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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

WHO'S NELSON ABBOTT Zone of the most prom
Using men of Kansas, and former resident of Ma
comb, McDonoagh County, ILL.,, informs us that
many important particulars concerning Nelson
Abbott, the reform candidate for secretary of
state, can be had by writing tn Hon. W. Withrow,
J. p. Upderoff, Henry W. Cash, Hon. 2. X. Hamp-
ton, A. V. Brooking, Dr. W. ID. Basalell. J. G..
Tenniclitf and W. II. Hainlne, all of MacOmb, Me-
Donough county, Illinois.
Says the above parties are all reliable, and will
give full particulars of Abbott,s history while a
resident of that place. Will tell all about the
burning of Abbott,s store, his residence aud the
cancellation of his insurance. Mr.. Withruw was
the agent of the company, and says the reason
why Abbutt left that place was in consequence of
the facts connected with the above. Ii also hints
something about Abbotts gift enterprise swim
die"
Any one interested can get the facts by writing
Il above.
We suggest that friend Abbott write to those
gentlemen, himself, and get certificates of good
character from them.
As this mau Abbott is the reform candidate,
and is making gross charges against some of the
purest and best men IN this stale, without cause,
perhaps he had better look to his record.
-LedreHTOrth Times.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08
The Way 20 Pail Threuab.

One of our citizens, To illustrate how Kansas
pulls"thrOugh difficulties to the stars" says that
at Newton the other day u walking
into town in his shirt sleeves with his coat on his
arm, aud entering store said be wanted some
seed wheat. He added that he had nothing to
pay with, except his coat, which was n good one,
aud he offered that in exchange for the wheat.
farmer IN the store, after thorough look at
the settler who was determined stick to
his claim, said to him: "See here, stranger, you
keep your coat and come with me out to my
place. I've got wheat enough and will let you
have what you need aud walt on you until the
next crop comes ill.," And they went OH toscth-
er.
We have no doubt that the man who proposed
TO go without u coat to get seed wheat To plant,
is very poor now, but in ten years, if life and
health spared him, he will be independent
and comfortable, with valuable farm aud
good herd of cattle. That kind of pluck is sure
To win in Kansas, and We comlnend 1t to new
settlers whose garden SASS has been gUbbled up
by the vOracious drouthbughoppers.- -EmpOria
Ledger.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

correspondent of the Cleveland Leader, writ
ing from Persia, says: Coming from Bagdad
which, in direct line, is forty-four miles distant
three immnese mounds appear in succession,
which have the appearance of natural hills. But
close examination shows that they are composed
of bricks, aud are the remains of large buildings
These are on the east side of the Euphrates, and
the largest is about $50 feet in height. They ara
supposed TO he an ancient citidel that defended
tins part OF the town, the royal palace and a
temple. How immense must the original build
ings have been when it is considered that these
mounds have been the store houses from which
for twenty centuries bricks of the finest descrip-
tion have been taken to build the great cities of
Ctesiphon, Selucia, and Bagdad. Fragments of
alabaster vessels, images, fine earthenware, mar
Bile, and great Quantities of enaneled titles, the
coioring and glazing of which are still fresh, can
yet be found in these mounds. On the face of
every brick is stamped in cruciform the name
and titles of Nebuchaduezzar They are all laid
face downward, and the cement in which they
are imbedded is so hard that it only be de-
tached with the greatest difficulty"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08
A Telling Contrast.

