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New-York tribune., 1878-09-28

TO the EdttOr Of The Trtbune.
SIR: 1t was my privilege TO obtain very
interesting observations Of the conjunction Of Mor
curry and Venus at 5h. 4lm. this morning. Mercury
was short distance the southeast OF Venus riae
less than the apparent diameter Of the and both
were very easily the same field Of view OF the
telescope with power OF As diameters watched them
until after sunrise-sometIme after they were in-
visible to the naked eye-at which time with Venus at
the edgo Of the field Mercury was fairly In the
centre. Venus had a slight gibbous phase, very
nearly full, but Mercury presented the appearance
Of the half moon. few degrees below ,Mer-
curry was the old moon. the finest silver crescent like
tho new moon q day old. which with these beautiful
planets hanging IN the glow OF the morning twilight,
presented 10 the eye OF the most ontTancng and
sublime sights has been my privilege OF late TO wit
ness one peeuary OF Mercury desire TO record here.
About midway across the Termination was dark semi
circular notch out of the Illuminated part There Is
mistake about this examined 70 with different eye
pieces and powers ninety aud 100 diamcters Is this
the shadow OF avery large and lofty mountain Or does
IL have any connection with the bright Mer-
curry during last transit and Proctor first queried
is there a hole through Mercury
WILLIAM RoBT. Brooks
RED House Observatory Phelps, Sept 25, 1873.
New-York tribune., 1878-09-28
DUCHESS OR DUTCHEsS.

TO the Editor or The TrtbUne.
SIR: / notice that The TRIBUNE spells
Duchess County with e." am aware that the UNI
ted States Post Oce Directory has 1t so, also Lippn
colts Gazetteer Of the World "and that there Is d
vided opinion even in ao county itself But the weight OF
evidence and Judgment the derivation OF the word
faYOrs the photography Duchess our local histotan
Mr.. Benson j. LOSING prints it. A b. O.
Nst0 York, Sept. 21, 1873.
New-York tribune., 1878-09-28
A COACH ESCORTED by SOLDIERS ROBBED.

FoRT FETTERMAN, w. r., Sept. 26.-The
stage coach containing the United states mall and pro-
tected by an escort OF soldiers was attacked
this afternoon. about twenty-five miles north
Of this place, by twelve masked men.
The robbers succeeded In surprising the escort,
Tho horses, and arms of the oavalrymen were taken
frcm them, aud tho mail bags thoroughly ransacked.
New-York tribune., 1878-09-28
TOMATOES AND FEVER GERMS.

70 ne Edttor or Ths Tribune.
SIR: was pleased to see in last Saturdays
TRiBuSE the request HJdsekeeper that the doc.
tors tell Us about the healtnoss OF tho tomato. IjOn
In tho request not only IN regarl to their effect as food
but also to thsT probable cause oi most fevers usually
New-York tribune., 1878-09-28
THE NEW NAVAL MONUMENT.

TO the Ed dItor Of The TrtbWnG
SIR; / was surprised, the other day, to see
1t announced In OF your Personals" that Admiral
Porter himself designed the new Naval Monument in
Washington. That monument which Is one OF the most
beautiful works Of art at the National Capital was DO
New-York tribune., 1878-09-28

signed and executed by the young American artlst
Franklin simmons artist received lor DIS NcIA
little than the baro cost OF the marble ana tno
TRANSFORMATION OF the monument from Rome 20 this
country il is hardly fair rob him OF the honor OF ms
work. W.
Boston Sept 10, 1873
New-York tribune., 1878-09-28
Is THERE A HOLE THROUGH MERCURY

CrSrjordsrille, { Ind, Sept. %, 1878.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28

THE BEST YET. b. Peterson & Brothers, Phila
delphia, Pa, are now publishing a new edition OF
Charles Dickens novels which for beauty and cheap
far surpasses any before issued. II is call
ed "Petersons American Edition. printed on fine
white paper, from large, clear type. loaded, with
some of the original illustrations selected BY Mr.
Dickens, and designed by Phiz, Chiukshank, Browne
Aaclse and other artists, and bound very gorgeous
ly in red vellum, gold and black and the cover filled
with the authors principal characters, which he has
made so world-famous. There in one corner is the
immortal Pckwick, in another the wellknown Nj
cawber the learned Capt. Cuttle poor little Oliver
Twisr, the misguided grandfather, the mean hypo
critical Pecksnif, the mercenary Squeers Boots The
Beedle, etc, and all for the small of sl25 This
edition will be found for sale at n. book stercs newt
stands and all railroad trains any person send
ing the publisher sl2, will receive the first twelve
volumes as fast rs published, by mail postage paid
and ut this low price, every one that is fond of
handsome book, ought to subscribe. Address all or
ders to T. B. Peterson Brothers, No. 3o6 Chestnut
Street, Philadelphia, Pa
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28
Sic semper traditor.

