The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-08-01
To Topeka.

We went over to Topeka, Tuesday morning
and returned the same night.
We met Col. John A. Martin at Afchison, who
also went over to Topeka, tonr of Southern
Kansas. He had just returned from trip
through the West, aud WAS mneh encouraged
with his prospects. We think he has good rea-
sou to be; for We happened tD meet persons from
various parts of the State, some Of whom had
travelled extensively, and they all brought the
same reports-that Col. Martin was largely in
the lead every here, excerpt here aud there an
isolated County, and some II those isolated
Counties were in favor of snnio other man than
Gov. Anthony. If appearances are not very de-
ceptiye, Col. Martin has i sure thing of it. 49,
As to the Congressional race, it seems to he
conceded that Col. Phillips will be defeated, but
no one could name tue winning man. But we
found that Mr.. Leland had many warm friends,
and it will not be surprising if he carries of the
prize La the I'd aud ID Districts, hard fight
is being made against Haskell and Ryan, but it
is thought they will both pull through.
We heard friendly words for Judge Price from
all parts, and We think his prospects for Attor-
ney- General are exceedingly good.
We met Senator Plumb, just oil his way home
from she East He is looking remarkably well,
and Senatorial life seems to agree with him. He
promised to visit Doniphau County, during the
approaching campaign.
A. X. Banks, known to everybody in Kansas,
but for several years past Clerk of the Senate
Committee on Pensions, had just arrived, and
was full Of political strategy, my boy. He will
be on the so, for the coming few weeks.
The State House is quiet. Secretary Cavan-
aughs clerks are taking things quietly, while
Tom is out stirring things up. Judge Adams
was up to his eyes in historical literature. Fa-
ther Dickinson is watching the law books in the
Library. Judges Horton and Valentine were at
their posts.
Judge Horton seems likely to be re-nominated
without opposition, and is taking it easy. We
had the pleasure of ride about town with him,
and paid a visit to Judge Kingman, at his cosy
home three miles west of town. Judge King
man is man with whom it is pleasure to en-
joy an acquaintance, and one feels that he has
neglected duty if he does not pay his respects,
while at the Capitol. The Judge is enjoying
good health, and is looking well.
We encountered Sam. Strickler, who was just
in from a tour, prospecting for Secretary of
DeoeS. AAo "ao IL Sooo oP'iieo WIN euo ousioon.
We met ex-Gov. Crawford and Attorney Cen
eral Davis, who were courteous and affable, and
seemingly determined to keep in good humor,
let happen what may.
George Martin, of the State Printing House,
was planning new triumphs in fine printing. He
incidentally remarked that he was a candidate
for reelection.
Judge Morton is losing flesh, and age is creep
ing upon him. He is the hardest worked Dis
trct Judge in the State.
We met Mr.. Reed, of the Blade. But We didn't
meet Prentis, of the Commonwealth. Somebody
told us that he had intimated that we did not
hug the truth with sufficient fondness, and we
went for the special purpose of putting nose
on him; but he had just gone out, every time.
They said he was sick. We don't doubt it. He
got that way, when he heard we were in town.
We are under obligations to T. j. White, of
the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad,
the best road in the West, for special favors. A
road, by the way, that has done more to develop
and settle Kansas and Colorado than all other
agencies combined.
Considerable building is going on at Topeka.
1t is probably improving more than any other
place in the State.