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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27

A ScANDAL-From the time when it became
positively known that the Governor had determ-
ined to appoint Senator, he was literally be-
sieged and dogged, day and night, by herd Of
hungry aspirants and their friends, from every
section of the State, who poured down upon him,
to urge their peculiar fitness and claims to the
place. Men scarcely ever before beard of; men
whom nc one could have supposed to possess SO
much cheek and presumption; men scarcely
qualified to fill the Office of Constable; men who
would have cut about the same figure in the Sem
ate as a frog in a church pew; men whose faces
would have insured their rejection for nights
lodging at country tavern-such as these hound
ed and importuned the Governor for the appoint
ment of Senator, until they literally drove him,
in sslf-defence, to abandon the Capital. And
when he sought repose in Leavenworth, there
again he found himself beset By influential men,
by committees, and by delegations. And now
that he has rejected them all, and made credit
able appointment, We expect to hear the bowling
hounds raise clamor against him, for ignoring
true merit and the rights of sections!
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27
THE REACTION BEGUN.
Business Revivisg-PrIces Of Grain and Get
ten Advnneing.

business is undoubtedly improving, and prices
of grain and cotton arv advancing. There seems
to be all intuitive feeling abroad that the hard
pan has been reached, so far as business in the
West is concerned aud disposition is manifest
ed 20 invest money in The great staples. A month
of buying activity will do much toward restor-
ing the condition of financial matters in the
West to their od-t;me strength and tone, ana
re-animate many sad business people with hope
and confidence. But grain and cotton cannot
bec"me active and pass to higher figures with
out involving a much freer use of money in their
purchase, for grain dropped twenty to thirty per
cent. per bushei during the past forty days he
cause money was locked up, and the number of
buyers became limited TO those who were fairly
forced to buy. Tho markets were quoted full
and fairly dragging. Now the reverse is the
case. Cotton is higher and advancing and buy.
are plenty and have the money to invest
Wheat, corn, oats and rye are all higher, active
and advancing, aud cash on delivery can be had
without trouble. Tobacco is looking up and
will undoubtedly feel the effect of the renewe
activity before another week passes. All this
proves that confidence is in process of resiora-
tion, that general belief exists that the bed.
rUck has been reached, far as prices of staples
are concerned. The banks will soon feel the swell
of the tide, ard will in tnrnopen their vaults and
let the currency flow out. Money cannot he
freely embarked in the purchase of the leading
commodities of commerce without finding its
way directly to the banks, and when once the
hanks feel assured that the trade ard traffic of
the country, SO suddenly arrested hy the ranc,
aie about to resume permanent and prosperous
movement they will be willing TO do their share
in aecelerating the motion.-T Louis Democrat.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27

ScRIBNER's FOR DECEMBER.-A second profIise-
ly illustrated article on Louisiana opens Scrib,
ners for December. Mr.. Kings first article on
this subject created interest which the present
paper cannot fail to deepen. In the same num-
Der is popular science" paper on "Savage
Man," with very striking illustrations; an inter.
esting sketch, with postrait of Proctor, the cele-
brated Young English astronomer now in this
country, by John Fraser; Froude's second paper
on an English abbey, in which the Wat Tyler
insurrectiOn is touched upon; timely and able
discussion, by Prof Atwater, of Princeton, of the
Specie Payment question; "Black Rock" stO-
ry; poem by Bret Harte, entitled Luke lin the
Colorado Park-ls73); an explanation of "Carl-
ism in Spain," by J. w. Preston; and continue
tions of Miss Trafton's story, katherine Earle "
and Mrs. Davis's Z" Earthen Pitchers"
DIR. Holland, in Topics of the Time, discusses
"Some Religious Newspapers" Provision for
Wives and Children" "The American Gentle
man of Leisure" and allow Much has been
Gained" toward Christian Union. In "The Old
Cabinet" there is "The House on the Corner u
"The Commonplace" "The Invisible Hinge" and
Something Better than Truth" In Home and
Society, Culture and Progress, Nature and
Science, and Etchings' great many subjects are
briefly treated.
The January number of Scribner's Will have
features OF spicial interest.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27

THE OLDEST AND THE BEsT.-These are the
bold claims which the publishers of the New
York Observer make for their paper. And yet
the facts of history bear them out in the first
while undertaking course in sending out a
large, full, fresh, readable family newspaper,
gives them at least a right to lay claim to the
second. In the great multitude of papers that
are published the Observer holds its own position,
and an enviable position it is. No paper reaches
us that we can recommend more heartily. 1t is
published at 50 year, and the premium picture
and chrome humbugs are left for those who have
nothing better to offer. S. /. Prime & Co., 81
Park Row, New York.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27

