se perform every duty that the good of the past shall be the guiding 11 jht of the futare. The Clothing Trade ONE PEI0E ONLY! benjamin's, -STOCK OK MEJN'S. BOYS' ATSD Children's Wear is Ample, MARKED DOWN To Prices Lower than Ever Bought in Topeka, EVERY GARMENT Marked in Plain and Legible Figures.

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lasted for nearly an hour. Never, since the reception jof the Grand Duke Alexis, was Representative Hall so filled with people as it was on this occasion, and the first formal installation of officers in Kansas may property be considered as having been a marked success. THE BALL. The Opera House was tastefully though not elaborately decorated -during the day for the reception and ball at night. Crossed flags ornamented the gas burners around the gallery.

Groups of three flags ornamented the corners of the gallery. Under the gallery was suspended a transparency bearing the word, "Welcome." Red, white and blue bunting was caught up along the pillars supporting the gallery. Considering the simplicity of the material used the effect was very pretty. The night was bitter cold and would have justified' a general staying at home, but Topekans had started in to put in a day and night ''inaugurating," and were determined to Jo it, especially when Lawrence and Leavenworth had come to see it done. Consequently, at eight o'clock peo ple began to drop in by twos and threes, and by half past eight the hall was well filled.

The German Brass Band occupied the stage, and looked extremely well in their new nniforms. To the music of a march Hon. John Martin entered escorting Mrs. Simmons. Next came Judge N.

C. Mc- arland and wife; and next Governor An- thony and Mrs. Anthony; they were fol- owed by Governor and Mrs. Osborn. Next in order came Mayor and Mrs.

Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Orrin T. Welch, Judge Morton and lady, Judge Gray, pri vate secretary to the Governor, and Mrs. Grey, and Hon.

P. I. Bonebrake and Mrs. Bonebrake. The little proces sion walked around the hall, and finally took up position cn the south side of the room.

The procession, constantly aug menting, by and the ladies and gentlemen were presented to Gov. Anthony and wife as they passed. The floor was soon filled with moving people. In the throng were noticed Chief ustice Horton Attorney General Davis and Mrs. Davis Hon.

T. H. Cavanaugh, Mrs. Cavanangh and Miss Eldred. Hon.

Allen P. Lemmon, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Hon. John State Treasurer, and in. fact all the "field and staff" of the State government. Members of both branches of the Legis store were out in full force, many of them accompanied by their wives.

We believe there was no attempt to make this a full dress party, so there is no occasion for any Jenkinsism in the way of describing costumes. It was the people's party, and the people came in their good enough clothes, aud that was all there was of it. The dancing began at 10 o'clock, Gov. Osborn and Mrs. Osborn, to use the old phrase, leading off.

The floor was kept full all the evening, and the ball was a brilliant success. Mr. Hollinger, member from Dickinson county, was called borne by telegraph yes terday to attend the funeral of his youngest child, a little over two-years old. He left home on Saturday morning last. The child had been unwell the day before but was thought to be much better that morn ing, and was running around the house.

In the afternoon a dispatch was sent to him here that it was dying, but he did not get it till yesterday morning, and soon after received another dispatch that it was dead. Mr. Hollinger will have the sympathies of his brother members in his severe affliction. Many of our citizens will remember James D. Marston, a large, fine looking young man who formerlv worked for Major Anderson at the E.

P. depot, in this city. He has been general baggage agent for the Lake Shore road at Chicago. Hia wife and child were both killed in the Ashtabula disaster. His many friends in Topeka.

sympathize with him in his great affliction. To morrow night, at Union Hall, it should be remembered, our citizens and strangers can hear Julia Ward Howe. By the way, the Musical Union will sing on the occasion the soul stirring hymn written by her, "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." Mrs. Howe's reputation is world wide. Union Hall will be packed out of curiosity if for no other reason- Shawnee county has just paid into the State Treasury $20,200, against $12,200 paid by Leavenworth county.

In Leaven worth county cot one-third of the assessed taxes have been paid in Douglas not quite one-half, while Shawnee pays nearly two-thirds. members ot. the idusical union are reminded that the rehearsal takes place this evening instead cf to-morrow evening, and ai are reueste! to be present. BOOK BINDING In all its branches done in substantial and workmanlike manner. Pnrri low and satisfaction guaranteed.

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