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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

WATHESA ELEcrIoS.-The result Of the wHthena elec
ton Monday looks like tolerably bad scoop Of Lord
Dictator Stewart. For year there has been turmoil
in the city government solely to crafty his weak minded
malice and concei The before the election he
deavored to awaken all the former rancor and consid
cradle Of space which he could spare from his
regular advertisement of the Ohi devoted abuse
Of Jack Seover and his gang who according to his imag
inaOn, were bent upon the ruin Of the town On one
side ticket got up with view to electng men who
independent Of the old while the opposing tick
ct selected for supposed fealty to tn Dictator The
result was, that c. Nahruns tho Stewart ticket
elected Mayor by majority over A. T. Campbell This
result however accomplished by Mr. Nahrungs per-
sonal popularity and by the hardest kind Of work direc
ted to that particular point Several of the COuncmen
both tickets but those elected who not
both opposed TIE Car of all the Wood piles. The
Councimen elected Jacob Ramsel Peter Miller. and
A. Straub voted for both tickets and l. User and
Reuben Knopp. AntiShospeg. The most significant
fact that the latter beat Harding who has boon
Stewards champion in the Council and J. T. Brady
Of his protoges Brady Is the whom the fuss
made year and singulary enough Is beaten by
majority, the exact figure by which he beaten
year The finger Of fate is in thisunless the Dcta
tor again shows by many Columns Of overwhelming
gument that the balotbox carried to under
ground stable and stufod
But the slam the poor boy is the result on
Police Judge. Charles Huffman his especial pet
He owned Huffman and took great deal Of pains In his
last issue the election, to show Hunans
its and sterling qualities In fact Stewart and Huffman
are the only in the State who have thoroughly
mastered grammar tosay nothing Of adding Well thi
model peace officer election day got into row with
saloon keeper and stamped into the mud and badly
wpped We have even heard it said that he drunk,
but shall not hard him to say that this was
true When the counted it was found that old
Squire Dixon-Erasmus F. of that k-had got away
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06
white Clsua Hama.

In the case Of the United States w. David Stanley and
Murray Stanley. before Q. s. Commissioner w. shruve
on Thursday Of last week o. g. District Attorney
r. Peck appeared in behalf Of the plaintiff and Col F.
NJ Keith and K NJ Willisns for the defendants. The
complaint charged the observation-disclosures Of hotel in
Hia~atha, kAnsasvith violating the act Of Congrsss
known a. the Civil Rights Bill which guar all
citizens equal rights regardless Of color or evio us con
di"n Of serVit ude The Testimony sides went
10 SHOW that Bird Gee. Of eolor-and by the WY
in October last refused the privileges
extended to other guests the nous simply because his
sn DID not happen to be quite white Of the
o'her guests Of the house One witness Murgatroyd,
tesuhed that be was sitting table at which Gee
was sitting when another regular boarder named Nc
came in and sst down in his regular place the
AOie. hcc saw the niger" Immediately. and once
" the Table and report ed at the offer that there
Niger at the table. This brought young Stanley into
the dining ROOM where be placed himself behind Gees
chair and proceeded persuade him leave the table
ana nnally told him he would have 60 out" BY this
'ne this witness began to get mad and that he
was just getting ready to leave the table himself"
The attempt Of the correspondent Of the ST. Joseph Ga
zee 10 create the impression that put up job
and that Gee did not find that be had been insuted
until i've months after the occurrence falls still born
when one Of the attorneys admits that Gee
talked with him about prosecuting the case only day
or two" afte= the affair and told the u s. Dis
.... IS 'ae poPer person !" prosecute H. and
A NC nAn AneA"y oeen talked to by the other party
"'u' .ne m.'eI. Inns Tact may account FOR the sur
prise Of the landlord Shea he arrested. District
Attorney Peek made good impression for himself
management Of the which did TO be char
oS any spirit OF persecution but simply desire
get AT the iaets Of the case an vndeas the majesty
OF the law Both Of the defendants were held to bail in
the sum OF sOO EACH for their appearance before the L.
D District Court, at Topeka, On the 10th Of April
h.
election of ohm H. Utt for Mayor by rouslng majority;
VIM Farall was elected Police judge and ID. NJ March,
X s. Wakefield, John S. Hook, J. +. Mauck. and b.
Payne COuneilmen The parties who put this ticket in
the held Claim victory for the canse Of Temperance
whoOpeel Another ten. pound. bow Mt Garlock's nm
Monday morning If this thing continues Kansas can
fill her quota for the N ext war without drafting
n,.a o. NJ, .,.... Fl.
,sr of al.,;. .na p.,,..,. Pol, -, - ..
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06
A Card from lIr. Parker.