GREAT UNANIMITY.-The daily press of Kansas,
with remarkable unanimity, denOnnce the ap-
pointment of Judge Crozier as nnwise and unfur-
tunate. Nearly all of them having previously
written down Gov. Osborn dead duck, they are
equally unanimous in the belief that he has kill
ed himself by this appointment-tlead twice al
ready. But that the appointment is bad one,
is certain.
The Leavenworth Times, edited by Col. ID. X.
Anthony, an applicant for the place, says
The Leavenworth Call, edited by Judge J. e..
Vaughan, an applicant for the place, says SO.
The Fort Scott Monitor, owned by d. J. Waters,
an applicant for the place, says so.
The Lawrence Tribune, edited by l. S. Kalloeh,
an applicant for the place, says so.
The Topeka Blade, the organ of Sid. Clarke, an
applicant for the place, says 50.
The Leavenworth Commercial, owned by man
whose mission is to oppose any and every thing
that Orborn does, says so.
The Lawrence Standard and the Atchison Pdtri
OF, Democratic papers, that can see no good in
any act of a Republican, say so.
The Atchson Champion, which thinks it uncOn-
stitutional for LeavenwOrth man to be United
States Senator, says so.
The weekly press is yet to be heard from. As
at least fifty of their editors were applicants or
find large number of them engaged in the glo-
rious work of breaking down another United
States Senator.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27

ST. NICHOLAS FOR DEcEMBER.-The second
number of Scribner's new magazine for the young
is as bright and full of good things as the first
issue-in fact, it contains more matter and pic
lures, for it has eight additional pages. There
are forty-four pictures this month, and they in
clude drawings BY Moran, (who contributes q
very effective frontispiece), Stephens, Sheppard,
Beard, and other American artists. There are
six wonderfully funny pictures of learned cats.
curious picture of a giant examining a man
through microscope; one of a sailor dancing
with white bears; and another of . courageous
youth riding whale into port, will excite the
curiosity of every real boy and girl. Celia Thax-
ter has a seasonable poem, "Jack Frost;;" Mrs.
r. II. Davis contributes of her irst-class sto-
ries, "Naylor o the Bowl;r and there are several
short stories, one of which-"The Water Dolly
by Sarah o. Jewett-is as sea-breezy the coast
it tells about. "The Giant watabore" is caPi-
tai hit at certain follies, and will be appreciated
10y the older readers of the magazine; who will
also enjoy Donald G. Mitchell's story of How a
Tinker Wrote Novel;" The serial, "What
Might Have Been Expected" by Frank R. Stock
ton, promises plenty of lively adventure. At the
conclusion of the instalmcnt in this number, the
here is left at night bchiud "turkey-blind" in
the depths of Virginia forest, and something
We should like to knew WHAT'S inst about TO
happen. The French story, for young transla-
tors, is very amusing II is good rs i story a.
it is as lesson. "The Yellow Cottage" is an
exquisite little poem, by Marian Douglass. The
dreams of girihood are seldom delicately
told than in these verses, C. g. Hsskins Offers
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27
the PRAIRIR rIRRs.
Their Depredatisas In Kaasas-Ths Dresr
Prospect Ahead fer Winter.

On every hand We hear the reports of the dis.
asters from prairie fires. On the evening of the
l4th, as the people were dispensing from singing
school IN Wabaunsee, q fire seen coming
over the hill from the head Of Antelope creek
and in a few moments the property of Judge G.
w Hall was enveloped in flames. Mr.. Hall and
wife are old settlers, and by great industry had
gathered the comforts of fine house. But in
less time than it takes to tell it, stacks, stables
and house were mass of fire. His justice desk
AMI papers, and little furniture frum the lower
story were saved; but the house, worth some
sl5.OOO, with most of the contents bedding, clO-
thing, DC, and a cellar stored with canned fruit
vegetables, SORGHUM, and sixty-two large eheeses,
t'Ti the fire fend. All his hay, corn, seven fat
hogs. his Pens and stables, were all destroyed.
Mr. Hall was absent at Alma, and Mrs. Hall hal
tor clothing only a calico wrapper left. From
this fire, the stacks of Mr.. George Burt took fire.
burning stables. two large ricks of hay, wheat
and cats. {. B. Lines property had a narrow
escape.
Further advices from the Central Branch show
much greater damage than was at first suppos-
ell, both TO the settlers and to the railroad. Be-
tween Sother and Corning large number of
corn fields were burned, stacks of grain destroy
ed, and dwellings consumed. Between Barrett
and Waterville are similar depredations, and re-
ports say the suffering viii be great.
As yet we have received no definite inforrna-
tion OF the amonnt of damage, but know that it
is immense.-dtehisoR Champion.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27

