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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

SHALL WITNESSES BE PRoTRcrEpf-A correspondent in
the last Issue of the Chicago Ie asks the pertinent
Sns sh. 70 afiaeP sness a tepg expert and
To sander and abuse him in any way he chooses mat
suspicion Of that mans character Our correspondent
is alone 10 bis iuterrogatory. II Is being asked by
day some may it in a manner convincing to
those legal ruans who make practice Of insulting and
called as aver what i6ey copseenousiy believe
be the ruth In the recent Davis trial respectable
insanity had manness honesty TO state his
hon belief for doing which he grossly abused and
has right protection and il Is the duty of every
COur TO give him tha, protect on judge who sits idly
by and listens to such abuse without repOving the legal
sanderrr who utters it, hardly does his whole duty
Chicago Tribune.
We are glad this question is being agitated.
A witness is forced, against his wish, to go into
COnrt, and compelled, under oath, to tell what
he knows. Often it is woman or a girl who is
brought upon the stand, and is SO abashed and
confused that it is di fficult for her to remember
or say just what she wishes to. Then some le-
gal bully is turned loose upon them, to abuse
and browbeat them for telling the truth, and to
try to make them contradict themselves, and ac-
knowledge that they have lied In their argu-
ments, they are allowed to abuse and slander
witnesses, whose evidence was not impeached or
contradieted. and to call them all the vile names
in their vocabulary. They can do this brave act,
because the law does not permit any person to
hold them to an account for it. Judge who had
any back bone, would not permit lawyer to
browbeat a witness, or to abuse one in his pleBd-
ings whose testimony had not been impeached.
We hope to see the day when We shall have such
Judges-men who will silence a lawyer, or send
him to Jail for contempt, if he did not keep
within the rules of courtesy and decency.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

STRAY LAw.-The papers are making the an
uual demand for the repeal of the stray law,
which amounts simply to monopoly in favor of
the Kansas Farmer, at the expense of every Coun-
ty paper in the State. There never was any
good reason why stray notices should be required
By law to be published in one particular paper,
no matter where printed, who by, or for what
object The Kansas Farmer is that paper; and
no matter where it may locate, what hobby it
may undertake to ride, what its circulation, it
holds that monopoly by law. We were mem-
ber OF the Legislature when the law was passed,
IN 1866, and did all We could against it; but
bnneombe, combined with personal appeals for
charity, was too much for the few opponents OF
the fIaud. The Kansas Farmer was then new
enterprise, and a week one. An old minister
nam ed Brown, Gather of the present member OF
Congress from the Third District,) was publish
er, and the paper was located at Lawrence. He
personally solicited all the members to favor this
project, and it was carried. The paper was
afterwards removed to Leayenworth. and then to
Topeka, but it determined 10 cling to the str ay
notices. The law would have been repealed long
ago, had not some old long faced fellow, at the
solicitation of the publisher of the Farmer, al
ways been fouud to get up and protest against
the repeal, as q wrong upon the farming commu-
nifty. 1t is wrong upon the press of the State,
for the benefit of the Kansas Farmer. Stray no.
tices should be published in the Counties where
the strays occur. We hope the present Legisls-
ture will have the backbone to wipe out this
monopoly, and have the publications made in th e
Counties
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27
LETTER FROM TOPEKA.

