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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-30
Letter from Summer County, Kansas.

Mr.. EDITOR As many seem to inquire concern
ing this country, thought would send you few
items.
This is quite new County, even for our young
State. Wellington was made the County Seat in
1873; it a small village then, consisting Of
one store, blacksmith shop, and few small hous-
es, or rather shantes We say in this country 1t
was kept back for about two years by grasshoppers
and cannot he said to have made start until 1875.
1t is fourshing town of twelve hundred inhab-
itants who have enough of public spirit and enter
prise to make a success Of almost anything. They
have good Court House, and comfortable school
building. Are talking Of building church, and or
ganizing County Fair, this Fall. 1t is claimed that
there is fine race stock in the County than any
other County this far west in the State. Also
variety of hogs Other stock will favorably compare
with many older Counties.
Wheat crops are our main dependence, rs yet, but
think will be extensively raised, as soon
farmers get to understand the soil better. The
prairie has been burned off long, that there is no
organic matter in the soil; but think, by turning
under the stubble and plowins deep, that our corn
crop will be all right.
We have had no native fruit here, except wild
plums; but peaches apples, grapes and forth,
coming nicely. There will be hundreds of bushels
of peaches in the County, this Fall. understand
that blackberres and raspberres arc setting along
the creeks
Gardens look well, and peas and new potatoes
taste well ON the 18th of May.
Most of the timber has to be brought from the Ter
ritory. There are good many ,,cettenwoods being
put out, and in five years wood will he cheaper than
it is now.
The County is intersected by the Arkansas, Nenis-
cah and Chikaskia with many minor streams all
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-30

FORMING AN OPINION OF KANsAs.-We have
recently heard of an amusing illustration Of the
manner in which an opinion is frequently form
ed of a new country. This Spring. two or three
persons in a Pennsylvania town sold ont, for the
purpose of making their future home in Kansas.
They spent some days in taking farewell of
friends, and then started West. In three weeks
from that time, they were back in Pennsylva-
mia, terribly disgusted with Kansas. Their prin-
cpal objection was, that the country was too
stormy for them. They had not been in any
storms, but arrived in Atchison just at the time
when reports were being published of the storm
in Lyon and Chase Counties. This is a fair
sample of the way in which thousands of people
form an opinion of country. The circumstan-
ces under which they first see 1t may be unusu-
ally favorable or unfavorable, as the case may
be- and their minds are made up from that cir
cumstance. They are like the man who was
told that he would gain flesh if he quit chewing
tobacco. He determined to try it. Having ab-
stained for about two hours, lie remarked that
he believed it was humbug, as he could not
see that he had gained any SO he took to chew
ing again.
To thoroughly understand Kansas, or any 9TH
er country, one should live here at least year,
and sometimes several years, that he may see it
under all conditions and circumstances; then
he will know what its advantages and disad-
vantages are, its capabilities and requirements.
Those disgusted Pennsylvanians really know
less about Kansas than if they had never been
here.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-30
Farm for Sale.

III OFFER FOR SALE my farm of 20 acres situated four
miles south Of Troy and within three fourfbs of
mile Of Brennsr Station, the Atehson and Nebraska
Railroad Farm we improved, and under thorou oh cnl
tiyaton The following Of the improves en,euts
two story building. with eight rooms and good roek
walled cellar under the entire building a spring well
and cisern, with two good pumps good barn and ont
buildings good Usage orange hedg, fence around the
whole farm and fences of the same running water
for stock the places o bearing apple 1000 seven
old appetrees 100 peach plums grapes rso
berries gooseberries and all other fruits good blue
and clover pasture The land in crop at This
time No incumbranee the premises Terms 10 suit
purchaser Inquire Of the subscriber the premises
April 2Jm2. GEORGE VILLA xiS1Iy
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Sherif,s Sale.
STATE OF KANSAS, }ss
DOxIPIIAx COUNTY. c-

