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Smyrna times., 1876-10-11

Here is story that tells itself and is true.
Several yearsagoa young army officer heard
in Topeka church choir a voice SO sweet
that his soul was touched. lie sought the
young singers acquaintance, and found her
struggling to make headway against power
ty and misfortune. She wished to 90
abroad and study music. The hcofficerpledced
his fortune to enable her to 90 to Italy
and finish her musical education in Flor.
ence and Milan. With womanly pride she
declined the offer, and strove to accom-.
plish her purpose by singing at concerts in
small towns in the East and by giving
music lessons in Boston. The lieutenant's
regard for her was increased, and he renew
ed the offer of pecuniary aid, coupling with
1t proposal of marriage. About four years
ago they were married in New York, and
at noon of the wedding day the bride sailed
for Italy and her husband set out for Ari-
zona, whittier he had been ordered by tho
Government. Every foreign mail brought
him tidings of her success. She won a.
great triumph at Florence, and secured an
engagement to sing in one of the leading
theaters in Europe. She had determined 10
return to America in November and to
rejoin her husband in Southern California.
where he was constructing a military tele.
graph. On Sept he received from italy
this message: "Minnie died Aug. o."
Smyrna times., 1876-10-11

ORIGIN OF "SEEING THE ELEPHANT. Fifty
years since, down East, it was customary for
the manager of circus to ride in advance
Of the show, instead of an agent, to make
arrangements for the accommodations of
his quadrupeds for the night. On one oc-
casion a manager was told by farmer that
he might have the range of his barn ward
for the use of his "critters." "Ihope there
are no cattle there" said the enterprisipr
proprietor. "Only my short-tailed BULL"
SAID the farmer, with grin. dwell, YOU
look out for your bull" said the Snowman
" You look out for your elephant" retorted
the farmer "and I'll take keer of NV bnIl /"
The elephant was in due time introduced
into the yard. The bull, contemplated the
living mass for few seconds, and then
lowering his head and elevating his stump
Of tail, charged the leviathan with a full
head OF steam on. But short-tailed bull
had no terrors for a behemoth, whose amuse.
ment had been the destruction of Bengal
tigers in an Eastern jungle. With one
blow of his mighty trunk he broke
the back of his rash antagonist, and
there lay at his feet about nine hundred
pounds of remarkable tough beef. "Jeru,
salem y said the farmer, as he contempla,
ted his awful ruin. Jerusalem Who'd
thunk that ere critter had so much grit
Neighbor, you can gin feed at my expen-
Sc. I'll heave down couple er tons of
hay and two or three loads er cabbage.
l'm-satisfied-parfectly-Ive seen tic elc-
phant!" And that was the origion of a
phrase that has made the tour of the Yam
kee land.
Smyrna times., 1876-10-11

An old maids ghost has been sitting on
bridal bed in West Baltimore, and worry.
ing all the lodgers in a boarding house.
The old lady's spirit was exercised over the
grave-cloth6s. A short time before her
death she asked the lady with whom She
was boarding not to bury her in anv costly
dress, but in plain shroud, and threatened
to haunt the house if her directions were
not needed. Her friends thought that if
was only an old maid notion, and when
she died buried her in an elegant silk, and
adorned the casket with beautiful flowers.
About two weeks ago bridal couple en-.
gagged board at the house. Enter the
ghost. The young wife awakened her hus
band one night with startled exclamation.
There was somebody in the room, she said:
somebody was sitting on the bed.
lie heard noise. Somebody was moving
softly across the room, he said: some
body had been sitting on the bed.
Whereupon he struck light; the shade
was not in sight. The next night a gentle.
man in the next room was visited by the
ghost, and during the next fortnight she
paid visits to every sleeping room in the
house. All the boarders have left the
house, and the landly is talking of having
the body exhumed, the silk dress taken off,
and the plain shroud put on. 1t is Just as
well to let an old maid have her own way in
matters of dress.
Smyrna times., 1876-10-11

