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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29
National Grcenback Labor Congregational
Convention. Eirsl Disfricf.

Delegate Convention Of the National Greenback
Labor party is hereby called to meet at Concordia,
Cloud County, Kansas, September 1lth 1873 for the
purpose of nominating candidate for Congress. The
basis Of representation in this Convention will be two
Delegates from each Representative District in each
County, and two Delegates from each newly organ
lied County
BY order of Committee.
W. ID. RIPPEY Chairman.
IAN papers in this District respect fully request
ed to publish.
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rg- Call and examine the Gundlach Rotary Force
feed Grain Drill, which has unequalel feeding de
vice. and the most perfect hoe in the market 1t will
pass with through any kind of land, whether
clean trashy or rough hard loose. 1t sows
all kinds of grain whether clean dirty, with per-
ection and the quantity of grain to be per acre
can he regulated without change Of gear For sale by
Scl,letzhaum A. Sehnel Dominican Kansas
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SICKNESS There was never before SO much sick
known in this County at present 1t is mostly
fever and prevails to the greatest extent in the
try, especially the low lands The doctors are
having busy harvest Troy is escaping wonderfully,
there is but little sickness of any kind in town.
Our White Cloud correspondent gives list of sew
eral cases in that vicinity. We learn, in addition,
that DIR. G. B. Nuzum, who went up to attend his
brother Edgar, has been taken down. Our corrcs-
pondent says that much sickness was never known
there. He is misnformed 1t was worse in 1859. To
be sure, the population to work was then much
smaller than at present but we remember, land we
published the fact at the time) that family
the only in that did not need the services of
a doctor, that Fall.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

II Have you Cold and Coughi avoid all furry,
and to 6rstclass druggist hurry and ask for Eilers
Extract of Tar and Wild Cherry bottle buy, your
cure is sure-don't worry. Sold by C. b. Bickford &
Co., Troy; Aug. Miller, wathena-
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

B There has been a rivalry going on between
fuitgrowers in this vicinity, to which could bring
in the biggest peach Boney Wood brought in the first
one. Tom Wood beat it with weighing over 8
ounces John Rhuc came in with one over ounces.
Now Bcney Wood trumps again with peach weigh.
ing los ounces. This still remains the boss peach.
He calls the variety "Stump the World
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

" The editor of the Bulletin wants to loan us
some money. We would accept his offer, did we not
fear that he is again representing swindling con-
cern like the Life Association Of America and that in
the end he would souge out of property as he
did Mr. Colt
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

II The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs B. O'Dris-
coll will symrathize with them in the death of their
daughter, Miss Annie, which occurred on Wednesday
of last week, after few days illness. Mr.. and Mrs.
O'Driscoll are generous, kind-heArted. hospitable
people, possessing many friends who will deeply
gret to hear that this great sorrow has overtaken
them; and Miss Annie was beloved by many friends,
who will sincerely mourn her early decease.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

E Squire VIM. Gillen, with his wife, brother and
sister, paid their respects to the chef on the al.
The Squire is of the leading Democrats of Wolf
River Township, but he and his family friends Of
the Chief, aud whole-souled people, and We always
like to meet that kind.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

u rape was committed near st. Joseph, few
days ago, upon the person of girl named Belle Nor
rison, formerly resident of this County. Spencer
Lewis, also well known in this County, was one OF
the perpetrators of the crime
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

" George and Joe Hagenbuch are heavily in the
broom-corn business this season. They have raised
a large crop, and are harvesting it. Broomcorn
is up to a pretty fair figure now.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

II There is said to be scheme on foot to rebuild
the "Bob-tail Road" from Doniphan to wathena, TO
make it link in extendinsthe Atchison Topeka and
Sante Fe Road from Atchison to St Joseph
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

II The DOniphan County Fair Association offer
about $500 more, in cash, for premiums, than they
did last year. They not yet able found char
ity hospital for menicant newspapers but they will
increase their premiums, year after year, as their f.
nances justify.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

.gA good investment, better than loaning money
at one per cent minute, is to keep your Liver,
Stomach. and Bowels in healthy condition by the
of EiIerts Daylight Liver Ps- They will restore
you to health, impart new vigor to your mind, tone
mp your system, and give renewed pleasure to the
joys of life. Sold by C. B. Bickford & Co., Troy
Aug. Miller, Wathena-
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

" The day before the circus, We man hau
a cookstove to Byers' store We trust he got enough
for it to take his family into the show.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

~ Prof o. c. Hill, of Oregon, No., will lecture
at the NJ. Z. Church, Friday evening, August 30th.
Prof. McCarty's lecture will be delivered on Thurs
day evening, as previously announced.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

y District Court for this County will convene
on Monday next September ID The Bar Docket vii
be found elsewhere in this issue
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29
For sale,

good work horse, seven years old, l6 hands high
also pair of mules-yearlings-large and fine. VIII
sell on time, with approved security.
THos. HESsHALL-
Aug p lS7S-d
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

