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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-11-14
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS, The revolution of another year has
again brought the time when il is usual to look
back upon the past and publicly to thank the
Almighty for His mcrcies and his blessings; and
WHEREAS, If any one people has moIe occasion
than another for such thankfnlness it is the cit-
zens .f the United States, whose Government is
their creature, subect to their bch~sfs, who have
reserved to themselves ample civil and religious
freedom and equality before the law, who during
the last twelve months have enjoyed exemption
from any grievous or general calamity, and to
whom prosperity in agriculture, manufactures
and commerce has been vouchsafel:
Now, therefore, for these considerat ions,
recommend that on Thursday, the 2Sth day of
November, the people meet in their respective
places of Worship, and there make their acknowl-
edsinents to God for His kindness and bounty.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal of the United States to
be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington. this 1lth day
of October, in the year of our Lord 1872 and of
ths Independence of the United States the ninety
seventh.
BY the President. L. S. GRANT.
HAMILTON FISH, Secy of State.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-11-14

An ONO FARMER. ABOUT To DIE, DTsClOsrs
His HIDDEN TREAsrgE.-Alout two weeks ago.
John Greeger, a wealthy farmer living near Hope
well Centre, died after q sickness Of several
months duration. He was aware for some time
previous to his demise that he could not live
long, and two days before his death he called his
daughter, Mrs. Henry Miller, tn his bedside, and
informed her that in certain place in the cellar.
she would find quantity of guild coin, and that
in his pocket-book would he found paper sx-
planning where ether valuablrs coud be found.
Last Saturday the appraisers If Mr.. Greeyer's
estate met at the residence. and upon receiving
the paper allnded tn, they proceeded 70 make Al,
examination of the premises. In one side of the
cellar wall they found q small archway carefuIIv
conc-alesl, which upon being opened revealed an
old tin cnp, boot leg and other articles, each Of
which contained quantity of guild coin. The
money was wrapped mp in pieces Of silk all Of
which had partially decayed, thus showing that
it had been deposited several years previous to
Mr.. Greegers death. In this 'sisle in the wall I.
was found S955.S0. In another place in the hons.
was found $50 in gold coin, S2s in silver. two
$500. Government bonds, and a 500 railroad
bond, making in all - $3.50 which was hidden
away. and Of which none Of the family, including
Mrs. Greeger, had any knowledge until the re-,
velation which Mr.. Greeger made to his slaurb-
ter. As before stated, Mr.. Greegrr was in good
and no reason can he assigned for
this strange act. A few years ago he purcbased
q new farm, and borrowed money to nav for IL
at eight per cent. interest at the rame fine hav'
ing his gold safely stored away,-7iGs fOIjo,
Star.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-11-14
INDIAN WIVES.
Important Case Involving . Large Ferssne-
Is an Indian Trader's Temporary Union
with Squnw q Legal MarrinSee

Some months ago Mrs. Troost. of Kansas City,
died, leaving great deal of properly to be de-
voted to pnblic Uses. Among other bequests
there were made in her will provisions for the
erection of grand opera house, a church and
seminary, and park and for other purposes.
The following. from the Kansas City Journal Of
Commerce, summarizes the legal questions that
will have to lie settled by the supreme court,
which willdetermine the rights Of heirs who may
he the issue of virtual marriages not recognized
by law:
The case in which the Indian children of the
late VIM. Giliss have asked that this will be set
aside in their favor was decided ut Warrensl,urg
Saturday last in the circuit court of that county,
before Judge Mct;aughey, before whom it was
taken from this county OH q change of venue.
MIR. Giliss of the first settlers of this city,
at his death its most wealthy citizen. died a
bachelor, rs supposed by every body, and left his
property to his niece Mrs. Troost. who dying re-
Gently, left the estate mainly to public nscs which
fact gives it q wider interest in eur columns.
Mr.. Giiss, in the early part of his life. in fact
much of it, was an Indian trader. and like many
more such, had what they called Indian wives.
whom they selected welded, the case might
he, acccrlipg to the Indian custom, by whom he
had Indian children born to him.
These Indian children set up their claims rs
the legal heirs of VIM. Gilliss, and by them suit
was brought to set aside the will. The ease was
tiied before inry.
The turned upon the question as To
whether the Indian customs, in such matters.
constituted snch marriage as the laws of the
country could take cognizanee of, and enforce rs
legal and binding in all respects.
In this respect the case Incomes one of great
interest to this por:on of the country. as Mis-
souri. Arkansas, Texas. Iowa. Minnesota, Mich-
gan, Wiscon.sn.. Kansas, Nebraska. and all rhe
territories have parallel cases without number. 1t
may become the case on which this question for
all the western country will turn.
The jury decide, in favor of the Indian heirs.
and the will is thus set aside. OF course il will
@ appealed. and we will have the opinion of the
higher courts before the matter is finally deter
mined.
Locally it interests all our citizrns, rs the
erection of the new opera honse. the church. the
seminary and the park, have all to wait the slow
processes of the law before they can. if ever be
realized. The decision also affects the condition
of very valuable property which has come into
the possesson Of the estate since the death of
Mr.. Giliss.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-11-14

