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The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-10-06
LAND GRANITE.

We are sorry our democratic contemporary
won't concede that the land grant system is a
wisely devised one, and that the democratic
party are entitled to the glory of its inaugu-
ration. That takes one more tall feather
from the plume, that, that historic political
association has deposited in the museum of
the relics of it's hOnors in by gone ages. We
suppose it was quite well understood, by the
cnterprising democratic statesmen who engi-
ncered the first land grants through Congress,
given in trust to the States of Michigan, ILL.,
nois and Others, Of the then just opening
Western States, that the land was to be de-
voted TO the purpose, mainly, of building
railways, or to aiding in their construction.
Such of them as were devoted to other pur-
poses, were so designated in terms. And
yet We do not purpose to expend ourself in
proving that the old democratic party, whose
good Offices, In its time, We have taken occa-
sion to acknowledge, was really the author
of the benefcent system Of land subsidies in
aid of the construction Of railways through
the waste places.
The stes ling business, that has been
learned since the system was devised and
e..oPerative..in the development of the
country, is no part Of the system. And We
have no doubt would have been as readily
learned, and as adroitly and largely INDUCED
in, by the the democrats, had they remained
in power, through this wonderful, new devel-
opment of the material greatness of
this nation, as it has been by those
rascals calling themselves republicans.
Indeed, We have the best Of reasons
for believing that the Democrats or persons
who claim to he such, are the principal par
ties who have enriched themselves out Of
large land steals, gotten, some how, through
the machinery of the subsidy policy. The
members of the party were not slow to avail
themselves Of the large opportunities to
steal during the war through the legerde-
main of army and other Governmental con-
tracts. 1t strikts us that the least said about
what some Of the prominent men in our
party do in the way of thieving the better for
the Democratic party. We repudiate cor
rupt and bad men in our party as promptly
as We do those out. The party organized
upon a system Of principles, should not be
made responsible for the villianies of those
in it, who are inherent rascals. We simply
claim that the land grant policy is good
one, and that it is proven to be such by the
facts as we have fairly interpreted them.
The land grants have encouraged the build
ing of all the great railroad thoroughfares
passing through our newly peopled States.
The railroads built, filled the country con-
tiguous with people. The people, with their
strong hearts and lusty force built up and are
building up great States. Let the people
deal with those infamous robbers who have
perverted grand and benefcent, system to
their personal aggrandizcment.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-10-06

Notbine more i4a1m6 shows the
rapid Developments sk(6siiEa mate
rial way, than the e1hbll3os + agricultural
fairs. The just concluded State Fair, held
at Fort Scott, was something for Kansas
man Tor woman) to feel proud over. Seven
brief years ago we attended, in this city, the
first State Fair, held in the State, and wrote
up everything we could zee and hear about it,
and published It al in . paper 20 BY Is
inches, printed in cellar of house whose
interior had been hrst out by Mr.. Qnsa.
trell, in his famous visit to Lawrence, few
months before. Nov, our resden will dr.
cover, that it takes columns Of a paper. 80
large as the TIMES, to report, in the briesess
possible manner-tO be full and Ineligible
the simple facts about the things and ami
mails, pertaining to and exhibited at our
just closed State Fair. 1871 r.,
The agricultural interest lies at the basis
of our greatness as people. 1t is the broad
rock upon which the whole superstru4urs
rests. The mechanical and manufacturing
interest come Immediately after. So We lay
special stress upon every enterprise every
thing that is proposed to be done, that look,
like protecting, encouraging and developing
these fundamental industries.
We have an abiding faith that scarcely no
other instrumentality could be devised and
employed that would more rapidly and
lcgitimately advance the great industrial
interests of this State, than these annual
State fairs, and the primary exhibitions in
the counties. ". -r
So believing, we give our space the NOR
generously for full reports Of tn,
doings at such meetings Of the people
whose earnest work is the only guarantee 0
our growth and greatness.
And besides devoting this space to a com
prelensive account of our State Fair, ",
have, this year, as our readers will he abb,
to determine, employed an accomplished
writer of notes.
We will say that We have the best writer
report of the proceedings, published in an,
paper in the State, and there is little us
talking about those small concerns in Chic
rgo and St Louis, etc, which are out of tn
State. One of the most brilliant writers il
the State, and the best reporter, did thi
work for us-for the TINES. He is a pub
lie benefactor. He knew that more farmer
subscribed for the TINES than for any hal
dozen other papers published in the State
and so he has given therein the benefit of hi
liabilities. II he were les modest We woult
give his name; but We Know that he prefer
TO remain incog.
We have one regret to express about tn
election of officers. We know what Genera
S,rickler did for the Society in its early
struggles for foothold. In the day Of it
splendid prosperity, we deeply regret hi
separation from Its immediate direction. Hi
services were too valuable, in organizing
systematizing, and getting up an interest il
the work Of this Society, to dispense will
them for inadequate reasons.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-10-06

