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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02
TO PRINTERS.
Complete Printing once for Sale.

The purchase of the Republican Office leaves complete
printing outfit hands, for which have use as
the Chief Office already better supplied with material
than any other country Office in the State. The entire
material Of the Republican Office is offered for sale IL
much better supplied with material than large MAORI
y the country Offices in Kansas and consists
of complete outfit for running scOumn paper with an
Washington hand press in good condition, with rolling
apparatus roller mould imposing stones stands
composing sticks chases cabinet racks leadcutter nn
merous Of display type large variety Of good job
type and sufficient and advertising type to get out
an scolumn paper The body type is BREWER and NOnpa
rel it has been less than three years has had
careful usage on light edition. and is almost good
new There is also large font of Long Primer that has
been in longer but is still in good condition There
is large extra supply of Nonparel quads and Figures
sufficient to set up a large delinquent tax list.
The above described outfit will be sold in lo-itwil
not divided sold out by pecemealupOD consider
alton Persons contemplating the establishment of
paper any of the and growing Counties have here
an opportunity a frst-cass Office complete.
The approaching National and State political paign
will of the exciting in history and the
coming will witness the starting of many new pa
pers-some for the campaign, and others permanent.
Here is an establishment almost good as new, and
much cheaper.
We have also a Rugges Rotary job Press for sale. 1t
does not belong the above outfit and will be sold eth
er with it or separately, to suit purchaser.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02
TICKETS, 81 EACH.

Win be impartially distributed by lot among the hold
of Tickets
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To 0wnersofHou..


All persons having hogs to ship viii please report 70
me immediately, 50 'HA' !" 'ieio arc ..HS -,
Then. and unless collected in one body it will pay
buy and ship them L-R. SANDERS.
and envelopes to match for Wedding and Ball invitations
and but le more costly than the plain and ordinary
kind hna r .noDS or ,Si, ' Vt N'''
-
- We r''oe .aA' TSn" -" :, p.n,psan,,,ira.
g., 81. 90 - ,hoi Hall 20 address them an the
"-i'o 80 a., ,,,L =, NJ I'm, ba discov.rsl tina, il
would be just week after the Legislature adjourned.
r1fvon want GOOD bread buy your Flour at Craney's
He keeps the Hannibal and Geary Flour and delivers it
anywhere in town free of charge.
-, ,-..,hor 81 las, rask tbars5 the ties of
the Aehson and Nebraska Railroad that they let the
freight train OF of the track near Bremen Saturday
evening. Consequence the missouri racine u"" o"u'u
iO' s'' '"''"s- - -
II Capt Frank Posegate, of the St Joseph Steam
Printing Company beamed upon tne O"'S V'n0e, "Dn
lie mas the biggest Pil n,
ana a heAr' 70 leeiOD~-
FEsTIvAL-A Festival ana oyster supper WI" Oe s'SA
at the con[. house, On mn. NJ Ch%rnh
U'i'H' " 'Ac -----9-|-
II If you you want PUKE HEADLIGHT OIl buy II oil
W. hi SILL, oreeI rum
- Constant POirisr, of wathena was married last
week. 10 Mrs Edwards. The boys say there was gay
OLD '''H' an" -"e ~--- - =
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02


wheat-Cash firm; No spring 81 OBJ; No 81 OF spot;
sales 9E Sole March, closed 99Sc March: 9sIc April
81 G2!c May: No }. SOC.
Corn-Dul and a shade lower No mixed 42c spot I2Sc
March; 4sie April; 56sc bid MAY.
oots-Dull lower; No Sly spot 3lic March; rejected
- 25ic.
Barley-Quiet and steady Sic spot: SHE April
Rye-DuIl and lower at e. d63c.
Pork-Steady and frm s2l 42i AL Is spot and March:
ssl 67I 81 20 April; S2l 9j May.
Iar-Nery firm aud holders asking higher rates. S12 20
spot; si3 April: sl3 ~ a - % MAY.
Cattle-Recepts 1900 quiet and firm; choice s. 30.
good q 50 al IS: fair sid4 90
Hogs-Receipts 1000; active and higher on light and
packing grades light bacon and New York shipping hogs
g. sOa 90 packers 81 go New England shippers e
az p; Philadelphia e 15d9
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

