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The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04
THE WHEAT CROP.

Our advices in regard to the prospects Of
the growing wheat crop are TO the same
effect, from all parts of the State; and,
basing our opinion upon the best informa.
tion to be had, We have already stated tina,
the crop promises to be the largest and best
ever raised in Kansas. The Lawrence
Journal comedies in the opinion expressed
by THE TINES, and says:
Unless some very unusual event occurs
some unexpected and Unforeseen calamity
the wheat crop OF Kansas is already as
good az made, and magnificent one il
promises TO be. Go in whatever direction
you will, broad fields Of wheat, green and
luxurisnt, spread out. From one end OF
Kansas to the other, this is the case. The
crop, from present appearances, will he both
the largest and the best ever grown in the
STATE
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04
LOSING HIS GRIP.

The London Saturday ReriN INDUCES in a
doubt whether Mr.. Disraeli's influence in
the House of Commons is not seriously i'm
paired. 1t says: He has for many years
deserved the favor of the House by his tact,
his temper and his skill in the management
OF a party; but till his last accession to
office, he had never found himself. whether
in or out of Office, charged with the direc-
ton of a majority. His want of knowledge
of details, and his imperfect sympathy with
public feeling, have become more promi-
nent as his responsibility has increased.
The strange series Of blunders which he
committed during the debates on the Royal
Titles bill, indicated fundamental defect
of knowledge and judgment"
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04
I" GLAD TIDINGs.-

The above il the title of a work of over
500 pages, Emo, popular edition, flexible
granite cover, price Sl.O0, just issued by
f. b. Treat, sos Broadway, New York, be-
ing series of sermons and prayer-meeting
talks delivered at the n. Y. Hippodrome,
by ID. l.. Moodey from the s,enographic
reports, taken verbatim, expressly for the
New York DAILY Tribune, and carefully re-
vised and corrected, with full index to
anecdotes and illustrations.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04
BARON TWEED.

An Italian, formerly waiter at belmont
cos, Just returned from a visit to the land
OF his birth, has made affidavit TO the fact
that he saw Tweed while abroad He met
him on the "Delcarra"-a steamer that
runs between Genoa ard Leghorn. Tweed,
whom he at once recognized, told him that
he had been pardoned, and was travelling
for the benefit OF his health. The escaped
convict, he says further, was stopping at
the hotel San Marco, on the Via Bora,
Leghorn, and that he passed for an Ameri-
can "baronn
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04
PREACHER BURNED our.

The Garnett HdindcdLer informs us that
the residence of Rev. Mr.. Linthicum, a few
miles from Garnett, was totally DESTROYED
by fire, last Saturday night. The fire DC
CURED during the prevalence of the storm
of Saturday night, and the family were
able to save but small part of their ef
fects. The Ifaindea'er says, clothing
dishes, library and furniture were nearly
all consumed, and the family, with scarcely
sufficient clothes to cover their nakedness
were turned out in the Storm"
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04
READY no RH INVESTIGATED.

EI-Speaker Blaine closed his personal
explanation in the House, the other day, in
reply to the scandal-monges, with the fol
lowing impressive words:
am now, Mr.. Speaker, in the fourteenth
year Of . not inactive service in this hall
1 have taken and have given blows.
have, no doubt said many things in the
heat of debate, which i would now gladly
recall. 1 have, no doubt, given votes which,
in fuller light / would gladly change; but
have never done anything in my public
career for which 1 could be put to the faint
est blush, in any presence, or for which /
cannot answer TO my constituents, my con-
science, and the Great Searcher of Hearts"
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04
Al Sane Like Q Circus

Some one has got ex-senator Winter, ol
Leavenworth county, on the track for Con.
gress in the LIST District. The old man
will never see that his friends (?) are max.
ing fool of him. In the Legislature Mr..
Winter was the worstused man We ever
saw; and yet he thought himself the re-
cognized leader-the prototype OF the late
Charles Sumner. 1t was better than . cir
Gus to see Senator ST. John and the rest Of
the Senatorial boys lead 1.-THE honorable
Senator from Leavenworth county" on =
.Senccu CcuisT.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04
HIS BIG BROTHER WANTS HIN