Gov. Osborn made brief speech at Olathe, at
a Republican meeting last week, devoting his at
tention to State affairs, and contrasting the nan-
cial management OF the State, during his admin
lstration, with the management during the ad-
ministratiOn of some of the so-called REFORM
ers." Reports say the Governor spoke forcibly
and well, and made most favorable impression
upon his audience. Among the points he made
were the following, as We find them stated in the
Olathe papers:
"During Gov. Robinsons administration, in
1861, bonds issued to pay cnrrent expenses were
sold by him and netted to the State 26f cents on
the dollar; afterwards these bonds were turned
over TO the Interior Department at 81 cents, a
loss to the State of 2Si cents on the dollar. The
next sale of bonds of the same class as the above
was made under Gov. Carney's administration in
lo62, at vi cents. Aagan. in 1861, under Robin
sons administration, an act was passed author
iZing the State to borrow money; $4,000 of
bonds drawing 10 per cent. interest were issued
and sold at 40 cents on the dollar, netting the
State sl2, 400 In two years these bonds became
due aud the State was compelled TO pay $37 200
IN principal and interest for their redemption.
Or, in other words, the State paid for the use of
TINS Sl2, 4OO for two years, under a Reformer,
(Robinson,) just 100 per cent. per annum. 0ur
State government has existed 13f years-6 years
under present leading Reformers, tO-wit: 2 years
under Robinson aud years under Crawford
present bonded Indebtedness, Exclusive of abont
$lOOOOO for funding Territorial indebtedness)
81, 235,s 500; of this sum 81 OBJ 500 was issued
under Robinson and Crawford, (Refurmers, aud
the balance of S20i000 under Gov. Carney. But
the present showing of State finances is more ia
vorable and dsclOses a healthy condition of the
State Treasury. Under Gov. Osborn's admins
tratiOn money has accumulated in the State
Treasury, and our bonds par in Eastern mar
kets. On November 30, iS72, there were SOL
lO9.04 of warrants outstanding, and no money in
the Treasury; but in less than two years under
Gov. Osborns administration and careful man
agement the Treasnrer's book show a fund of
sl39, ,443.O7 in the Treasury aud no warrants out
standing, gain of $40 552 6l and this gain has
been accomplished, while at the same time the
levy for current expenses has been lessened, viz
In 1872 the levy was Ct mills; in 1873 it was 4
mills and this year it is mills. 0sborn's speech
was sound and practical, displayed earnest reas-
oning and profound thought and was the best
we have heard this year,
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

GOVERNOR GREES.-Governor Green positively
declines 10 be a candidate for Congress aud stall,
regardless of his earnest request 10 be let alone,
the Wateryille Telegraph and LeavenwCrth Com
merciaI continue to tug aud pull at his receding
coat-tzil. IL is not only folly to continue this
palayer, but il is actually unjust, and infringing
upon the good nature of sensitive gentleman.
Gov. Green is not in need Of any such gratuitous
advertising, as his reputation IS made and his su-
perior ability established. When Gov. Green's
time eames il will be our highest pleasure TO give
him our support, but at present We would advise
these papers to go right TO work with all the sen
sible papers in the district, and help to give Col
Phillips such n majority as will give him more
courage TO work for US, aud To carry forward tbe
good work which be has so nobly 5egun.-Wask-
iHqtOH Republican.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

Il PetersoR's Mdgdsine, that Queen of the
Lady's Books, is on our table for November. The
principal steel engraving, "But my Lilies" illus
tratiug pathetic story, is very beautiful. So,
also, is the Mammoth coiored steel fashion plate.
4 prominent feature of this Magazine is its copy
right novelettes, which are always very far supe-
rior to the continued stories to be found in maya
zines generally. The best novelet that has ap-
peared, for years, is that Of "The Marriage Certi-
icate," by Mrs. Ann S. Stephens. But, as a CO.
temporary says the stories, the fashions, the pictures
in short ererytkiHg in peterson" is the best Of lis
kind The price of this Magazine, too, is another
thing in its favor. 1t is but Two DOLLARS A
YEAR, the postage prepaid by the publisher
The prospectus for 1875 is published with this
number, and we find that the prices TO clubs are
astonishing low, viz: three copies for $3.50, (pOs
tage pre-paid,) with a superb Mezzotiut (2l
inches by 26) ''WAsHINGToN's FIRST INTERVIEW
WITH His WIFE," postage pre-paid,) the finest,
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have seen a copy of this popular Magazine. And
that, at its present prices, with the
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Magazine" is cheaper than ever. Address Charles
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Pa
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