but I Eecollsr yos very we'll ! saw yon .
kaisiiASS My h the winter q %
Ia, Mdssa." sIa 1Io'7i7 OBJ boa bus {
An amused smile fitted over the Presi-
dcnes eosl1snales = y ed: G souS a
by The Nay, how tIayd OF That road
now? u il = god IS It used to be wheh +
va taEReS' 1Gi ysahn sri-ii s19s sn-If IA
'TWal II DIT Ana. nlithssa aInh
eA..es sses. y ! rss- il pr''sn much the
81 wen, pov do yoa knox hat I think tiiat
= seSa . fss 4hiSsS u Here IN f6taeh %
Cal6SsIAH1 ke.PAkit5cnyf0iDG;dE F.:
ID4eeAR .dtt4 2ri!zSb L. i.isa oil ri.
'Yes, I really believe I win; for Il travel
X anywhere near Is good how ~ il was then,
I'm Do Better there than 7 would anywhere
else. SinGe I hsso bcep h@s L ,laSs newer
met a Californian tiaa, lhsan't ,saea me a.
Kaishap's ferry IS, ,,;.a c,,J n. MI,
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-10-06

John T. Van Horn and VIM. Barricklow,
the first cIeFt, and the other deputy collector
under Nh. SPeer, had their preliminary exam
ination before United States Commissioner
Price, of Atchison, yesterday. They were
hound over, to appear at the 6ra session Of
the District Court, for trial. The amount Of
their recognizanoes is SIS, 600 each. This
means that sufficient evidence was found
against the parties to justify the Commits
sioner in binding them over. They are to
be prepared to make showing before the
Grand Jury, and If the evidence of their
guilt is deemed, by that body of men, so near
" attached 10 the Bench Of Justice, sufficient
to present them, they will have to go into
the prisoners box and be tried for their
deeds. We have no delight At all, in writ
ing or thinking about such matters. We
would rather prefer to zee such condition
of things as would make 1t altogether I'M
necessary to have examinations Of the char
acter of this.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-10-06

of these swiftly coming days, be Rsripl ~
the reign md tyrsnnies Of kings and dynas-
ties. 49,.
ruE S.caeS ,Ts1LWRSr snAn
n BONE n As0UA0ETMEH lSERf
The common way Of thinking about the
sin, which above all others, curses human
society, which wrecks and destroys more
men and women, and fills this world of
suffering and woe, with more hunan, hope
less agony, Is that the poor, wreched crea-
lures, some of whom, in the early stage Of
their wicked ways, aaunt Themselves in hand
some attire and glowing paints, and the
other pDr, worn on vicim q shE2o-
cial judgment, Who are down, pruefate' in
the mire. but who must still yield their
bodies to violence md Ghane that they may
live. mos aGk aM#ths ~1lff11
of the ains IN vhiEhss ne
is an equal paznes.hin aa e1 ~ an
equal degrsdaesa - tks - Il ~ men
who frt led thea s1tz.y, - thea COSTUME
to consent to psssiiiatioa q their ds1hue-
ton. MueA iwtnHen, and much God Id
vie is spoaslsue - ''social .Exl',9e
called. Ba + + mainly from this stasd-
point. We vssA like to have good, true,
we'll organ - sand p tef~s men ,nd
women just - good as he, and answer ~
question: Whether he did not be:
lieve the man who INDUCES in
miscellaneous or polygamic qualification
of his sexual doirs, just = enilty
of breach Of moral Law, just as much de-
graded, just as deserving the verdict of out.
cast BY society as his female partner in guilt
There is no chance for argument here, and
there is much less equality in the application
of the law, when the veman is the limo
cent and deceived victim of the deliberate
and calculated licentioss purposes Of tn,
man. All reforms should go to the root o
the evil in order to provide for their eradica
ton. The nsost guilty should be the mos
severely pu.irhed. The equally guilt,
should receive the equal condemnation ant
the equal pity of what we call society.
As it is nov, whea woman falAs" sh'
is perpetuaIly and forever desssdea This
is the verdict of society. When, IS the nee
essary result of this horrible sentence, sh,
pursues, her only calling open tcgher, the,
the law Is made to punish A<r and Lei be
male partner in guilt go free. Men maxi
the law. Men make it possible by their pa
tronage that houses of i'll fame are kept ant
maintained Men execute the penalties O
the outraged law, of which they are tn
authors, and Of whose breach they are equal.
guilty with the women, who are their past
ners in crime, against the latter. Fo
shame! r--.-r Oh
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-10-06

