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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1879-04-30
THE DAILY BULLETIN.

The Cairo Bulletin enters upon It's
tenth year with complete new
outfit and determination 10 make
u IN all respects worthy the support
OF Its patrons.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-13

SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR FEBRUAEY.-Sunlay A. f.
ternoon for February opens with story by James
7. Mckay; it has two Others Paper Roses by Sarah
o. Jewett author of Deephaven, and relating to
the Japanese custom of blood revenge by Prof. VIM.
Elliott Grifis Calvin the Sinner has second in
stalment.
The essays include A Conventional Conscience by
Pres. John Bascom of Wisconsin University What
is Conscience! and Ministers Hobbies, by w. NJ E.
Round
Caroline II. Dali writes of Anna Jameson, with
whom she had personal acquaintance: E. c. Gard
ner, best known by his popular books the archi-
lecture of homes gives in the form of sketch the
reasons why the familiar "Mr. and Mrs. John" did
not, or did go to church; and ]. b. 7. Marsh takes
ground against the Sunday Dailies an influence
strongly conducive to the Continental Sunday"
The Littleton Reformer suggests practical means
of relief for women from domestic cares. More
about Jerry MeAuly is given; also Moody and
Sankey sketch and accounts of Sir Michael Faraday,
and of DIR. Z. X. Kanes "Hans," the Greenlander,
familiar to from his connection with various Arctic
expeditions; and there poems by Lncrcce and
others.
The Editors table has Where are the Churches I!
an article on theatres; Notes. and there book re-
views.
$500 year; Springfield Mass.
Canvass,rs wanted.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-13
Notice Of Petition for Sale Of
Real Estate.

In the Probate Court Of Doniphan County Kansas.
To the Heirs Creditors and all others interested in the
Estate of Archibald Webb, deceased.
vuyAKE NOTICE that ON the 2st day of January 1872
IL the undersigned. Administrator OF the Estate Of Ar
chibad Webb, deceased filed in the Probate Court of
sale Of the following described raa estate belonging to
said eceden to wit: The north cneei.h Of tbs north
quarter of section thirtysix 3l in township W
of range fourteen u containing live JD acres more or
less and the south half of the northwest quarter of sec
five, t25D in township ( of four
u4 containing eighty e0l acre. in Nem'ha County.
Kansas. Also the following described Land in Nenah,
County kansas ." VIII; Bssinnins 'b rois
of the north stone of the south onehf
Of the southeast quarter OF section two G in township
two C Of range fourteen, m at stone thence running
along the centre of what Is known and recorded
the Central City and Sibetha Road fortyfour @ rods
and eleven links thence north twenty tlJi rods
and seventeen u links to stone fifty 0) feet south of
the railroad track tenee west aons ts I'M ~ s rsht
stone furty -four tti rols and eleven u links thence
south nineteen rods and i've Q links to the pac. OF be-
Also. the folown. described land: Commencing
tion two ts IN township two, q, OF range fourteen 40
in Nemaha County Kansas running thence east forty
thence west forty o rods to stone thence south forty
t0) rods to the place Of beginning Also the univ
twenty tsol in the City Of saSstha, Ncmaha County.
Kansas. Also all of Block nineteen, ts AMI Lots
twenty co, in sargent. Addition to sabetha Nemaha
County, Kansas Also Lots one. O two t2l three, 81
Ssbeths Nenaha coanty. Kansas Also the south west
quarter, and sxtytwo and eighty fur one-hun-
OF In the
t being the balance of said half after deducng
seventeen and sixteen onehundredths formerly
owned by John Downs) Of section nineteen 49, in
ship W Of range fifteen. t5D in Brown County. Kan
Also the quarter Of the north
ter Of section thirtytw @ in township ~ of range
fifteen u5 in brown County, for the payment OF
debts owing by said Estate. You further notified
that said petition is ordered by said Court to be heard
the 18th day OF February, ls79 at 10 o'clock, A n, n
said Probats Court and that unless To the contra
ry be shown order will be granted by said Court for
such sale. W. ID. WEBB.
Administrator of the Estate OF Archibald webb deed
January ~, 1s79-3w. Prs fee, SIC.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-13