We find in our exchanges the following
notice, accompanying which is request for
Kansas papers to copy. We comply mos,
cheerfulIy, and shall feel abundantly re-
warded if We succeed in bringing the boys
together:
Anybody knowing OF the whereabouts
of Noble Rogers, aged 75, will do kind
ness by informing his brother, Seaman
Rogers, aged "a, Troy, Kansas, who has
not seen him for forty years"
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

Mrs. DAHLGREN has purchased the cele-
bra:ed South Mountain House, located on
the summit OF the South Mountain, on the
National turnpike, not far from the battle
field of Antietam. Henry Clay, Thomas
II. Benton, Andrew jackson, John J. Crit
tender and other national celebrities have
frequently passed the summer months in
this delightful retreat,
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

LETTER from Carl Schurz is published,
in which he states that the May conference
of Independents" has not primarily for its
object the organization of a third party, and
he frankly states that the sympathies Of
himself and his associates are with the Re.
publican party. He trusts that the DELHI.
erations at Cincinnati will be such that he
can earnestly and conscientiously sustain
the nominees of that convention.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04
WASHINGTON, d. C., May ..

SAN-s, -. -, NAY
Mr.. BOUTWELL, presented the petition
Of the Society OF Friends, protesting against
the transfer Of the Indian Bureau 70 the
War Department. Referred.
A bill, appropriating $4,000 for sub
sistence and supplies for the Apache In
dians, in Arizona, and for the removal OF
the Indians of Chericahua Agency to San
Carior Agency, passed.
Mr.. CONKLING explained that the de.
lay IN reporting the steamboat bill, recently
passed by the House, was to enable persons
interested TO be heard, and to presen, such
facts as they desired.
Alter the Introduction of various other
bills, the resolution OF Mr.. Hamlin to
amend the rules so a. to provide that the
deliberations Of the Senate in impeachment
trials, shall be in public, was taken IN and
discussed until the expiration of the morn
ing hour, when it was laid aside. and the
confederation Of the bill in relation 10 the
japanese indemnity fund was resumed
Mr.. MERRIMAN substituted an amend
ment, in the nature of substitute for the
House bill to prevent the solicitation of
contributions or the acceptance by any off
Ger or employee Of the Government of mon
political purposes. Ordered printed.
Pending discussion, the Chair laid before
| the Senate message from the President Of
the Z. s., enclosing the report of the Cen
tennial Commission, and inviting both
houses to be present at the opening ceremo-
MES on the 10th inst. Ordered printed and
to lie on the table
After an executive session, the Senate
adjourned.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

Maria Theresa Jennings and Ciotilda
Samantha Jennings, gimme that are book
The idea Of gals not more'n nineteen read
in all about that are Beecher scandal. And
You professors, too! Ell your poor mother
was alive now, what do you calculate she'd
cay? Gimme that sinful pamphlet till I
destroy it," And the pious old deacon in.
dignantly took "The Story of the Great
Scandal" from them and sat up till three
O'Clock in the morning reading it in the
dining room, with the door locked and his
hat hung ever the keyhole.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04


