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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09
Head Law. Etc.

Ed CHIEr:-I wrote an article in reference to the
reception of the herd law In BurrOak Township, for
the Wathena Adraaee. which want you to copy in
your pape r, account of misrepresentation Of it,
saying that did not see one in 20 in favor of it.
When wrote that, did not see one in twenty OPP
posed to it, which is the TRUTH and the whole drift of
the article shows it,
1 wrote an article on his pre-Adomite man and
flourish Of geological strata with their organic re-
mains, in connection with the skeleton of big Ini
an exhumed at Wathena buried some thirty or forty
years ago. who had, mos. probably, walked from the
everglades of Florida the Kaw country at the time
of their removal here. His remains show that he
was among the Indians what the Texas cattle are
among the common herd in si.e-a big specimen. and
nothing more. He crawled out from publishing it,
with fictitious tramp to tramp it out. from its being
horrible serawl and as it showed hin, up. he dill
right in selfdefence. Yours, JoHS CRADLE.
May 5, 1873
The following Mr.. CRADLES letter to the IdraHce
on the Herd Law, which he complains was marre, in
publishing. The made in emitting the
word not
EDITOR ADvAScE:-As to the people of Burr Oak
opposing the herd law. have not seen one in twenty
who are In favor of it, All honor our enlightened
Commissioners who have done their required duty in
this matter. When look our rotten fences that
have kept many farmers from living in comfortable
houses from the expenditure fences to keep them
up anu, secondly. that nine tenths of the river hot
tens are enclosed. they have the timber to do IT,
whilst on the blutfs, and what once prairie ia
covered with brush and will be enclosed nv nei.,L
bors for pasture their mutual aynntarc in kacnn,
their stock-and most can do it for themselyes-which
VIII be better than specie payments that will run into
suspension from the coin being boarded ON the one
hand and exported on the other Many are talIinq,
the matter over how best to effect il in the different
situations and surroundings 1t is universally con-
eeded that every should take care Of his own tock
or be made pay for others to do II for him That M
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09
The An,ecedcn,. Of Diseases.

Among the antecedents of diseases inertness in
the circulation Of the blood unnaturaly attenua
ted condition of the physique, indicating that the life
current is deficient in nutritive properties, wan
haggard look, inability to digest the food loss of ap
petite sleep and strength and sensation of unnatu
raj languor. All these may be regarded as among
the indcia Of approaching disease which will eventu
ally attack the system and overwhelm it, if it is not
built up and fortified in advance. Invigorate, then
without loss Of time making choice of the greatest
vitalizng agent extant Hostetters Stomach Bitters
elixir which has given health aud vgor to myriads
of the sick and debiitated which is avouched by ply
sicians and analysts to be pure well effective,
which is immensely popular in this country and ex-
tensvely used abroad and which has been for years
past of the leading medicinal staples Of America.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

~ We gave tramp printer work, the other day. TO
let him earn his dinner, and placed in his hands
piece OF our choicest manuscript nut in type Pre-.
emily he came TO us with the copy, with the auery
wv hat word is this that looks Ike the rough Milan Of
an Indian graveyard ~ We discharged him.-Troy
That reminds us The second time VIC were a
candidate for State Printer Sol Miller was aIso a
candidate Tor the same office During the fall precc-
ding the election. We made private canvass through
the STATE To look after our chances. in the of
which we called on Brother Miller who wa, then min
iisiing the Chief at White Cloud. He was as usual
up to his elbows in work Familiarity approaching a
ease, we asked Sol. to give some Copy" He did
so, and put it in type but did no more work in
that ONCE The copy was clipping from an ex-
change, giving Sol. the strongest kind of a puff for
State Printer.-Pyoufy, iH junction Union.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09
An Open Letter.