TRUTH OF HISTORY The Atcbison Champion
speaks of man in Topeka, during the Senatorial
contest, protesting great love for Senator Pome-
roy, and remarks that the same man was the
leader in burning Pomeroy in efigy, in front Of
the Tefft House, during the anti-Clarke CAM
paign of 1872. A slight mistake. As we followed
the procession afar of, a silent spectator, we
remember it differently. 1t was during the State
Convention of 1870, when Lowe was nominated
over Clarke and the scene of the burning was
the street next west Of the Tefft House-Jack-
son Street, we believe. The procession formed
ON Kansas Avenue, and marched around in front
of a house where Pomeroy was stopping, on
jackson Street, bet ween 9th and 7th. Fishback,
of johnson Comfy, who we presume is the man
the Champion refers TO, headed the procession,
(pretty drunk.) Prouty, as spectator, brought
up the rear in his shirt sleeves, barehcaded,
barefoot, and with his pantaloon-legs rolled up.
While the effigy was burning, Fishback made
an obscene harangue, and at the close, rushed
up and kicked and stamped the efigy. He may
have changed his sentiments since-a good many
others have done so, relative to Pomeroy and
other public men.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-13
FRANKENSTEIN.
did request thee, Maker. from my clay
To mould me mani Did I solicit thee
From darkness TO promote met

To mould me mani Did 1 solicit thee
From darkness to promote met
-uilton's Paradise Lost
In writing story, most authors or, more strictly
speaking, all authors have in view great and all
absorbing idea: that is, to make good glorious, and
bad contcmptible have tried-yes, severely tried,
to find out thin. in this long rigamarole of
words, and from this vast wilderness of pattudes-
something to point moral or adorn tale; and just
why you, of such general good head. should have
lected this graveyard story to fill your space for the
life Of me, cannot imagine. Every week, l arose
from its reading sick at heart and utterly depressed
by hdeous nightmare. BY day it followed me, and
by night it sat my stomach-this demon, like
huge Grcenbacker-until have wasted away en-
tirely. My ponderosity has passed away. and now
scarcely kick the beam at l65.
Some scientific gentlemen in our midst have gone
into ecstasies it, anti-religious, prODar
winte, or Infiie caricature the forming, out of
red earth first ADAM Tom my mind, it is just the
reverse; for here is Frankenstcin, the Creators
man into whose life no single ray of sunshine
entered-he was always gloomy, ever fretfu and de-
spondent-formins, by evolution, horrible animal,
with all the vicious and Of the noble instincts
Of man. turn with undisguised loathing and dis
gust from this horrid picture, to one at once benign
and glorious. With joy behold the great Creator
of the Cniverse-the immortal Fatherhood of God.
He made all things well; and if for thing more
than another, thank Him for that most magnif-
cent Of all His blessings, the sun. 1t warns and
gladdens the hearts of all living creatures-it is
never-failing neverending benefaction-a monument
al benediction. Frankensten's world had no bright
luminary-bis creature no glad smiles. To him, all
was night-all things sombre. Happiness is for the
humbest- sunshine, pure air. cool, delicious water
sweet flowers, the song of BIRDS within the reach
of every The true picture Of life has is lights as
well as its shadows.
And now, Mrs. Wollstonecrzft Shelley, word with
you. As n man-maker you are failure. can do
better myself-snd discount you at that game. But
the most absurd part Of this vampyrc narrative is its
finale. The demon speaks Of going to the North Pole,
gather up few cords of dry wood perch himself on
top, reach down in his vest pocket, get match and
play Hindoostanee-when he knew ut the time, that
he could lie down anywhere in that country and
freeze to death at half the cost.
1T hank Heaven, the crisis Ia past,
The fever called Frank ensten 10 at last
TONENSTEIN.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-13
RsPublieaa Senate In Iss1-A Glance
Ahead,