~ The Commonwealth, speaking of Mr.. Crcz-
ier, the new Senator, saws he is "learned in the
law of Catholic literary sympathies." We axe
truly glad to hear this. We regard as one of the
chief causes of the degeneracy of public men,
their ignorance of the law of Catholic literary
sympathies We have lain awake of nights, and
wept until our shirt tail was wet, and exclaimed
in our agony: "Oh, that Kansas had but Sena-
tor who was learned in the law of Catholic lit
erary sympathies" Osborn, receive our heart
felt thanksi
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27

THE WAR SPIRT-The war spirit is abroad in
the land The late massacre in Cuba has arrous-
e, an intense feeling throughout the country, and
in every city and town meetings are being held,
belligerent resolutions passed, and regiments of
men rendered to the Government. The President
and Cabinent are compelled to guard against be-
ing driven to more precipitate measures than the
circumstances will Justify But with th. feeling
now prevailing throughout the country, enough
men could be raised ON one days notice, to cover
Cuba as with locusts. One thing il noticeable in
these demonstrations that is gratifying. South
ern people, lately in arms against the Govern
ment, appear to be the keenest TO av.nge the
insult to the United States, and uphold the pow
er and glory of the country. In war with
Spain, these same Southern rebels would no
doubt be among the best soldiers of the United
States; and a foreign war wonld unquestionably
have powerful influence in allaying the bitter
ness and prrjudices of the late rebellion, and in
making all the people once more feel like they
belonged to a common country.
Whether there is to he war with Spain, depends
in great measure upon the action of the Span
ish Government relative to the late outrage. A
few days ago, il was reported that the feeling in
Spain against the United States was so intense.
ly hostile, that several attempts had been male
to assinate Minister sickles; and that the Minis.
ter had refused to hold other than strictly official
intercourse with the Spanish authorities. But
these reports are doubtless either eanarls oI
greatly exaggerated. The Presidents Message
will probably give some indication of the rela
tions between the two countries.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27

~ The Leavenworth Times, in noticing the
movements of the various persons who were not
appointed Senator, has this:
Senator Miller Of Troy did arrive expected yes
terday. 1t understood Sol had proposed set
temsnt of the Senatorial appointment trouble by simply
recommending the Governor to leave the commission
and e. 900 salary table and pedging His Excellency
that be could find Donphan County who would take
it. The wisdom of Solomon is prover6al.
Now, the facts of the case are these: Osborn
wrote us, asking to accept the office, but after
careful inquiry, we ascertained that the salary
and back pay of the appo;ntee would amount
to only about $1,000. 1t was 81 900 less than we
were in the habit of taking, and we do not like
to cut under prices. We informed the Governor
of this fact, and that cOuld not accept, unless
he would make up the other 81 600. Tom. replied
that it wasn't visible to the naked eye-meaning
that he couldn't see it-aud hence Crozier gets
the place,
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27

For SPEAKEB.-A number of the State papers
speak in lattering terms in favor of the election
of F. II. Drenning, of this County, to the Speak
ership of the House of Representatives. He i:
worthy and qualified, and we hope to see him
elected to the position. He has had considerable
legislative experience; has held several public
positions, and become intimately acquainted
with public men and questions; and in his polit,
ical actions, has not gone to such extremities as
to make him objectionable to sny section or fac
tiou. He would endeavor to do impartial justice
IN all
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27

II Such an appalling list of prairie fires az
are being reported from all parts of Kansas and
Nebraska, was never before known. Tho de-
struction Of human life; Of stock, houses, barns
fences, crops, bridges aud every species of prop
erty, is fearful. There are CAGES when these ca
lamities could not be averted by human means;
but surely there could be precautions and safe.
guards adopted to avoid most of them. Year
after year, farmers are cautioned against prairie
fires, and practicable rules for protection are laid
down; but no heed is paid to them, aud the ca
lamities of one season do not seem to serve as
warning to be prepared for the next.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27

BRET HARTE.-ln the year 1861, DIR. F. Damonr.
of the Linn Drug Store, in this CITY. took in n
lad from the streets of onion, California, and
gave him six months "lecturer on the drug
business. Little did thsdoctor dream that the
lad to whom he was giving employment wonld
IN few years draw forth the admiration of the
literary world in the role of sBret Harte.r He is
billed to lecture in Ateihson this winter. and if
he will come ont as far as Wateryille, he will
find his old friend and hess; and we will charter
the new school building and give "Bret" rousing
receptiOn.-HaferriIle Tslearaph.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27