To THE EDITOR CHIEF just now, three-fourths Of
the people suffering from biliousness and impure
blood little preeaution will prevent a season OF
sickness. Browns Vegetable Liver Pills prepared
especially for the bilious diseases of the West and
have equal for curing Sick Headache, Liver Com
plant, and for removing bile from the system. A
trial establishes them in every Western Family
For purifying the Blood, invigoratng the Liver,
curing Chronic Rheumatism, and all Skin Diseases,
ask your druggist for Sarsaparilla, Dandeion, and
Iodide of Potassium, manufactured by the Brown
Medicine Co.
All Of DIR. Browns Great Western Remedies for sale
by sixteen dealers in Medicine, in Doniphan County
and all Druggists in Kan, Neb., No. Iowa. and Col
orado
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

rarm.r. are alout an through plastine corn. and
NJ. ,.l;r, ,h;. week tn ship off the old cron.
n v Ha,aman A. Co and II q Goodsu are the
Grain merchants at this plaee- and have boupht in
the las, week about 20 900 bushels Of corn Farmers
all van, N deliver their corn tbi, week. Some of
them will he disappointesi or else the A. A. n will do
bet,ar in s,nnlx;ns ears than they ever did before
The farmers around here met together at Thomas
Nichols ON Saturday and plowed and planted his
whole farm in one day The old man ia badly erin
Med. az that he cannot pillow.
There ia A had story about a preacher and cow 1t
i. bo,eJ that IL il not So Frank Berry Won tell it,
Geor,e the blacksmith is very busy. He does not
have time to 90 to see his girl.
Mrs Leftover. who has been visiting at job Nc
Dapiel.s has zone to Iowa to spepd n few weeks
n. hos,,a ,.otn.,,;,,.. a.. OH; Sio l;las
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

II We notice that the Bulletin advertses the
Heaton House, St, Joseph-D. j. Heaton, proprietor.
This Is the same name Of the chap who ordered his
hotel advertisement in the Chief last fall and then
beat ont of bill Of 50. AT that time lie call
ed biz trap the Sixth Street Hotel. What name he
may End it convenient to call it by, next year, is
what no man can find out. But if he does business
at his house the same honorable principle that he
did with us, advise guests to lie mighty particular
in taking checks for any little loose article of prop
erty they may have occasion to let go from under
their notice
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09
Pian0 Tuning.

Beware of noviees and Of persons who, because
they can play few exercises the piano. pass them
selves o for practced tuners More pianos ruin
ed by this means, than by almost any other Not
wthstanding periodical reports that have left the
country, I am still hand, and expect to remain.
To those who have tried and who know me. l will
say that will be around at least once every six
months and sometimes oftener to tune their pianos
VIII notify customers, by postal card few days be-
fore each visit. may be addressed at Atchison.
Jan. a. 1873 A H. IYOS
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

All parties having horses cattle to pasture, can
be accommodated either by the month or season.
My pasture is and half miles west of Troy, and
contains 160 Of good grazing land, plenty of
spring water and good fences, and stock will be reg
ularly sailed and looked after. Town COWS will be
driven out every morning, and returned in the
ing All parties wishing to have their taken in
the herd will please inform Mr.. J. p. Wilson; who
has the same in charge. CHAs. BURKHALTER.
.may3w.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

FINE INsTRUMENTs.-JudgeM ayuardis generalasent
for the sale of the United States Piano. We had the
pleasure of listening to one, few days ago. and for
richness of tone and beauty of workmanship, we do
not think it is exceled by any instrument in the
ket. He has pacedone at Miss Toner'S, one at Charles
Alichaeliss in Troy, and one at A. Poulets in White
Cloud, where they can be by those wishing to
purchase pianos. Fur prize and terlus, hc can CON-
pete with any other dealer. .
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

~ Nat. Bailey says the most important man
about the Insane Asylum is Hurst, who is training
the Superintendent fine horse, and attending to 9th
horses about the institution. and has the free
of the country. He is as happy big frog.
When lie told Sheriff Vanderscc on his way to the
penitentiary, that he had got out of more than
scrape by playing crazy, and thought he could yet
make it in this murder affair, he probably cor
rect.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09
Wheas and Corn.

war between England and Russia, at this time.
when industries parayzed. business stagnant and
every enterprise completely stopped, will be God
send to now almost discouraged people. The
prices of grain will Immediately advance, and this
will revive and brighten mp our whole country. In
the meantime, with low prices. the people must buy
goods cheap; and Van Buskirk & Morton are, without
doubt, selling goods cheaper than any house in Don
phan County.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.
EXTRA SPECIAL NOTICE.