Republican Senate In 1sS1-A Glance
Ahead.
Special Telegram IN the InterlOeeah.
New YORK, January E.-Washington dispatches
announce that the Senate Committee on Privileges
and Elections, in the of Butler and Corbn hare
prepared q report giving Corbn the seat. cores
pondent shows how. if Corbin In admitted the Repub
cans will have control Of the Senate again in 1881 :
On the 4th of March the Senate will stand: q Dem
ocrats 33 Republicans, and Davis of Illinois, Inde-
pendent Suppose Buffers seat il given to Carbin it
would make the Senate stand, III Democrats, 81 Re
publicans, and Independent. The Democrats would
then have majority. The terms Of Bruce, of Mis-
sissippi; Randolph, Of New Jersey; Eatoo Of Con
necticut; Wallace, Of Pennsylvania; Herman, of New
York, and Thurman, of Ohio, will expire in 1881
One Of theee is Republican and five are Democrats
Tho States which will elect Senators succeed these
five Democrats were carried by the Republicans at
the last election, and likely to remain Republican
in $780, when the Legislatures are to be chosen which
will M the vacancies that will occur in the Senate in
1881. The Democrats Of only seat out Of
the six. The Republican, if they hold the i've States
Named which they arc likely to do, will return five
Republicans to succeed the five Democrats Then the
Senate would stand, IS Democrats, 81 Republicans
and Independent II Corbin gets Buffers seat, it
would make the Senate q tie, even if Davis should
cast his lot with the Democrats and in the event Of
the election of Republican Vice President succeed
Wheeler, that party would again assume control Of
the Senate in 1881.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-13

RAILROAD DLEGIsLAIIoN.-The Legislature
should not neglect, in the short time yet remain
ing of the session, to pass laws regulating rail-
road freghts in the State. The people demand
it. They expect something of the kind from the
Rspublican party, and it will be to the disad-
vantage of the party if it fails to answer the de-
maud. The Railroad Companies have already
elected u United States Senator-iet their WORK
end there and not interfere to prevent legislation
demanded by the people. Legislation is not ask
ed for that will cripple the railroads, but iegis-
la,ion that will prevent the railroads from e1-
torting from and crippling the farming and
business community. Let the Republicans carry
this out, and show that they are the party OF the
people.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-13
CORRESPONDENCE,
POTATOES vs. DIPHrHERIA.wORM w.
DEATH.

observe in . late issue of the Chief an article
from o learned Esculapian, who declares it a sub
stantal fact that the consumption of potatoes is the
exciting cause of Diphtheria that his father and
himself had continued their observ atons for period
of 30 years or more and had perfected the astonsh.
ing discovery that in every case of Dphtheria the
victim was potato eater! Surprising as this dis
covery for one am ready to admit its Importance
and its logic for I, too, have made discovery-a
discovery that will revolutionize the world, and
make Heaven and the other place entirely unuecesa-
ry to future generations.
As potatoes are the exciting cause of Diphtheria,
so have found, under all circumstances the exciting
cause Of death is eating.-eating. potatoes not
meat but any and everything. Bending your elbow
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-13
Land to Sell.

HNHE east half Of the southeast quarter Of section
= township ,, range q. joining James Baldwin. Wy
dit or - cash.
The north half Of the quarter Of section II
township J. q and the south half
quarter Of section II township range Is per
on credit or $50 cash. Joining J. c. williams.
Alao the porthesst quarter Of section s. township
Feb i3-3v. JOHN g. FIREY. O.ace CITY, Ka.s.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-13
Investigation.

Kansas Legislatures contain more fools to the
square yard than any other similar body on the
face of the globe. After every Senatorial cleo
tion, the howl of corruption and bribery is set
mp by disappointed or malicious persons, and
str aightway resolution is rushed through to in
vestigate the matter. Then much valuable time
and and large sum of money is squandered in
this business. We believe this has been the
case after every Senatorial election in the State,
since the first enc. 1t is what disgraees the
name of Kansas, and makes her appear ridcu-
Ions. One half the time allotted to the present
session having been wasted in electing Sena-
tor, the other half is in fair way to be wasted
in investigation, for spite. The only censoling
fact is, that f they waste their time investigat-
ing, they will not waste it in passing harmful
laws, or adopting til. mass of vagaries and e1-
.eriments hatched out by the three gentlemen
who have had a fat job, for the last two years,
getting up what they call codification Of the
laws.
The resolution TO investigate, proposes not
only to examine into the alleged bribery in the
Senatorial election, but also several charges
made against Ingalls, during his first term of
Office such as the Atchison Post-office business,
the lottery indictments, the dismissal of the
case against Pomeroy, etc. These matters are
all beyond the jurisdiction of the Legislature
and its committees. The alleged acts all occur
red before the Legislature had an existence, and
were independent of any subject that is proper
ly before them They matters that belong
to q grand jury, TO the Senate of the United
States, and the Legislature cannot compel a
witness to testify concerning them The recent
election of Ingalls, is matter that the Legisla-
ture has right TO investigate. If there was
bribery used, (and there seems to be good ground
for believing there was,) let it be ferreted out,
and the corrupt practices of all the candidates
exposed. But for the Legislature to resolve it
self into grand jury. and attempt to investigate
alleged offences beyond its jurisdiction, will be
adding ridicule to tine disgrace that has been
put upon Kansas. The Legislature has just as
much right to investigate the cheese transaction
of Gov Anthony, and the alleged Indian specu-
lations of Col. Phillips, it has to investigate
charges against Senator Ingalls,, outside of those
connected with the recent election.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-13

