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The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23
CHEAP FOR CASH.

The New York Herald publishes . long
list of wooden and iron American steamers
old and new, mostly coasters-which ii
says can be purchased by any Power going
to war. The preface to the catalogue OF
steamers runs as follows:
We publish to-day list Of III steamers
available for transformation into armed
cruisers, which can be bought In this country
by any one who has the money and win pay
the lrice Nearly ali of these vessels are new
They vary in size from $50 to 200 tons They
are staunch ships, built both for service and
for speed, and are just what is wanted by
nation that proposes TO go to war and needs .
re .dy-made navy TO cut up its enemy.s com
IN rciai resources. These ships can be war
ranred to completely Alabamaize English
commerce II properly equipped and com
manded by the right sort OF men. Rusia
can have them all IL she planks down ths
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23
The poweros Mind ana Matter.

Some little time ago in a Belgian court
bankrupt was being examined as to the
genuineness Of his statemerst Of accounts,
and the "Procureur du ROi' limited that he
had made away with some Of his property.
This so enraged the accused that he imme-
lately drew a revolver from his pocket AMI
took aim at the "Procureur," who made a
hasty flight, and then at the Judge, who
followed the example Of the "Procureur."
In hall minute the whole court was
cleared; the bankrupt followed the example
Of the Others, and has not been heard of
since. A Chinaman who lately sailed from
san Francisco for the Flowery Land adop-
ted course quite as efiicacious in enabling
him to pursue his plans without Interrupt
ticnoo lie accumulated wealth by persistent
theft, but when detected mildly remarked,
"You savvy me leper - and was instantly
dropped like a hot potato. such is the
power Of mind over matter that this happy
thought, together with EOnsummate furtive
talent has enabled the soi-disant leper to re-
turn home Nth fortune estimated at $50.
900. He Is in perfect health.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23
THE EuGHT.HOUR Law.

Working men will all be interested in the
debate, which took place in the lower
House of Congress short time ago,,-a re-
port of which We copy in The TINES this
mo,ning--in regard to the enforcement of
the eight-hour Law, in its letter and spirit
As usual, the able member from this dis
trict, Hon. VIM. A. Phillips, was found
upon the side of the people, and made an
earnest speach in behalf Of the rights and
Interests of the working men. During all
the time that Mr.. Phillips has been in pub
lie life, he has always been found upon the
right side in every contest, ard never loses
an opportunity to strike blow in the in
teres,s Of the working men.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23
lNeeklp Iimes
THURSDAY. MAY %, 1873.
PENSION AGENCIES.

We copy this morning from the Conges
si0rai Record, q report Of the debate in he
Senate On the resolution requiring the
President to appoint, hereafter, only
wounded CT disabled soldiers ss pen-ior
agent- Of the United States. Our seuio,
Senator took conspicious part in this de
bate, and as the report shows, championcd
the cause Of the soldiers against strong
opposition. He was vigorously opposed by
the entire Democratic side Of the Senate,
and several Republican Senator'S also ar
rayed themselves against the measure. But
Mr.. Ingalls, held his owD, and made a. gal
liant fight in the interest OF the Union
soldiers. as has ever bren made in either
House Of Congress,
In this connection, we mag be pardoned
for referring TO the fact that Mr.. Ingalls,,
during the time he has been in the Senate,
has made for himself such reputation as
but few Western Senators have ever
achieved. Items that We have copied from
time 10 time, from prominent newspapers
in all parts of the country, from Maine to
California, and from Massachusetts, TO
South Carolina, all show that Mr.. Ingalls,
Is not only known all over the country, but
that his ability iseverywhere recognized, and
the papers, not only of his own party, but of
tEs opposition also, speak OF him now, up
on all occasions, as one Of the foremost
men in the Senate and one Of the leaders Of
that body. Two or three articles, such as
We have above referred to will be found
in this issue Of The TINES; The Rochester
De1ancTat d Chronicle for instance, the lead
ing Republican paper "a Western New
York refers to him In the most hattering
terms, as one OF the ablest men in the body
Of which he is member, and says il has
rarely happened that member in his first
term has achieved such position as Mr.
ingalls, has gained in the five years he has
bsenein the Senate. The DeHspcrat &
Chronicle, in the article referred 10, says his
views on financial subjects are not such as
commend themselves 10 Eastern sentiment
but in the opinion of the people of Kansas
this is one Of the strongest points in his ia
vor; he refuses TO be led by the Eat, in the
the interest Of the Nancy lenders, but has
always favored such financial legislation as
was best calculated TO serve the intercs1 OF
the common people.
Kansas has reason toobe proud of her
present representation in both brssches of
the national legislature
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23

