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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

THAT MISUNDERSTANDING in the early part
Of last Summer, it may he remembered, We gave
an account of an old woman named Earbart,
about seventy years OF age, in Montgomery Coun-
ty, Ohio, who, with her son, was arrested for
poisoning a family. When this charge came
out, everybody seemed to recollect, that during
period extending over twenty years, different
persons with whom the old woman had had in
tercourse had died in mysterious manner, and
it was regarded as a fixed fact that she had poi
soned her husband her sons wife, and several of
her grandchildren and that she had also set fire
to her brothers barn. In fact, Lucretia Bnrgia
was innocent in comparison. The woman and
her son were put under bonds for their appear
ance at Court, aud it was with difficulty they
cured bail. Since then, there has been great
rattling among dry bones, as it were-graves
were opened, and search made among the skele
tons and decayed shrouds for evidences Of poiso@.
couple of weeks ago, the trial came off. NJ
resurrection evidence was offered; two of the
poisoned family swore that they had reason
to believe that Mrs. Earhart end her son did the
poisoniug-on the contrary, were on the most
friendly terms, aud felt confident that they did
not commit the deed; and finally, druggists
clerk, who bad said that young Earhart had
purchased arsenic of him the day of the poi
soning, after having been brought all the way
from Indiana to testify, said that he didn't think
Earhart looked like the man who got the poison.
The whole thing turned out such farce, that
the prosecuting attorney asked that the prisoners
be discharged. But it was not so much of farce
to the old Noman, on the verge of the. grave, to
he suspected and harassed for almost a year. for
the highest crime known to the law.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

RAILROADS KILLING STocK.-A bill has passed
the State Senate, and will pass the House, relat-
ing to killing or wounding stock by railroads.
1t provides that any railroad company or lessee
shall pay the full value of each and every animal
killed by an engine or car, or full damage for
wounding any animal irrespective of the fact as
to whether such killing OF wouuding was caused
by the negligence of the engineer OF other en-
ployees of the road OF not; and if they refuse or
neglect to pay such amount within thirty days
after the demand for the same, they shall also be
liable for tho attorneys fee and costs of prosecu-
tion. We suppose the owner of tho animal is to
be allowed to set the price upon it, aud the at
torney to charge what be chooses. Any railroad
that is enclosed with good and sufficient fence
to keep animals from the track, is exempted from
the provisions of this act
While some effective law is needed on this sub
ject, the bill under consideration is one-sided
and in some particulars unjust. There are in
stances in which it is beyond human power to
avoid killing stock-we have witnessed such
cases ourself Again: there are Counties in
which the herd law is in force, and all animals
running out are doing so in violation of law
Yet a railroad is liable for all damage to these
trespassers. 1t is not over two years since the
farmers of many Counties were to ready take up
arms and fight for the passage cS a herd law
they declared they could not live unless they had
a stringent law compelling owners of stock to
keep it up. Now, they are equally belligerent
on the subject of making railroads pay for kill
ing stock that is running out in violation of their
own law. Truly, some people are hard to satisfy.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.
The Household Panacea,
Family Liuimeuf,

Il the best remedy in the world for the following com
plauts viz Cramps In the Limbs and Stomach. Pain In
the Stomach Bowes or Side rheumatism in all its forms
Bilious Cholc Neuralgia Cholera Dysentery Colds fresn
Wounds Burns Sore Throat Spinal Complaints Sprains
and uis,s Chis and Fever For Internal and External
use.
Is operation net only to relieve the patient but entire
y the of the complaint 1t peneraes and
perrades the whole system restoring healthy action to all
its parts and quickenins the blood.
The Household Panaeea il Pureiy
Vegetable and All Healing
Prepared by CUKfiS bho"N,
No. 9l5 Fulton Street New York
For sale by all druggists Juiyloyi-
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12
Administrators A SAFE.