"
Smiths Tonic Syrup,
The Best and safe.i Renaesy Ter es'
Fever, or Fever and y Eue.
CONVICTION, Ky. May q.
There has not been for many years, in this country
such a general complaint about chs and fever.
This depressing disease is now prevailing IN many
,ortons of Kentucky and elsewhere, where the peo-
Die have long attered themselves that they were en-
tirely exempt from its influence. To those who are
thus afflicted we wish to recommend Shihs Tonic
Svrup believing it to be the very best remedy ex-
tant. Every one have heard ofusng it, pronoune
es upon it in the very highest terms We have late
ly used it in our family with marked success Inc
ingredients are simple, and the Tonic can be used
freely without any detriment to the constitution what
ever If the directions, which always accompany ev-
cry bottle are carefully followed, it will in nine ca
SEES out of ten result in permanent cure whether the
disease be of long short standing.
We take pleasure in recommending this medicine
to the subjects of this disease everywhere sincerely
believing that the of it will verify every wcrd we
say. T. "i-''
For sale by Bickford & Sinclair, Trey Kansas
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

FIVE must confess that we know of only two cd.
tors OF Republican papers in this State that boldly
advocate the abolition of the nation al banks and IA,
Eor issuing green6acks and maxim them legal tender
Times and Troy Chief loyal to the people on this
question.-Spirit of Kansas.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09
WHITE CLoUD, KANSAS, May 9-sw.

G1F- There is but consideration that would in
duce to accept the Governorship of the State of
Kansas That Office is considered a stepping stone
to the United States Senate. If We were Governor,
would doubtless be next elected to the Senate !;
and in that position could accomplish the great
desire of our he-secure the appointment of the ed
tier of the Troy Bulletin as United States Marshal for
Kansas.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

Music LEssoSs-Prof George Blummer, of st.
Joseph, will he in Troy, on Saturday, the 11th inst,
for the purpose of forming class for instruction
the piano. He will give one lesson per week Terms,
SO for three months, payable every six weeks. Ap-
plications should be left at Van Buskirks store.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

" Uncle Joe Nixon is about starting West, to
hunt him q new home Joe is one of the old stand
bys, and one of the few who boldly took the bull by
the horns and wreuched his neck at the outbreak of
the rebellion, in Troy, which was then hot-bed Of
treason.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09
McCRUM,s CASH STORE,

We in the Luther Store Building, with gen.
era stock Of merchandise New goods received every
few days, and sold away down, for cash. We are
well pleased with our new trade. Who will build US
large brick storeroom 1t might induce usto locate
in Severance. Thankful for the pat
ronage received still solicit a continuance of the
same. Respectfully,
25apr.1 JOSEPH McCRUM
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09
Severance MilDsl

Still ahead in fancy brands Of Flour. The cele-
brated "Snow Flake The famous aSol. Miller The
favorite Harvest Queen The old and welltried
xxx" All warranted frst-class grade.
We invite the citizens Of Troy and vicinity to 20 to
Sergeant & Loyds, and buy the famous ''Sol Miller
Flour. 1t is warranted to the fullest extent.
25aprl w. H. II. CURTIS & Co.
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q. \. EdgePlY

VIII furnish nursery stock from the Highland Nurs
cry this Spring, at Troy, to all customers who will
leave orders with John A. Hart. Also, will take in
100 head of young cattle and years old, to herd
the coming season, at 30 cents per head per month.
Cattle received at Highland and returned in the Fall
All losses made good by the subscriber.
Hedge Plants now on hand for delivery.
inch. s. j. EDGERLY.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

IL Sergeant & Loyd's new stock of Trunks has
just arrived from Milwaukee 1t is the finest assert
ment of trunks in the County If You want a really
handsome trunk at less than regular price in St. Joe
just examine their stock and prices and you will
the time and expense of going TO St Joe Atchson
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