cash al nee, otlicrw.se portion viii proba-
bly, fall into the hands of England, which is
also reported TO be on the lookout for good
steamers for sale. It is reported that the
prices asked for ships has suddenly increased
very greatly, and that buyers are likely TO be
driven TO other countries by this folly OF
owners, who are likely TO spoil their market
through their greed. This sudden demand
for American steamships, ftaken advantage
Of, might give an impetus 10 our shir-ouild-
ing aud make business lively in that branch
-
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23
cE0MaN sYNPATnY.

incidentally, the Lop2on Time mentions a
fact in its financial columns that shows the
direction OF German sympsthies in the dis
pute between England and Russia. II says
that, in Berlin, enormous quantities Of
Russian bonds, rouble notes, and other OBJ
ligs,ions, have been sold. The Russians
have .lere found the market they could moi
find in London or Paris. The refusal Of
London and Paris to buy the Russian Sc
curities, and the opposite action Of Ger
many, reveals the drift Of national sympa'
,hies As accurately rs the favor with which
London during our civil war looked upor
Confederate bonds.
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And the People Seem tn Have Taken
That Notion.

The Topeka Blade claims that it Is ru-
mored that Gov. Geo. T. Anthony has pur-
chased an interest in the Topeka Cannon
uenbh. Fifteen or twenty years ago, one
half of the papers in the State we're owned
and controlled By the politicians. Jim
Lane made something out of his invest
ment' for his ins;alments were in promises
and notes never honored, while Gov. Car
ney, who had - thousand invested in thir-
teen different offices, got his fingers burnt
badly. A dozen "Commonrecbhs won't save
the Governors scalp, if the people take &
notion that of it shall come.
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THE cLp.F.>,,IO>CD WAY

The Boston Journals Washington CORES
pendent recalls that at a night session in
Congress away back in 1886 member call
ed Henry A. Wise to order, saying,
Though the gentleman from Virginia is
bully, he shall not bully me-" Il bully
that gentleman I" exclaimed Wise, 81 would
as socn 'hink Of bullying H." "iou are
= scounirel, Sir" retorted Bynum. siou
are rascal and an impertinent pup
py ~ screamed Wise, and they made for
each other. Other members got between
them, and in half an hour the belligerents
had shaken hands.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23
NOT VERY ENCOURAGING

The Charleston Jaunolef Commerce finds
little encouragement in the outlook as to
tie next House Of Representatives,. Eecog-
nlzing that the present House has no Dem
ocratic leader, and that it has been defic-
lent in prompt and harmonious action, the
Journal admits that the Democratic record
in Congress has not added anything to the
strength OF the party. On the other hand,
it comedies that the Republican party Las
shrewd and energetic managers, men OF ex-
perience and boldness, and has planned the
campaiyn we'll
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23
THE ROMANCE OF CATHERINE
REEs R1Eoe.

The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, in speak
ing Of the death OF his sister, Catherine,
told the romance Of her early life. When
Miss Bescher was 30 years old, she was en-
gagged TO be married TO Prof.. Fisher, Of
Yale College. Professor Fisher, on a voy-
sge to Eurore, was drowned, and according
20 Mr.. Beecher, this death worked COM
ple;e revolution in his sisters character.
She broke away from the'faith of her faith
er, and, adopting liberal views, gave her
whole life for the benefit Of others.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23
CAV. aNTHO>Y,s sspULr 80 THE
FARMER.