"DEFINING HIS PoslTION.-The letter of Gov
Anthony, published in last weeks Chief, is be-
ing somewhat extensively copied, and is gener-
ally spoken of as Gov. Anthony defining his pos
sition on the financial question. So, that is q
definition, is iti We take it to be an avoidance
of defining his position, in the form of sarcastic
cuts at those W ho had the impudence to ques-
ton his position. He says he is for the bi-me-
talic standard; is in favor of silver, and "has
mourned because he found it not" That is as
far as he goes. He expresses his contempt for
those who desire to make such an insignificant
matter as the currency party principle. He
scorns the idea of placing "currency" above
ocountry" on the Republican banner, and holds
in contempt those who are not willing to live
forever on the glorious past of the Republican
party-as if there were not a present and o fu-
ture to look after; and as if the placing the
"currency" on system that would bring pros
perity to the country" was not fully as glorious
an object as those acts OF the past which placed
currency above country, in discriminating in IA
vor of the money lender and against the laborer
II the Governors letter satisfies the public upon
any point, it will be to satisfy them that his
views on the currency question are not those Of
pine-tenths of the people of Kansas.
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on,erva,ion, by Dingus.

In view Of the kes necessary to protect the
country from innndatou, Holland may appro-
priately be called dam nation.
An Englishman, reading the story of lshmael
and his mother, remarked, that as a desert was a
dry place, without swamps, dccaying vegetation,
or malaria, he couldn't see how there came to be
Hasrr in the desert.
The only trnck that should he planted in the
sign Of the moon Moonstruck.
When iron ships come generally into use. it 10
supposed that the freebooting will he done by
iron pirites.
Be kind to thy mother; for thou knowest not
how soon thou mayest have to go to her for q
clean shirt when thy washerwoman refuses to
credit thee longer.
What are aching teeth made for! Forceps.
1t is sad that in our old age, things have a
different taste to from what they had in our
childhood but we notice that castor oil tastes
the same it always did.
We are told that wrongs will not take one to
heaven; yet jacob, in his vision, saw a ladder
reaching to heaven, with ruugs to ascend on.
The standard size of all Jews-Circumcise.
| If anybody has anything against me, want
him to take it right away.
While one man sits picking his nose, waiting
for breakfast to get ready, another will go out
and split enough kindling- wood to last for
week.
| Cultivated Con nversaton-Corn's-talk.
| What is the difference between o baby jus
born, and baby year o.d : Being born is on'
thing, and year old is is toothing
How old was Uriali, when killed in the fore
| Front ,f I,ttIaP Cuck old
Talking about spelling matches, the wors
speler we know Of spells ant with double s.
If man deceives you once, it is his fault;
he deceives you twice, it is your fault; if he de
ceives you three times, you ought to be kicke
till your nose bleeds.
Living Oh the wind-EatiDg beans.
If you lose money, You may make it up b.
saving, or may borrow at the bank. But if 20
lose time, no saving can recover it; and yo
cannot even borrow at the bank where will
thyme grows.
The stink of dead mule has no respect fu
section lines.
1t is better to dine with a scoffer who neglect
to say grace, but whose table is neat, than wit
q pious man who asks blessing, and blows h
nose on the table-cloth
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28
Kansas Conference.

EDITOR CHIEF The Kansas Annual Conference OF
the NJ. E. Church met in Salna on the 18th inst,
Bishop Thomas Bowman of St. Louis presiding. AT
ter an hours interesting devotions including short
address from the Bishop and the celebration of the
Lords Supper at which some one hundred and sew
enty-five persons communed, the roll call showed
seventy-six members and probationers present. Be
Sides there large number of visitors minister
al and lay.
VIM. Smith elected Secretary. A large number
of committees were appointed various subjects
The Presiding Elders read interesting reports of their
several Districts The characters Of all the effective
Elders that were members of the Conference, were
passed The papers intc case Of W. L. Leak, local
Elder, together with his parchmens, were filed in the
Conference trunk.
The Conference was addressed by DIR. J. NJ. Wal
den, of Cincinnati, the interests Of the Book Con-
by Dr. B. ST. Jas. Fry, of ST. Louis, behalf Of
the Central CArisfian advocate by Mrs. A. +. New
man, of Lincoln, in the interest of the womens For
egn Missionary Society; by Rev. J. j. Thompson, Of
Topeka, State Agent of the American Bible Society
and by Bishop Bowman, on the occasion of receiving
the class (of three probationers into full membership
class of fifteen received trial into the Con-
ference; three were ordained Elders, and seven or
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28
Notice q. s. Internal-Revenue
Special Taxes.