1t is said that the grandson of the King
of Italy, Prince Humbart's son, now about
six years of age, is brought up in a most re-
markable manner. The only foreign Ian
guage he is taught is English, with which
he is already tolerably we'll acquainted and
which he is to master before proceeding to
any other, the growing Importance of Eng
lsh speech having been duly appreciated by
his relatives. Another interesting feature
of his education is the indifference paid to
his rank by all who surround him, and the
ignorance in which he has so far been kept
of his possible future kingship. The result
remains to be seen when the kingship
comes. The little prince is said to have a
great taste for mechanical studies, which
may prove useful to him if any untoward
event should disturb the succession in or
alter the government of Italy.
Smyrna times., 1876-10-11
WHOLE NO. 1870.

1HE HoLLERING WoMAN.-There is, saws
the Burlington Haockcyc, one "hollcripgwo
man" in every street. woman who ncvor
goes after anybody, but always calls across
the street. Who never looks for her chill.
dren, but rushes to the front gate and
shrieks for them until, in the pauses of her
shouting, she hears them answering from
the room she has just left Every street
has one ''hollering woman" No street has
more, Tor as soon as two "hollcring woman"
are thrown by pitilcss fate upon one street.
the nelghbors vacate and cmmigratc until
rents come down or, as it often happens.
one of the "hollering women pulls up
stakes and goes elsewhere, for they cannot
brook opposition. The "hollering woman
generally manages to keep her street in a
lively state Of elocutionary excitement, and
If you happen to live within understanding
distance your diurnal serenade is some
like this; "Tommy Tom-mce! You. Tom!
come wright along here and break up some
OF this dry wood, or I'll break your back
Mary! You, Mar-ee! You git righ. down
off that tree-boX this mint, you great tom
boy, or I'll skin you within an inch Of your
life! Good morning, Miss Barnaby. Did
you know they was burglars over to Throop-
ses last night? Got in at the kitchen win
der, and took pair of Mr.. Throops pants,
with dollar and half in'em. and Miss
Throop's big jet breastpin! Where you
going? Tommy! Tommce! oh, Tim =
The serenade continues at random all dav
long, and is familiar to every one who has
lived within gunshot of the 'hollcrng
woman"
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1876-07-20

should be admitted into the Convention,
and it was BY direction inserted in the call,
yet no one will pretend TO say that the
committee can control that matter.
The Convention can admi. proxies if a
msjori,y 50 vote, notwithstanding the arbi-
trary prohibition made against proxies in
the call.
This question was fully understood
BY the committee, but it was thought
prudent to put in the prohibition as safe
guard.
The same is true as to the naming a
time for the primaries. 1t is better to
name . time in order that there may be
more harmony and regularity in the select
ion of delegates. The real purpose being
in all cases 10 find out the will of the peo.
pie.
But all discussion of this question oil
holding = convention on the 22d of August
or on the 3lst Of August is mere sham to
cover up the real purpose Of the few who
urge a change.
Not one of the committee seems to have
thought that it would make any difference
until he had been seen and advised by
some candidate.
Let men be honest. Give every man q
chance-even Col Phillips.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1876-07-20
Posr-oFFIcE CHANGER

In Kansas, during the week, ending July
10, 1876. furnished by VIM. Van Week
of the Post Office Department:
EsrAALIsHED.-Beil, Washington county
Miss Nellie C. FairchiId, postmistress.
DisooS1rSuED.-Hackbeny, Labette Co.
NAME AND SIGHT CHANGsp-Crooked
Creek, Mcpherson county, to Christian, and
Christian Hinschler appointed postmaster.
PosrMAsrERs APPofSTED-Farmington,
Atchison county, Silas Goodrich; Fort
Wallace, Wallace county, Mrs. Harriet f.
Buckner; Princeville, Cloud county, J. G..
Smith stockdale, Riley county, William
L. Morris; Wild River, Cloud county, Sol
omon Piefier.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1876-07-20
Political Fraud and shysteriug.
From the RelOit Gazette. |