T. S. COURTS A clamor has been raised for
the removal of the sessions of the United States
Courts, now held at Leavenworth, to Atchison.
Pending the Senatorial election, demand was
made that Fort Scott be given term, each
wear. The demand in favor of depriying Leay-
enwortb, is on the ground that the LeaveGworth
members opposed Ingalls,. Are the United States
Courts held for the special benefit of a candi-
date for United States Senator, that opposition
to him is considered good ground for change
But what really ought to be done, is to require
all terms of the United States Courts to be held
at Topeka, the Capital of the State, which is
the only proper place for them. Ii is convenient
for everybody, and the Capital is where all ex-
pect to 90 for the transaction of such business.
1t would be Just as reasonable to demand that
the Legislature. or the Supreme Court OF the
State, or the executive officers, should travel
around for the benefit Of localities, as for the
United States Courts to do SO.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-13
Beg 10 Differ.

4 correspondent, this week, enters his ntiee-
tious fo "Franksrs.e ein." II. thinks it an Inf
del work. rejecting upon God Almighty. Some
people ars wonderfully c,i.c-rned in protecting
the rights of fi'nl Almighty, and jump at every
hostile appearance, if fhere were really dam
ger that lie could he overwhelmed. aud His
power and glory taken from him-if il were not
for their timely aid. We think that God Al
mighty is amply able to take care of Himself.
His creation speaks for Him, and all the opp,-
sitoD of pnny man will mt affect him breath,
or all the aid He receive frum will not
assist Him particle. One of His creations is
genins, which Mrs. Shelly has displayed in
remarkable degree, in this romance Of ''FTanken-
stein We admire grnins, and love {" see 1t
display itself. as long il cau-es harm to no
one. Bnt one who cannot behold the work of
gcnius. without being alarmed lest it upset the
plans Of God Almighty, is unhappily consti-
tute,! our correspondent thinks "Franken-
stein WIS.
Neither is our casre.i i'In.lent correct in saying
that the creation of Frankelsten was a horrible
animal. with all the vices aud none of the noble
instincts of man. He was just the contrary.
His appearance only horrible; but the story
posed, quick 10 learn, loved the beautiful and
good, and pined for the association and conf
denee of the good and happy. 1t was only when
his kindness WAS repulssd his good deeds repaid
with bodily injury, and his association spurned
with disgust, that he became vicious. He was
shuuned because Of his appearance, for which
he not responsible, while no one attempted
to ascertain his feelings or disposition. His sc-
quaintaEce was rcpnlsed with clubs and guns
Even then, he asked ouly for companion as
horrible as himself who would not spurn him,
bnt whose eompanionship he might enjoy alone,
in some desert place. His demands were slight,
but they were denied. He was made out
east, and subjected only to ignominy. Then it
was that be became vicious aud revengeful.
What human creature would mott This crea-
ture was a horrible creation, but an admirable
one as well. Oar correspondent is wrong in his
entire position. He tells what he loves aud
what be enjoys, aud yet denounces a creature
for becoming vicious because he was not permit
ted to love and enjoy the beautiful. Try again,
friend. Watermelons will soon be ripe.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-13

toic phenomeua. For instance har,. n.,rd several
cases where parties have got largely an their
showed symptom. of great irr;tal;i;tv. where the
CAi,f instead Of getting loourv bas i,b xonderful
penetration, for non da.uo.ed the ease
a. one Of worms This accounts for bs Christian for
xiveuess his wel-lnown meekne,s: for. reasons the
Chief iprobaby It is not the v,a,. il is only bad
ease Of ,-oras-a Just and humane conclusion. Tina
even Guthrie is mildly rerrimau.,eJ. for tLipks the
Cki,f He il the victim of Rotbr;...nh,lous l.t.-
the worms have got mn in his head Nov. admitting
that worms .,ratlually unaermne ,,a consum. ~ =
human vir,im. We have -tartip, nout Tbus. cause
Of death worms-reme,lv. non-eon.,u,t;on of that
may now be ironically yealleJ-.u.t.n.ncr One cor.
clus;ov follows the other with Ie,;,;wa,e certainty
We d.fv the ann.Is of tb.r.,..n,;.. 90 ,,;,, nm,
NOR. s;m,Ie ,e, lo,;e.l aud ,h.,,;.., ,rn.,r,.,,
And here we stake a reputation, covering over 600
wear. of observatiop that If The victim; of wor,ns ill
rsn.., "
reirah ior suneieh' ienSth oil time from the Fui-
gar and deeterious habit Of eating he will cut of the
worms supply. and, as n consequence. live forever.
-. ~. rf.,. .... -. -.
a" a"are' "r. I"i'oi, 'nat capuous parties "isht
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-13