IL The Bulletin started out with great liberality
to the preachers. 1t going to send the paper to
all preachers in the County, free. But economical
streak has it, and and it finds it has cut
them off. We suspect that the pous dodge, and try
ing to bride the preachers with very poor specimen
Of paper, didn't pay expenses. Still, the explana-
ton about cutting off Rev. Hoffman before the COM
mencement of this rule Of economy is somewhat thin,
to those who know the nature of the beast.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

~ The pamphlet edition of the Troy City Ordi-
delivered to the City Clerk and took eff
feet on Wednesday, the Sth. Barring few typo
graphical errors, which sometimes unavoidable,
it is job that the Chief is not ashamed Of and that
it is willing to offer specimen of its work. Now,
acauaint Yourselves with the laws, and obey them.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09
MARRIED..

At the residence of the bssle. Menday, April
18th, lGa by Elder SHARP. Mr. THeyAs KIRBY to Mns-
N. A. HACKNEY, both of Doniphan County.
The printe, returns thanks for portion Of the we'd
ding cake, and Offers his good wishes Mr.. and Mrs.
Kirby
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

= The editor of the Bulletin spends half his time
at st. Joe and Atchison, drumming for advertise
ments, as he can't get any at home, where he is
known, and then triumphanty e1claims that this
shows which paper is read by the people. 1t is no
doubt fat thing for the Atchison and St. Joseph
advertisers but it makes interesting reading for the
$50 readers of the Bulletin.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

20 The great intellectual headlight of the Bull
tin, whose transeendcnt genius and .sternp Delnoe
raey ~ is the wonder of the 18th century, saws we
CLEAN items from the Bulletin without proper credit
MISTAKE Tho items referred to were partly taken
from the Chier and partly picked up Us current news
III the bulletin man was printer he could dstin.
between current news and local items proper-ld-
= -
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

u If you are thinking of buying a
7hresher, call and see j. j. Morris, White
Cloud. He is agent for the Aultman-
TAYLOR Vibrator.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

~ Remember that Morris, of White
Cloud, is selling the famous Tongueless
Cultirator.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

J. W. Weyer, of Troy, has established branch
paint shop at Severance, where he will keep rstcass
workmen employed, and attend to all orders for
house, sign and ornamental painting, glazing, caci-
mining. paperhapging, etc. All orders will be at
tended to promptly and in the hest style II april
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

II Uncle Sans Harness Oil flls and closes the
pores Of leather, eectualy preventing the entrance
of dampness. dust, &C., and rendering the harneas
soft and pable while the time increasing ita
durability. Sold by all Harness Maken and dealen
in leather. For sale by VIM. Mann, Troyi Aug. Nil
Ter, Wathena.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

sF> The Township Assessors are about through
with their work, for 1873. If the population of all
the Townships increases in the same ratio as those
that have been heard FROM the population of the
County will considerably over 5000 The Coun-
ty officers whose salaries graded according to
population, rejoicing.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

r. James Clark, section boss the Denver
Road, shot himself in the head, in his at the no
tel, in Wathena, on Monday morning. At last &C.
counts, he still alive, but it thought that he
could not disappointment in love is said to
have led him to the suicidal act.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09
A Card.

To all who are suffering from the errors and indis-
eretions of youth, nervous weakness, early decay,
Loss of manhood &C., will send a recipe that VIII
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by a missionary in South America
send selfaddressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH l.
IyxAs. Station d. Bible House, Ne'c York CITY.
lnoyly.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

There will be q meeting Of the County Committee
Of the National Grcenback Party, in the Court House.
at Troy. on Saturday the llth day Of May, 1873 at
O'Clock, p The Presidents of the several Green
back Clubs Of Doniphsn County are requested to be
present. there delegates to be elected to the
State Convention, and other important business to
attend to.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

- Leland & Tracy already have part of the
tmbers on the ground for their elevator. and will
commence rebuilding soon as the Railroad Com
pany decides upon the location of depot and side
track The elevator will be built upon different and
better plan from the former one
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