TorEKA KANs Jan. "a, 1s76.
EDITOR CHIEF Things progressing about usual
that is the two Houses wearing time away and
vet single bill has passed the House. Several
through the Senate with prospects of the House killing
them.
The proposed investigations of the first part Of the
sion have all been laid up IN careful hands, with pros
pect that nobody will be called.
On Monday last the House reconsdered Mr. Campbells
resolution and laid it dry in the hands the Com
mittee State affairs and this against the direct win
and pubc statement of Mr. Mowry, who asked for the
investigation by special committee 1t is but justice to
state that the proposing committee to investigate
made by his request and fought for by him but the
gentleman from Davis who found he could get
the committee moved reconsideration OF the motion and
though opposed BY Mr.. Mowry, Mr.. Reville and Mr..
Campbell Of your County the shysters succeeded in
ryng the motion to reconsider Then, during the ad
journmeut over Sunday, the skirmishers turned
loose and for fear that somebody would get their foot in
it, it Thought for prudential reasons that it
necessary investigate; an il is understood that
there will be nothing done.
We called down TO Mr. Lappin at his quarters in
the jail had pleasant hours conversation with him. OF
course matters well discussed but nothing given
be made pubc hut thing Mr. Editor when the trial
there lie developments made that will raise the hair
Of honest until fence posts will be comparison
The little lively Blade is helping Mr. Lappin and is
" pubuC now
vor of Mr. Lappn account Of the constant
the managers heaping upon him. As to his guilt
We are not prepared to make OF give any opinion.
Last week, the House had time voting each
member s2o worth Of newspapers and els worth stamps
The newspaper proposition carried in the House. but the
Senate killed it, We gadto say the entire delegation
of your County opposed the whole thing though nearly
all of them had been beseeched TO send papers by etr
and otherwise
Speaker Haskell announced the standing commit,
last week AL or nearly all, well satisfied Mr..
Mowry is Chairman of the Committee Militia Mr..
Campbell is Chairman Engrossed Bills Mr. Retile is
ON three committees the important of which
Corporations and Centennial. Messrs Mowry and Camp
bell are also several ether committees
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

20 The animal rumor is again afoat, that
the Governor intends removing Maj. Hopkins; as
Warden Of the Penitentiary, and appointing a
personal friend of his own to the position. There
seems to be some probability of it, this time II
he does 81, the Senate should refuse TO confirm
the new appointee, regardless of how good a
man he may be- An officer who has discharged
his duties SO well rs Maj. Hcrkius has; and es-
tablished such order and perfection in all depart
ments of the prison, cannot be removed without
disadvantage to the public interest. His place
cannot be filled, and the Governor should not be
allowed TO make the change, for the simple pur-
poee of providing for political favorite.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

Gov. CARNEY.-The Commonwealth is authority
for the statement that ex-Gov. Carney has been
thrown into bankruptcy. We know nothing uf
the truth or falsty of the statement If true, it
is II remarkable instance of the the ups and
downs of business life. A few Years ago the firm
of Carey & Stevens was the wealthiest in Kan
sas, and doing the largest business. Stevens
went out. Some other changes were male, and
Carney went 10 st. Louis aud entered business
there. From that time-perhaps from long be-
fore-his success has been turning TO failure.
His many friends in this State-and he has many
will be sorry to hear of his misfortune.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

"HeNEsT MoNEY."-Banks and business firms
throughout the country are tumbling every day
In Ohio, where the big fight was made in favor Of
honest money" large meeting of bankers and
business men has been held at Columbus, to de-
mand the repeal of the resumption act. Several
bills have already been introduced in Congress,
for the postponement of the date for resumption,
and providing for interconvertible bonds, upon
the principle advocated by Jndge Kelley. These
bills have been introduced by hard money DEM
ocrats of the East. And this is the upshot of the
great contest in favor of honest money, - and
against the "rag baby" Bankruptcy and ruin
loom mp in the near future, and they turn to the
greenback for salvation.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27
Order of Publication.

In the District Court of the Second Judicial District
the State of Kansas sitting in and for Donphan County
James I. Gilbert, Plaintiff
Wendell Brown and
Barbara Brown, Defendants.
UNHE said Wendell Brown and Barbara Brown are here
IL by notified, that they have been sued in the above
named Cont by James Gilbert and that they
demur to the petition Of the plaintiff filed in this
in said Court before the seventeenth day Of
March, 1876 judgment will be taken upon said petition
upon default The nature Of said judgment will I've the
finding that the defendants indebted plaintiff
their promssory note executed TO the order Of c.
January 1st 1875 for the of s1425s3 due in nine
moDths frum date with interest thereon per
per ro date until payment and decree Of
closure and for the sale in satisfaction of said demand
under q mortgage executed by said Wendell Brown AMI
Barbara Brown to the payment of said note upon
the northw quarter of section three in township
of range went in DoRphan Comfy State Of Kansas
JOHNSON g. TOMLINSON.
Attorneys fur Plaintiff.
Jan. q. ls76.w4 Prs fee 80.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