FINDER the Revised Statutes Of the United States
u Sections 3s3s 3ss7 3x3e and 3zD every person en-
gagged in any business avocafion, employment that
readers him liable special is required 20 procure
and place aad heP ee.7iesessy 10 Az estss..assf 2.
special tax for the speciaax year beginning May liza
section ,7t Revised Statutes desE.stes whe are liable
so rsqSed by asc Of eyery person liable special
sbove. Severe eaalies prescribed for eoupb
with the foregoing requrenents or for cou1.ins
Application should be made = n,,,
Collector Of Internal Revense.
sluch-3wuchsspr Leaxenworth- Kan.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28

lR- The Democracy are ardent friends of the
Workingmen's organizations, if they can use
them for their own benefit. For months past, the
Workingmen of St. Joseph have been making a
loud noise, and their leaders have been shyster-
ing with the Democracy, as such organizations
always do, hoping to get few of the crumbs
They wanted one Davis for Mayor, and expected
the Democracy to help shove him through. The
other day, the Democratic City Convention met,
and the Workingmen's candidate stood about
the same chance as bob-tailed bull in fy-time.
He got a few votes, but never increased his
strength from the first ballot. In fact, the
Workingmen got nothing. But they have the
privilege of voting for the Democratic candi,
dates as usual
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28

Newman, and others, including Rev. ~ T. Back, our
Kansas missionary to India who expects to s again
for his work next fall. Lectures were given 10y d. j.
Holmes. the and abuse of brains. and by j. W.
Bushons. of ST. Louis, the manners and eustcins
of the present population of Palestine.
Salina is l'cauifnl aad growing town situate on
the Kansas Pacific Railroad and the Smoky Hill Riv-
er; is County seat, contains fine school building,
several mills and eevators three newspapers, and
good class of business houses We shall rot soon fog
get visit there. the generous hospitality OF
kind friends The next session Of Conference Is to be
held in Ieavcnworth Yours. truly.
: L A. HoFFNAS.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28

IT WILL Do THEM GOoD.-The Kansas emf
grafton fever is raging with great violence in
many parts of the East especially in Pennsylva-
mia and Ohio. 1t is said that about onehalf Of
the population of Ashland County, Ohio, is pre-
pairing to move to Kansas. In some parts o1
Pennsylvania the excitement is fully as great.
We notice that in the latter State, measures are
being taken to dissuade people from the move,
and some Of the papers exhibit much bad hnmor
on the subject. If they looked at it from prop
er stand point this emigration is one Of the best
thing. that could happen them, as well as Kan.
sas New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio could
each spare one hundred thousand persons, and
other Eastern States in proportion, and be all
the better off for it, The thousands of idle men
can earn good homes in Kansas, with one-ffth
the labor aud one-tenth part of the privatiou
they undergo in eking ont a miserable living
where they are. II would leave a better chance
for employment, at better wages, for those who
remain 1t would lessen suffering, rufianism,
and crime, and be better for all concerned.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28
Mayors Election Proclamation.

HENRY BODER. JE-, President Of the City Coun-
ell and Acting Mayor. do hereby proclaim TO the
electors OF the City Troy that the annual CITY election
viii be held on Monday, April 1.t. 1873. between
the hours of oclock \. NJ. and o'clock NJ o. SAT-.
av at tha Office q: the Probate Jndse, in the Court
House in said City which time and place the follow
ing officers viii be chosen to for the ensuing year
Use Wayor Ave Councimen and Police Judge. The
following named persons have been appointed BY the City
Connc To serve Judges and Clerks Of said election
Judres-Daniel Bursk, William Mann, H. r. kauts
Cierks-Edward Reeder and J. i. Brooks
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my nana, o.
this 18th day Of MarchsA. ID. 1s.s.
President Of Council and Acting Mayor.
Attest: Les. ID. NoYEs, City Clerk.
March a. Iss--2w.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28

