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The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-22
Does Giant Farming Pay!

Three years ago company of English
capitalists offered sl,5O0,OOO for the Sulli-
van farm in Ford county, Ill. The same
property has since passed into the posses
sion of Hon. Hiram Sibley, Of Rochester,
n. v, who values his interest at $500, 900.
it is supposed that these figures indicate
fairly the extent Of the decline in farm
lands. This is not the case. Part of the
decline in the value of the Sullivan farm
may be attributed to the general business
depression, but larger share must be as
cribed to the poor success of giant farming.
Mr.. Sibley the new proprietor, is fitted by
nature and education TO carry on q work of
this description, but he is one man picked
out Of 10000. Farming on large scale
depends for success on the elements that
are essential to the safe and prosperous con-
duct Of a large business, and also requires
familiarity with details OF farm work.
These difficult kinds of ability are seldom
united, and hence the rule that giant farm
ing does not pay, and the notable exceptions
which Mr.. Sibley seems to illustrate. Since
the Sullivan farm, embracing 10000 acres,
and the Cayuga county IN. ~ farm of
1000 acres, are now under one manage
ment, we have an opportunity to determine
what brains can accomplish in the highest
departments of agriculture Caicdyo Trib-
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The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-22

Accidents by drowning are reported from
all parts of the country with such frequency
as to excite remark. There are always
many deaths by drowning during the warm
months; this Summer the number is un-
usually large. Two or three very sad ca
lamities of this nature have happened in
our immediate vicinity, and it would ap-
pear that the loss of life in each case was
needless. Proper precautions by persons on
shore might have prevented death in the
water. 1t is also true that the indiscretion
of bathers is often the cause of their tragical
taking off, Many OF these fatal accidents,
however, are among young people who
should have some competent guardian
when they go into the water. Six little
fellows, all under ten years of age, were
drowned at Fall River in a place where a
man could have saved them by wzding,
probably; and we hear Of another case
where boy was drowning in a pond in
which the water was only three or four feet
deep. These sorrowful incidents ought to
be taken to heart by parents, and especially
by inexperienced bathers.-N. Y. Times 9th.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-22
$4,000 Worth Of Diamonds.

A Partisan, more noted for his avarice
than for fidelity to his wife, was driving,
the other day, with an actress to whom he
is particularly devoted, when in order to
put on her gloves she was obliged to take
off four rings worth at least $4,000. As
she had no pocket in her dress she entrust-
ed them to her escort, who put them care
lessly into his pocket. After the perform
ance at the theatre was over our friend re-
turned home, and entering his wife's room,
without thinking, emptied his pockets,
placing the contents on the marble mantle.
The glittering jewels Immediately caught
the conjugal eye, and trouble was immi-
nent, when the gentleman said "My dear,
business has prospered to-day. These four
rings are a present for you" Distrust van
ished and joy took its place. At daybreak
a messenger came from the actress to re-
claim the rings. He was Immediately sent
away, and at noon the avaricious victim
explained to the actress, and was obliged
to pay her $4,000 in bank notes for the
jewels. As for his wife, she now never
wearies eulogizing her husband, and while
showing the rings to her friends, exclaims ::
aThey say that he is avariciou-, it is a
calumny, for look at these"
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-22
SENATOR INGALLS,,
The Lesson of the Harvest.

Central Kansas is overjoyed to-day will
one OF the grandest harvests in all its agri
cultural experience. But in the fields ricl
in their golden cereals, there is something
more than simple assurance of bread
There is letter on every blade of whea
which in their aggregate, read us a lesson
not to be misunderstood. And if We would
have our broad acres yield such crops in
each successive season as we garner to-day,
We must heed the handwriting Of the Al
mighty SO plainly inscribed upon the beard.
ed grain. The meaning of the lesson in
the fields is this: That wheat and small
grain have never failed, when pure seed
and all the adjuncts of proper agriculture
were complied with. Never more certain
than this year has the truth Of these asser.
tons been established. A winter of useful
severity, failed to freeze out the roots OF
the wheat, where it had been planted dee p,
and the yield of the harvest Just gathered,
proves that this region is the most prolific
IN this cereal on the continent. Kansas
and particularly her central portion, is des-
tined to be to the whole United States what
tn. country of the Black Seas is to Europe
her wheat field. Our soil is rich in the
alkalies and salt, resting on a substratum
OF clay, and this fills perfectly the require
ments OF successful wheat culture. Corn is
not king, nor can it ever be, but wheat and
wool wears crown, and carries sceptre
that is potent, and this power is ours, if
We but heed the lesson Of the year, and de-
vote our energies TO that which God has
Himself pointed out in language too forci-
Bile not to be -EWstgo.h Re.
TlDgfcr
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-22
Chinch Bugs.

