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The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1875-04-15
TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS.

Some people have a mania on the subject
OF newspaper correspondence They feel
highly elated when they are designated as
the village chroniclers. But the great fault
with correspondents is that they generally
have faint idea they pay for the compost
tion OF the paper, and hence, if allowed,
will take up four or five columns when tell
ing of a row in the neighboring saloon This
is where great mistake is made, for ii they
want 10 chronicle passing events, We are al
ways glad and feel Obliged for their contri-
buttons, but if any regard for our feelings
is entertained, We beseech them to condense
their thoughts, write plain, on on Y one side
OF the paper, and be brief.
Ii any OF our correspondents want to
insinuate that a certain gentleman has not
a proper regard for the truth, why inform
US, and IL necessary we will say he is a
liar, but let them never make their COM
munications personal. BY needing the
above advice, our friends will greatly
oblige us, and be sure of having their let
tiers placed in our columns.
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DECLINE IN REAL ESTATE.

The decline in the value Of real estate all
over the country is only n par; OF the gen-
eral shinkage OF values that followed the
collapse OF 1873. We complain of this de-
cline in ST. Louis, and so do they in other
western cities, Chicago, Cincinnati and
Louisville; but the most marked effects are
seen in the East, where the collapse Of val
ues is measured by the millions There
are $50 out of so buildings ON Broadway,
New York, between Bowling Green and
Fourteenth streets, with the words ito let"
on them, and a Boston paper informs US
that '.the notices Of dwellings and stores 10
let are far more numerous at the present
time than Tor many years past, and builders
know very well by the lack of demand for
their services that real estate is declining
seriously in value, and that there is for the
time being large excess of buildings of all
kinds" The reduction in dwelling-house
rents in New York has been about p per
cent, and although there has not been
corresponding reduction in the rents of
stores aud Warehouses, the large number OF
vacant stores and warehouses III the city at
test the break down in the demand for them
st. Louis Reputiioan.
The sane decline in the value Of real
estate is noticeable in the West. In this.
city property is not as valuable as it was
short time ago. Kansas City lots can be
purchased for little or nothing, ard thus it
is all over this section of the Union. 1t
seems strange that this great depression
should continue, but We fear it will. The
assessment rolls of this county are not, and
should not be as large as last year, by lear
ly two millions of dollars. More money is
what We need.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1875-04-15
C0LoRED EMIGRATION.

A dispatch from Nashville, Tennessee,
informs US that FIVE hundred colored fami-
lies, four persons each, residing within an
area of ten miles in Williamson county
Tennessee, will soon leave for Kansas in a
chartered boat Tie White Leaguers will
now learn that politics and hatred of the
negro will not make their section prosper
Gus. The contemplate way in which they
treat the negroes is discouraging them, and
driving them far away from their old homes.
In this case, what Tennessee loses Kansas
gains, for we have no doubt that
those composing this party are
steady and industrious; and, though
bringing no wealth to our State, will be
valuable addition to our population, if they
keep away from our large cities, and de-
vote their time to agricultural pursuits.
Several OF our exchanges are arguing
against encouraging immigration, but We
see no reason why We should not extend
general welcome to all to take up their
abode in Kansas.
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IT WOULD BE BETTER.

We are afraid that Maryland is dcome'ito. Demo
cratic vassalage for number Of years vet sOne of
her college presidents that only out Of ev-
cry six vf the inhabitants Of the State is being ed
ucateti-certainly very anti-Republican proper
tiUn-LedreAHorth Times
What pity The fears of our christian
neighbor of the TINES may indeed prove 10
be true, and when We consider this fact, it
certainly is to be deplored. Would it not
be better TO give the reins into the hands of
such worthless ~ as the editor OF The
TINES ?-PsGtte County Landmark
Well, We don't know but it would. II we
had anything to say about Southern affairs,
the White Leagues and Ku-Klux klans
would soon learn that they could not with
IMMUNITY carry on their iendish practices.
There would be less murders, and more
laws enforced, if the Republicans had con-
troll of the South.
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TIE NEW TRIBUNE BUILDING.