From the oskalOosa Independent
0sKALoosA, Oct. 1, 1874.
Editor Independent: Having noticed the squib
in your paper of two weeks ago, relative to Mr..
Nelson Abbott, the Reform candidate for Secre-
tary of State and his lottery operations, and hav-
ing formerly lived in MeDonOugh County, ILL.,,
the former home of Mr.. Abbott, and having some
slight recollections about the matters referred to,
1 thought best, in order to refresh my memory,
to ask Mr.. Abbott, through your paper, a few
simple questions, to-wit:
l. Did not yOu and one Higgins start a lottery
concert scheme IN McComb, lllinOisf
2. If VOC did, then how many hundred dollars
worth of tickets did You sell
3. Did the drawing for prizes by your ticket
holders ever take place If 50, when and where
4. If the drawing never took pace, then Why
mott and did you refund TO yonr tic ket holders
the money they paid you for ticketsf
5. Did you pay the printer for advertising your
scheme, do you owe him for it yeti
8. Did you sell tickets to J. ID. Bowen and j.
NJ. Jennings of. McDonough County, ILL.,, and if
your drawing never took place, did yOu keep
their money refund il !
Z. When did you leave McComb before or-af-
ter said lottery scheme was startedi and was it
in the day time night ard did any body know
you were going besides Higgins, your partnerf
The answer to these plain, simple and easy
questions may serve to give the public better
knowledge of MIR. Abbott's character and habits.
1t is not the intention of the writer to imply that
there is any thing in this lottery business. These
questions are asked only that we may know the
truth. What say you, Nclsoni
Very truly, INQUIRER.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08
Sherif,s Sale.
STATE OF KANSAS. lss
DoxIFHAx CoUxTY,
octobers, 1874.

STATE OF KANSAS, (sa
DoxIPHAx CoCxTY,
In the District Court for Donphan County State Of
Nancy A. Hanson, Plaintiff.
=
Jane W. Spencer,
Administrative. Defendant.
NOTICE Is hereby given that viii. the 9th day Of
Nevember A ID. Is7f at the hour Of two O'Clock p.
NJ Of said day at the north door Of the Court House. In
the city Of Troy In Doniphan COanfy State Of Kansas Of
Ter for sale at public anetion r cash the following de-
scribed real estate tn wit Beginning forty 4o rods from
the south ives. Of the oFfh fractional quarter
OF section eleven. (D In township Eve D Of range t~en
z thence forty (f0 rods north forty 0 rods
thence forty 0rods sonth thence forty to rods west
TO the place of beginning containing ten more
less In Doniphan County State of KaD-as Taken the
property Of Jane W. Spencer Admnisraix of the estate
Of Spencer deceased and offered for sale 20 the high
est bidder for cash satisfy certain Judgment and cost;
o record In the District Court for Donphan County
In State Of Kansas in which Nancy A. Hanson plain
til and Jane W. Spencer Administrative il defendant
Given under my hand this 5t day Of October, A. ID.
THOMAS J. vANDERsLIcE
Sheriff Of Doniphan County,
October a fs7f-5w. Pvs f>e 5000
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08
More Help Wanted-Aa Internal Outrage
Near EIlwoOd.

On Saturday night one of the Deanest, lowest,
dirtiest and most diabolical acts that We have
been called upon to record for many a day, was
committed about mile from the little town of
Elwood, just over the river in Kansas.
In the afternoon of that day poor man arrived
from the region dcsolated by grasshoppers. on
his way back to his eastern home, and camped
for the night. His only earthly possessions con-
ON loaded principally with children. Some time
during the night some miscreant crept up and
stole the eniisrants horses, leaving him complete
ly helpless.
The kind hearted citizens of Elwood. on being
informed OF the outrage, promptly turned ont in
pnrsuit of the thief. and if they should be fortu
nate enough TO catch him he will be buried at
public expense.-&. Joe Gasette, 9Th.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

II We can say, in reply to the Lesvenworth
appeal, that we did not originate the charge that
J. c. Watson was drunkard. We saw it assert
ed in an exchange, and supposed it was at least as
correct as similar charges against some of the
Republican candidates
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08
Republican Comfy Ticket.