~ The editor of the Bulletin offers the tooth-ache
apology for the poor quality of last weeks To-
cal items. The usual quality of those items gives one
| the impression that he has the belly-ache.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

- We are under obligations to the officers of the
Brown County Fair Association, for ticket theil
Fourth Annual Fair, to be held at Hiawatha, Sep
TENDER 18th, 18th, Goth, and DIST.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

70 Elder Mitchell did not favor with a call
when in town. He had more fraternal feeling fol
his brother cattedealer and lopover, at the Bullet,
office.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

II w. T. Wood has encountered freak of ma
ture in his orchard. He has tree of the early har
vest apple that has heretofore been the first tree in
the orchard to blossom and the fruit has been ripe
the last week in June But this year, this tree did
not bloom until after the Rawles' Janet or Genet
ting which is the latest Of all apples to blossom, and
the fruit is just ripe fully two months later than
the usual time. He wants somebody to explain that
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

II The Board of Directors of the Fair Association
will meet at the Secretarys office, Saturday, Aug
81, at o'clock, p. IN.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

II X. H. Montgomery, Of District No. GO, brought
us in choice watermelon, the other evening, as
specimen greenback from his District. That kind of
Greenback doctrine has some meat in it.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

ArrENPTED The Norton County
Adeanee of the 18th inst contains the following nc
count of the attempted assassination of former well
known citizen of Doniphan County-in fact, several
former citizens were concerned it:
On the night Of July 2st between the hours of ten
and eleven O'Clock, deliberate attempt at assassina
ton was perpetrated upon John Landis, an old and
esteemed citizen Of this County, which came very
nearly proving fatal to more than one of Mr. Lands
family, and himself too
The person persons who attempted this foul deed
no doubt hsd been lurking near Mr. Lands residence
waiting until the lights were extinguished, and the
occupants of the house were wrapped in peaceful
slumber.
The first shot fired, took effect near the window
where Mr. Landis was sleeping, and aroused the en-
tire family. Three more shots Immediately fired,
two of them passing through the upper story of the
house. close to the heads of Mr. Franklin Lands and
VIM McNatt, and the other shot through the building,
not far from where two younger sons of Mr. Landis
were sleeping, the bullet dropping the floor near
the bed.
The family, now being fully awakened, rushed out
Of the house but nothing could be of the would
be assassin nor could trace be detected, with the
exception of shot fired in the direction of McNatts
dug-Out not far distant, the mscreants were I'M
fleeing.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

" There will be no meeting of the County Board
in September. The next meeting will be the regular
meeting in October.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

y Ross Stursis' son Woody, aged about two
years and half, was dangerously hurt, Tuesday
night by falling down stairs receiving severe bruis
es on the head and breast, rendering him senseless
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

u Candid thoughts arc always valuable; 20 h
Uncle Sans Condition Powder for all animals. Sold
by all drrsgts.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

On hand now. and for sale in the meadow, the bes
quality Of Prairie Hay, one mile west of Troy.
29augiw. DAx W. VOORHEES,
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rF Aug. Miller, of Wathena informs US that on
last Saturday morning, William Dimond, an old
citizen of Burr-Oak Township, was sunstruck, and
died shortly afterwards.
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Aug. =, ls7s-tf

" correspondent wants to know who is the
White Sewing Machine agent for Doniphan County.
8. r. Shepherd, Of Troy, is the man. The White is
now all the rage.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

II We cannot permit quarrelling between CORES
pOndcnts through these columns We claim a mo
nopoly af the quarrelng that is done in this paper
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

II Uncle Sans Nerve and Bone Lininaent is for
man and beast, and is a hahn for every wound Sold
by all druggists.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

II just received, a large stock of fresh T, at
c. b. BIcKFoKp & Co.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

BUSINESS FOR LADIEs.-Our attention has been call
ell article for the of ladies' the invention
of which has conferred everlasting blessing upon
every lady. We refer to the Queen City skirt sus-
penders, for supporting ladies' skirts, the most de-
sirable and beneficial article invented for the
relief of women, many of whom have suffered years
of miserable health, caused solely by the weight of
number of heavy skirts, completely dragging them
down. Something to support ladies' clothing is alb
solutely necessary. These suspenders recon-
mended by leading physicians, to all ladies and
young girls. Every lady should have them. They are
sold only through lady agents. splendid opportu-
nifty is offered to reliable lady canvasser of this
County to the agency of pleasant and profit
able business For terms and territory, write
to the Queen City Suspender Company, rs Clark
Street. Cincinnati Ohio.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

u Hon. Allen b. Lennon, State Superintendent
Of Public Instruction, called. Friday. when we
were not in to squeeze him.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

~ All kinds of new goods at Leland's,
at prices to suit.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

EDITOR Troy CHIEF Please say to the farmers OF
Donphan County, that will exhibit, at your Fair
the Farmers Improved Studebaker Wagon that
beat all competitors, wherever it has been shown. 1t
will pay everybody well to examine it. Our agent,
Mr.. John Guider, will exhibit goods.
Yours, truly, &C.,
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29
~ Linen Suits at Leland's.