In a recent number Of TRE TINES We
ihony, showing that he holds labor as de-
grading ;Od compares the larorer 10 the
OK. His whole course in Kansas proves
him the iyrant that he Is lie regards his
friends as his tools-men as the instru-
ments of his ambition and the places of
honor and trust as 50 mudG money in hand
To buy his way to further prominence.
Such a man can VII say: Il have no
sympatl. with the debtor class"
IN his inaugural he said The civil SEA
vice oi the State shall not be made an in
strumcut Of personal political aggrandizc-
mont, and yet what siugle reason can be
given f.. hi~ sgp. in,neut oi Baker except
that Baaer own. PAPER arG' san se-v" lis
''P.r-onal political" ends The joint resp
luton Of Congress under which Nj. Baker
Is made one oi the twenty commissioners,
saws:
The Frc~idcn; may appoint twenty oad-
ditipnal commissioners, no two of whom
shall be appointed from any one state, If
whom, three shall bg PTrc.jcd' ,yi;aa: eI,erts,
tn7ee shall be skiIsl rep SsHtctires # com
sn.roc and manufacture, an- Jour shall b p'se-
noaiogri 7Ho1jst,, nine shall be sei,s 'je erpnt.
and on shall he Assistant Commissioner
General Under cshich tf these classes
does Mr. Baker come? Mr. Gray was ap,
pointed one Of the four practical agricul,
Iuralists" Ii was a concession 10 the ag
ricuItural state, 10 the farmers whose pro
ducts at Philadelphia surpassed al others
Mr.. Gray ia his card of resignation says his
ieSructions required him TO report on og'
ricuIlurul sab CTS 1ot Iuier than Jon. !, 1879.
Mr.. Gray, at the last moment resigned
aud Mr. Baker, on the recommendation o.
Gov. Anthony, took Misplace having, frs
been made an honorary commissioner on the
nomination of the Governor. There was M
other vacancy and Of course Mr.. Baker, by
brevet 81 the President on the word Of Gov
Anthony is miraculously transformed int
-TaNli'sil aSiNuitu'hiisA- ifS VIII W
known as Farmer" Baker hereafter-nol
"lottery" Baker. %
Ii will be news 10 the farmers OF Kansas
that NJ Baker has ever had anything &c
do with farming, scientific Or PRACTICAL
And as to bis writing on agricultural
suhjec:s9-his report TO be printed by Con
gress is simply a huge joke that nigh
do for Prentis, but that is not becoming
Kansas Governor to Preparation the Presi
deaf and on the act Of Congress.
We hore practical and scientific farmer
in Kansas-the best in the world. w,
have al Agricultural College with abb
. professors, supported by the State. w
have an Agricultural SocIety-a sort O
West Point of Agriculture, in which on
BEST farmers trained by the best expert
enees. Why are all these to be ignored
insulted in the appointment: OF man VIII
has not one qualification TO recommen
him? And this De act of a Governor VIII
has so long been honored SIS President c
the Agricultural SJciety. Why this in
suit? VIII he answer? Will the pe9p
no; answer?
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23

Russia is apparently preparing the Eu-
ropean mind frr the crisis which must arise
when Schouvaioff makes his report and
leaves it to the Gar and his Ministers to
decide whether the British terms are ad-
missable or otherwise. The Rus ian semi
official organ Processes to find in the COM
mon desire Of England and Russia to keep
Turkey intact the basis of satisfactory
understanding. The plea is specious. but
it is notorious that it is Russian ascendon-
cy, rather than the integrity Of the Ottoman
Empire, which mos, concerns England.
Until that preponderance is adjusted, Eng
land will be dissatisfied.
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Would Likely C.sAse . Demand for
MoEe Nediators.
fChicago Tribune, ~