FROM the EeiOlt Gazette.
About five weeks ago the Central Com
mittee, of the First Congressional District,
met at Leavenworth, and decided to hold
the convention at Abilene on the 3lst day
Of August and that the Primaries should
be held on the 26,h day OF August This
call was signed by d. l.. Palmer, as chair
man, and ID. X. Anthony, as Secretary, Ev-
cry committeeman voted at that COM
mlt.ee meeting, either in PER
son or by proxy. d. T. Anthony cast the
vote of ID. l. Palmer by virtue OF written
proxy, which he still retains. After the
time had been set, Honest" Gr.
Hodge, and also Guthrie kowled,
| and tried to get Palmer to dsnv
that Anthony had the right 10 east
his vote in the committee meeting; and in
answer ID. l.. Palmer came out ia a letter
declaring that he had given ID l. Anthony
his proxy, and that the vote WAS properly
cast, and that the convention must be held
at such time and place a. set by the COM
mittee. In the meantime all the papers OF
the District published the call and all went
well until the "Iionest" Dr. and Guthrie
saw, that TO move Palmer, they must Use
stronger measures than persuasion, so they
let their financial batteries loose upon him,
and he yielded and played the baby boy,
and in his "iabor" brought forth new
call sig ned only by himself, and in this
new call ne changed the time of holding
the convention, and in so doing must mecca
| sarily confuse the whole matter.
Now, the question is, has Mr.. Palmer re-
/ ypap.v il, thia childish p or was
| II but his great desire TO be exercising his
official durles that prompted him to is-ue
two different calls for the same Convention ?
Whichever it is, it places him before the
| public az n weak, silly, vascillating tricks
ter and fool.
| Now let us hear his excuse for issuing
this bastard call Well, he saws in his sim
pie way, that \. III. horton wrote to him
that he had better do it. 50 the poor, silly
! creature does it.
Does this Palmer know that A. III. Hor-
| ton went to that committee meeting at
Leavenworth armed and equipped, with his
own vote and that OF two Others by proxy,
| determined TO carry the matter favorable
for Guthrie, but when he got there he found
himself beaten, and like a man, he admit
ted that the matter was fair and square.
| And, as vet, the people of this district be-
lieve A. II. Horton to be too true man to
do such low, dirty trick as this.
| No, Palmer, these things are too thin
You had Just better own up your weakness,
and step down and out. You, over your
own name, by sanction Of the majority OF
the committee, issued call for the conven-
ton to meet at Abilene, on the 3lst day oil
August, and now within five weeks yon
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1876-07-20
A cOL0RED PAPER.

We understand that number Of promi-
nent colored men OF the State are about be-
gining the publics ton of a weekly paper,
TO be called the Colored Radiodl. They pro-
pose running the paper during the cam
Paign, to the end that the colored people
may be kept we'll posted as to what is 60
ing on in the political world.
The gentlememe who propose publishing
the paper understand fully the efforts that
have been made, anG that are to be made
10 divide the coloreG vote, and carry a share
of it over 10 the life long enemies of theil
l,eople-the Democrats. and very properly
believing that they cannot vet afford te
abandon the party that has done 80 much
for. them, they propose urging them to
stick TO their friends. We think the ides
a good one, and hope the publishers may
receive every encouragement in the good
work.
We understand that they propose issuing
the first number about the first week in Au
gust.
Rev. I. W. Henderson. of this city. is te
be the editor in chief, with assistants in
different sections OF the State Success, say
We, to the new enterprise.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1876-07-20
THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE.

