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The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1875-05-08

ltEnEEnr SrESCER defines "cvnlution'
thusly: II is "a change Fromn. :""rlinitc
inc"hcrcnt state Of hnn"gcuciiy 10 ndcIi.
mite, coherent state "f hCtcrngcncily
through successive alterations and into.
gra,ion.' We didn't suppose it was SC
simple n thing as that.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1875-05-08
Strategy.

"Mnnkcys should he looked after and
educated" said sarcastic writer; and
certainly these animals possess Il talent
for mimicry which gives them the appear
ancc of possessing brain power. Man
however, is more than a match for them
AS the following story will show.
a company of Brazil hunters had lO:
of little boots made, just large enough ia
draw over n monkeys foot, and filed the
bottom with pitch. With these they sci
out for the woods, and soon found them
selves under the trees where the lively
little fellows we're lcaping about among
the branches, hanging by their tails
swinging themselves easily from one tree
to another, and chatting noisily together
as ifmnking ngobscrvations upon the strange
visitors that had come into their quarters
The hunters quietly sat down under the
trees, while the little chatterboxcs were
rattling Oh over their heads, but never fol
moment removing their eyes from them
Then they placed the little boots where
they could he seen, and commenced tax.
ing off their own boots. All this the mon
keys very carefully noticed. The hunt.
crs, now taking up their boots, having
carefully looked over them, drew them
slowly, one after another, on their feet
Not motion escaped the observation ol
the monkeys. Having replaced their boot
they hurried away to the ihickct, where
they could, unseen, watch the monkeys
leaving the little boots Standing in row
They we're 10 scGHrr out nf sight thar
down from the h:anch"S dropped III;
monkeys. they locked a; The b1G;s, tao!
:hrn MP, smct of iI.c;n, anil finally sca;ct
themselves IS the hunters had done, drew
them IN over their feet. AS soon ns they
were tairly in the boats. out sprang TIN
hunters from their hiding place, ant
rushed upon them. The monkeys, af
i'rightcd, at once started for the trees, bu
only to lind that they had destroyed thci
power Of climbing by putting on thci
boots. So they fell an easy prey to thci
cunning enemies.
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OSE bad example spoils many good
prCCcpts.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1875-05-08

S"ME gentlemen were talking about n
notorious coqurttr. when one of illrm IA.
t"nishch his companions by saying: 81
offered her my hand yesterday, and she
accepted it," "Ilowr "Whcrc2" "Tcll
us nIl about IT," eagerly exclaimed the
excited gentlemen. at was just as she
was getting out Of IN omnibus" wn.
the quiet reply.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-07-01

Mr. EDuoR-As unable to read the proof before
publication Of my articles, creep in
very much dislike correcting afterwards; but there
two mistakes that cannot well pass The
"fayng Of Polish women, &c, instead Of 'hOgging, is
but trihe; but the existence Of cbasm" between the
Roman and AvignoL POpes in place Of schsm. and the
election Of Clement the antiPope, by "6 Cardinals,
instead of '16," is of more Importance.
And now sir must correct myself In my answer 30
Bens fourth question find have not made clear the
teachings of the Church hereto who is in
wandering brother. Heresy is error, and man can
not wander from the path" he found it.
Baptism the door of the ChuIch and hold every
brother who has received that sacrament and it does
who may have given the rite aud hence
call our Protestant brethren heretcal and have
heard harsh opprobrious epthet applied to them
by minister of the Catholic Church. When myself
in print find many things should like to alter but it is
then too late.
And now whilst correcting will say few words
my Catholic friends and others who have positive
faith" think it the height of folly to abuse editor
refuse read his paper because of article reflect
ing religious political predictions when the
paper open fair and calm discussion of the subject
1t unfortunate for Catholics that the public mind is
warped by prejudice and mistaken zeal But are
not more or the of this when instead Of fair
denial fly into passion and give the lie or cry out
to the editor stop my Paperr This Is construed into
conscious guilt These know better and doubt
If believed like things of them if would be len
in of them Hence it is duty to
prove that those vile and foolish things they
take for and this only be done by disPassiOnate
appeal history and to and editor who will
throw open his columns fair and honest discussion Of
this subject deserves cOmmendation instead Of censure
Such vehicles of stale slander the Cincinnati Gazette
and the Harper publications refuse do this and hence
we are evil spoken Of by all of this class and their kin
dred.
No well informed Catholic has any fear of the results Of
inquiry and yet 1t may be- shall be overwhelmed by
Of assertion sophstry and false testimony; but
member:
Truth crushed TO earth shall rise again.
The eternal years OF God are hers;
Brh Error, wounded, writhes in pain,
And dies amid her wOrshippers."
vERITAS.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-07-01