SEvERANCE, KANSAS, April I, 1916
Ed. CHIEF-ST As one has yet come forward to
sustain the attacks of the kepcs against the Bible from
scientific stand point according to the conditions
pressed in challenge desire in consequence of what
appeared in your last issue state that am know
in this part of the State and give good references
am not willing tn debate with irresponsible person.
who is ashamed of his proper signature have not
time to conduct a written discussion.
From your last ISSUE conclude that the Free Think
ers % in this part Of the country not satisfied with
their efforts against the Bible for they confess that
they ARE not united among themselves Gentlemen, if
you have confidence in what you profess unite on com
mode Of attack select your representative whom
you endorse for dignity, integrity and ability. am
prepared TO meet such person in public oral discussion
discuss the question which submitted in my chal
lenge viz ResOIred That the facts Of science contradict
the the teachings of the Bible.
further state that a Reverend" and hence
am not receiving salary. This is my last communica-
cation till my challenge is accepted. Respectfully
NJ. y. PARKER.
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The Topeka Library Aid A...eia,i..,

We refer readers the this paper
Of the Grand Entertainment Wednesday, May 3lst,
1876 at Topeka, Kansas worthy of consideration On
an investment Of only dollar a bankrupt merchant
may be enabled to business young be fur
nished capital to start for himself mortgage be lifted
rOInthe homestead farm farm be opened stock
ed or competence magnificent fortune be won! Who
will not risk stake small for result glorious
Many business men who hourished $ importers
jObbers manufacturers retailers Of goods many
ehanies and farmers realize in the present hard
that ventures in business like games chance
which they have staked everything and lost while many
lOry mansion in cities and fine farm houses In the
country tell the glad story of their lucky drawing
fortunate numbers in the wheel of fortune AL business
transactions depend more or less fortunes smiles
rowns and it is better to be born lucky than rich
This Association here home the support and
cOuntenanee Of the public and is conducted by gentlemen
well known and respected and confidently believe the
drawing will be fairly and ipartaly conducted The
Topeka Library Association has under the foster
ing of the ladies' and gentlemen of this city, from
small beginnings to become Of the first Importance 1t is
designed to building for its that will be mod
Ell of taste and beauty and make ii in all respects far in
advance Of anything of the kind in the State.-Tcpeka
Blade.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06
ON THE DEATH OF MRS. ADA BERLER,
VIE Died March 14fh, 1879.

Oh, no. she is not lost, the loved and cherished
Tho Numbering deep beneath the church yard sod:
lis but the worthless casket that has persisted,
Whilr she has gone before S unto God.
She is not lost, in youths bright sunny morning.
She gave her heart, with all its hopes to Col:
Ihen frOm the world and its alurements turning
She meekly walked the path the Savior trod
She Is not lost. her lamp was trimmed and burning.
When rang the midnight cry Behold He's h-r-,"
And bright as dawn the eternal morning
1t shone in deaths lone vale serene and clear
She Is not lost! for with love undyng
She gently hovers DER the friends left here
And toward the pearly gate is ever STRIVING
To draw the wandering feet Of these 50 dear
oh, no, she is lost, the loved and cherished;
She lives in Heaven, to fade and die no more;
And when this tenement oil clay has persisted,
Ny soul will greet her, ON the eternal shore
Twas Jesus called me- children;
With him sweetly rest
Ny sufferings over
And I'm forever blest.
I've only gone before you
And when you called to come
will join the Heavenly convoy,
And bring you safely home.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06
Reusihle Advice

