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Our gaet's Corner SeletteA
DO NOT TAKE IT TO HEART.

There's many trouble
Would burst like Il bubble
And into the waters of Lethe depart,
Did We not rehearse it,
And tenderly nurse it,
And give it a permanent place in the
heart.
There's many a sorrow
Would vanish tomorrow.
We're we only willing to furnish the
wings.
So sadly intruding
And quietly brooding
1t matches out all sorts of terrible
things.
How welcome the seeming
Of looks that are beaming,
whether ones wealthy or whether
ones poor.
Eyes bright as berry,
Cheeks FED as a cherry,
The grOan and the curse and the heart
ache can cure,
Resolve to be nj cry,
All worry to ferry
Across the famed waters that bid us
forget,
And no longer fearful,
But happy and cheerful,
we feel life has much that's worth liv-
Ing for yet.
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AleyandcI Fl inter writes in the
Occasional, a paper published at
Portsmouth Virginia, what purports
TO be trus narrative of the start
ling events in the life of j. Wilkes
Booth just previous to the assassiua-
tlon of President Lincoln. The sto-
ry is given as told to the author by
Mrs. TEMPE, one of the circle of
friends at the National Hotel in
Washington during the last years of
the war. I this circle were Senator
Hale, his W fe and daughter Bessie,
and j. Willes Booth. Mrs. Temple
was Booth1 friend and confidante,
and she insists that Booth knew Lin
coin we'll, ind that Lincoln knew
Booth and ften spoke of him. This
is the story Is Hunter puts it into the
mouth of Ms. Temple:
"Among all of Bessie Hale's adj
mirers, Both was the most ardent
and devote5 distancing all competi-
tors excepI one, and that was the
Presidents eldest son, Robert Lin
coin, who was madly in love with
Bessie. H courted her again and
again, and wouldn't take no for his
answer. Eh had a heavy backing,
for both tie Senator and his wife,
aware of the splendid advantages of
the match, urged their daughter to
marry Rob.rt Lincoln, and queen it
at the White House, which in those
days was tie palace of royalty itself.
She would have given in, I am conf
dent, but Tor Booth, who, with his
charm of person, manner and intel
lect, carried the day, and won her
heart, but not he hand; for her pa
rents frowned bwn and most en-
phatically yetoei the intimacy be-
tween their daughter and the actor
Indeed, both fatler and mother con-
sidered it grea, piece of presump-
ton for the "plyer" to make love
of the scenic sage. John Wilkes
Booth they considered divine in the
princely role of Hamlet, or wearing
the slashed doufet and habiliments
of the half Prime, half peasant Mel
notte; but as a SIN in-law to the first
Senator in the LAID there the charm
ceased, and thy commanded the
daughter never % think Of him.
How much
BESsE HALE
really cared for Booth none of us
knew; probably lot even he himself
could tell. No ole was aware of the
absorbing, true, devoted affection
that Bessie had for him-a love
great in its purity and singleness,
firm in its Attachment, as true as
death itself, and stronger than life
aud death combined. Only in the
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81
--InE difficulty of providing bof.
ses Win forage in war has set the in.
genious 70 work in endeavorine IN
compound a condensed horse biscuit
and Col. Ravelli, an Italian officer
seems to have been very successful
ID TINS respect. By direction Of the
Minister of War, very careful exper.
lmepts have lately been made with
cavalry horses, and a commission
report that not only when the his
cut IS administered with proner
care y IS consumed with appetite
ana easily digcsted, but that Tho
IN yigor. N - .
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BOOTH Il BOB. LINCOLN.
We're J. Wilkes Booth and Robert Lin
coin Rivals in their Love
Making.
A virginians Story of Booths Insane
Jealousy of Young Bob
Lincoln.
He Hated the President Because lie Loved
His County, and Hated the Son
Because He Loved Bes-
sic Hale.