~ Things over the water look very much as
if there would be big war between England
and Russia, probably involving several other OF
the leading powers. England is making great
preparations, and Russia doesn't seem to scare
much; and it looks as if Turkey were disposed
to take the side of Russia. The situation seems
to be this: England is mad, and is cavortng
around, because Russia whipped Turkey with
ont consulting her about it; and Turkey is mad
at England, because she refused to come in aud
help her, when it might have done some good
A general war will be a terrible thing for Europe
but it will help the prices of American produce.
Perhaps the people over there do not like to be
killed any better than farmers over here like te
sell their corn at 20 cents bushel.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28
sheriff. Sale.

Sheriff. Sale.
THE STATE OF KANsAs lss
COUNTY OF DoyIPHAS,
In the District for Doniphan County State Of
John $. Long. Plaintiff
John W. Pry.
The Phoenix Mutual Life
Insurance Company,
Of Hartford, Connecticut,
and
John Braekinridge Defendants
NOTICE is hereby given, that WILL the e2d day
Of April A. d. ISIS. At the hour Of o'clock, p. II,
of day. the North door Of the Court House. In the
city Troy in Doniphan County State Of Kansas. offer
for sale public auction for cash. the following deserib
ed real estate witt The south quarter the north
east quarter and the north quarter Of section
ty.ve (a5 in township three 90 Of range nineteen u9
and south Of section twenty t In
ship three 81 of range twenty, CD in Doniphsn County
State Kansas Taken the property Of John w. Pry
and offered for sale the highest bidder for cash.
i-y certain Judgment of foreclosure and sale and
now in the District Court for Doniphsa County
in the State Of Kansas in which John s. Long plain
tiff and John W. Pry, The Phenix Mutual Life fnsur-
ance Company Of Hartford Connecticut and John Braek
inridge. were defendants
Given under my hand. this 10th day Of March, A. d.
Isss.
Sheriff Of Doniphan County
March a. ls.s-5w- Prs fee, t13-j0
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28

e 1t is reported that Charles Francis Adams
has declined the Government Dictatorship of the
Union Pacific Railroad, because he wants a more
important Office at the hands of President. That
is Adams style, from the foundation of the fam
lily. They would accept Office from any party,
and change their politics to suit the party hav-
ing the Office to give.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28
FROM GEORGE r. ROWELL d. co
PROOF THAT ADVERTISING PAYS.

The Anne ican public is familiar with the Advertising
Agency of Geo. p Rowell Co. If any firm doing bust
the continent afford to move on" with
splendid reputation through these hard times this would
seem to be the is advertised by appreciatve
newspaper fraternity largely without charge yet,
in view Of all these facts the list sent for
month for which they pay fair price, in money by the
inch is devoted largely to their business The order
takes somewhat by surprise and 1t would
five disposed to doubt the wisdom of pushing bust
through the hardest times. We add for the benefit
of the Thomases who may read, that Messrs Geo. P.
Rowel Co. knowing all about the adverti
sing business than other firm. having handled mill
ions and millions of dollars thus appropriated Another
feature worth noting is their Hberality with Uncle
SAM" They have doubtless expended more money for
POSTAGE during the last quarter of century, than any
other firm In the United States.-Charanooga Times.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28

2 One of the first acts of the rebels, when
they took up arms against the Government, was
to besiege Maj. Anderson. One of their first
acts, after getting the upper hand in the Gov
eminent they attempted to destroy, was the
prosecution of Gen. Anderson. The imbecility of
Buchanan and Hayes aided them in their under
takings- ----.s--
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28
AdministratOr's Notice.

(NN the 18th day of March, 1873. the undersigned
u was appointed by the Probate Court OF Donphan
Counfy Kansas Administrator of the Estate Of Joseph
Moser ST. late Of said County deceased All persons
debted to said Estate notified to make payment OF
same and those having claims against the Estate are re
auired TO present them allowance within year from
the date hereof and II such claims not
in this date they viii be forever bsrrea
Troy Kansas. March ls. 1s7e.
JOSEPH MOSER, JR, administrator
March 81 lszs-3w Prs fee s..
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28

n Charles Francis Adams, who said that
Hayes had "Fraud" written upon his brow, has
been given an Office by the possessor of said
brow. But men who labored earnestly for
Hayes election, are insalted if they ask for fa'
yOrs.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28