You asked day through the columns Of news
papers by your Druggist to something for Dys
pepsia and Complaint that you nothing about
you get discouraged spending money with but little
Now give satisfactory proof that Green s
August Flower viii cure you Of Dyspepsia and Liver
Complaint all its effects, such Sour Stomach Sick
Headache Habitual Costiveae~s. palpitation of the
Heart Heart burn Water coming up food after
eating low sprits etc. ask you 60 to your Drug
gist W. p. Russell and get sample bottle Of Green's
August Flower 10 cents and try it. regular size
for IS cents; two doses will relieve you
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

THE HIGHER CLASSES
Is labor elevating answer, it certainly is hold
that the laboring classes NATURES nobility 1t mat.
tiers not whether their life high or low
whether rich or poor in pef; whether conspicuous
humble In position. They in upper circles the
order Of nature whatever the fictitious distinction Of
ciety. fashionable or questionable decree.
What ask has been achieved without labor that
Is worth retaining whether mental PHYSICAL We
must labor to store minds with useful knowledge or
grope our way through ignorance. We must labor to
skill hands in the useful arts forever dependent
upon those who have made better their time than
we, and by doing become burthensome 10 So
ciey and perhaps entire outcass. 1t is degrading
IL is the highest duty privilege and pleasure for the
great man and the hshsouled labor for what
they POSSESS work their through life to be the
architects of their fortunes.
Some rank among the middle clas ses Only grade
higher than those who lazy support themselves
by honest labor but tpend upon the cold charities Of an
unfeeng public and when they fail arouse the sympa-
thies of those they will steal because they are too proud
to beg But stand far above this class insist we
are absolutely the very highest class If there is class
Of human beings earth that may properly be denomi
ma ted O is that class that spends without earning
that consumes without proucng that dsspates on the
hard earnings of friends relatives without being any,
thing in or of themselves
Therefore repeat it, the higher classes are the tong
masses; the iaborins man and woman; the mechanic,
the artisan the inventor; and above all the farmer
Great cities rise in every land
Grand churches show the builders hand;
Great arches, monuments and towers
FAIR palaces and pleasing bowers.
Great work is done. be il here there
Man worketh well everywhere;
But work or rest, wbate'er befall
The farmer he must feed them all
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06
DONIPHAN COUNTY DIRECTORY.

Judge I'd Judicial DistTict-P l. HUBBARD
County COmmissiOners-FRED. HARPsTER. CYRUs LELANI
JE.. a. LAREELERR.
Sheriff-IHOMAs j. NANDERsLICE.
TreasuTer-ROBERT TRACY
SOunty Cierk-CHARLEs RAPPELYg.
county AttOney-W. ID. WEBB
Probate Judge-ROBEKT WILKINSON.
Register Of Deeds-F. II. DRENSING.
Superintendent of Public Instruction-D ID. RosE-
COTOner-DR WIN. REEDER
SurveyOr-JANEs +. FoRMAN.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

~ How they will force greatness upon fellow.
Here, elected the officers to WELD the des
tiny of Troy during the year. after positively decn
Ing to be candidate and scratching our name OF of
large number Of the tickets voted. When some fellow
somewhere said could not be elected to nything
wonder if he didn't that the people would elect
Just for spite
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

r The ST. Joseph Gazette that, on Sunday even
ing. C. C. Byrne a school teacher, fell Of the
of that city and broke his right arm between the
elbow and wrist. Medical aid secured. and he was
getting along very we'll This is the gentleman who
to have opened school here and this item will explain
the his not appearing at the appointed time he
expects to be able to open school next Monday
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

txr The fellow over at the Court House" who was
threatened with defeat by the howng dervishss he
ever ran for oce again successful candidate Mon
day. He perfectly innocent Of the charge made against
him of being spy and doubtless the threat Of the der
wishes" made him votcs-
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

For apy other length Of time in accordance with the
above rates which apply only to regular advertising
Rusiness cards of S lines or less, Is year.
For legal transient advertisements, u per square
for the rs insertion and 80 cents per square for each
subsequent insertion.
Special will be charged 30 per cent and
editorial advertisements and personal communications
double price
Eight lines Of solid NOnpareil make square. An
fractions Of half square and counted fun
square
Advertisements requiring to be certified TO- will be
charged the Of certifying in addition 70 the regular
rates.
Transient advertisements must be paid for invariably
advance.
[[yy JOB WORK Of all kinds done on short notice NJ
low the times will admit All job Work be paid
for when taken fTOm the Office.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

" Frank Hawkins and Thomas Finney, two natives
of Japan were before Police Judge. the other morn
ing ON the charge ha wing bssa found In company with
q .oilsd dove-atvSlegged dove. They were 'multehsd
in fine and costs The Police Judge drinks coffee this
week.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

Owing to very bad weather, meeting had the
Your presence is required in Troy, Kansas
the 18th inst 10 O'Clock A. NJ Matters of importance
are to be presented \ good attendance is desired.
By order. THOS. HENSHALL-
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06
u The Plows just received by Leland,
are the best in the market.