eA-Meesiag ef she Leaders 0G this e:rcas p.
beaviny NJ W hiescnhall's Land O0ee.
SENECA November iith. 1s.s.
EpToR CHIEr The Liberals Of Nemaha County put
forth to strike down candidates On the
Republican ticket Anything to beat Grant was their
Every brought into action. and they Ia
bored with might and zeal but purposes the Repub
can ticket had sb"'t the following maorities: Conwei
County Attorney. IA Hi-ed Probate Judge 40; B-ne
dict District Clerk. 4o; Summons County Superntend
30: DIR. Forest. Representative 9th District go
Seofeld Representative s District GO; Grant and vii
majority is about sso: Hubbard for District Judge.
CO. and Morrill, for Senator 60 The slaughter Is fear
full The Fanfarons feel shock and becoming do
ce Their actions resenblrd piece of wet fuse tied to
nag Of sand They kept firing the fuse expecting that on
election day the sand woud explode and scatter the Re
publican party to the wind but alas, the fuse has been
wasted in vain and they have retired from the contest
with burnt fingers.
According to previoas notice. meeting held at
whttenhalls Land Oce the 10Th to find oIt pos
sibe whether the difficulty with the sand the se
Their candidates for County Superintendent and Represen
ative Of the efh District carried IN gaspipe.
with photograph Of the fuse and bag Of sand hanging be-
tween them. The woud,be Representative was landed
twoeggrd stool while tn. pious Superintendent
placed the bag of sand and called 20 open the
meeting with prayer The prayer was full Of meaning
and touched the hearts Of all the members they felt il in
the Of their boots ouged be in that good land
with god paying Office In his prayer. he prayed that
new life might be put in the bag Of sand that it might
na'e 'ne fMe'' ""en d ma.en was pia'e' AT 'he ro~
plaer to scatter the Republican party in twain he hoped
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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-11-14

WHO DID ITi-As there seems to be difference
of opinion as to which party is responsible for the
defeat of Mr.. Low for the Legislature, we have
taken the pains to examine the original ballots
on file in the Clerks Office In the first place. the
party that opposed the Price ticket, were under
no obligation to support Low, as he opposed
them, and they had no part in his nomination;
yet large proportion Of them voted for him.
The Price party nominated him, and were in hon.
or bound to support him with their votes. In
making the examination, we counted only straight
Price Republican tickets, making no account OF
Liberal and mixed tickets containing Prices name
Low is beaten IA votes. We find, in the DOniphan
poll alone, enough Price Republican tickets with
Lows name scratched and O'Driscolps inserted, to
have made the vote even in the District, if they
had not been 30 scratched. Therefore, one Price
vote lost to Low in Centre Township, or in either
of the other two precincts in Wayne, would be
enough to defeat him. The tickets of Centre
Township have not been delivered to the Clerk,
as the law requires; but it is well known that
not only one, but many Price tickets in this
Township, had Lows name scratched, and ODris-
coils inserted. He was traded of, to secure votes
for Price. This fully establishes the truth Of
what We have heretofore asserted, and exposes
the falsity of . contrary statement telegraphetl
to the public press.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-11-14
Comfortable.

Vfrceiey IN the Iribune, ith.l
There has been no time until now within the
last twelve years when the Tribune was not sup
posed to keep, for the benefit of the idle and in
capable, sort of Federal employment agency,
established to get places under government for
those who were inslisposed to work for living.
Any man who had ever voted the Republican
ticket believed that it was the duty and the pri-
viiege of the editor of this paper to get him n
place in the Custom house. Every retl-pose,l
politician who had chcered at the cancus and
fought at the polls, looked to the editor of the
Tribune to secure his appointment as gauyer or
army Chaplain, or Minister to France.
Every campaign orator came upon us after the
battle was over for q Recommendation as Sscre
tary of the Treasury or the loan of half dollar.
If one of our party had an interest pending at
Washington, the editor Of the Tribune was tele-
graphed in frantic haste to come to the capitol,
save this bill, crush that one, promote one object
or stop another. He was to bs Every lody's
Friend, with nothing to do but to take care of
other folks' business, sign papers, write letters,
and ask favor for them, and to get no thanks for
it either. FOur-ffths of these people were sent
away without what they wanted, only to become
straghtway abusive enemies; il was the worry
of life 90 crafty one demand in a dozen for the
other fifth.
The man with two wooden legs congratulated
himself that he could never1be troubled with cold
feet 1t is a source of profound satisfaction with
ms that office-seekers will keep aloof from a de-
feated candidate who has not influence enough
Mt Washington or Albany to get n sweeper ap-
pointed under the sergcant-at-arms, or deputy
snb-assistant temporary clerk into the paste-pot
section of the folding room. At last we shall be
let alone to mind our aAars snd measure our own
newspaper, without being called aside every
hour to help lazy people whom we don't know,
and to spend our strength in efforts that only
benefit people who don't deserve assistance. At
last we shall keep our Office clear of blatherskites
and political beggars, and go about our daily
work with the satisfaction Of knowing that not
the most credulous of place-hunters will suspect
MS of having any credit with the appointing pow
ers. That is one Of the results of Tuesdays cleo
tion, for which We own ourselves profoundly
grateful.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-11-14