ST. LOUIS. February 90.
wheat-Quiet No I 81 90! as OF; Nos 81 34l al h;
No = saleahle at 81 &c.
Corn-Firmer; No mixed asa a39o cash and March;
4Ol 4Otc April.
Dull and lower to SELL and prices unsettled No
mixed fresh offered at 34c cash: 33c bid March.
Pork-Steady but not active closing firm at so p.
Dry Salt Msats-Quet. firm sales packed lots. shout
sic short rib II; lee: short clear l2al3c cash
Bac0n-Unchanged shoulders 81 d9tc; short rib l2Ic;
short clear Is a l3kc.
Lard-Prime steam generally hold firm at l2ic.
CattleStil very dull scarcely any demand but price
cannot be changed medium to choice native shippin
steers a. 2 pony s. IS 2 fair To choice
S4a4 2g receipts COO.
Hogs-Dull and lower Workers 81 4Os GO; packing
s. 50 s extra e. 9O6s demand confined almost wholly
tn shipping grades; receipts l. T25.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

NEW CLOTHING House AT ST. JOE.-NeIt Monday
Messrs. Jones Townsend & Co. will have grand open
ing of their new Clothing House. 4O3 Felix Street, be
tween Fourth and Fifth, St Joseph. Their stock will
consist of Fashionable Clothing, Gents Furnishing
Goods Trunks Valises, etc. Ed. Townsend, late with
Bailey Townsend Co., is member Of the new hons
and is well known in DoniphAn County He is number
one young man. and capital business man. and his part
ners, VIM P Jones and John Shireman, Jr., both
men established business reputation in the city The
house will receive good patronage from this side Of the
rirnr
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

- We copy the following hatterng notice of the To
peka Library Aid Association from the Commonwealth
Steps have been taken which insure the position OF
the above association firm basis, and ahead of any
such institution in the West series of fairs enter
tnments have been provided for at which prizes will be
given. company has been formed under the incOrpOra
ton laws of the State under the Of the Topeka Ii
brary Aid Association with s d. Macdonald Presidents
p ID. Cook. Treasurer; and K. \. Barker. Secretary
These gentlemen wellknOwn not only by the citizens
Topeka hut of the State and that they will carry
what they undertake and do they needs
where they known. The ncorporatnr
Of the association d. Macdonald ]. NJ Spencer w
ID. Terry r. \. Barker, j. e. Searle ami Peter d. Cook
See advertisement in another column.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

~ We have Just received lot of the incest paper,
and envelopes to match for Wedding and Ball invitations
ever brought to DoniphAn County. They in style,
and but little costly than the plain and ordinary
kind Those contemplating matrimOny dancing will
ulaase remember this
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02
DoNIPHAN COUNTY DIRECTORY.

Judge ed Judicial Distriet-P. L. HUBBARD.
County COmmissionsrs-FRED HARrsTER, CYRUS LEI
JR, A. LAEZELERE.
Sheriff-THOMAs J. VANDERsLICE.
rreasHreI-ROBERT TRACY.
Sounty Clerk-CHARLRs RAPPELYE.
county AttOrney-W. D. WEBB.
Probate Judge-ROBERT WILKINSON
Register of Deeds-F. II. Dreaming.
Superintendent Of Public InstructiOn-D. ID. RosK.
COrOner-DR. WIN. REEUER.
SuryeyOr-JAMEs +. FORMAN.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

II Our friend whose father used to say that 'Febru
ary never skunk its fOal" has something that
his father never did All the Winter there in Feb
ruary could be compressed into very small space
February has SUNK and the Ground Hog has fail
ed let us see what March will do 1t has in like
g,oI. 1liou
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02
"a A large lot of new Flows, just re-
ceived at Leland's.

~ Mr. J. Birtwstle bids goodbye to his Doniphan
County customers in this weeks issue of the Chi He
has travelled County for the past three four
as agent of the Singer Sewing Machine and has been dis
tngushed dealing and giving satisfaction to
his patrons He has made due allowance for hard times
and has never crowded his customers who will be sorry
to miss his familiar rounds but will be glad to learn that
the cause his leaving is that he has been offered bet
Ter having position by the Company.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02
HOMES FOR THE MILLION!
The Time Apprenticeship 2Sth Of March is
the Day.