Anthony
ANTHONY determined pluck and Patriot
THE victory with Anthony and heartily glad ~ Spirit
enemies are too eoward strike save at his County
es VII congratulate Col Anthony on the complete 0u Of his n"s
grows steadily
leading journal of
enpsing Newspaper
paper get o)
clearing
metropolis proud TMEsNami
ss %s bid TINES God speed and wish '" '''"
cheapest
gives Anthony opportunity godVnuy
all Pt.'urg
Col
full control the field
nobly
paper having telegraph franchise
lna Ars ,hf % n eaxen""h daily that receives the
G Se aS1H1ss has sr s H %nsG' the L" TINES since the purchase
diin
Success Col Anthony and both his The TIMES no" the leading
UPON Tnt our s cs T vigorous" manly Journal reflects honor
always Republican and
TWE F a,n %gsa better Rapsr @ mnny eastern cities five times the SIZE Of
leading political guide Republicans,
morning paper LeavenwOrh-Onoha Bee
the w pa sns Con- Sn gan %k e u P' or give better
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and 1H fright fn.v Is sssss T a,s credit % K s journalism "F"' fresh
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which will
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Of THE TINES always fully
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exponent principles
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which bishes ud and consodas the Re
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leading
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full latest dispatches, spicy locals and sound doria-asg
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The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

For the purpose Of inviting information
as to the frauds upon the government relat-
ing to distilled spirits, the commissioner Of
internal revenue hiss addressed circular
letter to distillers, rectiiers and liquor
dealers, asking them to communicate the
fact or suspicion of fraud to the internal
revenue Office and assuring them that
that their communications will be treated
as strictly confidential.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

A NEWSPAPER. correspondent has inter,
viewed Daniel Drew. He found Uncle
Daniel reading Josephus. He confessed to
an ambition to rivaling the fortune of Van.
derbilt, and did not understand his latter
bad luck, lie is 80 years old, and feels
too aged to attempt to retrieve his lost for
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04
no.1 uospeatul CURATIVE asen1.

TNHE application of electricity IS . curative
Il agent has received the careful attention
OF our INST learned Professors, and the ques-
ton OF ifs best form Of application has Deen
settled by he discovery Of PsOh's blectro-
current OF electricity around the body. thereby
t0ntng up TIE DeTv0aA centres, es}usliziDg he
circulation and reinvigorating the entire sys-
tenn Commendas1on from those wearing IL,
- we'll - its enforcement by our most emf
nent physi-iaas, make il one Of IN great dis
c0veFies Of modern science a. q remedi u
agent for nevvous and chronic diseases The
Once OF the Psoii Belt Company Is at IL Union
Square NV York.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

Since We came to Kansas, nearly ten
years ago, no speech has been made in Con
gress that has excited more universal com.
ment or received more general endorse.
ment than that Of Col VIM. A. Phillips on
the finance question. While the senti.
ments expressed in it do not meet with uni
versal approval, they are in accord with
the views Of q very large majority Of the
people of Kansas.-S1lina Herald.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

THE Cincinnati convention will he com
posed of "a delegates, ii whom 37S will
be majority. The Southern States will
send go delegates. The Territories and
the District of Columbia, which have no
electoral votes. will have Is delegates in
the convention.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04
Speciai to the Learezrorth Times |

TOPEKA, Kan, May 1.-The boy, Beard,
.ho is in Jail in this city, on the charge Of
numbering peddler by the name of Rus
sell, in Jefferson county, escaped on Sun
day at p. m, through the privy. A
search was made for him without effect
but he returned Of his own accord, at 9 p
NJ, and said he wanted to 90 to bed.
The opera house has been engaged fol
May 3lst for the great concert Of the Tope-
ka Library Aid association, the drawing Of
which will come of, as advertised, at tina.
time. The business Of the association is
prosperous, and all rumors to the contrary
are unfounded.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04
HsaYiaat Rain Ever Ynayu.

The rain on Saturday night is said to
have been the heaviest ever known at this
place-the rain fall amounting to 81 inch
Is. The bridge Just south of Bluemont
was washed away, and = deep gully washed
out little south Of the bridge across the
Blue. On Sunday, the Mayor, street COM
mittee Of the Council, and other prominent
citizens, were engaged nearly all day in
building fumes. etc, to prevent further
damage TO the latter place.-Mdahattan
N,oS,evoT.sy
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