One of tue attractions of Topeka is the State
Library, which is daily growing in value. We
find the following notice of the library and Ii
brarian in the Wyandotte Herald.
We had a very pleasant call from DIR. Diekin-
son, State Librarian, the first of the week. He
was on his way home from Kansas City, where
he had been making purchase for the State Lii
brary. He informed us that he had purchased
between 800 and 800 volumes from the Kansas
City Law Library Association. The books pur-
chased make a full and complete set of the En-
glish law reports, and is valuable acquisition
to the State Library. He gives in exchange for
these books S, 900 in cash, and about 300 dupli-
cate volumes now in the library. These stan
dard works supply a want long felt, and the low
price at which they were obtained reflects cred
it on the financial skill of the librarian. The
money used in the purchase was derived from
the sale of Kansas reports.
1t is about five years this month since DR..
Dickinson was appointed librarian, and a COM
parison of the library then and now, confirms
the wisdom of his appointment. Then we had
two Librarians, one for the law department and
one for the miscelian cous; between five and six
thousand volumes; with scarcely full set of any
of the many reports; thrown in q promiscuous
mass on the floor without regularity or system
in any part or department, save and except the
promptness, alacrity and regularity with which
the salary and perquisites were gobblee up by its
officers.
two broken sets, with every book classed and
numbered, and accessible on a moments notice.
Where confusion, disorder and chaos formerly
reigned supreme, we now have order and system,
making a visit to the State Library pleasant and
agreeable. DR.. Dickinson is the right man in
the right place, and We hope he may live to fill
the office of Librarian for many years to come.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-07-01

ST. NICHOLAS FOR JULY-Opens strongly and
does not flag to the end Its list of contributors
is headed by three of the most popular female
writers for children-Rose Terry Cooke, Emily
Huntington Miller and Louise NJ. Alcott. The
number has also one of the liveliest and most
natural boys stories that have appeared for
months, written by Rossiter johnson, and enti-
tied "a Great Speculation" No true boy will
fail to appreciate it. Then there is an article on
"How to Make Boat which will doubtless set
hammer and saw to going, and introduce to the
waters of lake or river many q shapely craft,
built by the same young hands that man it. Our
patriotic pride is awakeded by the fine portraits
and anecdotes of american Orators"-and the
Fourth-ofJuly spirit is addressed by historical
sketch of the first naval battle in American
waters one hundred years ago, and by the con-
trasted picture of sour Flag" then and now.
The account by a Nebraska woman of "How the
Grasshoppers Came,' thoroughly proves its au-
thOrshp by the SAVIOR of reality in Its vivid pOr-
trayal of the devastation and dismay which fol-
lowed the coming Of these small but destructive
marauders. Susan Coolidge and Sarah o. Jewett
contribute two capital stories for girls. The po-
ems of the number are excellent; the illustra-
tfons up to the usual standard of 81. Nicho-
las, which leaves nothing to be desired and there
are as many more attractions in the number as
those we have mentioned.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-07-01

BUNKER HnL-Two weeks ago, the people of
Boston and vicinity celebrated the one hundredth
anniversary of the battle of Bunker Hill, which,
although not the greatest, was one of the most
important and memorable of the Revelation.
Our first page, this week, is all Bunker Hill. We
need offer no apology for it. For one hundred
years, Bunker Hill has been a favorite theme of
Fourth of July orators; and this Fourth of July
week, q century after the event, it is appropriate
reading with which to fill paper. In the frss
place, there will be found q magnificent poem by
DIR. Holmes, one Of Americas best poets, giving
the story of the battle, as related by venerable
grandmother, who witnessed the fight when she
was q little girl. Then follows historical ac-
count of the battle, compiled from histories and
narratives of that time. Let every one read and
preserve it. 1t forms but small portion of the
historical matter which we shall publish during
the series of centennial years upon which we
have just entered.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-07-01
FORMER CELEBRATIONS.

