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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-04-18

At The West Point military school
Che cadets are taught to ride bare back,
TO ride without stirrups, to jump hur-
dies, to use the pistol and saber while
riding, to "cut heads to the right and
left" and other feats. The "heads"
are leather balls about four or FIVE
inches in diameter, which are placed
on posts Of various heights. The
trooper moving at rapid gallop must
cut these heads to the right and left
and also cut heads resting on the
ground, the last rather difficult feat
when done to the left, compelling the
rider to swing the saber over his bride
hand and to reach down from a horse
sixteen hands high. They also cut
heads with the right and left at the
instant of jumping a hurdle. The
most skillful manever is the cutting
of head upon the ground between
two hurdles placed about forty feet
apart, the trooper riding at full speed
aud cutting to the right and left in
the intervll between leaping the hur-
dies. The trooper is also taught to
turn his his horse at full gallop in a
circle Of four yards in diameter. Most
of these feats are performed in the
riding hall, a room about one hundred
and ninety feet long by sixty-fve wide,
with tan.bark floor. The parade
ground is about three hundred and IF
ty yards long by one hundred and fif-
ty yards in width. Seventy.fve horses
are kept in use, the stables accommo-
dating about one hundred. The ami
mails are cared for by detachment of
regular soldiers provided for such SER
vice, the cadets being too busy to per.
form this duty.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-04-18

"Men are ike hymns" remarks an
exchange. There are short metre men,
sharp, blunt and hssty; there are long.
metre men, slow, weighty and digni-
fed thero are halIelujah-metre men,
mercurial, fervent and inspiring and
there eighths-and-s d-sevenths men, gentle,
genial and delightful. There are also
some peculiar metres"
You can always tell when q buzz
saw is going or not by simply feeling
of it, but it generally takes about as
long to find the ends of your fingers
as it would to have gone and asked
the foreman of the shop if the thing
was in motion.
"What is the matter, Julia, you
look as sorrowfnl as a sick lapdog 7"
20, don't perplex me. that's a dear |!
my grief is too great for utterauce.
I've had such an awful vision! | ac-
tually dreamed that Rosa Smith had
got a new silk dress p
The husband who informed his wife
six months ago that he would let her
put out the washing as soon as times
Improved, has kept his promise. He
lets her put it out-on the line. And
still she is not happy.
"Sing Sing" shouted the brakeman,
rs Hudson River train slowed to that
station. Give years for refresh
ments," yelled passenger with short
hair and bracelets as he rose to leave
the car in charge of a deputy sheriff.
Noblonck had surprise party at
his house the other evening. 1t wasn't
bis fault that his wife caught him
hugging the servant girl. And it isn't
ber fault if he succeeds in reaching
The Office in a month.
No Irishman ever made q greater
boil tlan the English lawyer who
drew up an indictment charging that
The prisoner killed a man with a GER
tain wooden instrument called an iron
pestle.
"Bless YOU" naid John Henry, with
tears, "she takes her own hair off so
easy that perhaps she doesn't know it
hurts to have mine pulled out.
She was telling a female friend how
Nary Jane quarreled with her ''feller,"
d, said she, "Wby, if you heard 'em
you'd think they were married" L"
en Of spring. A South Nor
drm turns out 10000
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-04-18
A Romantic Marriage.

a marriage occurred in London re.
Gently which possessed some romantic
features. A few months ago para
graph in the papers described melan-
choly accident which befell a young
man while out shooting. A stray shot
entered one of his eyes and extinguish-
ed it. This gentleman was highly edu-
Gated and connected, though without
fortune, and he was only twenty-three
years of age. He was brought to his
lodging house in London, where he lay
suffering. But wealthy and hand
some young widow, on whose estates
he happened te, be shooting when the
accident occurred, came and took up
her abode in the same house in order
to nurse him. Her care was extended
through several weeks, but, alas the
other eye sympathizsd with that which
had been put out, and it, TOO, was ex.
tinguished, leaving the youth and
scholar hopelessly and totally blind.
But the pretty widow was equal to the
occasion. She proposed to him mar
riage. The result was splendid COM
pany alighting at the door of fash.
ionable church in the neighborhood ;
beautiful dame of thirty. attended by
her two little children leading q blind
youth of twenty. three to the altar,
there to endow him with all her ex.
tensive worldly goods; and the two
are now enjoying their honeymoon on
the fine estate, where the gentleman
may mediate on the ancient sayings
which declare fortune and misfortune
to be near neighboys.
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CE0CRlTnIriL EN0WJTDCp