WHAT GRANTS RE ELECTION SEcUREs-It Sc
cures the continuance of our present national
prosperity.
1t secures friendly relations with the great
powers of Europe.
1t secures men of honesty and ability Mt the
head of the several departments.
IL secures further reduction of the national
deet.
II secures further reduction of taxation.
1t secures a settled basis for business to build
upon.
1t secures our national credit and increased
valns Of our bonds.
1t secures the continuance of the present
financial policy of the government.
1t secures orr present satisfactory banking
system.
1t secures legislative encouragement for home
stead settlements.
1t secures the development of our rich mineral
resources.
1t secures increased prosperity to onr agricul-
tnral interest,
1t secures good wages and increased comforts
to our workingmen.
II secures wise legislation and the faithful ex-
ecntion Of the laws.
IL secures popular education.
IL secures peaceful settlement Of our Indian
troubles.
1t secures the protection of the loyal people of
the soutb. and the enforcement Of every consti-
tnti"nal right belonging to the humblest citizen
in the land.
1t secures peace within onr borders and true
reconciliation among our citizens.
IL secures the union and puts an eud to the
fatal doctrine of secession.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-11-14
GREELEY.
He Gees Beck Inss His Lissle Den In d
Tribune O0ee.

He Gees Back lnso HE l.fssle Den In the
TRtb0ne O0ee.
Tho New York Tribune of Thursday morning
contains the following:
The undersigned resumes the editorship of the
Tribune, which he relinquished ON embarking in
another line ofsbusiness six months ago; hence
forth it shall be his endcayor to make this a
thoroughly independent journal, treating all
parties and political movements with judicial
fairness and candor, bnt eourting the favor and
.iepreeeafing the wrath of no one. If he can
hereafter say anything that will tend to heartily
mite the whole American people on the broad
platform of universal amnesty and universal
suffrage, he will gladly do it. For the present,
however, what he can best commend, for that
consummatiOn. is silence and forbearance. The
victOrs in our late struggle can harlly fail to
take the whole subject Of southern rights and
wrongs into early and earnest consideration. and
to them, for the present he remits il, since he
will never again he candidate for any Office, and
is not in accord with either Of the great PARTIES
which have hitherto divided the country. He
will be able and will endeavor to give wider and
steadier regard to the progress of science indus
try and useful arts, than a political journal can
do, and he will not be provoked to indulgence in
thoee bitter personalities which are the rscogniz-
ed bans Of journalism. Sustained by generous
puhiic, he will do his BEST tn make the Tfibsne
power In the broader field it now contemplates,
= when human frvedom was in peril is was in
the arena OF political psrtissnship.
HORACE GREELEY.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-11-14
State News.