THE NIGHT BEFORE THE ASsAs-
SINATION.
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State of Louisiana.
Parish of Rapides District Court.
No. 1926.

t NO. 1870.
LAzARD EHRsTETN VS.. HIS CREDITORS.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO
~ whom it may concern that Lazard
Ehrstein has filed in this Court, an APP
plication for respite, under the laws
of this State relating thereto, and that
a meeting of his creditors has been or
dered to be held before Louis V. Marye
Notary Public, in and for Rapides Par
ish, on Saturday, July Goth, A. D.,
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REVENGE OF A REBEL. AND JEALOUS
LOVER.
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The Leavenworth weekly times., 1878-08-08
ACHa0 NEEDEp.

In conversation with prominen; busi-
ness man of Kansas City, yesterday, We
learned the feeling in regard to the Journal
in Kansas City. He said, Il am Repub-
lican, would like TO support a Republican
paper, but the 10 unoi, under is present
management deserves no patronage. II
has neither life, energy nor vim. 1t is too
bad that we have TO patronize a Bourbon
Democratic sheet" We told him there
ought to be a field in town the size of
Kansas City for Republican paper, and
that he ought to do all he could TO build up
a newspaper that would be a credit 10 the
party. IL is true the circulation of the
Joaaaai is decreasing daily, its advertising
patronage is very small, but is this not in a
measure the fault of our neighbors them
telyes? When the old management became
almost bankrupt, there was a chance for a
live comp any 10 take hold, and rescue the
paper, it could be bought for little or moth
ing, and if the proper persons had gained
control the Journal would to-day be paying
Investment. Bnt the business men of
Kansas City, the leading Republicans, took
no steps in the matter, and consequently,
the journal passed into the hands of the
same class of men. They probably mean
well, and are doing the best they can, but
are loosing money every day, and must in
time succumb. We hardly know what is
best to be done, We would like too help the
Journal if We could, but everything seems
ia be in such a condition that one does not
know what to advise. The present COM
pany will soon be compelled to relinquish
the management, and then live man nav
possibly have an opportunity 10 retrieve the
fortunes Of the Journal
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1878-08-08
HOScRS AT HOME.
An Enthn>ih>tic Reception Tcndc red
ScnntOr ingalls, - A Hearty Wei
come and u Courteous lSesponse.


A large concourse Of our best ard most
influential citizens, accompanied by Prof.
Phillips famous cornet band, repaired to
the residence of Senator Ingalls, last even
ing, and teEdered him formal serenade
and reception home. 1t was surely an i'm
promptu affair, having been arranged by
his hosts of friends during the day and
carried into execution in the evening
At $50 the party, which was 30 large
that it could very appropriately be called
procession, preceded by the cornet band,
left the corner Of Fourth and Commercial
streets, the great majority Of them walking,
but the streets filled with carriages al
other conveyances. As they passed up on
the way to the Senator's residence, the
crowd was continually augmented by addi-
tions, until it developed into perfect ova.
ton. At the Senator's residence, the throng
gathered around and in the grounds, and
the band played, as only PHILLIPS band can,
"Home, Sweet Home" As the Senator ap-
peared, looking as familiar as though his
absence had been of only days duration,
there arose an enthusiastic cheer.
When the band ceased DIR. W. W. Coch-
rane came forward. and on behalf OF the
hosts who were called upon, rendered his
earnest consratulation upon his successful
arrival home and paid a glowing tribute
To the efficient and able manner he had
represented our Young Commonwealth in
such body As the Senate Of the United
States. When We take into consideration
the Democratic procli:ities OF the Doctor,
We can only say it was happy, earnest
speech: one full Of honest pride in our dis
tinguished Senator's record. and earnest in
its good wishes for his future prosperity.
At the close of the welcome, Senator In
gals responded, as only can. We dare
not mar its beauty by attempting a botched
up synopsis. 1t was delivered in his hap
piest vein, full of cheerful words for Atchi-
son aud Kansas, void OF personal allusion
to his own arduOus labors Of the past
months and pleasant in his appreciation
of the honors so earnestly accorded. 1t
was cordial and appreciative in the most
meanings Of the word,
and the Hearty plaudits which con-
tinually broke in upon his remarks, showed
how closely the people were in sympathy
with his very apparent good humor, and
how deeply they appreciated the gentle
man himself. The conclusion of his ad-
dress, that his house was open to them all,
anu HIS lalcH stTihS out, was tne sISuai
for their entrance, and for the next hour he
was besieged with handshakins and con-
gratulations.
In the spacious dining hall, Mrs. ingalls,,
assisted by Mrs. Major Crowell and Mrs.
Clem Neal, presided, and the crowd drank
coffee and ate sandwiches to the good health
and continued prosperity and prominence
OF their popular Senator and his most esti-
mable lady.
During the evening, the Atchison Lei
derkranz, one of our strongest German
contributed to the success OF the |
serenade by rendering some choice German
airs.
Altogether it was an exceeding popular |
affair, and a flattering testimonial to the |
Of Senator Ingalls, in his own
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1878-08-08
READ IT.