Have been made by the indcfatigablo eN-
plorors of Africa.
The great political revolutions of tho
last decade, with the natural result OF the
lapse OF. tine, have brought into public
view n multitude of new men, whose
names arc in every ones mouth and Of
whole livos every one is curions to know
the particulars. Great battles have been
fought and important sicees maintained,
of which tho details arc as yet preserved
only I'm the newspapers or in tho transient
publications of the day, but which ought
now to take their place in
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PERMANENT AND AUTHENTIC HISTORY.

In preparing the present edition for he
press,it has accordingly boen the aim OF he
editors TO bring down tho information ~
the latest possible dates, and to furnish nm
accurate account OF tho most recent dis-
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ton in ltorature, snd OF the newest inven-
tons in the practical arts, ~ we'll ~ y,
give a suocinct and original record of Tho
progress of
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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-05

q The last report is, that Tilden is about
commencing suit to test Hayes title to the Pres
idency 1t is said this will be done as soon as
the troops are removed from South Carolina; but
what connection that has with the question, We
are unable to say. If the suit takes place, we
are of the opinion that as far as it is Influenced
BY united party support, Hayes will sadly miss
the unity and enthusiasm that stood him to so
much advantage in the Electoral count. Be the
facts and the propriety of his course what they
NAV, there is no doubt he has lost the hearty
friendship Of many influential Republican lead
ers, and has dampened the ardor of the masses.
They regard him as having, in bis effort to con-
ciliate the enemy, abandoned the tried and true
Republicans, and become 80 high-toned that be
can see merit in those only who have made it q
practice to denounce and oppose the Republican
party. We venture to say, that there are thou
sands who rejoiced at the result of the Electoral
oouut who would regard with indifference the
oustipc of Hayes and the substitution of Tilden.
Perhaps this feeling is unjust, but that it exists
there is no doubt.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-05

OUR BONDED INDEBTEpNEss.-Ther is increas-
ing feeling among the people of Doniphan Coun-
ty, on the subject of our bonded indebtedness for
railroads 1t is ascertained that We have already
psid in interest on our railroad bonds, more than
the face of the bonds. In view Of this fact, and
the further facts, that the bonds were sold at .
heavy discount, and paid for in a currency worth
much less than it is now, and that the County
was not given the benefits conditioned upon
voting the bonds the public sentiment is that the
County authorities should insist upon compro-
mise, BY which the old bonds should be cancelled
at from fifty to sixty cents on the dollar, and
new bonds be issued for the amount 30 ascertain
cd. Leavenworth, Douglas and Atchison Coun-
ties are moving in the same direction, and sev-
eral Counties have already secured such an ar
rsneement. In fact, some of the Counties have
got rid of their bonds altogether. This question
win soon be discussed in full, through these col
umns. While many are in favor of contesting
tho legality of the bonds, Others favor compro-
mise.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-05
sUPERSTlTION.

panacca, OF "cure-all,' is one of the myths
Of superstition. DIR. r. V. Pierce does not recon-
mend any one even his whole list of standard
remedies as adequate to cure every disease. For
severe lingering coughs bronchial, throat, and
chronic lung diseases, lie believes his Golden
Medical Discovery is unsurpassed, but it will
not cure you if your lungs are half wasted by
consumption. The Discovery not only exercises
a potent influence over pulmonary affections, by
reason of its pectoral properties but possesses
the most valuable Alternative, or blood cleansing
properties, and is therefore a sovereign remedy
in blood and skin affections. But while it will
cure scrofulous and other ulcers or sores, blOtch-
es, pimples, and eruptions, it will not cure can
Ger, nor does its manufacturer claim any such
merit for it as is done by proprietors of other
blood cleansing medicines, who dishonesty try
to deceive the afflicted into the belief that their
preparations will accomplish impOssibilities. By
reason of its real intrinsic merit it has sale sur
passing that of any other blood and cough mod
icine
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-05