FROM tife TOPEKA commonwealth
A distressing occurrence took place yester-
day at the X. p. Depot on the arrival If the
noon train on the A., T. & s. F. Road.
Among the passengers was a family from
Neosho Falls, on their way to Bloomington,
iii. The family consisted Of husband and
wife-the latter an invalid suffering with
consumption-and FIVE small children. On
alighting from the train the invalid was
helped into the ladies' sitting room, to await
the arrival of the eastward bound train. She
bad no sooner SIT down than it became evi-
dest that she wss in dying condition. A
hastily improvised couch Of coats ard bIan-
ke4s wss spresd On the floor, and the Invalid
laid upon Il and medical aid sent for Be
fore il could res=zss her, however she expired,
surrounded by her weeping husband and
children. II was very affecting sight and
not one Of the spectators could look upon it
unmved Everything was done that could
bedone under tie circumstances. A coffin
Ms procured, and the remains will be taken
on. With The family today 10 Bloomington
tO1 lUt&1mNM
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-10-06

lfy1oa The Afehfson RS4S3oe sept %.
In July last Q horse vs. stolen from Vim
rod FendesyFsss, in Rush Township, Bach
snsn County, Missouri, and xfter some time
it va, traced to Grasehoppsf Fall, in this
State. 1t was here ascertained that man
named X. w. Ceary had sold the animal.
lie was tracked to Lawrence, where he was
arrested and committed to Jail. lie, how
ever, only remained in durance vile n short
time, when he made his escape, and left not
even his future address. 1t appears, how
ever, that Cleary wendell his solitary way TO
St Joseph, Missouri. Some how or other,
says the Usion, some Of our officials thought
that his company would be acceptable at the
Hotel de Fish, consequently he was escorted
thither. lie will probably remain there,
with room, into which thieves cannot break
Appropriated to him. His friends, at some
future time, will be invited to call and give
testimony Of his good character-or evil. Ii
he paws one thousand dollars he can take an
airing until they come.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-10-06

McCLuRG, the regular Republican candi-
date for Governor of MiaDuri, Is Supported
by sixty-two Republican papers Of the State,
and Gratz Brown BY twelve.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-10-06

A LIST of the candidates for Consres,
already nominated in the several States, pub
lished in the New York 1h3sse, shows that
about eighty Of the old members have been
renominated, 80 far, By both parties, though
the nominations are not nearly completed
vet
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-10-06

w. =. Ben; Tx4n7t1a!ftf r.
bqs1n the afternoon the trotting hosse Don
iSsttoih the purse of $50:
Mos. Of the parHaz4&0zleav on
Eths 4o'clock train. --
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RlsAEYB COUNTY,
bsq7 -WJy5Ss ant aoE S-Iy>,51JJ7 TN
|usm IIoI us------rr--- -tIaS .ZoIl
|.arl -.Irsa & 10 -aUcoac- uc tsyiZ .Ei93lz a
1t lis. S0secSsful TcFwinnfion. a.,
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-10-06

The Committee do not feel at liberty to in
crease the number of discussions, as Judge
loves Judicial duties will prevent him from
making general canvass Of the State, and
they do not deem it wise to devote all the
time to these joint discussions, particularly
as they break up prearranged meetings..
The preliminaries can be arranged between
us, at your convenience.
Respectfully yours,
d. r. ANTHONY, Chairman.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-10-06