On Saturday, April 10th, the New York
Tribune celebrated its thirty-fourth birth
day by issuing its edition OF the above
date from the new building. This mag
nificent structure, the finest ediiice in the
world for the purpose, stands as fitting
monument OF the great departed editor and
is more lasting to his memory than the
stateliest marble shaft that could be erected.
The building is nine stories in height with
an attic and tower; has a depth of ninety
two feet on Printing House Square, and
tifty-two feet on Spruce street, with depth
of forty-eight feet. With the exception of
the spire on Trinity Church, New York,
and the dome of the Capitol, the spire is the
highest one in the country. The cost of
the structure was about 100000. Al
though differing politically from the IriB-
uae, We have always had respect for its
opinions, and wish it abundant success.
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ENGLISH EXPEDITION.

England is preparing for her Arctic ex-
plorations this season in very thorough
manner, and there seems to be general be-
lief that the British expedition, now al
mos; ready for work, will accomplish more
than has any previous one Of any national
ity, in Northern discoveries. The amount
voted by Parliament Tor fitting out the ex-
petition this year is $4,000, with the ex-
pectancy of adding about $4,000 next
spring, and as much more in 1877. There
is also mentioned the possibility Of $780,
600 being required for extra expenses, in
case OF delay in the return of the exPedi-
ton, and relief expedition is necessitated
The British Government is evidently in
earnest in its determination to do thorough
work this time in unraveling the mysteries
OF the great frigid district OF the North.
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TIE BLACK Hills.

From gentleman who has Just arrived
in the city from the Blac,, Hills country,
we learn that the excitement in Sioux City
is most intense. Parties daily leave the
town for the gold regions, and donot appear
to entertain any fear of the indians. This
gentleman thinks that the government will
he powerless in the matte, and cannot. nor
Will 1t attempt, to- prevent the miners from
entering the resei Walton. We had always
believed that the stories OF gold were all
manufactured in the interest OF Sioux CITY
and Cheyenne, but our informant tells us
that he has 10 doubt bu: that gold can be
found in great Quantities. Father De Smet,
the veteran missionary, over thirty years
ago, also wrote To friends of the rich gold
to he obtained in the Black Hills country.
a party has gone out under Gordon, and
when they return We can be better able to
judge. Until then, We wosld advise our
readers TO stay at home and earn living
as best they can. Better be sure OF what
you have, than trust to luck for a fortune,
AT the risk OF your scalp.
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SHORT WEIGHTS.

OF late there has been considerable dis
cnssion in the public press, on the subject OF
weights and measures. 1t cannot be de
MED that il is question which deserves
the most careful study and attention. Short
weights affect not onl Y the banker and the
capitalist, but also the mechanic and the
laborer. 1t is true that man never loses
a fortune, nor is rendered destitute bv only
receiving twelve ounces OF sugar when he
pays Tor sixteen, yet if We transact business
on the square, it would be better for all
parties that standard was established.
The buyer is not the only person who is
cheated and il We would correct the abuse
we must strike at the head The manuiac-
turer in the first place perpetrates the little
fraud, and the wholesale merchant, to pro-
tect himself, in turn swindles the retail
dealer, who, as matter OF course, retaliates
on the consumer. One is as much 20 blame
as the other, and all express their anxiety
Tor reform. Ii We had an inspector who
could be relied upon, this great evil would
he remedied. In England and Ireland
heavy penalties are imposed on persons who
are found guilty of adulterating articles of
food, or cheating customers by short
weights and measures.
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THE NEXT CONVENTION