DoSIrnas COUNT S.
In the District Court for Donphan County State Of Kansas
Amanda cOrby' rlainsih
James NJ. Campbell }Desenian.
NOTICE is hereby given. that will on the ID dav Of
~ June A. d.. Is1s the hour Of two O'Clock. p.
Of said day at the north door of the Cour House In
the City Of Troy in Donph.n County State Of Kansas
efer for sale at public auction for following
described real estate to witt An Of the quar-
ter Of section thirty Eve 5 in township three l Of
range twenty-five. tssl in Doniphaz Csanty Stsas Of
Kan.as except the following described portoa thereof
to wit: commencing at point hundred nO0) feet
south Of the northeast Of the northeast quarter
Of section thirty five, @ in township three @ u rasfe
a thsnce south alo.s de east h.s Of ssd
Isds thence north eighty 90, rods thence eas eighty
o) ros to the place Of beginning, and also less tie
strip q lsnd hundred ue fest wide eH ths nsrsh
side of said quarter section owse and soeupied Sv
the Saint Joseph and Denver City Railroad Coupeuy
Taken the property Of James n Canpbe aud ssred
for sale 70 the highest bidder for c.sh 70 sat.y crrfain
tudEne.t and sasts sev q reosed IN IL Dsrt Csart
fsr Dunipan County. In the State of Kansna q vhich
A.s.ds Cssby was plaintiff and ys.es u ca.pbsn vas
Given usder my hand this Ias Day - MAJ, A. n rsza
CHARLES BuRX6ALTER
Sheriff of Dseiphas cssnfy.
MAYS iHs-sw Prs fee. et31.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-30

II 1t turns out that Field, whom the Demo-
Gratis of Congress have elected Doorkeeper, is
actually Republican, and has been ono ever
since the war. He held office as . Republican,
made Republican speeches, and was recon-
mended for an appointment as Republican.
The Democratic members took the fact of his
having been in the rebel army as asufRcient guar
anty that he was q Democrat. Another circum-
stance that goes to prove that he is Republi-
can, is the fact that he has not yet been detect
ed in any corruption in Office, calling for his re-
moyal.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-30
General Jaekss. ..d Gree.baek..

NE. EDnoR;-I see an article in a recent Ciief,
headed "Isn't This Small r To this inquiry deem
it well to make reply. But before Going So let me
AK, If all you complain of be the act Of one
You intimate-why hold all greenback men responsi
blei Why condemn them unheardi Lssi 0is sssaHy
The fact Of our bills being printed out of the COun
ty, under the circumstances was to say the least
thoushtless act on our part, and deserving of
sure; and am sorry to say this is not the only act
of the kind that could be complained Of Mr.. Nc
Crum was kind enough to loan al the table furn
ture for our supper and were thoughtless enough
to buy our supplies Of others This, too apologize
for, lest our friend McCrum should write ms down
fraud
And nov, as to myself let me ask, arc you not
overestimatng my ability, when yoa charge me with
building party as ladder for nyself 70 climb into
Powerr o, how you Aatter my beyish pride; and
am able to do thisf Well, sr, II an able to build
up this Greenbsck party, then think deserve to
climb into pcsiticn-dnn't yoas ny aspirstiaes are
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-30

II Last Summer, after Ingalls, declined to in
vest 500 in aid of the Troy Bnllets, the ont
spoken friend Of the people who runs that sheet,
as a last resource, delivered himself of the fol-
living: "Well, I've got to see one of three men,
and have a distinct understanding. am going
to have q talk with Bob Flickinger, Bob Tracy,
and Joe Hampson and the one that will come
down. and help the BalletiR out, shall support
and elect County Treasurer" But the poor,
miserable, black-mailing banner has not yet
succeeded in bleeding q single politician; and,
80 far from electing anybody, his support has
killed every man that he has undertaken TO helm.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-30

70 Democratic paper in Southern Kansas,
having noticed that many papers are favoring
John A. Martin for Governor, thinks that John
Martin, of Topeka, is the man referred to- and
proceeds to say that this strong support is a
good sign; that Martin is man who should be
supported by all honest men, irrespective Of
party. When that chap finds out that it is q
Republican Martin that is proposed, lie will al
ter his tune about irrespective of party. Demo-
Gratis are not generally in favor of supporting
men irrespective of party, unless they be Demo-
Gratis in a strong Republican community
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-30

rF There seems to be trouble in the st. Jo-
seph and Kansas Loan and Building Association.
There were charges of gouging and gobbling by
several of the officers. A number of the stock
holders urite in q card, stating that they have
examined the affairs of the Association, and find
everything square and satisfactory.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-30

u It must be gratifying to the people of Don
phan County, when the Commissioners are la
boring to relieve them of an unjust debt of over
half million of dollars, to know that the Troy
Balletis, week after week. is filled with denun-
Citations of the Board, as = corrupt Ring, and is
throwing every obstacle in their way. 1t is truly
blessing that the people can support paper
that is willing to saddle them with such debt.
simply because the County Board will not be
black-msiled by it,
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-30
A MiserahIe Being.