WAR IN THE CAMP.-Republican papers are
not the only ones that call each other hard
names The harmonious" Democracy OCCASION
ally indulge in the luxury. whathas the Atchison
Patriot been doing to "the talented Dr. Crook, "
as RowelIs Reporter calls him, TO provoke the
following blast from his Leaveuworth Heraldf-
The Atchison Patriot far, under the new manage.
ment seems TO be failure It begx for patronage ro
people Of Atchson without many favorable
Politically, Il has infnenoe as family paper IL
lacks the elements Of decency; medium for adyertis-
it lacks circuation to editorials It falls far behind
the obscure country weekss; newspaper 1t is
totally devoid of and utterly worthless Typo
graphically is blot the face Of the earth and
be disgrace the most primitive weekly the From
tier 1t il wonder that the Democrats have
dsgusted with their party In Atchison with such
stupidity pushed under their every day We are
sorry Mr. Abbott left the Patrot in such poor hands
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27
"TRUH sTRANeER THAN FICTION,
n. Res. B.rser n..L yet cot.

The Publishing House of J. C.. McCurdy d Co.,
have lately brought out "Our Western Border.
One Hundred Years Ago. by Charles Mcknight,
author of "Simou Girty" and "Old Fort Duquesne.
1t is large, elegant, well-printed, superb
ly bound and beautifully illustrated octave, of
nearly eight hundred pages, filed with the stir
ring deeds and thrilling adventures of the dread
naught old Borderers-such dauntless worthless
as Boone, Kenton, Brady, Logan, Harrod, McCul-
loch, Mcclellan, the Poes, the Zanes, and the
Wetzels. 1t contains the very cream of all the
rare old Border Chronicles, together with vast
amont of fresh and original matter, the whole
work embracing thrilling narratives of dar-
ing deeds, desperate conflicts, exciting adven-
lures, touching captivities, and is claimed to be
the best, fullest, most complete, and most relia-
BILE portrayal of Border life, struggle and adven-
ture erer get Published
"Our Western Border" has the unmistakable
flavor of the soil and the free air of the wilder
ness about it. 1t is a square, honest, and ex-
haustve work, without any of the usual "pad-
ding" Although sold for So, it is equal in extent
of contents to the ordinary book of S., and is
meeting with remarkable popular favor. 1t is
most warmly endorsed by leading Diyines and
Historians: Gen. Bierce, of Ohio, says, that ga
minister may as well be without a Bible, as a
historian without "Our Western Border" Judge
yeech, Historian, says, ats possessor will be
saved the purchase of a score of books, most of
which are out of print, many of them as preciou s
as Sybilline leaves" Judge White asserts, "The
work ought to be in every household" The
Philadelphia Press says, "Chas. Mcknight is do
ing for the west, what Cooper did for New York.
but the pictures of the former have undoubtedly
less of the glamour of romance, and more of the
truth of historic painting. Sold only by agents.
Address, J. C. McCURDY d CO., Philadelphia,
Pa, Cincinnati, o., Chicago, ILL.,, OF st. Louis,
Mo.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

II We are glad to see, by the Congressional
Record, that Col. Phillips, member from this Dis
tr'ct, has made an able speech in favor of lib
erai appropriation to the Centennial. 1t is a
gl"ri"ns thought, that this nation has lived and
n"nr'shed for one hundred years since the grand
Deciara''"n Of Independence, and it is parsimo-
ny OF meanness, not economy, to refuse an ap-
preparation TO aid in celebrating the great event
IN htting manner We are glad that the First
District stands uneqnivocally in favor of glori-
ons, liberal celebration Of the one hundredth an
niversary of the birth of Uncle Sam.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

