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The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22
Forty Column Weekly,

Comparison with the largest and best Week
lies published in Chicago, Cincinnati or 81.
Louis.
To still further emphasize our purposes,
we promise our Kansas readers that the
TINES shall continue in the future to be
the
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22
TIMES SKANsAs FARMER

one ccPy 81 the WEEKLY TINES and KANSAS
FkRNEH -. 80
Copies Of the WEEKLY TIMES and same num-
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extra aud wehster's Unabridged Dictionary, to
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The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

The Leavenwor,h Coal Company have adj
vanced the price of their coal from 20 to p
cents per bushel, on the ground that their
expenses will not justify them in furnishing
L at the lower rate
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

\ NAN whose name the Wichita JiieGc
did not learn, was accidently killed on Sun
day last, between the Cowskin and Arkansas
rivers He threw feed box in the wagon,
AMI struck the hammer Of Spencer carbine,
exploding the cartridge and sending the ball
through the left side of his head. He died
immediately
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22
Leading Paper in Kansas

A. IT ~ BEEN IN TIE PAST.
1t will oppose political corruption under
whatever giIise and wherever discovering
rself |; will be independent of cliques,
rings and factions. Fearless ia its advocacy
of the RIGHT. The organ OF no man for
anything; but the constant and determined
advocate of the principles of the Great Re
publican Party, the party that made Kan
SIS free, and preserved the Liberties Of the
Nation.
IL order "a secure Al Least
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

furred, dry. clean. veil stretched and perfect in
every respect,
Greasy skins are worth from IN n cents leS
than clear and dried skins.
Soiled rObes are worth from 50 cents 70 81 % len
than new. Badly soiled summer robes are almost
worthless.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22
Markets BY TELEGRAPH.

MAHKEIS BY IEIE0RAPH.
STOCK MARKET.
NEw YORx, Dee. 20.
Gold has been steady to-day; opening at ios-es
1919 and closing AT the same rate. Loans were
made at FROM . to 81 per cent
Governments steady and little doing; ut the close
sos Of 6s, were very strong.
Money easy and good borrowers have no trouble
in obtaining all they wish at per cent.
State securities were dull with the exception 81
Tennessees, which were strong.
Sterling and Banker bills 81
Coupons, isis, l3,s; C., *; 81, "a; 80, ~
new, 81; 81, 97s; '6s. i0sk; 10-i0-. 81; Is, TO-
Mo. 6s ~.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

FoR ENCLOSING CLEEK.-We under
stand that Miss Carrie VI. Grouse, Of Oswe-
90, I.abette County, will lie a candidate for
engrossing, clerk of the House. Who
wouldn't vote for han some girl Lar
rrHce Journal
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

MnxRs. HESsLEY, SHELTON TO-,
have purchased the well known Leavenworth
Mills, and thoroughly reftted the entire
establishment. These gentlemen were for
merly engaged in the -four mill business, in
the old Skelton Mills, they are thoroughly
expericnced, competent and reliable, and
with their name at her head the "Leaven-
worth, is bound to take the lead.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

THE drama of 'Uncle Toms Cabin" has
been brought out for the first time in i Rich
mond, VA thcatre-''lnd," SAYS the
Wig, I'm spite OF the preiudiccss Of our Ieo-
pie against Mr.. Stowe and book, i: draws
iaroa hnus..sf'
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22
WEEKLY TIMES AND KANSAS FARMER
CLUBS.

Ne have made arrangements with the publishers
OF the KANSAS FARMER, the most enierprising Ag-
ricultural Paper Of the West 10 club the follow
Ing literal terms. Every family in Kansas should
have the
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

STRANGLED TO DEATH.-A little colOred
child, infant son Of Edward Hamilton, of
the north side of the river, was playing and
laughing with some other children, on sun
day afternoon, when his mother took him up
and began nursing him. He was at once
laughing and nursing-from which he died
murcdiately.-LaTTeEoe Journal.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

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The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