~ Hayes says he cares nothing for Senator
Howe's attack upon him. Lincoln was attacked
as bitterly, but the people sustained him; and
he is willing to wait for his vindicatien from the
same source. The consummate idiot will next
be comparing himself with George Washington or
Jesus Christ.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28

P- 1t now looks as if the new National party
were going to absorb the Democratic party 50
largely AZ to ruin it. 1t was the intention, in
organizing the National party, to draw its larg-
est accessious from the Republicans, and then to
unite with the Democracy to beat the Republi-
can party. But the Democracy have been SO
much in the habit of coquetting with anything
and everything to secure temporary advantages,
that their forces have become demoralized, and
run after every new-fangled thing that comes
along. This new National party is now causing
them trouble. With proper management, the
Republican party, can preserve its strength al
most unimpaired, while the tail of the Democra-
cy is trying to prevent its body from deserting
to an ephemeral organization that at present is
filling the land with its buzzing.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28

z Some of our correspondence 8 too late for
insertion this week. We like to receive items
but cannot hold the paper back for them, or rs-
construct our forms.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28
sheriff. Sale.

sheriff. Sale.
STATE OF KANSAS. lsa
DoSrrHax COUNTY,
In the District Court Donphan County Kansas
Amand. corby, Plaintiff
Jane. H. Campbell. }Defesdaat
NOTICE Is hereby given that will the lst day
IL April A. ID. 1sss, at the hour Of two O'Clock, r.
NJ OF said DAY. the north door of the Court House in
the CITY of Troy In Donphan County State Of Kanaas
Offer for sale at public aucton for cash. the following
described real wit The north quarter of
section thirty i've @ in township three a. Of range
twenfy.two fs2 in Donphan County State Of Kansss.
Taken as the property of fyames Campbell and offered
fr ale 10 the highest bidder for cash stisfy
udemeut and costa Of record In the District Court
Tor Doniphan County, in the State Of Kansas in which
Amanda Corhy was plaintid and James H CsnpbeI was
defendant
Given under my hand this s5sh day e February. A. D.
As'e CHARLES BURXHALrHR
Sheriff Il Dsaiphm Csunsy.
February a ls7s-Sw. Pr'a fssl tie.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28

q The anonymous contributor to the Bale
tin, who is usually given place in the editorial
columns, and who devotes his articles principal
ly to the Chief, maysas well sign his proper name
TO his production, for we recognize his style as
perfectly as If he called himself "Al Soctorine."
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28

~ Hayes says that when he came into once,
he found the Republican party desd. 1t proba-
bly died from the effects of abortion, In being
delivered Of him.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28

e If We had the acreage Of intellect possess
ed by the editor of the Hiawatha Dispatch, We
could make almost as good paper as he does.
Thanks for his advice, all the same.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28
SheriR's Sale.

Sherif's Sale.
THE STATE OF KANSAS, }ss
COUNTY OF DeSPHAN e
In the Court Doniphan County State OF Kansas
james o Brien' Plaintiff
Thomas o'Brien, Defen,an.
NOTICE is hereby given that will the 18th day Of
IL April, A. ID. 1s15, at the hour Of two O'Clock. p.
NJ Of said day North door Of the Court House. in
city of Troy in Doniphan County State Of Kansas
described real estate to wit The undivided
interest half of the south east quarter of
ton eleven, ul in township four a. Of range twenty
one tsD in Doniphan County, State of Kansas Taken
as the property Of Thomas OBen and offered for "a e
the highest bidder for cash. to satisfy two certain
judgments Of record In the District Court
for Doniphan County in the State Of Kansas in which
James OBrien is plaintiff, and Thomas OBrien is de-
fendant.
Given under my hand this 1lth day of March, A. d.
1919.
CHARLES BURKHALTER.
Sheriff Of Doniphan County.
March IL ls7s-5w. Prs fee SO 90
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28

~ Charles Francis Adams has been appoint
ed one of the Government Directors of the I'm
ION Pacific Railroad. The road will need its
snow sheds all Summer.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-03-28
Notice Of Stockholders Annual Meedng.

VUyHE regular Annual Meeting Of the Stock holders of
IL the Doniphan County Agricultural, Horticultural
and Mechanical Association will be held at the Court
House. on Wednesday the 10th day Of April 1873,
o'clock D. m at which time q election Of Board of
Directors for the ensuing year will be held and
other business transacted.
7. W. HEATLEY,
March 81, 1s1e-3w. Secretary.