When Col. Isaac Eaton, the leader OF the
unwashed Democracy OF Kansas, was in St.
Louis, great attention was paid him. A
reporter Of the st. Louis Times called at
the hotel, and, after having sent up his
card, was ushered into the presence of the
great Bourbon Mogul by a polite lad in at
tendance who took our respected friend
for Thomas Jefferson. All that passed be-
tween the reporter and Col. Eaton is not
recorded, but we are led to believe that
matters of great moment were discussed.
Among other questions that came up, was
one relating to the place of holding the
next Democratic convention.
The reporter advanced the claims of St.
Louis, and in sweet, persuasive tones tried
to convince the Cononel that the leading
lights Of the Democratic party resided in
the Future Great City" He enumerated
Stilson Hutchins, Mike McCoole, B. Graft
Brown and other well-known worthless. o
STOP" said the gallant Colonel, would
you ignore Leayenworth ? Would You slight
Kansas? You forget, sir, that can point
with pride to Nelson Abbott, of the AtchI-
son Pototora, Sol. Miller of the Troy Chief;
the latter is bad one, but yet he sympa-
thizes with us-J. c. Cusey, NJ J. PARROT
and hosts of others"
Cusey's name settled it, the reporter sub
sided, and We may yet have the next Demo-
cratic Convention in the metropolis OF our
State. 1t may not improve our morals, but
it will show the delegates assembled, what
a bright future Leavenworth has before it.
We owe this to Col. /. +. Eaton.
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A GAIN IN CONNECTICUT

Every Democratic rooster in the country
has crowed loud and Justify over the result
of the Connecticut election, and the oppo-
sition journals have all gloated over the
supposed defeat of the Republican party
Now that the smoke has cleared away, the
excitement is over, and the official returns
received, would it not be good idea to
pause a moment, and see how badly We
were beaten. Let us find out if the Demo-
cratic rooster has any reason to crow, and
let us see what kind Of bird he is. Itdoes
seem to us that the Democrats are too hasty
in claiming victory, since it does not ap-
pear that they have advanced step or gain
ed, anything they did not possess year
ago. In the cities they have added to their
votes, but among the honest, hard working
farmers they have lost considerably. This
can be easily accounted for, in the wards OF
the cities they were able to SNUG
gle in roughs and repeaters
who by nature and training
invariably vote the Democratic ticket,
while in the towns and in the country the
voters were all citizens of the State. And
even while employing such low agencies to
swell their vote, the returns must be salts
factory to every Republican. As for Gov
ernOr Ingersoll, The TINES did not oppose
him, but recognized in him an honest, able
and popular gentleman. What We did take
an interest in was the legislature or assem-
bly,. This is the political barometer, and
serves to indicate the popular feeling and
the will of the masses.
The State Senate will stand 10 Democrats
to Republicans. The House will stand
100 Republicans to 1873 Democrats and In
dependent. Last year the Senate stood IL
Democrats to Republicans, and the House,
80 Republicans and 142 Democrats.
A gain for the Republicans of two in the
Senate and ten in the House. Is there any,
thing discouraging in this showing? We
think not on the contrary We are confident
that all the Republicans have to do to win
in the national contest in 1876, is to work.
If we nominate good men, and stand by
them, We will be victorious The result in
Connecticut can discourage no one, but a
few weakened Republicans, and the gaps
they will leave will be filled by better
men,
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OHIO rs REPUBLICAN

II the Cincinnati Commercial under
stands itself, and it thinks it docs, the pros
poets OF Republican success in Ohio are
very encouraging. The Commercial, it is
understood, is not a Republican paper. 1t
says:
The chances are nov that the State Of Ohio will
wheel into the Republican ranks in October next
with rousing majority II that party IL controlled
by judicicus counsls and is sacious in the selec-
ton of candidates, snd wise in the enuneia,ion 81
principles, il certainly has fairrprosect Of put
ting the Democracy in the background again than
WAS anticipated six months ago."
The recent municipal elections in Ohio
do not initiate against this view. The
Democrats have not carried single city,
this spring, that they did not carry last fall.
And it is so ali over the country. The
Democrats have not advanced single step,
or gained a position they did not hold last
fall. We are glad to see that Ohio stanis
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1875-04-15
BROKE LOOSE.