Our farmers are complaining that, with.
in the past few days, the chinch bugs have
been working fearful ravages on the re-
planted corn, thousands of acres of which
Is we'll up all over the country. This is
particularly the case where the re-planted
fields adjoin wheat fields, the natural har-
Dor OF the pests. In ordinary seasons at
this time of year, corn Is several feet high,
and the "boot formed at the bottom Of
the blade, and in which the bugs lodge, is
sufficiently spacious to hold water enoug h
to drown out the obnoxious insects. Hence,
in ordinary wet seasons, little apprehension
is entertained from chinch bugs. But the
re-planted corn being of insufficient size to
afford this drowning space, the rains up to
Saturday seemed to have had but little
effect in abating the destruction. The del
uges OF water which have since ensued,
seem to have afforded considerable encour.
agement to the farmer, for the chinch bug
is incapacitated from working when wet.
We have not yet heard Of the appearance
Of bugs in any corn fields remote from
wheat or stubble fields, and We have good
reason to believe that the foods of rain
that have fallen all over the country and
indeed, throughout the northwest since last
Saturday evening. have destroyed myriads
OF these pests.-&- Joe Herald, JIy7.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-22
Killed BY Lightning.

Last week, on the Kansas Baciic. be.
tween First View and Cheyenne Wells, a
yonng man, name unknown, was killed by
lightning under the following circum-
stances: Three young men were attempt
ing to beat their way over the road, from
Denver, on freight train. They were put
of the train in the vicinity of Kit Carson.
At that point the three boys started afoot
at nine o'clock in the morning, and walked
to point half way between First View and
Cheyenne Wells, when a storm overlook
them. One of the Young men, a Pennsyl-
vanian, name not known n CHANGED to be
in advance of the Others, when he was
struck by lightning. His hat and clothing
were torn to pieces. and his death was in
stantaneous. His body was taken up by
No. train and conveyed to Cheyenne
Wells, where it was buried.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-22
An Indian FloRRed,

The Truckee New Republioan Of June
80, gives the following: "Some days ago q
noble red man, wishing to inhict condign
punishment on his squaw, hit her on the
head with chunk of iron, and inflicted q
serious wound. This deed was done in the
vicinity Of Boca. An Indian boy inform.
ed some of the white residents of Boca Of
this, and pointed out the Indian that
did the deed. He was captured and re-
ceived formal trial. The verdict was that
he should receive twenty lashes with the
best rawhide that could be found in town,
and that they should be laid on BY the
best muscled man in the crowd. The lash
and the man were carefully selected the
Indian was stripped and tied to post. No
sign of pain was made until eleven had
been given, when the culprit wilted. The
blood spurted out at every stroke, and it
was good show. Some Of the other In
dians thought the joke was being carried
too far, and went for their rifles, Intending
to make it hot for the pale faces, but their
better judgment got the better of them, and
they concluded to kill the squaw in the
hereafter. The twenty lashes were all given
by Rogers, the best muscled man."
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-22
Sensible Words About Advertlsins

The following is from the financial ar.
ticle OF the New Orleans Roapns: "The
people who sit nervously in counting
houses, or behind their goods, waiting fol-
customers to take them BY storm, and max.
ing no efforts TO let the world know what
bargains they have to offer, will find the
season very unpropitious. Many of those
who have spent large sums in hiring drum.
mers and paying for other well-known ap-
pliances Of trade, have effected large sales.
but swallowed up too large share of the
receipts in such enormous attendant ex-
penses. The best remuneration has been
found by those who have returned to more
legitimate, old-fashioned methods of push
ing their business. We say it not simply
because We are interested in this line of ex.
penditure, but as our best advice to all who
wish to be enterprising and to secure q large
custom, there is nothing 20 effective to this
end As judicious advertising, A little ad-
vertisement is like the gentle of the whip
to poor Dobbin's horse, a mercy thrown
away )" but liberal outlay is almost Ger
tain to bring in large return, and this
will last even beyond the current season.
We do not believe that any one who has
service or desirable property to
offer, can fail of reaping rich harvest by
continual advertising on = large scale.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-22
A Large Band Of Horse Thieves.