~ IT, you have any real estate to sell, apply to n
B. & G. 7. Wood, Troy, Kansas
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

~ Call on Schlet1baum & Schnell, at Douiphan,
and convince yourselves of the unequaled merits Of
the Gundlaeh Grain Drill.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

The CIRCUs.-Anderson's Circus on Friday drew
good crowd, and was patronized fully an well az
circuses usually Their show was up to the av-
erage circus, and those who attended got their
ey's worth Of fun But in another respect, we must
say good word for them They were not followed
by horde of swindlers, confidence men, gamblers,
thieves, and other hangers-on, that generally come
along with circus. They had little prize ticket
arrangement, but it in way that no one could
lose than small amount, if he proper to
invest. We have heard of thefts. and there were
drunken men belonging to the show. All connected
with it seemed to be remarkably goodhumored and
gentlemanly Indeed, an oath was rarely heard
from any of them. Considering the hard days work
they had of it, in the hottest day Of the year. this
remarkable. In short. if nothing than Ander-
sons Circus invades town, the community will
not seriously suffer from il.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

II Old goods marked down, at LIE
lands, regardless of cost.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

A JUn DEcusox.-We have mentioned tho Difficult
ty between two boys resulting in receiving blow
on the head, from the ebets Of which he died. They
both lived with Martin L. Zimmerman. White was
brotherinlaw Of zimmeFmans, and was very over
bearing and abusive The other boy ID named Oswald
and, we believe, b orphan White had been impo-
sing upon OswaA, who resented it. whereupon White
Knocked him down several times, and then pursued
HIM, throwing piece Of iron at him. Oswald picked
mp the iron, and turning, struck White on the head
facturing his skull, ~ was Afterwards ascertained
Zimmerman makes prctcnsions Of being a Doctor but
doesn't know enoagh to doctor sick hog. He under
took to treat the wounded boy, and doctored at him
until Inflammation set in. when other assistance was
called. We learn that it developed the trial
which we shall presently speak Of that Zimmerman
Afterwards changed the medicine and treatment pre-
scribed BY the other doctor; and when for WHILE it
seemed - If the patient improving he attributed
1t all to his own superior skill The boy fingered along
for several weeks, and then died. Young Oswald was
kept during this time by Zimme1man, who threatened
to put him in Jail if he attempted to leave. On Mon
day, Zimmerman came to town, went before Esquire
Johnston, and sw0re out warrant for the arrest of
Oswald for causing the death Of White and the poor
boy was locked up in the Jail until Tuesday afternoon
when he had an examination, County Attorney Ann
strong appearing for the prosecution, and n b. Wood
and Ed. Hoverson for the defence. The evidence
showed that the qunekery and ignorance Of thinner
man was the probable cause of Young Whites death,
and the Justice very properly discharged Oswald.
We were going to say that Zimmerman should now
be arrested for the murder of White; but shall not
be so hard on him. We will say this however: that |
'omehng should be done to prevent such pretenders
md quacks from experimenting upon helpless persons
Who may fall into their hands, by which their lives
Ire endangered if not sacrificed.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

Ii The Gundlach Grain Drill is from $50 10 800
pounds lighter than any other Drill in the market
Call on Schletzbaum & SehneIl. at DonPhan, and
convince yourself.
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McCrnm wants to buy 50 steer calves.

~ MeCrum wants to buy aOOoo bushels of wheat,
at DOnphan. 29aug.
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II We sell only for Cash, and viii give our cos
emcrs the best bargains in Severs nee, ut
McCRrx's
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Remember, We guarantee all our 4 % represented
or refund the money. c. B. BscKFoRD & Co.
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u Illustrated Marriage Guide, go pages, cloth
and gilt binding so cents; same in paper cover, %
cents Manhood. 10 cents; Womanhood, 10 cents;
Pamphlet, 3 cents-securely sealed, by mail Send
money or postage stamps DIR. WHITTIER, the great
specialist, 6l7 St Charles Street, St. Louis, Mo.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

4. O. O. r.
Troy City Lodge No. 3e meets every Saturday night,
at Odd Felfows' Hall Boders Bank. All members
Of the Order cordially invited to attend.
q. W. STRAHAN, n. @.
B. T. CALLAwAY Sec.
" K. CHURCH.-Services every Sabbath. at l0S A.
NIs NJ, and Il p. NJ Prayer meeting every Thursday
evening. J. A. AMOS, Pastor.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

~ Best stock of Notions in the COun.
ty, at Leland's.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

- Flows and CultivatOrs at Leland's,
at prices to suit the times.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

Keep oat the Flies.
Wire Screen Doors, and Wire Cloth for Window
Screens TRoY LUMBER YARD
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u To restore and keep soft and pliable your har-
ness, apply Uncle Sans Harness Oil. Sold by all
Harness Makers.
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CIDER VINEGAR

iY- For good goods and low prices, 20 to the C.sl
Store at Severance. NcCRuN.
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HNew Dress Goods at Leland,s.