The editor Of the Troy Bsliefin mnst certainly
lie one of the most miserable creatures ON top Of
ground. Jealons, dyspeptie, suspicious, selfish,
ill-grained, conceited, nDprincpled-ail these
characteristics combine to make him little
lower than an angel. When communications
appear in the Chief concerning him, his suspi-
cious mind at once fixes upon some person - the
author. He imagines that he is 50 astute that
be can spot the writer sight, and his suspi-
cions once aroused, he proceeds to slur and SIAN
der the supposed offender, perhaps, in majority
of cases, pitching into persons who have always
treated him kindly.
For some months past, he has imagined that
Tom Henshall has been deyotng his time to
talking and writing against his highness He
has declared that there was never anything
palmer than Henshalrs ear-marks in certain
communications or statements and on the evil
dence of his jealous suspicious alone, he has re-
peatedly slurred and insuIted Henshall through
the columns of the Bulletin impeached his Po-
ltical integrity, aud attacked his honor as gen.
tleman. Ali this, for the sole reason that Hen
shall has not severed his friendly social relations
with the editor Of the Chief, at the behest of the
editor of the B1lietia.
Chief signed "Neutral," !" showing up the Bulletin
editors ignorance of law and fact For this, Mr.
Perry gets slurred and besmeared-the Balietin
man going out Of the way to throw mud at him
for having support ed Greeley for President; but
what connection that has with the matter in
controversy, even the astute editor of the Baiie-
tin cannot tell. But as it happens, the commu-
nication was not written by Mr. Perry, nor by
one having any connection with him in any
way, under his influence. And after sluring
Perry, he asks the writer to come out over his
own signature, as he cannot afford to notice anon
ymous communications.
In the same issue of the Chief, there was q
communication on the herd law and other sub
jects, addressed to the editor of the Bulletin. 1t
was written by q gentleman who does not reside
within fifteen miles of Troy; bat the editor of
the Bulletin imagined that he knew the author,
and at once published slurring, threatening,
dirty article so evidently aimed at NJ. c. Reville,
that its aim cannot be mistaken. 1t will suffice
to say that Mr.. Reville had not written line
for the Chief since the Balleiin was started, and
that all the influence he has seen fit to exert in
behalf of any paper during that time, has been
in favor of the BalletiR. But such acts pass for
nothing. Personal favors and personal friend
ships pass for nothing with the editor of the
Bulletin, when his jealousy and bile are stirred
up.
And, to cap the climax, after so long abusing
the wrong persons for articles in this paper, he
now sees our foot prints in communications
which are genuine communications, never writ
ten by ourseIf. But what more can be expected
of malicious-m minded, sour-stomached, false
hearted fraud, who does the greater part of his
editing with syringei
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-30

q fhe Democratic Convention of Psuusyl-
vania adopted platform spreading honey all
over The faboring men, and then nominated for
Governor one Dill, one of the most notorious en-
emies of the laboring men in the State, who was
the leader in securing legislation against the in
terests of labor.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-30

n The Leavenworth Times recently publish
ed some extracts from what purported to he an
address by George T. Anthony before an Agri.
cultural Society in New York, in 1862, in which
the farmer and the laboring man were placed on
level with beasts. Two or three papers, that
don't know thing about it, have raised the CRY
that the extracts are garbled, and are made to
convey different meaning from what they
would If the context were there. The Times re-
plies that there are only two known copies of
the address in existence, one of which is in the
possession of Gov. Anthony, and the other in
the hands Of one of his friends, in New York;
bnt that either one of them will furnish it
copy, it will publish the whole speech, Just rs
it was delivered. This is fair The address
itself will settle the matter. If the Governor
cannot trust the Times with it, let him send it
to the cemnonwealh or the Lawrence Journal.
II the Governor put such an insult upon the
farmers and lsborers, let it be known; or, if an
attempt is being made to misrcpresent and in
jure him, let that be known.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-30