GET OrT.-A country exchange makes this
heart-rending appeal:
why don't a lot of you fellows who are hang
ing around the street corners aud gin mills,
without cent IN your pocket, or a decent coat
on your back, get out and husk corn a few daysi
1t viii do you good; and then you will have the
satisfaction of knowing that you have earned an
honest dollar in the memory of man. You are
already largely indebted to the world for what
you have had You have been drone in the
hive of industry long enough. Get ont and do
something; and don't be very long about it; you
haven't got any time to waste. Go to work.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27

U The killing of the horse-thieves Blair and
Stitsel, at Grasshopper Falls while heavily iron.
ed, and in bed, is denounced throughout the State
as one of the most cowardly and cold blooded
murders ever known. But we shall say nothing
it is not many years since an equally cold
blooded, though more public, murder was CON-
mitted in this County, upon two badly wounded
prisoners. To be sure, they were horse thieves;
but some of their judges and execntioners were
no lefter.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27

rS-A lck-spit of Sid. Clarke's, at Washington,
whom he managed to get into the position of tel
graphic reporter for the, Associated Press, in or
der to disseminate Clarke's lies and matchmaking
schemes throughout the land, has recently died,
and Sid. mourns over him. The greatest hardship
for Clarke is that he has not the privilege of fill
ing the vacancy. The country can spare snch
creatures.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27
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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27

II c. II. Graham, Treasurer Of Coffey County.
has been discovered TO be a defaulter to the
amount of s12,5OO. This is the Graham who
travelled over the State, in 1872, urging his own
claims for the nomination for State Treasurer,
upon the ground of his superior qualifications for
that position. The question is, il he won sl2 500
off of the little County of Coffey, what would
have been the amount of his defslc., had ne got
the State Treasury in his haudsi
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27

DEFALcAnOSs.-That is what they call them
now. The country is full of them. National,
State, County, City, Bank, Insurance, Railroad,
and every other kind of officials, who have charge
of public or private funds, are proving to be de-
faulters-that is, squandering or stealing the
funds placed in their charge. And it is in no
trifingsums either,-frequently running up into
the hundred thousands. No wonder there are
financial panics, when it is impossible to determ-
inc yyho can he trusted
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27

~ Tweed has been salivated worse than was
at first reported. He was convicted on every in
misunderstanding theft, swindling, election
frauds, etc.-and has been sentenced TO twelve
years in the penitentiary, and to pay fine OF
Sl2, 900. Another parlor must be got ready at
Sing Sing
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27

Captain Fry, of the steamer yirgiHius, report
Ell shot by the Spaniarls. was born at Mobile.
Ala, and was forty-one years of age He was
the son of Major Fry of the united States Army,
VINO died IN Florida during the Seminole war
Captain Fry was then a midshipman in the rni-
ted States Navy. He married Miss Sands, daugil-
ter OF captain in the army. In 1sI7, Fry fought
a duel with midshipman Brown, of Mississippi,
near Washington, but, after drawing his antaso-
nIsts hre, gen erOnsly refused to return it,
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27

If In answer to the request Of a lady sub
scriber, several weeks since, relative to the poem
"Rock Me TO Sleep" we should have stated that
the author, Elizabeth Akers. married Mr.. Allen,
(of Virginia, we believc,l since writing the po-
EN-, and that she now signs her name Elizabeth
Akers Allen
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27

TlE Su.'Trme Court of Maine has darided a
case wherein we men" are Interested IL holds
that when the wife engages in businrs, On her
owr account, such. for instance, rs the millinery
trade, the husband is not necessarily liable for
her debts; to be so, he must be actual sharer
il, the profits in the business. Our blessings on
the judge who relieves us from the payment of
millinery bills. Hsnccforth there will be no man
in all the land who will be partner in the bus
ineSs-unt much!
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27

~ The Topeka Blade is going its full length
on reform. 1t will soon be to the jumping off
place. When we say that the Blade advocates
the election of +. w. Potter rs Speaker of the
House, and Sid. Clarke to the United States Sem
ate the public will understand that it is in ear
Lest for honesty and purity.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-11-27

The result of the election in New York was
not much of Democratic victory after all.
bo,h branches Of the Legislature arc Republican.
and the official returns, as far as received. indi
cate the election of the Republican candidates
for Comptroller and State Prison Inspector
Even the Democratic candidate for Secretary of
state, for whom a majority of 5000 to 10000
majority of only about s,OOo0.