~ Court adjourned Friday evening. The greater
top m the cases ON docket continued to the Sep
TENDER term The weather exceedingly dsAgrsea-
BILE during the entire week the railroads were showed
mn and the other roads impossible 50 that Was
amost impossible persons interested to get to town.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

r. We do believe that another such month OF
weather as had during March, ever before eIpe
rieneed in Kansas The month came in bad, went Out
bad and bad all through-dreary, dismal cloudy
raw sloppy, and disareeabe in every way There was
scarcely clear day during the whole month"; and out Of
the DAYS farmers tell u.s. they managed put
in one day and half plowng-and not comfortable PO"
inc at
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

To be held in the Macy School House n T. District OF
Brown County Thursday evening, April lSth lslo
consisting of dialogues decanstions tabaieauI Ana mu
sic by string band and choir Admission - cents Gnu
drrn. Is cents.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

COUNTY BoARp-The County Boari was in session from
Monday until Wednesday. Among other business they
vacated the Of Paierpo awarded the contract
for building cistern in the Court House Square TO Henry
Bailey and ordered rods to be inserted in the Court
House walls to strengthen them
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

On long time low interest well improved Farms in
Doniphan County, Kansas. Apply to
junes4. X K. STOUT Troy, Kansas
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

A HBAvY OLD SNow-The snow of last week was har-
der the railroads in Kansas than any before known
The Denver Road always gets the of it, running in
such direction that it almost invariably catches the
drift. The AtchisOn and Nebraska Road "out Of
whaek" only two three days, but the Denver Road
a week behind, and then not in COED fix Monday
morning the mail train went west but the one comm G
got caught in the drift between Sabetha and Hawa
tina The first train through from far west as Sever
ance came Friday evening; and the first through
from Sabetha Sunday that the road lost
just week. Some idea of the difficulties they haG to
contend against may be formed from instance In
Deveresuxs field just west of the Junction, there Is
cut quarter of mile in length For the whole length
Of this quarter of mile the ceaysE feet deep
and the wet and heavy, that that the
weight of stepping in it seldom took him more
than kneedeep It made almost much work as dig
cling out the original dirt
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

A Span of No. Mules, and Gore Gang Piow. at my
place. four miles south Of Severance Kansas.
21mareh3mos. L. p SHULsxY.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

THE OTHER SDE.-We have received an article on the
Religious side of the question which has been
discuss ed these columns Of late We would have Civ
EN- it this week but for the Highland University
Addresses, which previously promised 1t shall
have place next week. This is what We call coming
down to business sensible basis If thing is true
it cannot suffer by fair discussion. shindy has been
kicked up because we have published number Of arti
Ces against the Christian Religion and none in favor
The only reason why have published none Of the lat
ter has been have heretofore been offered for
publication Not of the articles the opposite side
was written by oursel and not responsible for
the sentiments contained in them We endorsed Of
them while others did not. Now that the Christian
side has taken up in the trust shall not
again be accused of opposing the Christian Religion We
shall cheerfuIly publis all that side has To say.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06
Fer sale,

At Bickford snelairs you will End everything in the
School line. sept3o.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

~ Foxh hunting has been the favorte sport in D0ni-
phan County for several weeks past Foxes have seem
ed to be more abundant than ever before known anu
from every part of the County we hear OF chases ana cap
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

~ Mr. Beach, Of Lawrence, editor Of the STATE sent-
M. the Temperance organ Of the State In Troy this
week and reorgani1ed the Lodge Of Good rsmpars here
Tuesday night.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

tF1 Morlecai Johns and Jacob Wise want three hun
bred head of cattle to herd this See their adver
tisement.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06
AGENTS.