FORr ScoTT, Sept. 30.-The fair closed
to-day and il voted a success. The atten.
dance has been larger than at any previous
fair, as is shown by the fact that yesterday
there were one thousand more tickets aold
than on any day Of any previous fair. The
exhibition Of horses was particularly fine.
J. B. Dimmick won the premium of fifty
dollars for the best stallion; d. II. Scott,
best mare; S. A. jordan, sweepstakes, hest
stallion, 500. E
In the trstting race continued from yesser.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-10-06

MAssAcHusErTs, With In than 5000
square miles, he's more than l. 6S, 900 peo-
ple-showing deality to lie squsre nile Of
ls3, OF greaAef than that a mot Eurupean
couutries- And It Is Constantly Increasing
1t rapid rate. With IL lak ~ years
the gain It population N M0aeAust1 hn
exceeded 81, 900 . year, or four 70 the square
mile. The only counties that hsve fIlen
away are the maritime ones of Dukes, Nan
tucket and Rarnstable. Boston has gained
two years about l6 per cent.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-10-06

SWITZERLAND has suffered seriously from
the war. The poor but industrious people
were earnestly hoping that the harvest and
vintage would make up for the failure Of the
hay crops, caused by the dry spring and no,
summer, when the outbreak Of the var re-
moved one-third of the able-bodied men Of
the country from their pastures and gardens
to guard the frontiers. To the heavy pres
sure thus created in 4 poor Agricultural pop.
ulation at the most critical season of the
year, must he added the cost Of supporting
the corps on the frontier, e.aimatsd 1t 1000
francs day. The absence OF aDmerv .i-
tors, moreovef, affects thsn almot - nn,rA
Is the "cotton famine" did England. In
the Engadine alone do the visitors sppear to
have been numerous
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-10-06

{ 4 shortened, service-.hrunks1l line Of Il
) IN sell. fraternal blood has denched,
Flushed With the victof>s crimson vine,
With 0arsial an10e stin spQasachsas--T
Another dawn brings hattle-storm.
r Wen kuo6s eueA heaEt, an uDoisnlayel.
Ihereang many 4 manly form 80 q,
No mcRe shall stand n Dress-rsrade:
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Republic.. State Central C.mmis,ee

LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, Ud. ], 1870.
Hon. 7hes. r. Fealon, Chairman D.@ocrdfic State
Central Cosamines:
DEAR SIR-Your proposal for joint dis
cIssion was referred to Judge Lowe and
Gov. Harvey.
Gov. Harvey is absent from Topeka, con-
se.,uently l have not heard from him. Judge
Lowe authorizes the Committee to give you
an affirmative answer.
We therefore name the following time and
places for the meetings:
Topeka. Saturday, Oct. 18th
Council Grove..........-..-.wed Wednesday, Oct. 18th
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Especial Correspondence Of the Leavenworth Times.
Fort SCOTT, KS, Sept, 18th, 1870.
The weather this morning gave signi6-
canoe to the designation that has been given
For Sept as being IL ''PittshaSg Of KaA7
sas: Ndeef fs,Melored Dc ~, "A
a little sketch of Imagination could have
transformed the fog into the smoke escaping
from the furnaces of the coal begrimed city
8 giE'slrTjF HffYa,, by. HT;
exceedingly pleasant, although very good
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-10-06

% Fresh e.ri.ndeii With loyal thanks, III
Saana . xrsassA haDdfal u ~ sssn.--isi aG
Remnant Of thrice rePlenished ranks.
F~ srags sfpeacs snd Aone, they eAssRe o.
Familiar battle-music, played ;-...,r.-. e.. ID,
Where death sell knew the gamut's vany~,
A. lssa glaal, rsaoe-crVs nsA ps<ss- Rarsas.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-10-06

FORr, SCOTT, SkIss. 3Osh.