TOPEKA, KAN, July IA large and
daring band of horse thieves are operating
i'll the Arkansas Valley, along the Kansas
border of the Indian Territory lines. The
band numbers hundred or more, and is
thoroughly organized. One of the leaders,
noted frontier robber, named Bennett, was
recently captured down in the Territory
and brought up to Wichita, but escaped
from the Jail at that place on Sunday night
last, and is again at large. On Monday,
ten more Of the band were brought into
Wichita by a party of soldiers, they hav-
ing been arrested about eighty miles south
of Cheyenne Agency, with a lot of stolen
stock in their possession. A vigilance COM
mittee has been organized at Dodge City,
and it is very probable that a series OF ir-
regular strangulations will soon break out
in that locality.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-22
A Little Quarrel Among the Doctor.

A Little Quarrel Among the Doctors.
The Indianapolis Journal has the follow
ing: The doctors will disagree. The latest
medical muddle is at Evansville, where Dr.
c. c. Tyrrell, one Of the old practitioners,
has just been called to account by the medi-
cal society of that city for inserting an ad-
vertisement in the daily papers, giving his
office address and mentioning several dis
eases as his specially" The charge against
him was unprofessional conduct. and on
a hearing of the case the society voted to
expel him. At this point the offending
member asked leave TO read q statement,
which was granted. After thanking the
society for the honor done in expelling hin,
for this offense, he proceeded to defend pro-
fessional advertising as the only legitimate
means by which physician could notify
the public of his merits. He asserted that
there was not a member of the society who
had not at different times, and some OF them
very frequently, caused their names to be
mentioned in the papers in connection with
difficult cases, and remarkable cases." or
AZ lecturers, &C., and backed up his asser.
ton by an array of names and facts which
must have made his hearers sauirm
Warming as he proceeded, the speaker said
"NOw they threaten to call me quack.
Without falsehood there can be no quack
cry. The man that that calls me quack is
| liar. There have been threats Of socia
and professional ostracism. When med
ical society, or its members, make such
threats, it becomes mere trades-union
In India there is such union, that Just as
mercilessly pursues an offending member Of
the profession. They are called Thugs. Ir
Pennsylvania there is, among the coal min
ers, an organization exhibiting the same
characteristics. They are called MOLLY
Maguires.' Some of the members of thi
society seem envious Of the renown of the
seekers of black diamonds in our siste
State. Do they wish to be known a. the
Medical Molly Maguires ?"
This was followed by other thrusts equal
| ly direct, and at the conclusion of his pep
perry address the speaker begged the favo
of an official testimonial of his expulsion
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-22
Suit Against Chester Carpenter.

Chester Carpenter, the foreman of the
Beecher jury, was examined before the City
Court this morning upon an order in sup
Elementary proceedings, obtained in the suit
OF John +. Cells, grocer, who sues Car
penter for for SIS, the amount of bill for
groceries furnished. Carpenter testified that
he possessed no property, save some per-
sonal effects in the way of furniture, ETC.,
but that he expected to receive extra COM
pensation for services as a juror in the
Beecher trial. Upon this ground, Mr.. Kis-
sam, counsel for Cells, asked for the ap-
pointment of receiver, but the Court was
in doubt as to whether the extra compensa-
ton Was sufficient to warrant such an ap-
pointment; but counsel argued that the
appointment of receiver would not preju.
dice the defendant, and George W. Knabs
was appointed.-Brookiw Eagle, July 10.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-22
SHOCKING DEVELOPMENTS.
A Woman, to Screen Her Shame, Murders
Her Newborn Babe.