II 81. Nicholas for April is q genuine Spring
number, filled with fresh and timely articles
The very brightest and sweetest Spring poetry
in English literature is represented in Lucy Lar
CONS Songs of Spring;" and Mr.. Brooks fine
article on Birds forms fitting welcome to the
return of the merry songsters. Easter, too, is re
membered by pretty tablet, and by Very in
teresting article, "CuriOus Customs of Easter u
describing the various ways in which the day is
observed among different nations; and April
FOOLS Day gets its share of attention in a short
article, with funny illustrations. Several sto.
ries in the number also seem to have been select
ed for their sprightly character-"Sam. Clemson,
the Second" by Mr.. Frank Z. Stockton, ''Turn-
ing into Cats" with four beautifully executed
pictures, and "Hans Gottenlieb, the Fiddler" be-
ing each full of fancful jollty.
Yet all this Spring time lightness is admirably
seasoned with articles of a more serious tone,
but equally wellwritten. Besides Mr.. Brooks
Bird paper, Prof. Proctor's "Stars in April" and
Susan Coolidge's illuminated Texts" furnish
practical information in pleasant way. Julia
c. R. Doris beautiful poem throbs with true,
pure sentiment, aud "Caspar Deane and the 'Cin-
namon'" is a stirring story Of adventure, Illus
trated with very striking picture. Mr.. J. T.
Trowbridge has noble talk with boys on
"Good- -Will' in addition to the excellent INSTALL
ment of "His Own Master" and the little story
of "why Nellie was not Popular"-with its frank
suggestions-points . most useful moral for
girls.
The departments arc well stocked, As usual,
and the young people who are studying French
will welcome the French story of "Cecile ct Lulu,
and find pleasure and profit in translatng it.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-05
Sheriff. Sale.
sTATE S1A,rH.S SF cdlA9I KANsAs' }ss.

SnAEof nnA,rs,Sc6,-A MANsAs' SIS.
In the District Court or Donphan County State Of Kansas
John ID. Hier, Plaintiff
Samuel A. Hackley,
Laura A Hackley, and
The First National Bank
of st. Joseph, Mo-, Defendants.
NOTICE is hereby given. that win the 7th day Of
IL April A. ID. 1S71, At the hsur Of two o'clock p
NJ said day. the North door Of the Court House in
the city Of Troy in DoDiphan County State Of Kansa.
offer for sale at public auction for cash the following
described real estate to wit The Of the
north west quarter Of Of section thrtysx 6 in
ship three 49, Of range twenty two C texcept piece of
land fifty rods of the west side thereby containing fifty
seven (5 less situate in Doriphan County
State Of Kansas Taken a. the property of Samuel e.
Hackley and offered for sale to the highest bidder for
cash. satisfy certain Judgment and costs now of re-
cord in the District Court for Doniphan County in the
State of Kansas in which John D. Hier Is Plaintiff and
Samuel A. Hackiey, Laura A Hackley. and The Yirst
National Bank Of St. Joseph. Mo-, defendants.
Appraised at the sum Of $4,000.
Given under my hand, this 9Th day of March A. d.
1s77. u vANDERSLICE
Sheriff Of Doniphan County.
March :, lSss-JW Pr. fee, tl2.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-05

2 The Supreme Court have appointed Hon.
W. C. Webb, of Topeka, Hon. E. Stillings, of
Leavenworth, and Hon. B. F. Simpson, of Paola,
as members of the Gem mission to revise the laws
of the State, under the act of the late Legisla-
ture. A good selection.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-05

a The Reform Democracy" think it WA q
great outrage for Grant to issue military order
prohibiting the Rifle Clubs of South Carolina
from parading on Washington's birthday. We
suppose it would have been . similar outrage,
had the French rife clubs been prohibited from
parading on st. Bartholomew day.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-05