BLAxka-A large supply Of Warranty and Gu it
Claim Deeds, Real Estate and Chattel Mortgages,
Bonds for Deeds Justices Blanks, such as Summons,
Warrants, etc. Constables' Sale and other blanks;
Police Judges Blanks etc, ETC., neatly printed and
for sale at this Office.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29
DoNIPmAN COUNTY DIRECTORY.

Judge ID Judicial District-AIFRFD G.. OTIS
County Commissioners. S. LONG, CYRUS LELAND. JR.
WIN. ii. DECKARD.
Sherif-CHARLEs BURKHALTER.
Clerk of District Court-FRANK BROWN.
Treasurer-RoBEKT FIIcKIy6ER.
County Clerk-D. W. MORSE.
County Attorney-F. X. ARMSTRONG.
Probate Judge-RoBERT WILKINSON.
Register of Deeds-JosEPH +. HAMPsoS.
Superintendent Of Public Instruction-D. d. ROSE
Surveyor-CHARLEs CoRBusIER.
Coroner-DR. W. W. CARTER.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

DIED IN AWELL--Monday evening, about o'clock,
a man name Roed was engaged in cleaning out a
well some GO feet deep, for Mr.. Camrod a tenant of
VIM. II. Deckard, on the old Ladd farm, west of Pa
lermo. They let down a candle and burned straw in
the well, then Roed went down. and found all right
He came up, and was lowered again, when he was
overcome by damp. Mr.. Deekard, VIM. Rappelye
aad II. g. Hewins, made a canvas sack, cleared the
we'll of damp and recovered the body, but life was
extinct He could be heard sasping for some time
after he was overcome.
We have since learned that the man was in the
well several hours before he was got out. He was
apparently dead. and preparations were made to
bury him, when it discovered there was still life
in the body and at last accounts, there were slight
pusations of the heart.
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sTUDEBAkER & wELCB.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
Wagons, Buggies, Carriages, Spring Wagons
and Sleighs.
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r. For Pure Cider Vinegar, 60 to D. c. Sinclair.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

All kinds Of Machine Oils, as low as at ST. Joe or
Atchison, ct c. b. BrcxYoRp & Co.
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Carpets, Carpets !

We have on hand Samples of Carpets. We will
take orders, and furnish at factory prices.
C. d. BIcKroRD & Co.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

~ Call at Leland's, and see the new
goods. The best stock of goods in the
| County, and cheaper than any.
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FRANKLIN BABC0CK
Money TO Loan,

On long time low interest well improved Farms in
Doniphan County, Kansas Apply to
;unesa XXX. STOUT, Troy, Kansas
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

y The bulletin has found two typographical er-
rors in the programme on the back Of the Premium
List of the Fair There is another in the List of Pre-
miums which it has not discovered Please look it
up and then hire somebody to read the proof of the
Bulletin, so that it may not continue scandal and
burlesque upon newspapers
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-29

LITTLE SroRr.- There was once a man I'm Tnov
whose name we shah suppress but shall call hin
Brdgea for short Last February great blue ribbon
Temperance revival came along. Bridges said the
saloonheepers were his iends and he would let tina,
paper down street run the Temperance business. Blu,
the people began to rush in rapidly that he con
cluded it going to be he big thing Of the age So
he put his name to the following solemn pledge a.
the undersigned. do pledge my word and honor, God
Helping me, to abstain from all intoxicating liquors a.
abeverage, and that will, by all honorable means.
encourage others to abstain After signing this
joint note with God and Francis Murphy. this man
Bridges at once set to work to make this blue
concern political party He went back on his friends
the saoon-kecpers, and got up city ticket pledged
to grant saloon licenses He ran this issue both in
Troy and Severance, and Haunted his blue ribbon on
all occasions. He defeated as he always lie, but
declared that the great blue ribbon principles must
win at last.
Less than five months have passed, and we are sor-
to learn that God has ceased to help the man whom
we call Bridges, for short. God has stolen a march
on him, and gone back on him before he could go
back God At least, he has made up with his for
mer friends, the saloon keepers, and can now gulp
down their beer with gusto that seems to indicate
that he likes it. By the time the political campaign
is over he will be able to sling down his tumbIerful
Of whiskey, as in his happier days.