Rock ISLAND, ILLINOIS, July ia
case OF infanticide has just come to light in
Moline, which has shocked the sensitive
nerves of our community. Virginia Van
Jurk Hover, an unmarried female of twen-
ty summers, gave birth to healthy female
child on the 18th of June, but to hide her
shame, and screen the dastardly whelp who
iathered it, the child was killed and bu,-
led on the 9Th. Everything was so secret
ly done that it required the vigilant search
OF Marshal Wells until to-day to bring the
guilty parties to justice. The child was
exhumed, and post mortem examination
had before Coroner, who returned a yer.
dict OF death caused by blows upon the
head and wound in the abdomen openinp
INTO the abdominal cavity" The Sexton Of
the Catholic Cemetery, wherein the child
was buried, gave evidence that an old man
came TO bnry it, who said it was fourteen
days old and had been baptized in the
Church. The womans father and Angelo
Niagre were placed in Jail with her today
10 await the action of the grand jury.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-22
SEVEN HUSBANDS.
Another Lady in LeayenwOrth
County Has Been Seven
Times Married.
Six of the Conjugal Partners of
this Much Married Woman
Are Dead.
The Last One, Aged Eighty, Will
Probably Soon Peg Out.

On the 81 inst, BENJAMIN Abbott and
Mrs. Mary Pratt were welded, in this coun-
tv. This is the seventh time the bride has
been led TO the altar. The contracting par
ties to these nuptials are we'll up the ascend
ing grade to eighty years. The groom is a
quiet, unassuming old man, widower,
with means enough particularly if CON-
bined with her income) TO meet his not
yery numerous wants. Mrs. Abbott's names
have been eight in all-Miss Williams
Mrs. Traux, Mrs. Farrow, Mrs. Riggs
Mrs Wallace, Mrs. Berry, Mrs. Pratt, and
now Mrs. Abbott. In every instance, save
the first, she has married &
widower, some of them with goodly mum.
Der Of children. She, however, has never
has never sustained the relationship by con-
sanguinity. She was reared in this com.
munity, as have been all her husbands, &c
far as we can learn, and hence her record
has been as an open book to all her sever
companions; yet record, age, nor aughi
else seems to work fatality to ''the charm
that wins" whatever that may be,-and tt
find that out is the rub. The five years and
over of widowhood that existed between
her last and her present husband, is the
longest she has endured. This, howev
er, may not be wholly her fault, a.
we are certain that, in one instance
at least, she offered to share her com
Portable home with one of our mos
worthy old citizens, but the mere PROPOSE
tion filled him with fear and trembling
and to avoid repetition he hurriedi,
married young lady in her teens, witt
whom and his little prattler he is now en-
ioying the fullest share of domestic bliss
We have no intimation, however, that hel
numerous conquests have been made by
open and direct assault. On the contrary
We think they have not. 1t has been as.
serted on good authority that she has CON
fessed to a presentiment that she should
have seven husbands. She now enjoys tn,
fulfillment of this prophetic notion, ant
hale, seyenty-odd, she wears her brida
wreath with becoming dignity.
This is hardly a parallel to that of Mrs
J. W. Conwell, from the fact that six of hel
husbands are living, whereas it is vice vers;
with the lady whose name figures promi
nently in the above article. Verify, there
is something new under the sun which
shines daily upon fortunate Kansas.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-22
Two Washington Weddings.

The Washington correspondent Of the
Cincinnati Gazette announces two projected
matrimonial alliances, in official circles.
Miss Jennie West, daughter of the Senator
from Louisiana, has just acknowledged her
engagement with Max Wood, OF the navy.
We have all along expected this termina-
tiOn, and congratulations are, Of course, in
order. Miss West is the eldest of two
daughters. She is tres petite, with dark hair
and eyes, round, supple figure, and such
slender, tiny hands that one can hardly
feel their pressure when giving them a
friendly grasp of welcome or farewell. Miss
West is decidedly pretty in face and figure,
and is endowed with aquaint kind of quiet
piquantness, quite charming. Her sister,
Miss Marian, is pretty and accomplished,
Both sisters have been we'll educated in
home duties, understanding how to take
charge Of house. and how to officiate in
the dress-making line, and will make the
best of wives. Their father is a straight
Republican, and has considerable influence
at the White House on all matters pertain
ing to Southern affairs. His residence is
situated of Fifteenth street, in line with
houses occupied by Speaker Blaine and
rernanuO WOOu, ana witnln stone throw
of pretty Scott Square. Max Wood is a
nice manly fellow, OF good family. His
brother, young army officer, is quite
famous for his witticisms, and is a very
popular acquisition to any entertainment.
Miss Fletcher, tall, slender girl, hand
some dark eyes, and clear, delicate skin,
has announced her engagement with Lieu
tenant Edes of the navy, whose exchequer,
so rumor says, is above all necessity for
relying solely upon Uncle Sam to replenish
by monthly installments. Miss Fletcher
is grandniece of Daniel Webster, orator
and statesman, of whom we love to speak,
and are proud to think America gave him
birth. Admiral Poor, than whom there is
not more charming gentlemen in the en-
tire navy, is her uncle, and also Robert
Schenck, minister to England.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-22
viii 1ry the West.