The Kansas Land and Immigrant Association, Of Atcl
isOn Kansas have with the unprecedented
cess The high and world. wide reputation of
the has made it the popular enterprise
inaugurated All rely upon the fairness and i'm
partiaty of the distribution. Secure share
the time is short
Read their adv ertisement.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02
Order Of Publication.

In the District Court Of the Second Judicial District Of
the State of Kansas sitting in and for Donphan County
Lloyd Bailey, Plaintiff.
Benjamin F. Murphy Defendant.
NOTICE.
DENJAMIN T. MURPHY will take notice. that he
ID been sued by Lloyd Bailey in this the above en-
titled action in the District Court of Dunphan County
Kansas; that the petition filed in said action in said
Court the I'D day of February ISIS and that you
demur Ia said petition before the 9Th day
April ls16 said petition wild be taken true and
Judgment will be rendered against to declare and adj
Judge rights to the following lands and
forfeited to wit The northeast of section
lOl in township three 49, Of range twsntyoBe lsI in
Doniphan County. Kansas and that You and heirs
and assigns be forever barred and enioped from setting
up any Claim Of right title interest said lands and
tenements. and for costs Of snit.
PRICE s HEATLEY,
Attorneys tor Plaintiff.
February "a, 1S16 Va. Prs fee, S15O.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

HORSE AND JACK BIILs.-As the season will soon be
here We will remind those having fine breeding stock.
that we are prepared print illustrated Horse and Jack
bills in the very best STYLE and at the shortest notice
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

- We notice that John Cradle is in Topeka, with
his Financial Chart. The House Of Representative s
granted the of their Hail. to address them On the
finances on the March but he discovered that il
,voud he lust week after the Legislature adjourned
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02
Notice to Stock RaiserS.

FUyHE undersigned offers for sale the most
dating terms three fine Thorou bred Bulls years
old Call and them mile and half east Of Troy,
on the ST. Jo- & ID. c. K r.
Feb. IL, lsI6-u z B. W. TOOLE.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02
GDod-Bye.

I respectfully bid goodbye to my numerous kind
friends in Doniphan County heartily thanking them for
their many kind favors received by me- and wishing all
success and prosperity Respectfully,
J. BIETwIsTLE.
Fsbruary % lS7c
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

~ The warm weather of last week thawed the ties Of
the Atehson and Nebraska Railroad that they let the
freight train of of the track Bremen, Saturday
evening Consequence the Missouri Pacific train could
not get through until the next day.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

u The large arrival of new Flows at
Leland,s, will be sold lower than Granger
prices.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

~ Cant. Frank Posegate of the St Joseph Steam
Printing Company beamed upon the Chief Office Monday
lie has the biggest printing establishment in the West
and hear 10 CORRESPOND.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02
AGE NTS,

BATES e. LOCKE "A Park Row New York
\ NJ PETTENGILL & co. 81 Park Row New York
GEORGE p. HOWELL & CO.. 40 Park Row New York
ROwELL & CHESMAN, ST. Louis, Mo.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

FEsrrvAL-A Festival and Oyster Supper will be given
at the Court House Friday evening March Tor the
benefit of the ministers of the II. Z. Church.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

IT, Ifyou want good bread buy your Flour at Craney s.
He keeps the Hannibal and Geary Flour and delivers it
anywhere in town free Of charge
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

FESTIVAL AT wArHENA-There will be Festival held
st the NJ T. Church in wathena, on Thursday evening
March ID, for the benefit of Rev Mr.. PAriett good
ATTENDANCE from Troy iAdesired.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

At Biekford snelairs you will find everything in the
School line. septic.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

On long time at low interest, well improved Farms in
Donphan County, Kansas. Apply to
june2I. Xxx. STOUT, Troy, Kansas.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

- There is nine pounds of he sturgis in this
town than there was last week
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

~ The Burr Oak Rustic Debating or Dramatic Ass"-
citation will give entertainment March lith al BUTT
Oak School House.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

q Constant POirisr, of wathena, was married last
week 10 Mrs. Edwards. The boys say there was gay
old time and the wine ran on the slightest prorocation
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

All persons having hogs to ship, will please report to
me Immediately. that if there sufficient will get
up IA load There are bat few scattered here and
there and unless collected in body it will not pay to
buy and ship them. L. X. SANDERS
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

n Headlight and Radiant Parlor OIL al BokfOrd &
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

u If you you want PUKK HEADLIGHT On, buy it Of
W p RUSSELL Green Front Jan q.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