HISTORICAL Soc1ETT.-A State Historical So
eiefy Was recently organized at Topeka. 1t is
under contruinf gentlemen who are in every way
qualified to make 1t n success-old citizens, oi
acknow lrtlSet ability, who are thoroughly &C :
quainted with the history of the State. They al
ready have copies of every book and pamphlet
ever published relative to Kansas, and files of
several of the newspapers of the State. They
are efiecting arrangements by which they
expect TO receive and keep files of all the news
papers published in the State. Antiquities, en-
riosities, and relics of all kinds, will be collected
and preserved by the Society. The Association
is one of great merit aud deserves encourage
ment by the Legislature and people of Kansas.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

subscriber at South Whitley, Ind, writes MS
concerning an old soldier of the war of 1912, who
resides in Whitley County, and claims to be one
hundred years old. Our correspondent adds
Now beat that in Ohio, if you can" We can
beat II, and not half try. We refer to our
venerable friend, Louie Dill, who comInenc-
ed To learn the printing business in Tulpahocken
trade and removed to Cincinnati, coming down
the Ohio River on a raft in 177s. He removed
frnm Cincinnati to this place in 1901, where he
has been engaged in the printing business ever
since, having worked for Sol. Miller now of the
Kansas Chief. in the year 1925, and is now work.
ing IN this office. He is liz years old.-German-
torn (O.) Press.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

ed with his history sin his debut the Capital
Il will be remembered that be the Capital Last
Winter snge-D Shortly after the close the session
he married-two, e. And in the of human events
little angel found at his home-ihree (3 In the
multitude Of Investigations it has been moot-d the
Captain not altogether like Cessrs wife his pr
acts showed up deficiency office days! Plribus
UnUm!
fagreeable, you will again hear from
LYNX"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

From the file of The Southern Confsderacy" In the
Young Mems Mercantile Library. Atlantis, Gal
JEFF DAVIS PROCLAMATION OF DEC. %, 1862.
"I pronounce and declare BeajamiH p. Batler
to be felon deserving capital punishment.
do order that he be 10 longer considered or
treated as public enemy Of the Confederate
States of America, but oatidp and common
enemy of mankind, and that in the event of his
capture, the officer in command of the capturing
force do cause him to be immediately erecated BY
hanging. And do further order that COM
manding officer of the United States taken cap
tive, shall be paroled before exchanged until the
said Butler shall have met with due punishment
for his crimes.
THAT all commanding officers in the command
of said b. Z. Butler are declared not entitled to
be considered soldiers engaged in honorable
warfare, hut rObbers and criminals, deserving
death, and that they and each of them be, when
ever captured, reserved for execution"
Referring to this proclamation, Richard Yea
don. of Charleston, South Carolina, December %,
1862 offered "a reward of $40 900 for the capture
of the said Benz. +. Butler, dead alive, to any
proper Confederate authority"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

The Ellsworth Reporter has able edito rial in fa-
the protection Of sh by legislative ent and
the encouragement of psceuture in and
ter courses.
Any person who would do that in a stream
from which tbs water is nsed for drinking or
domestic purposes, ought to be shot.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

If yon have discharge from the nose, otfens-
i've or otherwise, partial loss of the sense of smell
taste, or hearing, eyes watery or weak. feel dull
and stupid or debilitated pain or pressure i'm the
head, take cold easily, you may rest assured that
you have the Catarrh. Thousands annually,
without maBifcsting half of the above symptoms,
terminate IN consumption, aud end in the grave.
No disease is 50 common, more deceptive, OF less
understood by physicians. R. V. Pierce, NJ. ID.
OF Buffalo. N. Y, is the proprietor of DR.. Sagrs
Catarrh Remedy-s perfect Specific for Catarrh,
.NoId in the Head.n or Catarrhal Headache.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

Y 1t is stated that member of the State
Executive Committee of the Patrons of Husband
ry, residing in Southwestern Kansas, has alb
seconded, taking with him slso,oo0 belonging to
members of tie order. That seems to he a large
amount for one man to get into his hands, and
Is no donbt exaggerated; but we believe We sug
Gesfed, some time ago, that ii was time for the
Changers to begin to inquire where their money
was going.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

Y The papers are already proposing different
names for the office of Treasurer of State, at the
next election. John Francis has pretty sure
thing of it, this time; and the man who comes
ont against him, will he fOoling away his time.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

Senator Hslderman has infroduc.d u hill pro
viding for bounty for the destruction of locnsts
IL gives authority to the county boards of the
several counties to pay a bounty of IS per bushel
Ior collecting and destroying the eggs of the lo-
cnst, ana eO cents bushel for destroying nm
nedged iocusts- The hill was drafted in Accord
ance with the views of Pruf. Riley. the entomol-
oglst OF Missouri. This Professor thinks that ev-
cry northwestern State should pass such law.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

y The town Of Larned, in this State, was IL
Illuminated, and a salute of one hundred guns Was
fired, in honor of the election of Capt. Henry
Booth as Chief Clerk of the House of Represent
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27
Executors Notice.