On the 18th Of June, 1925, just fifty years after
the battle, was laid the foundation stone of the
monument which bears its name. The form of
the monument was only decided upon through
the suggestion and influence of the illustrious
Lafayette at the last moment. The ceremonies
were conducted by Free Masons, all the dignita-
rles OF the country being present including the
Presidential Cabinet and many of the Govern
ors Of the different States. Mr.. Webster had
been chosen orator of the day, but little spat
having taken place between him and Mr.. Ever
ett, it was finally decided that both should Off
ciate, one at Concord the other at Bunker Hill.
The day was perfect, not cloud was visible,
and the pageant was the finest ever seen upon
the continent. The cornerstone was laid by
General Lafayette, and the Masonic services
over, the large assemblage repaired to the north
ern decliyity of the hill, where a spacious ampi-
theatre was arranged. The Rev. Mr.. Thaxter
prayed that day, as half century before he had
stood upon that hill and prayed for Col. Prescott
and his men. The Grafton by Daniel Webster
is stun remembered by persons now living as one
OF the hnest efforts ever delivered. Some 4,e00
out OF 2O,OOO who listened to the exercises, par
ticlpated IN the dinner, which was served beneath
large tent on the elder Bunker Hill.
In a little more than seventeen wears the mon
ument was reared to its destined height. On
the 23d of July, 1872 at o'clock in the morning,
the cap-stone was mounted to its place in the
spectators. On the succeeding anniyersary.
June IL, 1S43, the monument was formally in,
augurated, Mr.. Webster acting as orator. The
celebration was grand success, the audience
was more than four times as great as upon the
former occasion. There was a banquet at Fan
euil Hall, and brilliant reception in the even
ing.
The seventy-ffth anniversary of the battle
was also observed in a most appropriate and ex-
tensive manner. On June IL, 1857, statue was
inaugurated to the memory of Gen. Warren with
the pomp and splendor incident to the Masonic
order. The event was a national one in its way,
and called together thousands from all parts OF
the country.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-07-01
A Rraaa.

An article is going the rounds of the Kansas
press copied from the Chicago Tribune, entitled
ftBorder war in 1854" 1t is from the pen of 0
special correspondent who pretends to give GER
tain historical facts connected with Kansas Mis-
souri, border warfare.
We are sorry to see this article copied by the
Kansas press, because We know, and every intel
ligeut soldier of the army of the frontier knows,
that portion of the correspondence, ut least,
is o gross fraud. We refer especially to his
statement that fght occurred at Cabin creek
between the jswhawkers aud the gurriila., in
which Rev. o. B. Gardner was killed. The
truth of the matter is, little squad of commits
stoned officers from Kansas, who had been home
on detached service, were murdered at Timber
Hill, near Cabin Creek, while on their way TO
join their respective commands at Fort smith.
Capt. Welch and Lieut.. Macy OF the hrst col
ored infantry, and Chaplain Gardiner Of the 18th
Kansas infantry, were among the number.
Among those who escaped were Lieut. Jones,
of lola, Kansas, and Capt. l.. A. Thrasher, OF
Marion County Kansas. The statement of the
correspondent of the Chicago Tribune, that this
handful of the bravest and best of Kansas ohcers,
libel of the first water, and we cannot afford 10
let it pass without contradiction Captain
Thrasher, who commanded one of the surveying
parties of the southwest last Summer, and Al.
JONES' one of the best Republican grangers in
Kansas, both know that this statement OF the
Tribune correspondent is Q lie from beginning TO
end. We ask all Kansas papers who have pub
lished this correspondence of the Tribune to make
a correction, and to say in additen that, IN NO
vember, 1863, small number OF Kansas officers
and soldiers, consisting of eight or ten men all
told, were attacked at Timber Hill by an over
whelming number of bushwhackers, and all but
three murdered without mercy-most of them
after their surrender. A detailed statement of
this cowardly affair would be too sickening for
publication Udterrilie Telegraph.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-07-01
County Relief.

There will be q tremendous pressure brought
upon the County Board, next Monday, to adopt
some measures if relief. There are no doubt hun
dreds Of families in the County that are destitute
and from some Townships delegations OF the peo-
pie will be here almost en- masse. But even IN
this strait, let them consider that three are
things County Board cannot do. There Is way
to get at thisin legal manner, if rightly start
ed, and we are authorized to say that the Board
are willing to adopt any measures Of relief In
their power, provided they are not asked to vio-
late the law, or to adopt some measure more IN
furious to the general interest than the destitu-
tion itself. There is no money in the Treasury,
but they think there is way TO accomplish the
and legally by means OF boads- Tor issuing these
bonds, they desire authority.
If large petitions are sent to them, they will
submit the question Of relief bonds. The Board
meets Monday, and will not adjourn before
Wednesday. If petitions are sent in by Wednes,
day, they will be in time to accomplish the pur'
pose This leaves five full working days in which
to secure signatures to petition. If active mel
take hold of it in every Township and Road Dis
trict and push it with energy, they can get fully
two-thirds of the legal voters to sign them by
the end of this week. With such a petition, the
Board would feel like taking hold, as there would
be no doubt about the wishes of majority of the
people. 1t requires petition of one-fonrth of all
the legal voters authorizing an election. So tc
work at once. 1t requires but little more timt
than it does to hold meetings, and will amount
to q good deal more.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-07-01