The Republican Central Committee oi
the First Congressional District Of Kansas
met, and all its members having unani-
mously voted to hold its primary meetings
August 26th and It's Convention August
3ls., the Secretary OF the Committee is OF
the opinion that it is not his duty to call
the Committee together again to consider
tiat question, unless request is made in
writing by majority Of the Committee.
Some fault is found because the word "rec-
ommend" Is not used in fixing the time for
the primary meetings.
The Committee fully understood that
they could FIX no arbitrary time for these
meetings. A time was named in accord
snce with custom, in order to secure regu-
larity in the election.
Upon the question of proxies, the Com
mittee said no proxies would be admitted
in the Convention, vet the prohibition OF
proxies by the Committee does not prevent
the Convention from admitting proxies.
The Committee can assume no rights
which properly belong TO the Convention.
The committee fix the time and place of the
Convention. All other questions, which
may be in the cali, are not binding upon
the Convention.
The Convention has full power 10 decide
the question of the regularity of primary
meetings, the admission of delegates and
proxies.
1t would seem that in Kansas, the State
of Conventions, these matters have so often
been discussed and settled, that there need
have been no question as 10 the powers OF
Committees and of Conventions.
1t is mainly important that all proceed
ings be conducted in public,
fair, and honorable manner, TO the end
that the will OF the people may be properly
expressed in the selection OF delegates.
With this explanation of the meaning oi
the call, i. there any cause for further dis.
cussion of the question? With this under
standing, will not all parties be fully salts
fed, without further attempt TO make a
change in the time of holding the Conven-
ton, which can only result in confusion and
liscOrd
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1876-07-20
FROM WINCHESTER.
WINCHESTER, july Is, 1876.

WINCHESTER, July Is, 1876.
Editor Times:
DEAR SIR-I am somewhat surprised and
mortified to learn by reading the DAILY
TINES OF Sunday morning, that there is
some Misunderstanding among the mem-
bers OF the Central Committee OF the First
Congressional District, in regard to the
time of holding the convention. The dis
satisfaction seems to be entirely among the
opponents OF Col. Phillips They claim
that it was put off by yourself TO August
81, SO that it would follow 80 closely on the
State Convention that the people would
not take SO much interest in the matter :;
and that would enable the friends of Col.
Phillips 10 manipulate the primaries, in
his favor, and thereby secure TO him the
nomination. Now, Col, | must acknowl-
edge that can't see the 20 mt "a the argu
ment. IL looks 10 me that other candi
dates woald have the same opportunities
To secure delegates in their favor that Col.
Phillip. would have am almost tempted
TO think that l. only preteXt, and that the
real objections are, that it will enable Col.
Phillips 10 see some of his friends before
the primaries are held. If | am correct in
this matter, 1t loOSs 10 me a. it they were
| irving to take some advantage Of Col
| Phillips. Ii is we'll known To everybody
that Col. Guthrie and DIR. Hodge have both
been all over the District, working up their
Interests, while Col Phillips has been at
| Washington attending TO his duties.
Hence, don't think there is any impro-
priety or unfairness in arranging the Con
vention 50 as To give Col. Phillips
4 lew weeks to canvass the
district and shake hands with some of his
friends. ! regard myself special friend to
all parties Especially 50 TO Col. Phillips
and Col. Guthrie. | think they are both
honest and. capable, and we'll qualified to
represent Us ably and efficiently, and will
cordially support either OF them, If nomi-
mated. All want, and all that any one
should desire, is fair and fulle preston of
the people through delegates fairly chosen.
No tricksterlng or unfair means should be
resorted 10 TO thwart TIE will OF the peo-
pie.
In order to harmonic matters, would it
not be best TO have another meeting of the
Committee. Ii possible have them all to-
gether, and try to harmonic differences.
fear, unless that is done, there will be trou-
BILE. What we want is harmony and con-
cert of action.
We are making arrangements TO have a
grand mass meeting and pole-raising here.
on Saturday, the 29th inst. The RePubii-
cans here are enthusiastic for Hayes and
Wheeler. We formed Hayes and
Wheeler Club here on last Saturday even
ing. We will Use all honorable means to
redeem old Jefferson from the dominion Of
mongrei rule next fall. JOHN BATES.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1876-07-20