~ See card of A. W. Tracy, Undertaker. you
need wooden oyercoat or any article Of furniture
that needs repairs he can 1T you
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

~ The Flows just received by Leland,
are the best in the market.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

II large lot of Constabes Sales Justices Sub
penas in civil actions just printed and for sale this
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

~ There an exposition OF sPiri'nalsn'' :" 'ie
N,Iosis, church Monday evening. From all accounts,
il was thin.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02
FRANKLIN BABCOCE

One horse spring wagon, of light double hal
ness and a stirring pillow, by
aifeb4w D. D. ROSE. Troy, Kansas.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

NOTICE is hereby given, that at the next March
~ Term Of District Court within and for DOnphan
County State Of Kansas the day thereof the
derssred Assignee Of Nathan Silverman will apply "a
said Court for discharge Of his As such
CHARLES T. BROWN, Assignee
By ALBEIT PEKkI his Attorney.
February 10, ls76-Iw, Pr'sfee, f.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

~ james Graves, young man son OF Isaac u
Graves living north of Troy, died Tuesday morning
typhoid fever.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02
Fer sale

On long time low rates of interest secured by tari
mortgages F. H. DRENNING.
Troy, Kansas, Feb. - lsT6
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

- During the past week, Z. Leland mas sore ~
quantte. Of bis lard and pork be shRped a. an saF
day.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02


1t is reported that BOschees German Syrup has since
its introduction in the United States reached the I'M
sale of dozen per year Over COCO Druggists
have ordered this medicine direct from the Factory al
Woodbury. n. j., and not has reported single iA
ure every letter speaks its astonishing success IN
curing Coughs Colds settled the breast Con
sumption any disease of the Throat and Lungs We
advise any person that has any predsPoston to weak
Langs to 20 their Druggist W. p Russell Troy Kan
sas get this medicine inquire about IT, Regular
size IS cents; sample bottle 10 cents Two doses VIII
relieve any Don't neglect your cough
70, Selovers Flour at Lelands and warranted as good
as any other make
~ Pure Cider Vinegar at Bckford & Sinclairs
CS The cheapest place to buy Goods is at Craneys
GOOD SEED BARLEY
For Sale AT IS CENTS PER BUSHEL- Come soon OF
| it viii be all gone.
a4feI2w. TRACY s. PACKER
MONEY TO LOAN,
On long time at low rates of interest secuFed by arm
| mortgages +. H. DRENNlNG'
Troy, Kansas, Feb. - IsT6
Fer Sale,
One horse. spring wagon of light double mar
ness, and stirring Plow, by
sifeb4w. d. d. ROSE. Troy Kansas
FRANKLIN BABCQCK
Will negotiate loans for parties Wishing 70 harrow
money. 3fee's'
! Y New Goods, at hard times prices at Leland's.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

~ The Methedist Revival wound up, last week. III
bad been in progress continuously for eght OF hine
weeks
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

70 Warranty QuitClaim and Mortgage Deeds for sale
this office.
70 supply of Police Judges Blanks just printed and
for sale at this office.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02
MONEY To LOAN,

For Sale, AT IS CENTS PER BUsHEL- Come soon
it win be all gone.
a4feb2w TRACY Packer
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

II The County Board win meet next Monday the 9th
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

viii negotiate loans for parties Wishing TO horro'
money. 3ieb's'
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02
Flour and Meal,

Franklin Tricks Flour,
Robert FlckiDger's
Bowman Nurphys
Rye Flour and Meal at lowest prices and IN qnantite
to suit purchasers for sale by
oct2i CHAS n. KUCHs, DaniphaD.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

~ Selovers Flour at Leands and warranted as goo
= any other make
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02

n New Goods, at hard times prices, at Leland's-
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-03-02
GOOD SEED BARLEY

70 Pure Cider Vinegar at Bickford sncIairs-
~ The cheapest place to buy Goods, is at craney
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-19

THE habit of keeping the mouth
shut and breathing through the nose
alone, if persisted in for long time,
has tendency to widen the nostrils
and improve the shape of the nose,
while the habit of breathing through
the continually opened mouth tends,
on the contrary, to make the nostrils
useless, renders them smaller, and al
SO influences the shape of the nose, in
interfering with its proper growth.
According to the theory Of evolution,
the habit of not using the nose for
breating must, after several genera
tions, end in producing race with
small, miserable, turn-up noses
Manufacturer and Builder
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-19