r "veritas" writes us that he hopes none of
our Protestant subscribers will ego back on u.s.
for admitting into our columns articles in de-
fence Of Catholicism and the Catholic Church.
All we have to say is, if they do, they must go; |;
if any Catholics take offence at articles in op
position to their Church or if anybody takes Of
fence because we admit articles contrary to their
views, we cannot help it, and shall not try to.
While We are free to express our own ideas upon
all questions, we pride ourselves especially upon
the fact that these columns open to persons
of all beliefs and opinions, whether they agree
with us or not However, we have yet to hear
of the first Protestant subscriber who has object
ed to our admitting articles favorable to the
Catholics. But we are sorry to say that Catholic
subscribers have frequently taken offence at ar
ticles unfavorable to their church or belief. If
they would take sensible view of it, as "Veri-
tas" does, and put in an occasional lick in their
own behalf, it would have better effect.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-07-01
Gssd-Bye to q PsIisiesI Idsi.
The Norwalk GaIette prints the following

1u6 NOEWbk Vo4cteo Phlheo sAo LoAkoWNS.
NEW CANAAN, CT, May 10.
To Gen. CdssiHs n Clay, Of Keatacky:
Politics are q mystery beyond human compre-
hension. Ethereal to us Americans, we imbibe
them at the start; youth crystallizes, manhood
cements, many things explode them. The teie-
graph brings news that you are to canvass Ken
lucky for the Democrats. give il up, human
nature is a failure. Csssius NJ. Clay stumping
the State of Kentucky for the Bourbon DemOcra-
cy! Gabriel, blow your horn. Looking back,
remember Adams, Clay, and Webster, tee political
idols of my boyhood. The ovation to you in 1874,
in the city of New York; your eloquent speech in
front of the City Hall, are still before me; but
youth has passed, Hthe old man eloquent" (the
only one that ever secured the coveted prize)
has gone down to his honored rest in the halo Of
a glorious sunset The gallant Harry and god
like Daniel went down in q cloud.
Manhood came and revealed to me other idols.
Seward, Greeley, and Cassius N. Clay. Be-
wards great disappointment ruined him; Gree
ley's ambition killed him; and now Cassius, the
noblest of them all, has fallen. The other tergi-
yersations were in the line of possibility; yours
is totally incomprehensble. You certainly are
not wild enough to dream that the flushed De-
mocracy can ever turn their eyes on you No!
no, the Presidential msggot has not turned your
head; no laws, human or divine, can account for
your sad, unfortunate, inexplicable position
Nothing remains for you but to appear before the
bar of public opinion and receive your sentence,
and may God have mercy on you Henceforth
have no idols. NOAH W. hofT.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-07-01

"BEN THE YoUBEsITE."-Ben has excited much
interest among our subscribers, by his articles.
We are in constant receipt of inquiries as to
whom he is, whether he win write any more,
and whether he would answer letters directed to
him. He has not authorized US to disclose his
name, and until he does so, we cannot divulge it.
But if any persons wish to correspond with him,
they can enclose their letter to u.s. in a stamped
envelope, and we will forward it to him, and let
him reply or disclose his own name if he chooses.
Several persons have done this. As to whether
he intends writing any more, we are unable to
say. But we shouldn't be surprised if heis get
ting good ready, and will come back at them
with broadside, one of these fine days.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-07-01

INSURANCE LAw.-Section seven, Of chapter
CXII, of the session laws of 1875, requires the
publication, by Insurance Companies, of an an
nual statement, in some newspaper in every
County where the Companies do business. The
section referred to is as follows:
Sec. z. Every company doing business in this
State, whether life or fire. shall, by itself or au-
thorized agent, publish synopsis of its last pre-
ceding annual statement of this State, in some
newspaper Of general circulation in the County
where the said agent is doing business. Said
synopsis of statement shall show the assets, and
shall be published within sixty days after said
Company shall have made its statement as afore-
said, if said Company has an agent doing bust
ness in any County in this State at such time; il
not, then at any time thereafter during the year
that such agent does any business in any such
County.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1875-07-01

y Our thoughtful subscriber, William Foster
OF Severance, has sent us a copy of paper called
the Bunker Hill Centennial, printed at Boston, on
the occasion of the celebration. 1t is printed on
antiquated looking paper, on old style type; con.
tains full history of the battle, and is inter
spersed with numerous fac SMILES of Revolution
ary letters, proclamations, engravings, etc. II
is interesting, and we value it highly.
We also see, by the Gloucester Telegraph, that
Mr.. Foster has been sending the editor lot OF
Kansas grasshoppers, which arrived alive and
kicking. The editor regards them as an inter
esting curiosity