THERE has never been as much game in
the market As there is at present. The pro-
vision stands display ii by the wagon load,
both dressed and undressei. Deer, geese,
ducks. qlails, squirrels, rabbits, and every
sort of game common to this country may he
found in enormous quantities.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22
Died.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. l9.-Commodore
W. H. Gordon, United States Navy, died
suddenly at the St. Lawrence Hotel in this
citv, where he was visiting friend. He
was 20 years old, and entered the navy
in 1911.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22
CSassry People ard Dailaess Take

will furnish glass, prime sash, and glaze
tho EnllovinV sizes.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

The Kansas City J ouonri wants a new
ocns,,s which ii claims would foot up 81, coo!
Have they discovered previously over
looked grave yard2.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

Our friends at Lawrence have organiseda
skating park association. The next thing
they know twill be Indian summer, and the
farmers will be plowing-as We have hereto
fore seen them doing in Kansas on New
Years day. Skating parks won't pay in this
nan Of the country. However, We wish our
peichbors all the success possible in this eli
mate
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

The Gaiayy is the best, the most brilliant,
entertaining, and attractive Magazine in this
country. All the great writers contribute to
the Gdldyg.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

Miss NJ. Beihan Edwards, author OF
Doctor Jacobs, will publish next year
serial novel called 1.-The Outcasts.
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The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

We are in receipt of club Of forty sub
scr;bers from Arkansas City, Cowley County,
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

FIGHTER has dissolved his connection
with the Globe Theatre, Boston. There has
been a general row among the theatrical
oorrs there.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

\ large and well selected assortment, at
No Sc Delaware street.
noy26-d,vw H. * J. DECgELYAS.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

TIE Governor of Missouri has designated
Monday the 18th as the day to be observed
As Christmas. Are not our people to have a
holiday especially those who work for 9TH
ens, such as mechanics, clerks, lahorers. etc!
They ought to have one, and If Gov. Har-
vey does not issue any proclamation, day
should be agreed upon that all may ENJOY As
a holiday together-both Christmas and New
Years
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

W. S. JEWELL, No. II Cherokee street,
bet. Third and Fourth.
novsgeo,i.Sw.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22
COUNCIL
Proceedings Before the Indian Com.
ImfSStOners Matters Progressing
l1aFm0ni0usly- Of General
Parker.

mtSStO0ers - Matters f'rOSrcSseoe
Marmoaiously- Of l;eneral
Parker.
ST. LOUIS, Dec 1.-THE RepubiioaH has
a special from Fort Gibson, Indian Territory,
dated the 18th, rs follows: Special Indian
Commissioners Campbell, Long, and Far
well, reached here last night from Ocmulgee,
where they have been in attendance on the
great Indian Council. Matters there are pro-
crossing harmoniously, and there is every
prospect that new government will he or
ganized of the Confederate Nations and
Tribes in the Indian Territory. On the
1lth inst, the Council unanimously adopt
ed the Committees report, providing for
the drafting of Constitution, and the or
ganization Of government, Republican in
form, and not inconsistent with pre-eXisting
treaties with the United States.
The report was adopted by vote of As to 5.
Those voting in the negative being portion
the Cherokee delegation: A committee Of
twelve was then appointed, with VIM. +.
Ross, of the Cherokee, As Chairman, TO
draft a constitution for the Indian Con-
federacy. The committee met and divided
into four subcommittee on bill of rights,
executive, Legislative and judicial depart
ments. They are earnestly engaged in their
several duties, and are expected TO report in
few days, 50 As their work can I've adopted
at the present session, which is limited TO
thirty days. The commissioners were in
vited I'd address the convention, and did so
in words of encouragement. They were
heartily received, and complimentary reso-
lutions thanking them for their visit, were
unanimously passed.
Commissioner Of Indian Affairs, General
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

ECoNoHy.-SJve your doctor bill and
a serious attack Of illness 10y taking Il few
doses Of pr. Hcnry's i;oni Plant Pills. ~,
advertisement dccl:;d,vw
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

Lyndon is growing finely. We get its
sigma, which Is no signal Of distress, regu-
larry,
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