BATES e. LOCKE. "a Park Row New York
:. NJ. PETTENGILL & CO, 81 Park Row New York
GEORGE 7. HOWELL q CO. 20 Park Row New York
HOWELL & CHESMAN, St. Louis Mo.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

II +. H. Dreaming is drawn the Grand Jury Of the
United States District Court, to Topeka,
April 10th
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

CRY EIECToN.-There III votes cast at the City
election Monday The following officers were chosen;
Mayor, Charles Highly; Police Judge s n johnson :
Councilmen F. NJ. Tracy Albert Perry, Sol Miller Dan
iel Bursk Charles Burkhater.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

y8 The Democratic organization meeting, called for
last saturday was vetoed by the bad weather IL was
nospoped until Saturday the 18TH Somehow the wealth
er has spite against these Democratic and People" Con
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

~ Persons wanting Photographs and other pictures
in the latest styles shoad cal on r Devinney Co.
north side Of Square Troy, KansAs- 6aPr5S
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

Rain snow and mud Is the general order Of the day.
with its consequent efects-grumbling Of equestrians
and farmers But think the fall Of Of the last
ten days has done in the way Of recuperatns
out lands hard ground than the farmer himself
doing judging from the Of fires see and the
amount Of stalks knocked down ready be raked
and burned il dry days eaough along to do the
work We had thought the day Of ignorance and waste
ought 10 have passed but the argument used by
most farmers that in burBing up the stalks they would
thereby destroy ehnch bugs is the most preposterous
idea imaginable, the chinch bug Is active be
caught in corn stalk rake pile Of rolling stalks and
their natural instinct teaches them better than to dspos
lite their eggs above ground
Mr.. Joseph Rowland carpenter has returned fro
his visit to Ohio. He found times hard there; much
work business done for want Of money Two broth
eTs and one brOthrrinlaw accompanied him. and
try their fortunes with Two them wish to hire
out with farmers
Another Of those quiet weddings came of at East Nor
way Sunday evening the residence of Abr1m Bennett
the ofdciatng minister The parties were J. W. Ether.
ton and Ellen Edwards East Norway is .ettin. to be
popular place to get united in matrimOny
welfoa is still supplying the people with groceries
some dry goods and harley for seed taking butter and
eggs moosy in exchange therefor He is also Post
master and Railroad agent for the place.
Lessa Items.
Beautiful weather overhead; roads fearful
No trains running at present We get no news from
the outside world.
Gilbert Anderson Is the happy man, Is ten pound
boy.
DR.. Channel has his ready. and will soon
stock II with drugs.
Mr.. Levi Rickenbach is talking of putting up store
Mother Mailer, Of St Joseph. is visit to her
Robert Expected 60 home last week. put trains
School commenced Monday-Mrs. Pierson, teacher.
DR.. Nisbets otey has been quite sick but are
glad to hear he Ia out Of danger again
Farmers say peaches are frozsn but still hope
may have plenty. But II the crop falls short
make up for it BY reducing the size Of the boxes.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

IL Last week cheated Charley Henshall out of
almost half of his owl The insect measured feet s
inches from tip to tip.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

A BIG OFFERING will furnish the Leavenworth Daily
Times and the Chief for 81 per annum and will fur
nish the Leavenworth Weekly Times and the Chief for
s2.sO per annum.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06
FRANKLIN RARCaCK

~ B. =. Rufner, formerly Of this County. afterwards
Of White Cloud Kansas Is running the Eclipse House
Pacific Junction Iows.-OSegOn MOI Tiaes.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06

II II you you want PURE HEADLIGHT OH, bay it Of
| w p RUSSELL. Green Front Jan "a.
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Money 70 Lean.

On long time low rates of interest secured by farm
mortgagcs FIJI DRENNING.
Troy Kansas Feb "a, 1876.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1876-04-06
NOTICE.

IN Ann GOOD APPLE TREES for sale At the
COsOOO Highland Nursery. Young Cattle
Corn and Hogs taken In exchange.
An also prepared 70 furnish Hedge Plants On All CON-
tracts made before the hrst Of Nareh next
Have span Of Mares and Mules % sell or srenanse ".
young Cattle. s. j. EDGERIY, Propness''
Highland Dec 10. 1s75.