Read the article which We copy this
morning from the Lawrence Tribune, writ
ten by Ex-Governor Charles Robinson, criti-
cizing George T. Anthony's Lawrence
speech.
Mr. Robinson is known to all the people
of Kansas a. one Of the most honorable
men in the State, and those that know him
know that whatever he says is true.
George 7. denied, in his speech, that he
had declared that he had mo sympathy
with the debtor class" Governor Robin
son says positively that he heard him soy it,
and states definitely the time and place.
Scores of other witnesses have previously
testified to the same fact.
Referring to his veto Of the bill passed
by the last Legislature for enobling the
county OF Douglass to compromise its rail-
road debt, George T. said in his speech
that "an idiot might know" that the meas
ure couldn't have any effect even if it had
become Law. Mr.. Robinson calls atten.
ton to the fact that the measure was ap-
proved by, and drawn up under the direc-
ton Of, Stephens, Thacher, and Hutchins,
Of Lawrence-and We may add Wheat and
Stillings of Leavenworth-fiv attorneys
who have State regulations, and are rcog-
nized BY every lawyer in Kansas as five Of
the best attorneys in the State. according
to their judgment :he measure would have
been effective and would have relieved the
Lawrence people of the enormous railroad
debt which is crushing the life out of their
county, but according to George 7. any
idiot might have known that such a law
wouldn't do any good.
There are many other points in Gov.
Roblnson's article which are equally inter
esting, and which should be read by all the
people OF the State.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1878-08-08

would put up ten Thousand dollars. Tn,
people could not see why they might no
hold Fair themselves on less money anC
no thinks to Gov. Anthony. But to act in
dependent of the Board would be to bring
odium On il; it would create divisions.
Meanwhile Kansas City holds tie i..ir fos
Kansas, ard our people are asked tc en-
dure this nightmsre-Gov. Anthony-yet a
little longer.
He will not hold fairs; yet at the Janu-
ary meeting Of the Boord he expressed re-
gret that We no longer have annual sessions
OF the Legislature, as he would like to i'm
press on that body the immediate necessi-
ty of erecting an Agricultural Museum
Building, "four times as large n the Sen
ate Chamber" 1t would cost hundreds of
of dollars; and yet, what We
ask is State Fair, but temporary and,
If properly conducted, self-sustaining ag-
ricultural museum. This was offered as
sugar plum to comfort Toreks for not get
ling fair.
So We must not have 4 Bureau Of Immi-
,ration we must no. have a display at
Paris: We must not have a fair at home
md vet We must sing hossnnas to 'the best
Governor Kansas ever had
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1878-08-08
THAT VETO MESSAGE.