A dispatch received in the city yesterday
afternoon inparts the startling information
that the Cheyenne Indians at the Cheyenne
Agency, have succeeded in whipping the
cavalry posted there, and, as consequence,
the men have been withdrawn from that
part of the country, leaving it to the mercy
Of the savages. The troops made three
charges, and were each time repulsed with
grea, slaughter. The number Of killed
among the savages is not reported. They
are numbering and robbing at last accounts,
with no one to check them in their bloody
career. Advices from the different frontier
forts state that the troops stationed there
are ready at any time to receive marching
orders, and at Fort Leavenworih active
preparations are being made for the pro-
lection Of the settlers On the Southern X an
sas frontier. More trouble is~xpec,ed with
the red devils, and life in their vicinity is
not safe. Bayonets are the only arguments
worth using in controversy with them.
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PULLMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS.

Promptly complying with the spirit of
the Civil Rights bill, Mr.. Pullman has issu-
ed orders TO the Superintendents Of his cars
to permit people to purchase tickets with
out regard to race, color, or previous con-
dition Of servitude" This course has
brought TO the surface the entire vocabulary
Of Southern Indignation, and the newspa-
pers Of that locality vie with each other in
upsetting their verbal slop-buckets upon
the devoted head Of Pullman. He is called
IAN ass, and vicious one" The Meridian
Mercury puts it thus: "Put buck negro
to sleep in the same section with an elegant
Southern lady, do You, Mr.. Pullman, and
expect to run your ears through these
Southern States?7
How the struggle viii terminate remains
to be seen. The Southern roads are under
contract with the Pullman Palace Car Com
pany. Under these contracts they must at
tach his cars TO their trains Furthermore
they are barred from attaching any other
sleeping cars TO their trains. Very likely,
also, the action of Pullman WAS taken with
theconsent and sympathy of the owners and
managers Of the lines, frequently Northern
men
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WE WANT MANUFACTURES.

The TINES has time and again endeav-
ored to impress upon the people of this city,
the necessity of encouraging manufacturing
enterprises. The Commercial. the other
morning, also contained an able article on
this subject, and advanced some good argu-
ments to sustain its position. We doubt if
the people of Leavenworth fully under
stand the importance of this question. and
the necessity of prompt action. 1t is true,
that We have many large factories in
this city to-day, but if We wish
to maintain our commercial supremacy we
must work. The other cities on the river
are making strenuous efforts to rival us. So
far they have not succeeded. Leayenworth
is still ahead in the race, notwithstanding
the assertions Of our neighbors to the con-
trary. In conversation with our prominent
merchants, We find them all willing and
anxious to aid any legitimate enterprise.
The grocen are especially DESTROYS to have
canning and picking establishment start
ed. They are willing to cooperate with
the farmers and make a success of this fac.
tory. Now is the time to begin. 1t will
soon be too late, and one Of our sister towns
Will succeed in capturing the prize. Let
our merchants think over this. and act
while there is yet time.
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the number Of puhic ard private Libraries.
and the number OF volumes in each the
number OF newspapers, when established.
and their circulation: the number Of church
organizations OF each denomination, MEM
bership, number OF church edifices, and
value Of church property the number of
school houses and the value of school prop
erty-
Section six requires the State Board to
carry into effect the provisions of the act,
and when the returns OF statistics are made
TO classify and arrange them in the most
convenient manner for use and publish the
same "a part of the annual transactions
Of the Board, and lay the same before the
Legislature at the next session
Section nine provides that any Assessor
vino shall wilfully neglect in whole or in
part to perform the duties required in the
act, shall be guilty Of a misdemeanor, and
upon conviction shall be fined not less than
twenty nor more than one hundred dollars.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1875-04-15
TIE BITTER BITTEN.
A Three Card Monte Man Is
Relieved of
500 i'm ash by d Chicago Drum
mer.