Az ExrLASATroN.-The Marysville News TINS
explains the contempt we committed against the
Court of the 18th Judicial District:
Several parties have made inquiries at this office
to the nature of the charge which Sol Miller made
against Judge Wilson. We are not certain that We
can these interrogafories but believe that
Sol. said the Court wore government socks
The above may seem ridiculous; but if We had
said such . thing, it would have come very much
nearer being contempt of the Court than the
language we used, that las been construed, or
rather misoosstrsed into contempt We have
taken this thing quietly, waiting to see what
would actually be attempted, under the color Of
law, to crafty personal malice, and to annoy and
put us to expense. The reason why We have
kept still, has been that did not wish to offer
any pretext for claiming that we were seeking
to forestall public opinion, or to create feeling
i'm our own favor. But in good time, we propose
to give full history of the case that this con-
tempt grew out of, showing what the action of
all parties concerned WA at its different stages,
and let the public draw their own inference.
These facts We did not know ut the time We COM
mitted the alleged contempt We may simply
say, that for some remarks on political squab-
BILE, We incurred the displessure of . District
Judge. He subsequently found three line ar
ticle in our paper, which be tortured and wrench
cd into q contempt of his Court, and under pre-
text of that pretended contempt, he has been ma
noevering to get US within his Jurisdiction, that
he may punish us ostsnsibly for that contempt,
but in reality for our remarks about him in con-
nection with polisicais affair. Not only this,
but he has taken occasion, OF the bench, to every
crowd that would listen to him, to decide the
case against us, and fix the punishment he meant
to infiict, before hearing what defence We had to
offer. He is the only person who has brought
contempt upon himself.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-05

q The late Legislature passed law, which
is now in force, providing that whenever the
Probate Judge of any County shall be compelled
to perform any services for which no fees are
fixed by law, he shall be entitled to receive
therefor the same fees As my he by law allowed
to District Clerks for like services.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-05
Notice to Teachers.

NOTICE 10 hereby given. that there will be publ,
examination Of applicant. for Teachers &c rtineste
At the Court House in Troy the first and third Saturdays
in the months Of March and April Under the presen,
law NO private can be granted By the Board
Of Exanipers old certificates renswed Of
dollar viii Be rsqarsd Of each appcant In companc<
with an set passed BY the last Legsaturs providing fol
County Normal Institutes
D. D. ROSE, County superintendeat
February Is ls17-low.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-05

= 1t is authoritatively denied that Evarts
and Schurz contemplate leaving the Cabinet.
We have never seen . report to tho effect that
they did contemplate leaving it, but We have
seen the denial. What is the use of the denial 7
During the past few years, when . denial of this
kind came out, the thing denied was always sure
to come to pass. Lest the rule should hold good
now, let the American people prepare to restrain
their tears.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-05

Y The Attorney General of the State has is
sued circular asking all County Attorneys in
the State to meet him at Topeka, on the 29th of
Nav, to consult as to their duties.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-05

q 1t seems to be fixed fact that the South
ern people have come to their senses, and that
peace regns. Bat recently, we were wont to
hear of outrages committed upon colored people;
but now comes a report that sewing machine
agent has been assaulted in Memphis. Thus the
people are resorting to innocent sport for pas
time
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-05

a For mercy's sake, Wilder, pay some atten.
ton to Greeley H., the young brains of Kansas
He is suffering for want Of il.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1877-04-05
Administrator's A Notice.
Estate Of John Clifton, deceased.

NOTICE is hereby given, that on the 18th day oi
~ March, lsss, was appointed by the Probate Coar'
Of Donphan County Administrator Of the Esats
Of John Clifton deceased late of said County An per
sons indebted TO said Estate will make payment to the
will present them to the Probote Court Of Doniphan
County, Kansas for allowance within ou the
date Of said letters the may be preclnded from
any benet In szd Estafe; and II not Presented within
three yeara the sane will Se forever barred
Troy. March D. 1sI1. .s.- g..
J. I. HARPER Administrator.
March .. 1s1..-3w. .Pr'sfes. %.