Leavenwor;h county is burdened with =
railroad debt far greater Than she is able to
pay. The people are perfectly willing to
do all they can, and to pay as great . pro-
portion of this debt as they are able to pay.
But it is out of the question to talk about
paying all Of it-that would be an impoei.
bility-and one of the most important ques-
tions that our public men have had to con-
slider for several years past, has been "What
to do with cur county and city debts." Our
people all feel that II this incubus could
BE- taken of our county and city would At
once enter upon . season of prosperity such
a. they have not enjoyed since the Val, but
if there cannot be something done to relieve
MS OF at lsast portion of tie burdea, the
property Of the county will not be worth
enough to pay the taxes that viii have to
be assessed against it. Such being the situ-
alton, several Of our ablest attorneys we're
selected two years ago, 10 FePFs0t rs in
the Lesislature. and in connection With
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1878-08-08
PESTILENCE.

There is too much reason to fear that this
year will be marked BY unusual prevalence
OF that scourge of the South, the yellow
fever. Already il has gained foothold in
New Orleans and Key West, and in the
former city the disease has gone so far and
has been manifested in such yiols Mt form
that Memphis, Nicksburg, Pensacola and
Shreveport have determined to enfsrce a
quarantine against il. In New Orleans
there are many cases every summer without
attracting any attention, and when there
are enough TO be talked about and to cause
the city to be black-listed We may be sure
that there is danger of an epidemic that
will number many victims. The New
Orleans people owe If TO themselves
that the whole truth shall be told.
Cases are reported also IN st. Louis and
New York, but in these places there ought
to be no trouble about stamping out the
disease. 1t is bad, however, that the germs
oil The lever have been brought to any part
oil the country SO early and distributed 90
widely No city can afford to neglect any
precant'on against the contagion or to hesi-
tate about the enforcement of the most
rigid sanitary regulations. Meanwhile Let
us hold ourselves in readiness to relieve the
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1878-08-08
Do THEY BELONG TO THE GOV.
ERNORt

DO the people OF the State believe that
the public institutions Of the.State ale the
Governors personal property, TO be used
by him in his own personal Interests?
1t is not only public wrong but pub
lie disgrace that foolish boy, who
hasn't sense enough to clerk for a peanut
stand, should be permitted to draw the
salary of chief clerk at the penitentiary,
because he is the Governors son.
Ii is not only public wrong but pub
lie disgrace that convict should be taken
ont of the Penitentiary, and be made
to displace an honest and respectable citi
zen as chief clerk at the insane asv!um.
because he is willing to do the book keeping
t..ihe penitentiary, Tor which the Governor's
imbecrle son draws the pay.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1878-08-08

The lesson of all which is that Kansas
cannot afford TO repose on her laurels.
Nor can she trust her future, in these vital
interests of immigration, 10 the obstinate,
do nothing policy of George I. Anthony.
4 State that has A. millions of acres of un-
cultivated land cannot afiort to sit COM
placently on her high prairies and point to
her centennial triumph as the guaranty of her
future. That is last years birds nest
Kansas must build anew, but she must not
be any longer in the blind guidance Of a
Governor who kept us from reaping har-
vest at the Paris Exposition, who prevents
US from gathering where We sowed at the
centennial, and whose obstenancy, If he had
been permitted TO have his way, would
have prevented us from making that great
display which won so much honor at Phil
adelphia.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1878-08-08
pusE UyapULrER ArED CHEEK

HIS EIcellency Governor Anthony gayeihe
Ga-sne a social cal OIL Thursday and N con-
versation with him We learned that we are
young in the newspaper business TO Whit he
is, and that he has not yet forgotten aos 10
.sticksype.ts
The foregoing is copied from the Eeloit
Go-este of the eth, and for pure cheek, it
gets away with anything the Governor has
said or done. He bought the Kansas Fum
er, and published it two or three years, but
his only experience in the newspaper busi-
ness was when he was employed to write for
us at stated salary. and not line OF his
writings was permitted to 60 to press With
out first having been seen BY some one
competent to correct it. He knows moth
ing whatever about sticking type" as he
calls il.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1878-08-08
BRING SUIT FOX LIBEL.