- The article in the Troy Chief In regard to the
demise of the Bulletin, and personal to the editor
thereof, caused much comment in this vicinity.-Higa
land Sentinel
their comments. We have few good friends
at Highland, AS elsewhere, who jump to encour-
age any adventurer who sets up shop for the
purpose of running us oat, and are tickled half
to death at all his abuse of us; but they are
constantly shocked at what the Chief says in re-
turn, especially when it lays the defnnct ont to
cool. To about what amount did said comment
ators get left, by said demise
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-13

II The correspondent of the Kansas City
Times says that Kelley, of Doniphan County,
voted against investigation, because he was
coaxed and threatened by Senator Williams
w. k,ow nothing of the facts. There may have
been coaxing, but we are willing to vouen ior
il that the threats were all in Pangborn's or
hogs eye. Senator Williams is not in the habit
of accomplishing ends by threats-it is not his
style. And, besides, Kelley is not good sub
;ecf to scare with threats.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-13
Administrator's A Notice.
Estate Of Laban jackson. Deceas,

Estate OF Laban Jackson, Doctascd
RN the 25th day of January, 1s79. the undersigned
" were appointed by the Probate Court Of Donphar
County Kansas Administrators Of the Estate Of Labar
jackson late Of said County deceased AL person. in
debted said Estate notified tn make ef the
same and those having claims against the Estate
uired present them for within from
the date hereof and II such claims presented with
years from this date they will bc forever barred
Troy, Kansas February J. Is1o-
X. X. STOUT, -
February G. ls19-3w. Prs fee. -.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-13

.y After Senator Ingalls, re collection, he was
brought before the joint convention, to return
thanks. He said that, as for himself, there were
asperities, no reveugefnl feelings growing
out of the contest, and he had none but tho
kudest feelings toward rival candidates, and
those who opposed him. In letter since writ
ten, relative to the combination against him, he
speaks thus kindly of his opponents, showing
that not drop of gall has been mixed with the
rich cream of his human kindness:
1T was the most degrading and formidable ever
formed in the State of Kansas but crushed il like
an egg-shell. went to Topeka determined not to
compromise nor surrender, and the result regard
as the grandest personal triumph ever won in the
State. i had noble host of friends who stood by
me- because was the representative Of an idea in
politics. The opposition caucus was political w
house, with Pomeroy the harlot-in-chief."
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-13

~ The Commonwealth reminds us that, in the
impeachment case against Gov. Robinson, the
Senate voted almost unanimously to acquit him.
We do not dispute that but there is nothing
more certain than that if they bad seen their
way clear, Lanes crowd in that Senate would
have convicted him. The men who stood BY the
Governor too many for the other party,
who found that their little game would not
work. To have voted for conviction, when they
saw they could not command majority, would
have been a dissracefnl failure; therefore, max
ing virtue of necessity, and putting on an ap-
pearance of honest impartiality, they voted to
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1879-02-13

NEW TAX LAW The tax-law got up by the
Codifyipg Commission, has been sent for the in
spection of County Treasurers. The Treasurer
of this County, after carefully examining IL,
saws that it will double the work Of collecting
taxes. He says that the law, as it now stands,
is the hest ever tried in the State, the most sim
pie, and works the most satisfactory. Better
abolish the Commission, and stop at the so,ooo
already s9uandered, than to adopt code that
will revolutionize the statutes, and IN many
cases prove cumbersome and expensive. We
have seen statement in paper, to the elect
that the Commission have got away with the
5000 appropriated by the Legislature, and have
not half completed their work; nor have they
made any report to the Governor. Perhaps they
expect another IS 600 grab, with two more years
to spend il in.