RY order nf the Probate Court Of Dsniphan County
1D ST te Of Kansas, will Mon lIy the n tIly 6I
March A ID. 1874 at o'clock. p NJ, Of said day al the
north door of the Court House in the City Of Troy
County Ger for sale to the highest bidder cash the
following described real estate belonging esats
the late Erninia +. DrummHui deceased. to wit: The
southeast quarter Of the rtbwcst quarter section
twentyseven 27 in township four. a. Of range twenty.
one t2 In Doniphan County Slt property will sold
for the purpose Of paving debts Of the aforesaid
Given under my hand, this 81 day Of February I574
l. v. SMALLWOOD
Administrator Of Erminia f. Drummond deceased
February ). ls74-4w. Prsf,e IS
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

J. K. BEAR.-THE BRowNvILIE RoBBER Ar
scoNDs AGAIS.-Onr readers will remember that
some fOur and a half years since a vounr man
named Jacob X. Bear, agent for the limited
States express company, and telegraph operator
at Brownville, Nebraska, ahSconded with some
sl2, 900 belonging TO his employers. He attemp-
ted 10 create the impression that he had been
drowned, but the subterfuge was exploded. and
many months afterwards Bear was arrested in
Oregon, brought back TO Browpville. tried con-
victed and sentenced to the pepitentiary.
As he feigued repentance and had hitherto
borne good character, he was pardoned by the
governor. Meanwhile his wife, most estimable
lady, died of grief and shame
Bear passed out Of the penitentiarv and nm,
of sight for time. Eventually be turned nm an
Waverly, station on the Iowa branch Of the
Illinois Central railroad, where, uuder the name
Of Curtiss, he secured the position of station
agent. Here he conducted himself in a mosi
becoming manner, and soonhad the confidence of
all. A few months since he was married m one
Of the first ladies of the town. On or ahnnt the
1st. inst, he surprised everybody bv ..,ir, al
scondiug with considerable sum of nSrey bc-
longing to the company, leaving his youno wife
erwbelned with grief and modification.
Bear is a man of fine address, appar.ntIv oI,,pt
30 years of age, and is well calculated IN iugrs.
tiate himself into the confidence of the unsns1,
ting. If he is again canght, few wards of rome
will suit his case much better than the maudlin
sympathy which before secured him immUnitv
fruin Justice. and he will uudoubtedIv Oct II IL
the friends ct his last wife get hold Of him.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12
Thirty Years Experience Of an Old
Nurse.

Mrs. winsiow's Soothing Syrup Is the pre-
scripfion of of the best Female Physicians and Nur
the United States and has been used for thirty years
with failing safety and by millions Of moth
rrs and children from the treble infant of week old to
the adult 1t acid of the stomach relieves wind
coc regulates the bowels and gives rest health and com
mother and child We believe it to be the Best and
Surest Remedy in e World in all If DYSINTERY
and DIARRHGS IN CHILDREN. whether it arises from
Teeihing from any other Full drectons for usin
will accompany each bottle Meme Genuine unless the fac
smile of CURTIS PERKINS ia on the outside wrapper
Sold by all Medicine Dealers. jnlyIOyI.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

The TERRIBLE TRIcHISA.-says the Sedalia
Democrat: Mr. Thompson, of the Liriao Demo
craf, informs us that a man by the name of Will
liam Ellis, residing about two miles northwest
OF Nevada, is down with this fatal disease. He
has been sick about two weeks. aud the trichna
are crawling ont from all parts of bis body and
passing from his bowels. The worms are of a
wiry shape, aud abont one-fourth of an inch in
length. Those that pass through the snrface
seem dead as soon as seen, hut those that pass
frum his bowels are alive. The man will die.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

tY- A "Clairvoyant" in an Eastern town has
lately decanped, carrying of large quantity of
her landlords vaiuables. Those Clairvoyants
are dangerous peopfe.. We nave known people
who, by simply having their fortune told hy one
ofthem, have been seriously afflicted with 'boilsr
for many months afteryardst
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12
OBSTACLES TO MARRIAGE.

Happv Relief for Young Men from the effects Of
Errors and Abuses in early life Manhood restored I'm
pedinents to marriage removed New method Of treat
ment New and remarkable remedies Books and Cireu-
lars sent free in sealed envelopes. Address HOWARD
ASSOCIATION. No South Ninth ST.. Philadelphia Pa
an institution having high reputation for honorable con-
5,c, and professional skill octJ0 73-ty.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12
Notice for Divorce.