In a speech at Lawrence, lev days ago,
in referring to certain statements IN regard
to certain acts Of his that we have made
and proved, the Governor characterized
the charges as ''iufamou-ly false and ma
| licious."
Now, an UNANIMOUSLY false and mali
cious charge furnishes good ground for L.
bel suit
Ills EIcellency is very sensitive upon the
matter OF his reputation, Tor it will be re-
membered that he sued Sol Miller for hav-
ing intimated that he was guilty Of .
crooked transaction involving the sum of
about twelve dollars. Miller published
retraction and apology in a subsequent is
sue, but this was not satisfactory Georges
reputation was at stake, and nothing but
verdict could heal his wounded honor.
II he is 30 scrupulously careful Of his
reputation 10 twelve-dollar matter, why
should lie be so very careless about il in 70
many much more important matters?
II his E1cellency's reputation was so dear
TO him that he could not accept Of any
apology or retraction in the Miller case,
why is it that the move important charges
We have brought against him have been al
lowed 70 stand before the public for two
years without bringing single libel suit ?
We have not apologized; We have not re-
tracted. Why is il that trifling charge |
brings libel suit, while score Of much |
grayer charges receive no legal attention
whatever?
The publisher Of THE TINES has property
enough 10 mske him responsible Tor any
iamage that the court might awarl, and
ais property is not in his wife's name, nor
n any body's name but his own: it is not
,overel up in any way, and can be reached
~ an execution without any trouble
II all, so there need be no hesita-
ion ou that account, and
1 is certainly very strange tina, score oi
rave charges, if they are "infamously false {
nj malicious" should he passed by for
wo years without single libel suit, by 1
nan whose reputation is so dear TO him I
ilat he will bring suit on a triting twelve
ollar charge, and refuse to accept any I
polcgy or compromise. v
Ii We had made any charge, no matter q
on trifling, against George T. Anthony, i
hich was not true, he would have insti- i
lted legal proceedings against us within C
Senty-four hours. But we know-and he l.
nows-that every charge We have made
gains; him We are prepared TO prove, "
henever he chooses to take the matter in p
court. p
That's why he has brought no libel suits 81
,ainst U.s. =,
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1878-08-08
IumsCR rsON AND LAND SALE,

Kansas most not clay the fatteriog unc-
tion to her soul" that she is selling all the
land and getting all the immigration. By
no means Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota
and Iowa are making organized effort and
are securing most OF the immigration from
States east Of them in their own latitude.
1t was this population that might have
been secured TO Kansas through the efforts
of Bureau of Immigration. We must
not have such Bureau, because Governor
Anthony could not be Commissioner of I'm
migration and Governor at the same time.
Let us look at the result. Commissioner
Williamson of the General Land Office at
Washington reports tn for the year end
ing June 3Oth, 1873, there have been ,ken
up OF public lands as follows:
Dakota, increase over last year i,ste4ss , acres.
Kansas, lso.S a,
MInn. (" =. .N,So .
Neb. 4" '' aoz'S
1t will be seen from this table that our
boosted X Kansas is but trific ahead OF far
off frigid Dakota, and has not furnished
half the lands disposed OF by the Govern
ment only in these three states and one
territory.
Our K ansas Land Grant Railway Com
panies, have had to do all the immigration
work for Kansas that has been done. Our
best Governor We ever had" would have
it so. The State, under his direction, sits
idly by, in the great struggle for men and
,apital, and eats George T. Anthony's
hash"
The following from the Railway Gaze q,
will show that little cooperation on the
part of the State would not have been out OF
place. 1t will be seen that but a small
hare OF the land sales are in Kansas, and
ha; four Railroad Companies Of other
states are set down as ranking Kansas
oads in the matter of sales. The Gczette
avs:
The Commerce and Finance Chronicle COM
tiles the following table OF the sales of
and by land grant railroads during the
rst four months OF the years 1877 and ,
S-S. |.