In the course OF the discussion of the
question Of Communism at the meeting of
Methodist ministers yesterday, the idea was
suggested that the ministers might act as
mediators between labor and capital lat
er on, the Communis;ic idea found expires
siou in the desire of brother that the sal a.
ries Of all preachers be made equal-the
well-psid pastors Of prosperous churches to
share their pay with those in charge Of less
pecunious parishes. If this application Of
The socialistic doctrine should become popu-
lar to any considerable extent, it is easy to
see that somebody viii have to serve as a
mediator between the ministers and the
ministers. q
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He Ought % be Able 10 say Ii in
French.

We grieve to see that Murat Halstcsd, OF
the Cincinnati Commercial, has contracted u
habit OF profanity while abroad, though he
was only gone four weeks. Mr., Hals'ead
says that the facade pu; mp in the Ameri-
can section at the Paris Exposition is the
est looking thing be ever beheld. !"
All this may be true, but Mr.. Halstead
ought to be able to render his adiec,ives in
French, after his sojourn in the gay capital,
and not offend the sensitive ears OF his
countrymen by this rough Cincinnati
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23

By a card published in our local columns
this snorning it will be seen that Prof. Nc
OArty declines to be candidate for Super.
intendent of the city schools. Notwith-
standing his declination We have reason to
believe that he would acopt the position
If rendered him, and, as We have already
said, se believe the members OF the Board
would carry out the wishes OF their consti-
tnen.s Inv electinp him
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New York Times.l

Looking at the main features Of the case
a. thew are presented by the English them
selye-. il must be concluded that the field
before our manufacturers is a promising
one. Their greatest rival, and the one who
has hitherto barred them out of all impor-
tan, foreign markets, confesses her own
weakness and their strength. IL they can
manage to observe a few ofthe primecon
tions Of success, they ought TO have a pros
perous future in store for them. II they
can maipain and steadily improve the
quality of5heir goods; ii they can establish
and keep up harmonious relations with
their workmen, such AZ have for some time
existed, and ii they can resist the tempta-
ton to oyerwork their credit, and to make
haste unduly, they have certainly fair
prospect OF gaining most important hold
on foreign markets.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23
A. &c Was EOrsy Year Ago.

Elderly farmers in this latitude who
woke up yesterday morning to find the ten
der vegetation in their fields and gardens
blackeped by killing frost were II minded
Of still wilder freak Of the thermometer
just forty -four years ago. The Spring had
been, like this, remarkably forward one,
when on the 18th of May there came q
storm Of snow and sleet, and freezing wealth
er which even scorched the foliage Of the
forest trees, then almost in full leaf, and in
many cases killed the trees themselves. An
experience Of this kind is very whole
some discipline for skeptically inclined
people who have bsgun to loose faith in
the almanac.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES GOUT.

Prince Gort-chakoffs govt, which is re-
ported to be worse, may be the means OF
bringing about an arrangement OF the
European trouble. Ever since the Gar
himself has taken in hand the business OF
negotiation the prospects Of peace have aP-
peared to improve.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23
The Impression " as that Everything
was Ready.
Topeka Common wealth, ID

The people of Leavenworth are prepared
to entertain everyone who will go to that
city next Friday. The excursion under the
auspices of the Topeka Cornet Band, has
given an opPortur to go at very low
rates. Go away from home Tor day and
have good time.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23
.,ra.rs s.,I.Pu.c,. for elizabeth.
IChicsgO Tribune.

II Mrs. Tiiton keeps on making COMES
sioas. she viii! do we'll To adopt The Moifett
bell-punch, or some other method OF Keep
ing 4 correct record Of them.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23

THE Commonwealth has found man away
out in the south west, who doesn't sPprove
OF Baker. appointment is Commissioner To
Paris. The Commonwealth is always wide
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23
Observation-Disclosures.