Last week. after the severe rain storm, Mr.
James Weir, living in McPherson County, while
atfempting to cruss Turkey Creek with droye
Of cattle was carried down the stream by the
high waters aud drowned. Hugh Wootlside. n
neighhcr assisting him, in attempting to save Mr.
Weir, alsO came near finding the same grave, but
managed to reach small island where he was
compelled to remain over night in his wet clothes.
On the morrow friends came to his assistance; a
rope Was thrown him which he tied around his
iody. q team was hitched thereto aud he was
dragged to the shore. though then in an almost
drowned condition. Mr., Weir's body was found
the next day.
A Newton dispatch to the Com moRmeaih says
that Mike Fitzpatrick. keeper of the Age, motto
rious gambling and whisky saloon, shot Judge
u. Halliday ON Thursday morning al,out ten
o'clock. In few minutes after Marshal Johnson
shot Mike. Both died in few minutes. The citi-
zens are terribly excited, and are determined ia
clean out all gambling dens.
The total vote of Donglas County this year on
President is 4,35l-the largest vote ever p0lcd in
County. Four years ago the vote was 3O43
Grants majority four Years ago WIS LES. This
| year il is 1,745, somewlat remarkablemaiority
III view ut the apparent strength Of the Liberal
movement in the County. The total vote of the
city is ,955, and Grants majority 773
| fire occurred about two miles north If Ottawa
| on Monday night, which destroyed several hay
ricks ON the farm Of Mr.. Hammer, and some fence
! His house was saved by extreme efforts on the
part Ofhimselfand nci,hbors. sosays the Ottawa
Liberal.
! party by the name # Fur.r"r was murdered
below Shawnee, on the Missrnri River, Fort Scott
Gulf road, Oh the night Of tbr 5,I inst, Thirty
eight buckshot were ftnn, i'm the mans body.
| Suspicion points towards two rouyls. named
Daniels and Timlry, ~ the probable mug,lrr-rs
The Ottawa Libcral says that Mr. VIM. +. Me-
Mutt, who lived abont eight miles snnihtast oi
Ottnwa, met with an ,ncci'i-nt Friday uf last
week, which resulted in almost instant death
He was handling wild colt and WAS said to have
been kicked BY the animal. Dr. Van Shoick made
an examination of the body, but could discover
no marks or bruises. and some doubt exists as ia
whether the colt kicked him or not II is thought
| ly some that the real canse of death was some
internal injury from the scuffie.
We learn from the Cawker City Sentinel that
Mr. Henry Bolantler. % citizen of Cedar Greek
Smith Comfy. six miles n,ove Germantown. was
| robiet on Sunday night Oct l3 Of SlI7 i'm money
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-11-14
THANKSGIVING.
Proclamation BY she Governor.
STATE OF KANSAS. EXECUTIVE OFFICE

STATE OF KANSAS. EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
TOPEKA. Oct 29th, 1872.
WHEREAS. Another year IF wonderful prosper
ity and fruitful harvests is drawing to Il close,
and time-honore,l custom. rs well feelings of
gratitude. prompt to render thanks to the
Great Giver of all good for the many blessings
which we enjoy; and
WHEREAS The President of the United States
has by proclamation set apart Thursday. the 2sth
day of November, rs a day of national thanks
giving;
Now. thcreforr. l. James N. Harvey, Governor
of the State of Kansas. do earnestly and cordially
recommend to the people of this State the oh
scryance of the same a day of than kssiving to
Almighty God for His care and goodness during
the Years that have passed, and of prayer for His
bcne;ccnce in the future.
In tcstmsny whereof. have herermto suI,-
scribed my name and caused the
great seal of the State to he affixed.
Done at Topeka this 29th day of
SEAL October. A. d. 1872, in the twelfth
year of the State, and of the indie
pen,lence of the United States the
ninefy-sevenfh.
BY the Governor. JAMES VI. HARVEY.
W. II. SMAILwOOD, Sec'y of State.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1872-11-14
The Liberal Leaders.

We have been taking q survey of the Liberal
field, and noting what there is encouraging in it
for experimenters.
William S. Grosvenor, the founder and leader
of the party, beaten for Congress.
B. Gratz Brown, the cliief fngleman. and second
fiddler to Grosvenor, a candidate for Vice-Presi-
dent, is submerged beneath 100000 majority. In
this race he lost character, prestige and the
fictitious reputation which at first gave him
notoriety. He is the worst used up man in
America. He has not the Tribune to return to as
Greeley has, BY foul and audacious aspersions
of other mems public life, he attempted to ascend
To political heights far out Of his reach. His
meannesses have been fully exposed. Whatever
of worth there was in him has gained nothing by
comparison with his superiors. Henceforth he
will be known only for his magnificent failure.
Lyman Prumbull, weary and footsOre, casts his
horoscope now from the lakes, but nowhere does
it gather within its focus any office, or MeArlle
fee for him.. In reaching after the presidency he
let slip the Senatorship Cold, selfish and
sympathetic, he has been taught that some things
can be done well as others.
George W. Julian the only man Of any proini-
nence in Indiana that supported the Liberal
movement, has concluded not to snccecd Morton
in the Senate. To figure ont iust why the ioosier
State gave 10000 majority for Grant will occupy
his leisure for some time tO come
Schrrz has honestly earned the rc.'utation of
being the most villainous slrfamer of honest men
on the continent. If that is worth anything to
him, let him make the most Of it-antl the 5 40 n
speech which he has pocketesl during his inglori-
Ous campaign.
Charles Sumner has satisfied everybody that
he is thoroughly mad at President Grant, and
that is all.
Fenton has been repudiatesl Tx his owp State.
and now he is Hat on his back under the stinking
carcass of TanmaDy and the Apollo Hall Drmoc-
racy, both unsuccessful and repusliated. He has
not even the prestige Of John Morrissey and suc-
cess.
NJ. II II d. l.