Estate OF deofge Burkhatef, deceased
hN the 7th day Of December A d. is75 the undersien
" ed appointed by the Probate Court Of Doniphar
County Kans Executor of the will Of George Burk
halter. late Of said County, deceased An persons
debted TO said Estate notified make payment Of t
same; and those having claims against the Estate
qured 70 present them for allowance within year from
the date hereof and IL such claims presentes
within three from this date they viii be foreve
barred.
Troy Kansas January a. 1875
CHARLES BURKHALTER. Executor
January %, 1s7s-3v. Prs fss, o..
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

ts Ut s A Richmond will accept thanks for farcrs
oi more tnAn ordinary vaue-St Joseph Gdsst<
As DR.. Richmond makes a specialty of caring
private diseases, the local of the Gasetfe must
have had it bad. If the DR.. wou,d like to do ms
an acceptable favor. he will please forward the
$50 that be owes us for adyertisipg
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

Il At Mr.. Lappin's request, the men who
went on his bond for his appearance at Court, on
a criminal charge, asked to be released from the
bond, and that Mr. Lappin be held in custody.
1t was done, and Lappin will probably remain
in Jail until his trial. He wished the bond re-
leased, because he thought he could apply the
property with which he Unidentified them to bet
for
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27
County Orders.

NOTICE is hereby given. that have funds pay
~ County Warrants Registered from No. TO No 81 l.
ipeIusye No interest will be paid from this date
ROBERT TRACY, County Treasurer
Ian 27 is7e-Iw
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

u Gen. Beauregard has petitioned Congress
for the removal of his political disabilities, so
that he can hold an Office which has been ten
dered him. He is one of the men who were never
going to accept pardon from the tyrranicai Gov
ernment. But a smell Of Office will bring the
most hardened Democrat to terms
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27
"HONEsr MoNEY."-This despatch comes from
Toledo Ohio:

HONEST MONEY."-Ihis uespatch cOnes IrOIh
Toledo, Ohio:
city viii print petition In the morning from the pr0m
nent wholesale and retail merchants and manufacturer
and FIVE hundred prominent citizens in favor of the
peal Of the specie resumption act Of the last Congress
Only last Fall, Ohio made notable campaign
in favor of " honest money" and against the rag
baby" Already the merchants and business men
in all parts of the State are crying out to save
the Greenback, and repal the ruinous resump.
ton law which President Grant forced upon the
party, and thereby arrest the bankruptcy and
rnin which threaten the business interests of the
country.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27
Iowa Point Mills.

HAVING rented Ball Brothers Steam FIGURING
Mil in Iowa Point. will keep constantly hand
supply of the different grades Of prices the
times Orders from abroad salicted.
Jan. n fs76-lm. PRYOR PLANK
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

II Ex-Governor Francis Thomas, of Maryland,
was killed by locomotive, the other day, while
be was walking on a railroad track.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27

q The Marysville Ners, having secured the
County printing, will soon, We understand, don
patent outside. All right, if the Ners ba'ln't
said so much against patent outsides, in the
mast
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-01-27
Notice for Divorce.

In the District Court Of the Second Judicial District Of the
State Of Kansas sitting within and for Doniphan County
Louisa A. Agee. Plaintiff
benjamin Asee }Defendant
Two BENJAMIN AGEE: Take notice. that the IN
u dersigned has sued In the District Court wiz hin
and for DonPhan County Kansas the object and prayer
Of which petition To obtain divorce from you and
decreed To her the custody Of Anna Asee Owen gee
Lillian Agee and Arthur Agee and that amsny she
be deered 10 have In her right forty
o section thirty four go in township four 90 Of range
twentyon-, CID in Doniphan County, Kansas You
required To answer or demur to said petition before
the ID day Of March, ls76 the will be taken as
true, and Judgment rendered accordingly.
LOUISA A. AGEE.
By her Attorney. y. q. WOOD.
January %. ls7o-fw. Prs fee, s7-50