We have seen what prestige there is in
New York Democrats. We tried McClel-
Ian in 1864, Horatio Seymour in 1868, and
Horace Greeley in 1872. We were glori-
ously beaten each time. 1t il we'll to give
New York little rest. The Wall street
National Bank flavor about New York il
not regarded with favor on our Western
prairie.. We regard it As pretty certain
that We will have q new deal in 1876, and
cease the practice of eternally going to New
York for . candidate - Cincinnati En-
quirer. (Ucm.)
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-22
INDIAN OUTBREAK.

Western Kansas the Scene Of Border War.
A gentleman lately in from Waterville
brings reports of fresh outbreak by the
Indians. As many of our readers are
aware, for the past few weeks large num-
bers of Sioux Indians have been passing
through Western Kansas on their way south.
1t seems these Indians have donned the
war paint, and are now on the war path.
Day before yesterday a messenger arrived
at Waterville, from Cauker City. He had
reports from Mr.. H. Meibergen, 10 his
brother in Waterville, Of the firm of Ber-
hinges 4 Meibergen. He stated that the
buffalo hunters had all been driven in, and
almost q reign Of terror prevailed. An en-
gagment occurred between . band of In
dians and band of white men, in which
fifteen of the former were killed.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-22
An Eyanfful Month.

The month OF April is an eventful one
in the history Of the United States. Four
Presidents were born in April Jefferson,
Monroe, Jackson and Grant.
Henry Clay, Washington Irving and Ste
phen A. Douglas, were all born in April.
Two philosophers and electricians died in
April l. benjamin Franklin and Professor
Morse.
Two assassinations occurred in that
month-President Lincoln and Gen. Canby.
The battles of Lexington and Concord
opened the Revolution in April.
The Government Of the United States was
organized in April, by the Inauguration on
Washington, who was also elected in
April.
In April, 1914, the city of Washington
was burned by the British.
The var between the States began in Ap-
ril and ended April.
Fort Sumpter was bombarded in April:
Richmond taken in April; Lee and John
son surrendered in April; jeff. Davis was
taken prisoner in April. -.
The first blood of the Mexican war was
shed in April, and the United States vas
established in April, 1904.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-22
Robert Dale Owens Condition.

We learn from authentic sources that
the condition Of Robert Dale Owen, at his
residence in New Harmony, is really de-
plorable. lie labors under the t=!lucina-
ton that he is pursued by an ASSASSIN, and
imagines his food is poisoned. His phys
icians declare he has softening of the brain,
and can hardly live through the month.
lie is faithfully attended by his relatives,
who do everything to make him comfort
able.-Eransrlte (Ind.) Courier, July 8.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1875-07-22
he SPEAKS.
The sheaif Of Douglas County Comes
Out In Card Of Thanks

The sheaif Of Douglas County Comes
Out In Card Of Thanks
EpIToR LAWRENCE JOURNAL ALLOW
me through the columns Of the Journal to
return my sincere thanks to the people Of
Lawrence and Douglas county who prompt
ly responded to my call for help to capture
the prisoners who recently escaped from
Jail. The well-known desperate character
OF the men, especially the two taken, made it
a matter of peril for man to engage in
the pursuit. To Captain Hoysradt and
Colonel Walker l wish to return addition
al thanks for assistiog in organizing the
men for patrolling the brush. l wish fur
ther to express my confidence in Mr.. Estes.
While he may have been uncautious at
first, have no reason to doubt his integri-
ty or bravery. think we all have reason
to rejoice over the capture of the two wcrst
men, though we regret that death was the
necessary fate of one. Again thanking
citizens and officers for their valued and
valorous service,
am, respectfully,
]. II. CARMEAN,
Sheriff of Douglas County