To-day closed the prizes, and the exhibi-
ton Of the Sixth Annual Fair Of The State o.
Kansas. The Fair though held as some have
thought, at an out Of the way place, in the
south eastern corner Of the State, has been a
successful, and complete success, for the fol-
lowing among other reasons: ----=-
The Attendance has been unusually, unpre-
cedentedly larss in spite ofthe fat that it had
rained almoe inc.sasAsly for three veelp
Prvvious to the hir, = fact that vas veil cal
culated 70 cast q 'daDpss" spea tie sxhi-
sisioa. Ths increased attendance has hem
shown by the ma sARE . -lasgw ssnber Of
tickets has been sold than. during any pre-
viou day, exceeding on Yesterday By 1890
more than ~ soh On any one day during
any previous Fair.
This has been more Of an .Agiesltnul ex
hibition, than any previous held. 1t has not
been simply fair of the cities and princi-
pally of the locality in which Il was held, in
which fine embroidery and assorted pictures
predominated, with kid gloved farmers and
gentlemen exhibitors were the prirfI
cipal attendants. The fair just closed
has been attended by the real bona-6de farm
ers of the State. They came to camp on the
grounds and say through the exhibition.
The success Of the last four days has shown
the wonderful agricultural capacities of the
State, its achievements and it, possibilities.
All return home with bigger faith in Ram
sas, and with stouter heart and more will
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-10-06

Sharp, shifting lines Of loyal i9ht, H.
The b6ycneis lash 6rm klts alsne, .4if
.O'sT hrsaafs vh0ae pasri0t frs barn bright,
That master near thousand strong.
GMhh2k unemtped - vas3se ileedA =
But quick TO learn the soldiers trade,
Her ehaaa1tOse, when Their eUahsry 6eeds,
Staunch ftcsasea stand at Des.-PssaAe. =
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Hon. Geo. A. Crawford, on behalf of tn.
Mayor and the City Council and citizens o.
Fort Scott, to the State Agricultural Society
and visitors at the Fair: Response BY Presi.
dent Kalloch and addresses by Senator Rosl
and Governor Harvey. Mr.. Crawford said
he had pleasant duty to discharge in ex-
tending to all, the welcome of Fort Scott.
He had no set words Of speech to O6es, nc
studied words could fifty express or properly
define the joy that all felt in
welcoming citizens fromi all parts of the
State. Fort Scott felt comPlimented by the
electiou Of this place As the point for hold
ing the fair, especially when she remeu-
bered the generous rivalry and strong COM
petition that come from other and highly
favored localities, from Lawrence, the eta
del of freedom; from Leavenworth, the COM
nercial metropolis; from Topeka, The capt.
81 and from A.chison and other place..
We are here to-day to, accept and ac-
knowledge the compliment and give the
welcome that springs from warm and grate-
-fal hearts. We welcome all, from the plows,
from the far North and the Wex. Here are
represented the All, the industry, themechan-
ism Of . State-an that enobles Life aad
makes our Commonwealth the pride Of her
citizens Beating hearts and open hands
Welcome all to witness the skilled labor and
industry that have made the desert of our
schooIboy days to blossom IS the rose. It d
= recorded hd that the Commonwealth, Of
yHch We are all 50 proud, was once part
of the ceded boundaries Of Connecticut. The
charter of King Charles made the western
boundary of the colony the Pacific Ocean.
To the citizens of this State, Young, and vet
50 prosperous and full of hope for the future,
Fort Scott extends her heartiest welcome
and most cordial greeting.
Mr.. Kalloch, in behalf of the State Agri-
cultural Society, expressed the profound
satisfaction tina: all felt in the kind
words of welcome that had
been rendered in behalf of this en-
teprising and prosperous city. 1t was no
matter Of surprise that the Society come
here. The people had taken then, BY storm,
and compelled them to come. Many wanted
TO come, others who had heard Of the won
drous growth of the place, desired to come,
after the manner of the girl who, being asked
Il she had ever seen Niagara Falls, said no,
''but she had heard them highly spoken Of
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No. ], Eugene Adkins; 9, Frank Adkins
3, John Norton; 4, Chas NJ johnson; 5,
Marion Newly; s, Foreman Blakely; 2. A.
Z. Redman; 9, John johnson; 9, Jas. Elgin
10. Willie Park
7 Premium, Marion Newly, Platte County;
certificate, jas. Elgin.
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The following awards were made.
For the best buck over two years
old, q. Brown second best
ditto, Blake Il Childs; best buck under two
years old, G. Brown; second best, Blake &
Childs: best buck lamb, Blake & Childs;
best pen of three ewes, G. Brown; best pen
of three eve lambs, Blake g. Childs.
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III, ys.Sai -. ID b.E 49, gl9 s-.,
, The following is the list Of .0fGcers fr the