ANOTHER SHOWER OF FLESH The
phenomena of flesh falling from a
cloudless sky occurred in Goston
county, North Carolina. lately. The
shower fell in cotton field belonging
to James Hannah, who lives near Gas
tonia. The fesh-for such it certainly
is-fell for several minutes, descend
ing somewhat in the manner of hail
sones falling, and sprinkled space of
ground equal to square rod. Mr..
Pannah, who saw the shower as it
fell, says it was perfectly clear at the
time, and that there was nothing un-
usual visible in the sky at the place of
the singular occurrence. Mr. r. f.
Clark, of Chester, returned from Cas-
ton county last Monday and brought
a specimen of the flesh with him. A
microscopic examination indicates that
it resembles the flesh of COW, and
gentleman in town, who had the te
merity to taste it, says the taste is
similar to that of beef-Charleston
Ne,cs.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-19

GENIUS OF ENERGY There is no
genius in life like the genius of ener-
gy and activity. You will learn that
all the traditions so current among
young men-that certain great char
acters have wrought their greatness
by an inspiration, as it were-grow
out of a great mistake. And you will
further find, when you come to meas
ure yourself with men, that there are
no rivals SO formidable as those earn
est, determined minds which reckon
on the value of every hour, and which
achieve eminence by persistent appli-
cation. Literary ambition may in
flame you at certain periods, and the
thought of some great name will flash
like a spark into the midst of your
purposes; you dream until midnight
over your books; you set up shadows
and chase them down-other shadows
and they fly. Dreaming will never
catch them. Nothing makes the
"scent lie we'll" in the hunt after dis
tinction, but labor.
And it is glorious thing when once
you are weary of the dissipation and
ennui of your own aimless thoughts,
to take up some glowing page of an
earnest thinker, and read deep and
long until you feel the metal of his
thoughts tinkling on your brain, and
striking out from your brain, and
striking out from your finty lethargy
flashes of ideas that give mind light
and heat. And away you go, in the
chase of what the soul within is Gre
ating on the instant, and you wonder
at the the fecundity of what seemed
so crude. The glow of toll wakes you
to the consciousness of your real Ca
pacities; you feel sure that they have
taken new step towards final devel-
opment. In such moods it is that one
feels grateful to the musty tones.
which, at other hours, stand like curl
osity-making mummies, with no
warmth and no vitality. Now they
grow into the affections like new-found
friends; and gain hold upon the
heart, and light fire in the brain,
that the years and the mold cannot
cover nor quench.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1876-12-19

How THEY BURY RAJAH IN INDIA
The Bombay Gazette publishes an &C
count, supplied by correspondent, d
the death and burial of the Rajah Can
dasamy, who departed this life al
Hyderabad on the 4th ult. The Rajah
Candasamy held a confidential posi-
ton of no less Importance than that Of
Intermediary between the British gov.
ernment of Nizam. The day before he
died the rajah was converted into a
sunyasee, or recluse, thereby eschew-
ing the pomps and vanities of the
world for the life Of fakir. Although
the rajah held this high position he
did not belong to high caste, and
the mourners attending his funeral are
described as a rabble largely COM
posed of persons who were the worse
for drink. Twenty or thirty horses
led the way, followed by large body
of men, among whom were large
number of low-caste women, who per-
formed series of antics to the music
of half dozen tom-toms. Then came
an elephant, surrounded by a host of
people with overturned umbrellas.
This part of the ceremony seems at
first to have puzzled the writer of the
narrative, but he soon discovered that
these people, instead of affecting a
sorrow which they have not, were
simply engaged in picking up pieces
of silver thrown among them by
mourners on the back of the elephant.
The corpse came next in the caval-
cade, but instead of being carried up
on a bier, as is common among the
Hindoos, it was borne on gorgeous
ly decorated open palanquin, such as
is ordinarily in use at wedding. The
body was placed in sitting posture,
propped up with pillows, and it scarce
ly requires any effort of the imagina-
tion to realize the ghastly scene, as
with open eyes, cleaning teeth and
bare chest, the remains were carried
through the streets of the city.