A SALT LAKE telegram to the Chicago
Times reports that the litigation between
Brigham Young and Ann Eliza has been
compromised. The suit was for alimony,
and the prophet seems to have arrived at
the conclusion that it would be cheaper to
buy a peace with that particular fraction
of his wife than to continue paying enor-
nous fees to LAWYERS.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

The ST. Louis GioJe-Democrat, in a
lengthy editorial on ex-Speaker Blaine's
speech, says: He certainly has more
friends to-day than he had before the at.
tack on him had shown how invulnerable
he was, and he can afford to forgive his en-
emies, since they have merely strengthened
his cause by the effort which came TO such
signal grief"
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

THE Centennial Commissioners, in SEES
sion at Philadelphia last week, decided
against opening the exhibition on Sunday
This will make business good for the ex'
cursions, rat-pits, and cock-fshts.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04
THE PREVAILING OPINION.

Not one person in twenty, throughout
Kansas, who have expected to 60 TO the
Centennial, will do 30 if the railroad fares
are not reduced to a decent figure. Thou
sands OF them would like to take holi-
day, but will not do it if it is going to cost
too much. 1t seems TO US the railroads are
working directly against their own inter
ests and those of the exhibition, in sticking
to the high rates of fare agreed upon some
weeks ago, at conference Of the compa-
mics. Unless people can 90 At very reason
able rates We advise them to stay At home
and save their money. This, from present
prospects, will be- good cropping season,
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

IT does not look as though the present
Mexican revolt, under the leadership OF
Gen. Diaz, would be successful. 1t ha:
gained but slight foothold during the last
two months. In but two or three States
has it been able to make any show at all,
and the people Of all the rest of Mexico
are totally unaffected by it.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

Now that the lottery managers are all
indicted, We venture to hope that Swayze
will give US a rest on the lottery. This
everlasting ding-dong may be interesting
to him, but it's "awful" hard on those who
are accustomed to looking to the Blade fol
something to read,
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04
where Do They Sraad.

Every reading voter in the State knows
just where Col. Phillips stands on the inan-
cial question. He is sound. How about
the balance of our delegation in Congress !
Politics are beginning to warm up, and
the people want to know.-Coxned Gruvs
Democrat.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

The cold water people will meet in dele
gate convention at Lawreece to-day, for the
purpose of electing delegates to the Nation
al Prohibition Convention, at Cleveland,
Ohio, May 18th, and to put in nomination
a State TEMPERANCE ticket.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04
TINS "a what il called a refreslingIy cool

his Is what Is caileu reife-AhlSy cVoi
piece OF cheek: "An ex-rebel brigadier
general. with an Andersonyille war record,
heading Congressional Investigation, with
closed and guarded doors, at the Ports-
mouth u. H. Navy yard, to inquire into
the cost OF the sloop-of-war, Kearsarge.
The Portsmouth Chronicle expects their re-
port will show that the vessel was iEeti.
cient and unseaworthy, and that there was
a scandalous waste of ammunition at the
time she sent the pirate Alabama to Davy
Jones locker, and thereby threw that in
dustrious collector Of chronometers,
Semmes. out of Job"
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

The gas made from petroleum is said to
be quite as good As that made from coal,
and ever so much cheaper. Companies that
have adopted the r-ocess can afford to sci!
their ware for SLIGO per thousand feet, and
make money. too.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

A DECREE has been entered transferring
the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
from the hands Of VIM. Bond, receiver, TO
the Union Trust Company, of New York,
and appointing VIM. Bond its general man.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

Wa delighted to know that Mrs
Elizabeth Cady Stanton will soon address q
Topeka audience. She will lecture in the
Opera House, on the evening of the frrt of
May, On . unique and interesting subject
The women Of Washington" Nn Stan
ton is one of the brsiniest and noblsst vo-
men in America, and ID an able and ele-
quent platform orasor.-Tspeku 1fnes.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

LEADING Maryland Republicans have as
sured Mr.. Blaine that he could have their
delegation, either pledged or unpledged, as
he preferred, and he said he'd take it
pledged.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

The New York Tribune, referring to the
Congregational discussion now in progress,
says: The hardest thing in an ecclesiaeti-
cal vrangle is to find out precisely what
the other man means."
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

The Washington Republican says it will
take one thousand tons, avoirdupois, Of
silver coin to redeem the forty millions Of
fractional currency now outstanding.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04
FOR EUE0PE.