For State Senator.
JOHN L. BLAIR.
For Clerk Of the Districs Court,
FRANK BROWN.
For Probate Judge,
A. S. CAMPBELL.
For County Attorney,
n. B. WOOD.
For County Superintendent of Public Instruction
MRS. SUE HAWKINS.
For County Surveyor.
CHARLES CORUBSIER.
For Representative, First District,
FL. CLOSE.
For Representative, secopd District
NIL. LANDoN.
For Representative, Third District
(No nomination made1
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

COOP LAw.-Auditor Wilder gives il as his
opinion, that the law passed at the special ses-
sion, requiring County Treasurers TO publish
quarterly statements, will alone save more to the
State than the expenses of the entire session.
While many County Treasurers did not require
it, many Others were in the habit of specializing
off of the special funds, with way of ascertain
ing the fact until big defalcation developed it
self The bill was originated by Hon. James C.
Hortan
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

GENERAL FRAsER.-Gen. John Frazer, of Law
renee, was nominated for State Superintendent
OF Puble instruction. General Fraser was. until
a lew months ago, President of the State Univer-
sl'y- ne Is a classical scholar aud one of the
best practical educators in the country He i
thoroughly devoted TO educational interests. and
VIII bring to the discharge of his official duties
an ardent zeal, hne attainments, valuable exne-
rience ana stainless private character During
the war ueherai raser served with distinction
in the srmy of the Potomac, aud partirinatsJ in
all the campaigns of the army.-itokison Champ
ION.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

PERMIT Us TO INTRODUCE YoU.-People OF Dom
iphan County, permit Us to introduce you to Mr..
Charles Huffman whom the office OF County Su-
perintendent of Public Instruction is seeking.
The following exceedingly graceful, gentiemanly
and polite communication, which he publishes in
last weeks watheua Reporter; shows you what
the man is. He certainly ougbt to have control
of the educational interests of the County-so po-
lite, so refined, even tempered! Especially is
his closing paragraph angelc-an uncalled for,
ill-natured slur upon a brother teacher, who was
no more responsible for what we said about the
immaculate Huffman then was the Emperor of
China. But We will not longer deprive the read
er of cool, generous draught of Huffman:
EDrroR RRPoKrER That filthy bundle of Low vugarity
pisnre sentiment in the Declaration Of Princi-
pies Of the Peoples party which much To
that class Of politicians 70 which the great Solomon be-
ON seeing my in connection with those Principles
there kind of impression made upon the soft
that ills the anterior part Of his eanium which
he very naturally misOok for idea hence be makes the
almost skin and bones trying keep
the way Of the Office Of County Superintendent Poor
physical laws my being by either trying keep away
from, in seeking after thai any other Office.
hours hereater in writing pus for his brothers school
and try and let decent people alone Respectfully.
CHAs- HUFFMAN.
We will add, to a portion of the above, that
nobody is aware, so far as we can learn, of his
having ever violated any of the laws of his phys,
ica being in any kind of exertion; for he has the
reputation of being the most VIGOROUSLY lazy
teacher in DOniphan County-so much so, that il
seriously interferes with his teaching. Mr.. Huff
mans hobby is grammar. Read the above com,
munieation for specimen. We may add, that
the Declaration of Principles" spoken of, was
written by him. 1t contained two very palpable
errors of grammar, which We corrected before
putting the copy in the hands of the printer.
We may add, in conclusion, that the editor Of
the Reporter, in publishing the above communi,
cation, accompanies it with what we would call
an apology for Huffman.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08
Notice for Divorce.

In the District Court Of the Second Judicial District the
State of Kan.As sitting within and for DoniphzD County
Mamie Wilhelm Plaintiff
Edward H. wilhelm, }Defendant.
TuyHE above named defendant Edward II. Wilhelm win
take notice, that he has been sued by the above
ed plaintiff and that he the petition ned In
the entitled before the 18th day Of No
vember A D. 1674 the petition viii be taken as true,
Judgment for divorce win be rendered against him,
said Edward H. Wilhelm I'm favor Of the said Mamie
METCALFE & cLOUSER,
Attorneys for plaintiff
October q ls7f-fv Prs Zee 500.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

The Newton KGRsaH: The reports that many
emigrants are leaving Kansas on account of the
grIsshoppers, al greatly exaggerated. The enum-
bers are few, and in many eases are made up of
shiftless people, who will eventually leave the
world in the same destitute condition, even
though Onr soil produced simply by request.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