IN The WEEKLY TINES. This is fair
sample Of the way the circulation of the
Leading WEEKLY is extending, and We ex-
pe<s that II will continue to be So Messrs.
Keith & Eddy, of Arkansas City. Will please
accept our thanks for the above list
| MnsRs. HESsLEY, SKELToS 20,
have purchased the we'll known Leavenworth
Mills, and thoroughly reftted the entire
establishment. These gentlemen were for
merlv encaeed in the -four mill business, in
the cid SLeIton Mills, they are thoroughly
e.periepoed. competent and reliable, and
with their name at her head the ''Leaven-
worth" is bound TO take the lead.
AT the annual election Of Leavenworth
Lodge No. 9, A. F. and A. NJ, held on
Monday evening Dec 18th, the following
officers were chosen: VIM. Shepherd, W.
NJ; = Osgood, S. W.; ID. I. SHELTON, J.
W.; james Moore, Secretary; Christian
Beck, Treasurer; L. Echelberry, Senior
Deacon; S. w. Thompson, Junior Deacon;
II. A. Robertson, Trustee.
The Real Estate Board organized on
Monday by electing the following Off
Gers; President, james Hall; Vice Presi-
dent, Ed Russell; Treasurer, A. A. Higin-
botham; Secretary, Mathew Howell. 4
constitution and bylaws was also adopted.
Ar the election in King Solomon's Lodge
No. 9, A. F. and A. NJ, held on Friday
evening, Dec. 10th, the following officers
we're chosen: l.. NJ. Goddard, W. NJ; b.
Z. Chollar, S. W.; J. c. Ketcheson, J. W;
A. Cohen, Treasurer; ID. A. Comstock,
Secretary; W. o. Gould, Trustee.
BIG CORN Mr.. J. ii. Ludlum, Of Rol-
lins, has left an ear Of Dent corn at our Office,
which has ], Ala kernals on. Mr.. L. rails
cd five acres of this corn, and the most Of
it grew over fifteen feet high. The seed came
from Kansas. Who can beat t?-Ad,iaa,
tMioh.,) Journal.
The seed mentioned in the above was sent
10 Michigan by Mr. J. L. Ludlum, Of this
city.
THERE has never been as much game in
the market As there is at present. The pro-
vision stands display il by the wagon load,
both dressed and undressei. Deer, geese,
ducks. quails, squirrels, rabbits, and every
| sort Of game common to this country may he
found in enormous quantities.
The Leavenwor,h Coal Company have adj
yanced the price of their coal from 20 to p
cents per b,ishel, on the ground that their
expenses will not justify them in furnishing
il at the lower rate.
THE trial of Jacob Cert was concluded in
the Criminal Court yesterday by verdict of
''not guilty." from the jury, after half an
hours absence. The trial of Joseph W.
Reddick for the murder of Lykens, was then
commenced.
PREPARATIONS are making tor extensive
building in East Leavenworth next season,
and the residents Of that town look forward
confidently to a prosperous future. 1t would
be better for them if they were located nearer
the bridge.
MEssRs. JONES Il HOWELL, real estate
agents, on Fourth street, have sold during
the past week, over So, 900 worth Of prop
erty. Transactions in real estate are
more brisk than they have been before for
months.
The State Teachers Association meets
| here on the 9th inst.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

1LOCR, HRAL AVID nkAN.
XIX. .---....--2 3S97 S0jCom 4sal---.--- 50
Choice brands-3 o0S3 IS Bran-----. 20
GRAIN.
Wheat, prime fall 9eSl o0lOsta-- .
Ccrn....-.-. .-..-.....-...- Isl
FURs, eKiSs AND ROBks-
We copy the following list Of prices from ". c.
Iohenstein Last circular. The market II lat and
No l. No 2. No 3.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

PREPARATIONS are making tor extensive
building in East Leavenworth next season,
and the residents Of that town look forward
confidently to prosperous future 1t would
he better for them if they were located nearer
the bridge
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

A critic of the London Graphic calls
Miss Alcott's ''Little Women" "an excellent
description of American family life among
the poorer gentry"
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22
CASUALTIES.

THE State Teachers Association meets
here on the 9th inst
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

MEssRs. JONES Il HOWELL, real estate
agents, on Fourth street, have sold during
the past week, over So, 900 worth Of prop
erty. Transactions in real estate are
more brisk than they have been before for
months.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22
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The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-12-22

THE trial of Jacob Cert was concluded in
the Criminal Court yesterday by verdict of
''not guilty." from the jury, after half an
hours absence. The trial of Joseph W.
Reddick for the murder of Lykens, vas then
cnmmcncpd
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-06-17
WTLLTAM STREET
PAINTS.
FRESH DRUGS

II ECEIVED every week at the Gem
II traI Drug Store, opposite the American
House n. Il. STARR, Druggist.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-06-17
HARNnss1Ne a HORSE.