In the District Court If the Second Judicial District Of the
State Of Kansas sitting within and for Doniphsn County
Maiinda Lang'tOn' Plaintiff
Frauei. N. LanzstOu. yDefendant
FUNHR said defendant. Francis NJ Lancstnn will take
IL notice that the said Plaintiff Malinda LangstSn has
ed her petition the District Court Dunphan Comfy
Ksnsas against him the object and prayer Of which said
petition aside and annu the marriage contract
substing between her and the said defendant The
feudant will further take notice that he answer said
petition before the 18th day NJ March, 1874 said
petition and the therein alleged will taken As cum
ftssed and decreed upon accordingly
MALINDA LANGSTON
By B. 0'DRIscoLL, her Attorney
January % Is1i-4w. PRS fee ss
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12
Road Notice.

PETITION will be presented the Beard Of County
"A Commissioners Of Doniphan County. Kansas at their
meeting in March Isi To lay and be open
ed County Read in said County described follows to
wit Commencing at the township line dividing town
ships the southeast corner Of seeiian "a
ming north mile between ~ and IS and
items &c and 81 the Of the line di-dng said
tons there intrsect County Rad running east and
west-all in township >. rsngr 70.
MANY CITIZENS
February S i5s4 3w. Frs fee -.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12
Notice for Divorce.

In the District Court nf the Second Judicial pie. N ,bs
State Of Kansas sitting within and for Deniphan County
Henrietta vsaeurao, ! Plaintiff
willis J. vsneurau SDefendsut
NE1IILIs J. vASCURAN a nor. resident of the State
w Of Ksrss- is hereby notified that Henrietta Van.
did the third day o. January 1874 fle her petit
tion in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court within
and Doupban County aud State Of Kansas charging
him the said Willis j. Vancnran with having aba ndone
her for than year last past and for that she
has sued him the said Willis j. Vancuran for divorce;
and that he must the petition filed By said
Henrietta Vancuran against him the said Willis vancu-
ran before the fifth day Of March IsI or the said
petition will taken true and Judgment Of
divorce will be rendered aeeosdinyIy
HENRIETTA vANCURAS.
By y. b. wooD, her Attorney
Jannary o. -s74-4w. Prs fee $50
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

ES 1t is said that ex-District Attorney SEQ
field has commenced an action for libel against
the publishers of the Kansas City Times. If we
should publish the one-hundredth part of the
hard things abuut people that the Times does, We
should make arrangements to take up our roost
in Justices Office, that We might be prepared
for these things at all hours.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

q The Legislature has passed resolution
asking the District Court of Shawnee County to
bring Pomeroy to trial. It should now instruct
the Supreme Court of the United States in it's
duty This is Reform Legislature, and there
is nothing Of consequence to do except past bun
combe resolutions
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

Y 1t seems that W. P. Bishop, who figured
IN our 'Black List several weeks ago, has got
back to Oswego, and is editor of the Register. So
much the worse. 1t is bad enought for lawyer
to cheat printer. but there is no punishment
too severe for an editor who will do H.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

~ lawyer, speaking, the other day. of the
law which prohibits the testimony of over three
witnesses to establish any one fact, said that be
noticed that they "always divided the facts up
into d-d small piecesw
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12
TIE GOLDEN EGG
Guardians Notice,

NOTICE is hereby given, II all persons Interested that
~ the 2Sth iy ni inIry 1874 wIs app ,nt-i by
Tine Pr"hte CoIt f Dnniphtn CuIutT ms ls Il iar,an
Of John Wund of il CoEHty who has fund T., i. f
unsound mind and inc i,abIc # ling his own affairs
All debts due the said John Wood mist paid u me an
all claims against sid John Wood presented mr for
adjustment WESLEY wOOD
Guardian OF John Wood
February S Is.43w. Prs fee 81
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

tSr George T. Anthony thinks we malici"usly
slandered him. He is certainly mistaken. Why,
our fayorite swear word is "By George~
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

~ Who-is this Alb. Scond we read so much
aOoutf He must be a dreadful fellow. He is
getting away with piles of money in all parts of
the country.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