The numerous cases of the swindling of
passengers ON the different western rail-
roads by three-car1 mont. men have ceased
to attract attention from the frequency Of
their occurrence; but when the spotted
victim happens To come out first in the
little game, then it is deemed a subject
worthy OF notice. The Missouri Pacific
railroad, especially between Leavenworth
and Kansas City, seems To afford a rich
field for these robbers, and
many 4 mans harl-earned dol
lars have found their way into the capa-
cious pockets OF these sharpers. On the
down train from Atchison, Friday after
noon, there was passenger, Id
ans, by name, whose occupation
is that of drummer for a prominent Chi
cago wholesale house He Is somewhat of
sleepy looking individual, but underneath
his calm exterior is concealed sharp wit
and good sense, not observable by the or
binary observer. While he lay in his seat,
doing away the time, he was approached
by seemingly drunken fellow, well dress
ed and bearing in his countenance the
the marks of dissipation and fast living.
lie look seat Alongside Oh the drummer
and entered into conversation with him.
Thinking he had caught preenhorn. he
k.loJ ,b,t;,, >, - LII;
,''' vi '" P'"' 90"
ing he had a little game when was easy To
understand, and which it might be worth
while to try. The drummer acquiesced,
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haps, one Of the customs OF the country.
and may be tie way they always vote in
LeayenwOrth.n
This We consider as being remarkably
brazen faced, when il is remembered that q
man was murdered in Kansas City on last
Tuesday, in one of those same unfortunate
election rowe.
That the organ Of the James brothers
should make itself so ridiculous does not
surprise Us, but We caimot imagine why the
people OF this Safe patronize paper that
sneeringly refers to 'the report coming from
Kansas" They are, however, fas, learning
that the Kansas City 1aaes i siaybing Us
day after day. and that in the cloak of
friendship. Its correspondents are dis7e-
putable ou,cas:s, and are not recognized by
the fraternity OF the State.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 10. 1875.
THE INDIANS.

The TIMES, with its usual enterprise, on
Saturday morning gave its readers the lat
est particulars in regard to the Indian re-
volt at the Cheyenne agency; Sunday morn
ing We gave much more reliable and trust
worthy news. This last outbreak il only
another forcible and strong argument
against the peace policy. The broad-brim-
med Quaker is afiable, good and honest,
but as an Indian agent he has been a miser-
able failure. In the first place corrupt and
designing hypocrites, with long faces, and
peculiar shaped hats have imposed upon
the government, and under the mask Of re-
ligion have procured responsible and i'm
portant positions. OF course the Quakers
are a noble class of men, they would not
Intentionally commit wrong, but there
have been many queer transactions made
public that make people wonder If
heather would not make
as honest and capable an Indian agent.
Time has demonstrated the folly Of at
tempting to deal with savages as civilized
beings. You may feed them all during
the winter, furnish them with ministers and
firearms, with bibles and ammunition, but
the moment spring comes with its "ethe-
real mildness," that very instant the heaKt
of poor 10! swells within his bosom, and
he longs for freedom. He knows that he
does not have to rely any longer upon his
white brother for food for his family or feed
for his ponies, and he Immediately revolts.
The Quakers prove themselves unable to
cope with the warlike red skins, and inva-
riably invoke the aid of the military, and
then follows a series Of conflicts, lasting
during the entire summer. The settlers on
the frontier are driven from their
homes, compelled to seek shelter within the
walls of a neighboring post. Thousands are
wounded and killed children are stolen
from their parents, and, like the German
girls, are tortured nigh unto death by these
incanate fiends Is there no remedy tor
this? Can such state of affairs always
exist? We should suppose not; but what
will put a stop to this fendish work? The
answer is engraved upon every stone over
the humble graves Of our slaughtered friends.
1t is found in the annual statement of the
cost Of supporting the Indians, and every
man that has experienced the horrors of
frontier life, knows that the evil lies in
the so-called peace policy, and can only be
remedied by placing the Indians under the
control Of the military. Now is the time to
act, when they have just begun their slaugh-
ter, not when they have accomplished their
atrocious ends.