to commence action against said Bank for
the recovery thereof.
The following resolution was referred TO
committee on roads and bridges:
ReSLred, That the County Surveyor ne
and he is hereby instructed to proceed to
kickapoo township and retrace the ro.d
knoSn as the Hobery road, and establish,
II necessary, the original lines of said road,
and report his work to this Board.
On motion of Mr.. Lucas, the clerk was
instructed to rotify township trustees
to repair bridges in their respective town.
ships, where appropriations have been
made for the same.
Adjournment.
Ga motion, the Board adjourned to the
first Monday in August at 10 O'Clock A. NJ.
.. DIEFENDoRF, County Clerk.
BY J. W. NIEHAUs
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1876-07-20
ROAD TO THE SOUTHWEST.

Ga Friday last, q delegation from Usage
County, consisting of Judge Blake, Mr..
Burdick and Mr.. VanBeuthan, visited our
city for the purpose of conferring with the
officers of the Narrow Guage road as to the
practicability OF extending their road in
that direction.
They were willing to grade, bridge, and
tie the road through their County, if the
company would put on the iron and rolling
stock. Ii was considered desirable TO as
certain what could he done beyond Osage
County, and the following dispatch receiv-
ed yesterday shows the feeling of the peo-
pie of that region:
"PAUL E. FLowERs, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ers at Eureka and Others pledge us aid in
large amount from Greenwood County.
VANBEUrHAN,
A. BLAKE"
We must say that this looks like busi-
ness, and We hope the day is not distant
when our city viii be connected with the
rich and populous district from which these
enterprising gentlemen hail.
They have examined the railroad ques-
iion and prefer narrow guage, and want a
connection with us.
Numerous communications have been re-
ceived, by the Company, from other por-
tions of the Southwest, showing an anxious
desire on the part of the people, of that
portion of the State, to avail themselves Of
the advantages Offered by a system of
cheap roads.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1876-07-20
GIVE PHILLIPS A cHAEcE.

The 6rs: call of the Committee assumes
to fix day for the election of delegates.
1t has been customary Cor State and Dis
trict Committees to recommend" that dele
gates be elected on . certain day, but 20
far a. our knowledge goes, this Is the 6rst
time that any COMMITTEES, State or District,
has ever assumed authority to arbitrarily
fix day for the election Of delegates, ssy-
ing that they shall be elected on that dsy
and NO other. No authority of this char
acter was ever delegated to the Con-
greasional Committee. No precedent estab-
fishes it. Its only duty il to decide when
and where the convention is to be held, and
determine the number of delegates of which
it shall be composed. 1t may recommend
that these delegates should be selected on .
certain day, but it has no authority TO arbi-
trarily fix that day. That is . matter which
belongs exclusively 70 the people Of the sev-
eral Representative Districta, and the COM
mittees appointed BY them. Atekisos
Champion.
When there is disposition to find fault,
it is the easiest thing ia the world to do %.
We hope the Champion u impartial, bat
have fears that it il not. The first call did
not contain the word @recommend" The
second call issued by Palmer. did not con-
tain the word recommend :" and yet the
Cxazspion finds fault with the fst call, but
finds no fault With the second call If Col.
Martin will think for IN instant be will -
that the quibble about the word @recom-
mend" is all balderdash.
The committee On this question can only
"reconnend-" No one with any hovlsdgs
OF parliamentary Law, would claim othsr-
wise.
The Cooventioa has fall power aad Al
vays ssttles such qussliosa Il i - d IL
cas Of admitting pcoxio 70 IL Cbavsaisa.
Ths eoaniaAss vossd thas 10 pss3is
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1876-07-20
SENATOR INGALLS, sPE EcH.