A correspondent of the Utica Herald
talks thus sensibly upon this subject:
Let me saw a word about the correct
way to harness a horse. Very few of
those who are accustomed to use horses
from year to year perform the operation
scientifically. It is true that many get
a harness on the horse, and it may fit
well, and it may fit like fathers boots on
the little boy. 1t requires much more
science than many persons imagine.
will mention a few material points
important to be secured. The collar is
the first point of importance. That huge
thing that will admit bundle of straw
between it and the neck of horse is to-
tally unfit for work horse to work in.
The collar should fit as neatly and close
ly to the neck as pair of boots to the
feet. Il viii then seldom gall the skin
# the hames are properly made and adj
Justed. The hames should not be too
TAR apart at the top, as is often the case.
See that the staples which hold the side
strap and traces are not too far up at the
lower ends.
It is Impossible for a horse to draw
with ease when the traces are attached
near the top of his neck. 1t will invari
ably gall the upper part Of his neck
Should this be the case, take out tn,
Staples and place them lower in tn,
names. IF the backbands are right fol
a wagon, they will be too short for pillow
ing, and will be very liable to gall tn,
hips of the team. Let the hip straps b.
properly adjusted, otherwise they vii
gall the parts of horse.
While the horses are at the pillow ther,
is not that relief in drawing as when at
tached to wheels. On this account, tn,
necessity of harness fitting properly is i'm
perative.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-06-17
TO RARRhEEpSr

A WoRD-with the farmers, wooi-gr,wers.
Mechanics and all lovers of Home ministry
We have started in Delaware a Wooden
Factory and it depends on y'1u rs "a class
u he' her il shall be ~ success or nnf. II yOu
will pf,troaize ms instead Of buying The
cheap trash made in the east and sent out
here to hum tug the woi king and business
class of men, we shall surely succeed and
build up business that will be a credit t..
as and to our customers. We have started
our business depending especially upon
Vour trade, more particularly as the gay
and fOppish Will not patTonize home in
dustry or even recognize labor as honOra-
BILE. five can have you for our customers
we can succeed, and shall be patronIzed by
those with whom 1t is q pleasure to deal.
See our advertisement in this paper and
come and ste us, bringing with you your
wool, and we viii satisfy you that we mean
what we say.
One word more. especially to farmers and
Wool-groWers When you shear lay out
your best and lighteSt wool To bring to the
~ 10y SeoIy ttntl you VIII get larger turn out
wool Wi 1|hile i yen can sell your heavy
,oS, tu VIII Your eli p and Ilsc nothing No
M ',ai Ia y Detter rightto wear the best than
~, ~ ~ IoWS ,o T. Let The shoddy nanu-
use tn fcit- -.ul prottsct T-~T-
serves ana nom .'.'uStry7 ypft1, fl,ee eI,.sssO
Yours RespecI fniiHS "e7''
4nSAo-7m 9IENENsoS & ALLGIRF,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1870-06-17

A California paper tells of an excur-
sion got up by a party of young gentle
men and ladies for a donation or sur
prise visit to some of their acquaintances.
They went in sleighs, and the party was
so numerous that some of the vehicles
had to carry three passengers. In one
case lady and two gentlemen occupied
the sleigh. The gentlemen, of course,
would not allow the lady to take an ex-
posed seat; she, therefore, sat in the
middle. AS the night was extremely
cold, gentleman No. I quietly passed
his hand Ia remarkably small one by
the way) into the lady's muff AS the
muff was not very capacious, the lady
quietly removed one of her hands from
the same. In a few moments she felt
movement on the other side, and found
gentleman No. attempting to pass his
hand into the muff on that side. She
then quietly withdrew herhand from the
muff and allowed him to do so. What
took place in the muff afterward she IS
unable to say. But each of the gentle
men privately reported to small circle
of friends how warmly the lady had re-
turned the pressure of his hand in the.
muff while the lady as privately report
ed to small circle of friends the capital
sale she had made Of both geRtlemen.