Jacob Rapp, Esq, proprietor Of Rapp's
mills, in this county. started for Europe,
yesterday. He goes to Stuttgart to visit his
father, and expects to be absent till about
the middle of July.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

Happy Relief for YOunU
M en- from the effects Of EYrors and Abuses
Ia early lie. Manhood restored. Impedi-
ments TO Marriage removed. New method 81
treatment. Hsw and remarkable remedies.
Book and Circulars sent free, In sealed envel-
opes. Address. HOWARD ASSOCIATION.
4i9 n. Ninth g. Philade. ,hia, Pam Insti-
tnton having high reputation for honorable
conduet and pFofeGslonsl skill sz4dAw
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

If the present rate of mortality among
the members OF the Pennsylvania Lesisla-
ture continues, there will not be quorum
left. Eleven members have died since
their election.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04
PUBLIC pEsI STATEMENT.

The public deb: statement shows reduc-
ton Of S2,7s1, ISL coin balance, 81 COS
42S; currency balance, s., l6l ,ls6; special
deposit held for the redemption of certi6.
Gates Of deposits, $50, 665, 900; outstanding
legal tendes, $3.50, 5S,771.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

The irreverent Council Bluffs Nonparel
notices the movements of distinguished
evangelist in this way: Hammond, the
sensational revivalist will scare the chill
dren OF Baltimore this week.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

THE Valley Falls Np Era gives notice
that it will no longer receive dogs on sub
scrIption. Business is evidently picking up.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

j. p. CAMPBELL has sold the Usage City
Free Pes to W. II. Morgan, who takes
command this week, and Campbell goes In
to the dry goods trade.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

THE Hiawatha Hrod says, "Thus far on
the slate Judge John A. Halderman, Of
Leavenworth, is ahead on the gubernatorial
tally"
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

TIE Trustees Of the State Charitable In
stitutions, met at the Blind Asylum, in
Wyandots l.t,Fsiday, to open bids for
the erection Of : bodybuilding, as we learn
from the Ga,sae.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

one Of the ablest newspapers in the
West and the leading Republican paper Of
Kansas is the Leavenworth TAES-Cbxs-
ell Grose R<Pub(ion,
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

The General Conference Of the NJ. E.
Church of the United States met at Balti-
more Yesterday.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04

renew the issue OF fractional currency, pro-
viding the total amount outstanding At one
time shall rot exceed fifty millions. Re
ferred.
Mr.. SARGENT called up his resolution
IN regard TO Chinese immigration, and
msde an address in favor thereof.
Al the conclusion of Mr. sarsent's speech,
discussion ensued, pending which the Sem
ate went into executive session, and soon
after adjourned.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04
RAW FURS WANTED.

SEND FOR PRICE CURRENT TO A. T.. BURK
HARDT p CO.. Manufacturers and Expor.
ers OF American Fur skins. 1l3 West Roath
ST., Csseinn.ti They pay tn. highest pr &c.
WIN save the Proats of.middle and brne
mdtAah returns. lG1vo
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1876-05-04
WASHINGTON, d. C., April %.

WASHINGTON, ID. e., April y.
The SPEAKER laid before the House
the decision of Chief Justice Carter, dis
charging from custody, Hallett Kilbune.
Permission was given to the managers of
the Belknap Impeachment to examine as
witnesses in the trial any members of the
committee on expenditures in the War De-
partment, or any members of the House
whose testimony they may deem requisite.
The House then voted on the amend
ments to the legislative appropriation bill.
All the amendments on which . separate
vote Was not asked were agreed to in bulk.