Last Tuesday afternoon, while Mr.. John Vance
was ihreshing wheat at VIM. Lucas's farm, near
Monmouth, Crawford County, with a steam
thresher, the wheat stack caught fire in some
way, and abont three hundred bushels of wheat
and fifty bushels of flax were DESTROYED The
machine WAS saved
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

n Some Reform" paper says the Repnbli-
cans think they can elect any ticket they nomi-
rate, if it has a rascal at one end and a fool at
the other. The Reform" ticket has fools at both
ends, and the rascals, with more fools, sandwich
ed in between.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

~ We freely say, without any hesitation,
mental reservation, self-evasion of mind, that
me leader IN last weeks Reporter is decidedly the
hattest article We ever saw in ewspaper. The
editor must have written it on some dark night,
after wandering through alleys, aud stumbling
into out-bouses!
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

In Kansas cards nru circulated with Gov ~
born's photograph on one side and Cusey's on
the other, with the inscription, 'Look on this mic
ture and then on that. This is a happy idea.
and VIII prove potent campaign document for
the kepubliesns;-KaasasC Gig Journal.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

rF "Pang," of the Kansas City Tunes, says
Lappin is laid up with rheumatism, and argurs
that it is Judgment upon him for having op-
pressed poor man suffering from the same dis
ease, few years ago. If 'rPsug" believes in
special Providence, he should hold in vivid re-
membrance the case of Anauias and Sapphira.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

II One of the objections made to Lappin for
Treasurer is, that he is banker. 1t seems to us
that it requires one pretty thoroughly expert
eneed in the banking business, to properly man
age the affairs of the State Treasury
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

p They raise an objection to Judge Brown,
Republican candidate for Congress in the Third
District, that he speaks through his nose. Well,
the |" Reform" candidates in the First and Second
Districts speak through their horns.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

1t is said that Mr. Cusey is 50 elated By the
empty honor of a nomination for Governor that
he insists npon being addressed by that title
When an old friend meets him and says: .How
are you Cusey" that great man pnts on "a look
which would saw u SrindstOne m two, and pre-
tends not To him.-.ItchisoR Champion.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

II We are glad to notice that Hon. James c.
Horton has been nominated for the State Senate
in Douglas County. Douglas has been claimed
the banner Reform" County, but we hope
and believe that Horton will carry their works
by Storm
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

- One day last week, Mr.. Latham's house, in
Iardner, was struck by lightning. the bolt passed
uoWn the chimney and knocked the furniture
around the room in which Mrs Latham was sit
ing. One of the chairs graz-d her head so close
!! a. 10 disarrange her hair. The lady was some
Mnat shocked, but fortunately no other damage
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

The Parsons San says many of the leading
and ablest supporters ofthe Liberal ticket two
years ago, in Labette County, are now back in
the Republican party and doing good work in its
behalf
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

The Humboldt Union says that little six-year-
old boy belonging to the family ofSimeon Watson,
living twelve miles south of that place. fell into
the fire one day last week, aud was burned to
death before he was discovered
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

Ex-Goy. GREES.-The friends of Ex-Governor
\. Green, and he has many Of them through the
State, will be gratifed though not surprised, TO
hear that he has refused to allow his name to he
used by the handful of maleontents in the first
district against Col. Phillips. Mr.. Green will
speak and vote '.for the whole ticket."-Larreaos
Journal
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

John Drew Of Bnrlingame received, few days
slhee, siTJ6S, insurance on the life of his wife,
,I.N snose ueath took place few weeks since. The
Insurance Company.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

u Senator Ingalls, can say msaner things
than any man living. He calls the Reformers'
the "hungry herd that are lowing for fodder"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

The name of the Reform Candidate for SUI
perintendent of Public Instruction, is W. B.
Christopher, and the papers are already calling
him Wind Bag" Christopher -CofeyriIIe Courier
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

u 1t has been said that there are no gifted
men on the :" Reform" ticket Why, Nelson Alb
bott had whole Gift Enterprise himself.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

II The Atchison Courier says that Samuel
Lappin is candidate for Stats -Schatzmeister-
What SANDER will they get ont against him
nextf
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

" The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows Of Kan.
srs will meet at Leayenworth, next Tuesday.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-10-08

II Burr-Oak Township was not represented
in the County Convention.