Ex-Congressman Clarke, of Kansas, is so vio-
lent in his Anti-Monopuly feeling, that he rides
in lumber wagon froai bis home TO the State
cspitel, rather than pafronize q railroad. A lit
tie more evidence of the same sort will establish
the fact beyond dispute that he is D frst class
it, ?-.s.J H.,-ii
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

= Chief Justice Waite was born in Connec.
hcut, and is Lyme man. There always has been
too much acid in the Supreme Court, and a little
alkali is necessary to correct il.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

q st. Anthony's FIRE, or erysipelas is prevail
ing extensively in Northern Kansas. Those An
thongs whether saints or sinners, are just whoop-
ing things up.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

Es We have set our heart upon going to the
Centennial Celebration at Philadelphia, Jnly 4th,
lS76. Hope our term of Imprisonment will ex-
pire before that time.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

IL There is big quarrel in progress between
Henry s. Foote and JEFF. Davis. This time, the
Hsugman is after d man who deserves to be
l,,o
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

q They first took twist at the Devil of the
Chief office, and now have made a move on the
editor If that don't pan ont satisfactorily; there
are two or three other hands in the ofice-give
them all turn. They can't close out the Chief
in this pecemeal way,
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

e We some time sgo expressed fear that
Tom. Vanderslice's quiet way and good nature
would stand in the way of his bringing fellows
up TO the scratch. We take it all back.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

e. We had no idea that we were counted as
revenue. But collector Anthony came up last
week, and collected us in Squire Soper's Office.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

= We stated, last week, that We admired any
kind of bells. We shonld have excepted libel.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

~ An exchange is of the opinion that there
is some myth connected with the Bender-familv
or course, thsys is-3tth Katie Bender.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

- we never could dance; but in our old age,
we nave commenced learning the step called st.
Aathony's dance.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

y Can Chang and Eng properly be called
twin relics of barbarismf
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12
Final Settlement.

NOTICE is hereby given all creditors and others In
~ terested In the Of Edmund j. wescOtt late Of
DeniPhan County. deceased. that will On Monday the
aid COUNTY and make final srttement Of said estate.
4 J. SELOvER. Administrator.
January e is.I-tt Prs fee, $50.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12
THE TEACHER AND PUPILs.


Mr. Geean has had the unenviable fortune of spending
the last eight months in this socaed school and has
labored earnestly and well to make the best Of his unlvor
able surroundings In point of education and ability to
impart instruction Mr. Geean has equal in the pabic
schools of this County; but aboring he does under
adverse circumstances he acknowledges that he is unable
properly instruct his pupils that advance
which he had hoped to Having received his
education the renowned Catholic schools If Irand and
only this but having spent many years not only
teacher, but who had the general supervision of
those schools where he had formerly been student Mr.
celan cnmes to this country to find home among those
Of his nationality, and is willing to devote his time
and talents TO the of education provided he
proper encouragement In his present scl there
is wide fell in which be do good and the school
patrons Of this District will do well consult their
interests by retaining his services and providing him
with suitable school building. and sufficient amount Of
schno apparatus which they abundantiy able TO do
The Cf territory and the amount of assessment in
this District large compared with many others in the
County; that the cry of hard TINS will he accepted
reasonable for poor sch"al hoase poorly paid
teachers, and short terms Of school.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12
SMALL PoTATo DEMAGoGERY-Tbe 81. Ionis

Democrat says:
Henry Clay's clap-trick of wearing home made
jeans whcH he was advocating his great Am.ri-
can system of protective tariff was small b1si
ness for n great man: and the recent perfor-
nance of Hon. Sidney Clarke of Kansas. who is
~ much of an anti-monopolist that he rode tn
Topeka IN rongh wagon rather than patro-
nize railroad, IS Of the same style Of smaIl-po-
tdto ieuagoEery.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12
SCHOOL DISTRICT 80. I6.