~ Hon. James ID. Snoddy, of Linn County,
is spoken of as candidate for Governor. There
are few men in Kansas possessed of more ability
than Snoddy. Besides, You always know where
to find him; and when found, you have no
doubt that he is possessed of backbone. His
very positiveness is what will initiate against
his chances for nomination.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-30

not hish-any Office that thought ! could ill with
credit to myself and the people, would accept And
when see the Kind of that srt into office these
DAYS there is telling What oilire would refuse.
When my friend ia good Republican of Afrhison
offered the nomination 10. the Presidency in the
Greenback parry. | confident of my capacity.
that accepted his offer, at once; and was sure
Of my election, that offered to make him Attorney
General, the day of my nomination for you see, by
1880 elect any man we please to the Presi-
dency. The nomination is all that is necessary. But
this is confidential. Friend 81 says he accom-
plsh this, and am very sanguine of my election.
And yet know could not be elected County Attor-
ney this Fall for you see prophet is no; without
honor, save in his own country"
Now, there is a Senator to be elected. this Winter.
Senator Ingalls, might assist to this Office But
then, you see politicians are ungrntefnl.- And
as for Congressman-well, did wish this race once.
when though; Col. Phillips was likely to have n
competitor from the Republican party; but this
failed and subsided. Col Phillipa is the
q Greenbacker of any of our Representatives. We
may get worse in his place. But should he get
in the Senate, should be content. Now, mark me;
should the Republican party fail to nominate Green
back men, this FALL this ladder of mine will surely
elevate the to office, and then You will knoe
there is God in Israel, prophet among the people.
Respectfully.
B. ODRISCOLL.
DoSIrnAN, May 30 1873.
when this great year of jubilee comes for the
Greenbaek party TO elect their ticket, will you send
to Brick Pomeroy, twho has cursed the greenbaek
more than any other thousand in the United
States for your election tickets will you get them
printed in the County, where you get your thankee-
land scarcely that printing done .-EDl
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-30

u man has been arrested in st. Joseph. ON
the charge of embezzling 5000 from Chicago
firm, of which he was the attorney. The same
old sum.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-30

a Tho editor of the Bslletis will never for
give certain men for interfering, and blocking
his game to blsck-mail Sid. Clarke out of 81 600
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-30

"a DARK HoRsE."-We have been asked by q
number of persons, the meaning of the allu-
sion to q "dark horse," in last weeks Chief We
supposed the meaning was generally known;
but as it appears that it is not, We will explain.
Several months ago, the editor of the Troy Ba l.
letia, in the indulgence of his passion for ticket
making, button-holed an active Democrat, ask
ing him if there was any talk about candidates
for Democratic County ticket, next Fall. The
Democrat replied that he had not heard much,
and that he knew of but one that seemed to
have 8 clear feld--that Mr.. Armstrong would
doubtless be the nominee for reelection as
County Attorney. "No, he will not" replied
Bridges. "Who, then, will it be 7" asked the
other. There will be dark horse OH the track"
replied Bridges. 'Who is iti" "Between you
and me, w. ID. Webb is the man. answered
Bridges. The Democrat was SO utterly dumb
founded that he incontinently took himself
away. Here was o man, q fresh convert in the
party, asking Democrats for support, and plac-
ing bis Democratic soundness above that of the
old wheel-horses of the party, yet plotting for
the nomination of a red-hot Republican by the
Democrats over one who was always Democrat.
OF course, it was not necessary to consult Webb
about seeking q nomination in Democratic
Convention. If the editor of the Bulletin willed
it, that settled the matter. This is the style of
man who has foisted himself upon the Demo-
cratic party, and assumes to dictate to the old
stand-bys. This is the embodiment of bad luck
that has rid the Republican party of his ill-omen-
ed af6liation, thank God! We can assure the
Democracy that, while we wish them joy in their
valuable acquisition, they will soon realize that
the Chief spoke the truth when it said that this
man would sell out Jesus Christ for n priee.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-30

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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-05-30

STORM IN WIscoNsIN.-A A fearful tornado wis.,
tied the region round about Mineral Point, Wis
consn, on last Thursday afternoon. Houses and
barns were torn to atoms, and many persons
were killed and injured. barn was carried
away with horse, and neither barn nor horse
has since been found. house was carried
away, and with it two women; no tidings of
either house or women. A school bouse fnlI of
children was carried away, but most of the chill
dren escaped uninjured. The amount of the loss
from this storm is incalculable.