We publish this morning the speech Of
Senator Ingalls,, upon transferring the con-
troll of the Indians to the War Deparement.
The Senator, in the long and protracted
discussion in the Senate on this question, has
shown himself the peer OF the ablest man
in that chamber. Senator Morrill,, OF
Maine, may rest assured, that the people
of Kansas have no sympathy with his
milk and water diet for the murderers OF
Custer and his brave followers. The
thanks OF Kansas, will he given to Senator
ingalls,. Every man in the State should
read the speech.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1876-07-20

Symptoms of a Diseased Liver.
EAI-, s4 The right side. under thecdgy
! OF iuc ribs, increases on pressure;
-onc..ra-s the pain /, in the left side; tItt
patient T., rarely able to lie on the lett
SIDE: sometimes the pain Is felt under
.HeshoulIer-b blade, and it frequently cN-
G-aG, 10 the top of the shoulder, and -
,~a,,lmcs mistaken for rheumatism ia
rr arm. The stomach is affected with
:,.s uiJppctite and sickness; the bowel,
81. general are Co5tivc. sometimes altvrrJ-
.gr wi.n lax; the head is troubled with
rim. accompanied with i dull. heavy
,ioa in the back part. Ihc:c IL
-.a.fa!iy a!iyaconsidcr1blc lossofmcmury
a uuPlaied with i painful sensation 81
.G. In Uu.Oac something which
.ss 10 have been done. \ slight, dry
.r-G g. -uug,imys an attendant. The
... ~ JoP,liHs o. wcariDcss aai de
...,. rc T. easily startled, his feet are
a.. ar burning, and nc complains ora
.u-' '.s ..rs1fi0l Of the skin; his spIrlt,
-..irr.. md although he is satisfied TIKI,
..r...o would IL beneficial to him. yct
.. an scarcely Summon up lorjituac
.nIrh 90 Try It. In fact. he di,tr,-r,
every remedy. Several of the above
~ya.a.onls attend the disease. but c.s,cN
hive cured ncrcfyw CfthcmCyirtrd
determination oitnc body. aiJcrdc,!H,
has sla.sl the LIVER 10 have b-yu cN-
,cn=ir,iy dcr'ugJd.
hGUE AND FEVER.
EH. t.. nI(IlEE's LINER PIIS, ~
C.sr- o- h.-e lvu I'ETEE, when t1L-n
with QnirII., arc productive of the
most h.up. r.ui,-. 20 better carauu,
can uc us.d. preparatory to, or ai'er
takirg Quinn. w womb advl.c a.t
VINO arc -hnGed wiju tins u.seJ,1 to-
give Iacm sNrR TafAi-
Fox all E.I.ou, d-rJugementS. and rs
4 simple Iur,atIse, tncy are uatqE1Itd.
EEU:gE oT INVITATIONS.
The genuine DR. G. N.LANE LIVER
Pills are n-Vcr cU-ar coated.
Every box has i rcd wax seal on the
lid. with the impression DE. M.LANL :
Liver pills.
Thc genuine MILAN LIVER rni.
bcar the Signature, + {. M2LAEE aud
Fll5uNg Bsos. on Inc wE.ppcr5-
80 Insist Oh yoGr druggist or
storckccpcr giving Won the genuine
DR.. {. MCLAyG's LIVER Pills, pc
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The Leavenworth weekly times., 1876-07-20
Lost.

Information is wanted Of Eva and Frank
Purcell, the former IS and the latter II
years OF age. Eva is rather tall with agree
abe countenance, blue eyes and dark curly
hair; she weighs 137 pounds. Her brother
has light brown hair, grey eyes and is large
for his age, is rather slow of .peach, and
has thoughtful appearance. They Left
Usage Mission last fall, to go to Mount Ayr
Ringgold, Co.. Iowa, since VIII ch nothing
has been heard Of them.
Information should be addressed to Mrs
Sarah Purcell, Mount Ayr, Ringgold Co,
Iowa, care of NJ. II. Wright.