The Ohio House of Representatives has
passed the bill providing for the redistric,-
ing of the State so that the Democrats may
elect more than their share Of Congressman.
The State is badly gerrymandesed.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23
A ni>iinciion, With SOI.ae DcHbi ns %
the. Difference.
New York Times, L.

England probably cares less than any
other great nation what other people think
of any course she may have decided to
take. She is imgeasHrably less sensitive
to outside opinion than we OF the United
States are-perhsps because she has more
pride than vanity, while We may have more
vanity than pride.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23
m Won Don't Believe iS There's the
Broken Finger.

There is another unpleasant story about
Adelina Patti. At Milan, Nicolini became
Jealous Of q comrade who was too assiduous
in his attentions, and proceeded to chastise
him with a cane. Patti rushed in to de-
fend the new lover, and received blow
which broke her little finger. And if you
don't believe the story, the gossips say,
there is the broken finger.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23
In General style and 'sS:et-up'' IL Has
No superior.


" f. Steven., agent Tor the Leavenworth
TINES is in town. lie is a live man and
represents live paper. THE TIMES, in
quantity and quality OF matter, convent
ence and style Of "get-up," has no superior.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23

We uuhesitatingly say that the Leaven-
worth TINES is the rest State paper in Nan
sss. 1t gives daily two 10 four columns OF
State news, cul.ed from country exchanges
Just what tine people want.
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23
A Conuadrusn for the WaJs ant
Mcans Committee.


The public would like to be informed
why the Senate bill for the issue of poPu-
lar four per cent. bonds has been smothered
in the Ways and Means Committee OF the
Hons
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23
A Phtladelphia Endorsement for
George a. Crawford.
fDh,ladalphi. Record Ia

Hon. George A. Crawford is talked OF for
the NEXT Governor of X ansas 10 some Of the
Republican journals. of that State. Mr..
Crawford would make a good Governor.
He is a native Pennsylvanian and man
of ability
The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1878-05-23

YEAS-29. =
Bailey, Ey.stIs, Kellogg, Randolph,
Rayard, Garland, Lamar, Ransom,
Beck, Grover, MeCreery. salisbury,
Booth Harris Mcdonald, Whyte,
Coke, Hereford, Matthews, withers-
ConoveT, Hill, Ma&ey,
Eaton, Johnston, Merrimoh,
Edmunds, Jones, Of Morgan.
@ Fla.
rSaYS-4D.0
Allison, Davis &C H., KirKwOOd Saunders,
Anthony, Davis Of Mcmillan, Spencer,
9 ". Va,
Blaine, Dawes Mitchell, Teller,
Burnside Dorsey, CMorrill, Voorhees,,
Butler, Ferry, oglesby, Wadleigh
Cameron uoar. Plumb, Window.
of Wis,
CockreII, Ingalls,, Rollins,
COnkling, Herman. Sargent,
YEAS-Democrsts2 70; Republicans 5.
NAYS-Democaats 5; Republicans2.
This vote conclusively shows the insin-
cerity and hollowness Of theErlaim of the
Democrats that they are the soldiers
friends. In the House they vote for such
measures and in the Senate almost unani-
mousIC against them. Senator Ingalls, de-
serves the thapIga the people for his. ex-
posure Of this sham and pretence which
has so long been the stock in trade Of the
Democracy.
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1.-THE DIGNITY OF LABOR.
Criticism Upon an Address Delivered
by George T. Anthony Before
an Agricultural Society in
Orleans County,
New York.

For the Mendina. Orleans Co, Tribune,
! April IL, lSS2,l
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5'h. "The farmer is truly a laboriug man.
ard does little else than work. His eating
and sleeping are cut down 10 the lowest min
imum required 10 keep him in working trim.
lie scarcely II ads a blink of leisure through
his waking hours,-toil, cod and PURPOSE
LESS Toll, has sealed up every avenue To his
sout. He is incaSed in a crust of selfishness
that neither truth nor justice can penetrate,
OF love and mercy melt. He is "A blse slave
to earth and worthy of his bondage"