" A few weeks since. Rev. X. A. Hoffman of this
place while ut Troy business, called Mt the Chrf
Office. and the Chief made a note of it, Since then
the Bulletin has quit coming to Mr. Hoffman, because
he did not call and interview that establishment,
Comment is unnecessary !.-Adrnnce
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

~ We again hear talk of prosecuting the saloons,
the ground that they have not legal license. The
movers in this will find themselves day after the
fair. The saloon keepers presented petitions very
numerously signed, willie there not petition
nor name presented in remonstrance. This being
the fnct, the Court will that majority petit
toned for license, without counting the names, and
ordering a census, to ascertain the fact
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09
Fer sale or Trade.

will sell cheap for cash, trade for improved
farm, twostory brick Business House, in Troy,
Kansas. Upper part arranged for family. Good eel
lar. Good business location Apply to
NJ Fox Troy, Kansas
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

II John German, of Elwood, was last week adj
judged to be insane, and taken to the Asylum, at
Osawatomie, by Deputy Sheriff Bailey. He was ar
rgned at the last term of the District Court for an
assault with intent to kill.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

Y Distempers. Coughs, Colds, Fevers, and most
Of the disesses which Horses Cattle Sheep Hogs and
Poultry are subject to readily and cured
by Cnele Sans Condition Powder. according to the
plain directiOns- Sold by Bickfopd Sinclair Troy
Ang. Miller Wathena.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

e Hiawatha will not tolerate saloons, but she
has rowdysm of the lowest grade, all the The
last Herald gives two accounts of the egging of per-
sons in that town, in week, by concealed persons,
in the night. In one instance, man and his wife
wers the victims, and somewhat injured, well
as besmeared. When town tries to be too righteous,
the is bound to break out in some shape
other
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

II The State Railroad Assessors have assessed the
Atchson e. Nebraska Road at e. 900 per mile, and the
St. Joseph & Denver City Road at 81 900 per mile.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

Highest range of thermometer, sc above zero.
Lowest range of thermometer, 33e above zero
Average during the month, co. above zero,
Sc. HARDY
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

" Barney ODriscoll is versatile genius and
wrcstle with other subjects than grecnbacks lie
will deliver DISCOURSE at Brush Greek school house.
next Sunday, against the doctrines of Second Advent
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

X Do not neglect Cough or Cold Ellert's Ex-
tract of Tar and Wild Cherry is q standard remedy,
and will cure cough in half the time required by
ordinary remedies. In asthmatic and bronchial anec-
tons and all throat and breast diseases il is truly
great medicine, and has saved many valuable lives.
1t neve. fails to give satisfaction. Sold by Bckford
& Sinclair Troy Aug Miller, at wathens-
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

e The rock formerly used for street crossings
were sold by the City, at auction, on Saturday.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

Y A new stock of Spring and Summer Clothing,
at bedrock prices, ut
SERGEANT & LoYD's.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

- n. B. Wood says that his apple trees have al
ready, this Spring, made full years growth. and
thinks the seasons growth will be 20 great that it
will become necessary to trim the trees.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

p Since Frank Tracy has moved back to Troy,
the people Of town get the Sunday Herald ON the day
of its publication. He comes home every Sunday
morning. and brings the Troy package with him.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

II Democratic friend says he tried the B"iie.
tins cure for catarrh. He snnffed, and snufed.
until he thought he smelled a whiskey peddler; and
on looking around, he saw the editor Of the Bulletin.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

CRY OFfIcERs.-The City Council has chosen the
same subordinate officers that werc in last year
Len. d. Noyes, City Clerk; C. B. Bckford, City
Treasurer; ]. D. Hazen, City Marshal and Street
Commissioner. Robert Tracy is President of the
Council
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

II The boys are trying to get Brother Amos en-
listed in grand fishing expedition, to start out SOM
Sunday.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-09

y We had several cool nights, the latter part Of
last week. slight frost reported, Friday morn
ing.