The school house in this District would make quite
respectable calaboose but is all calculated tn
the wants of a school Children taken from their
pleasant home surroundings to such an outOfthe way
place this seeondate apology for school house is To-
Gated in is enough to forever dispe any desire
inclination to attend school There is child Of that
temperament that admits of his being taken from the
cal influences of the home circle and being Gagged up like
criminal with the expectation that he will profit by the
dull monotOny of study and recitation alternating with
whipping and scolding the latter of which sach assoca
tons usually engender. If there any place that shoul&
be made attractive it is the District school with all
of its surroundings; these have their Influence towards
inducing children to attend school, and to be diisent pu
pills while there.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

Mr. Haney has been in charge Of this school for the past
three years and has been instrumental in working it
To standard Of excellence that will compare favOrabl
with any mgraded school in the County For one So
young Mr. Haney has few equals discillnArian aad
by dlgen stud aud the reading of educational perind
Gals he is becoming quite well informed with regard to the
more advanced IDEAS of the best modes of imparting in
struction. Too many teachers disposed to teach
they taught losing sight Of the fact that they live in
progressive age Modern improvements in methods AMI
modes of teaching superior to the old fosy system
of training the mind the farming implements of to-
day superior those which CincnnItus used in cuva
isg his farm One other feature Of Mr. Haneys teaching
that he abor make his of instruction interest
ing his pupils Teachers should always -ndelvor u
hitc the spirit of play to the goesrt of knowledge
otherwise they will only impart the dry bones Of edu
cation-tlere will be no life vitality in it.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12
DoNIPHAN COUNTY SCHOOLS.

EDITOR CHEF:-1 now resume my report Of public
schools commencing with the at Prairie Grove-Ed
win Haney teacher.
The SCHOOL BUILDING.
There has been large and eoInOdous schoc house built
In ths District during the past Summer-one which, In
point Of location, external appearance and general ar
arrangement not e1ceed In Che County with the eIcep
ton Of the ones at Donphan. Wathena Troy and White
Cloud The enterprise manifested by the inhabitants Of
this District extends beyond the sOrd interests Of
ly making money from the produce of their splendid FARMS
evident from the attention that they give the prop
edueaton of their children and which the excellent
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1874-02-12

EDITOR CHEF:-I now resume my report of public
schools commencing with the at Prairie GroveEd
win Haney. teacher.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-07-17
Gilman Items.

MAKE hay while the sun Shines .
is an adage universally obeyed to the
very letter, for the last few days.
Mr.. Ensign, the mail shuttle be-
tween River Falls aud Spring Valley,
has settled into his regular, semi.weekly
to and fro beat, going east Tuesdays
and Fridays, aud west Wednesdays aud
Saturdays, thereby weaving a rosy
stripe in our life wool.
Cannot the mail route be made a
little smooth er? These logways, OF
giants washboards intended for roads,
are as scandalous as needless. A few
loads of gravel or soil would fill the in
terstices, smooth the road, enhance the
value of our farms, add to our comfort
and raise Gilman in the esteem of tray
elers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-07-17
Spring Valley Items.

july 13.-Haying comm eueed
here last week.
Weather is very warm. Showers
are frequent.
jay and Alfred Wilcox, returned
to the woods short time ago.
Crops look fine; aud the golden
CLEANS begin to show through the
wheat.
Our summer term Of school is
almost at q close. Miss Watson Is
teacher.
Mr.. King aud men commenced
work Thursday on the dam for the new
saw mill, near Mr.. Franci~cos place.
We have two mails a week now
from River Falls, aud one from Maiden
Rock. The mail carriers board at Mr..
Francisco's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-07-17
Trimbelle Items.

july l3.-This week all are busily
engaged in cutting the lilies and
the hay"
Have not had a thunder storm
now for Ave days.
ID II. Baker is building a foe
house on his farm just over the line
in Oak Grove, 22x32 with ell for kitch.
en-, woojhousc, &c.
AS to those seats, of which your
correspondent talks so constantly, the
vote was not Il tic bat a motion to ac-
cept the seats was GcclrreI lost by the
Chairman, Que OF the interested off jers
ofthe said dis. 10 3. The seats ha,
Ing been rejected by the district, why
&c? up quaue over ilg Why "us,
ammunition on dead ducks!" The Will
matter was a ljourued over to the ann, .
al meeting.