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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09
Railroad Legislation

In another place, we have spoken of the feel
ing in Northern and Western Kansas, in favor Of
electing members of the Legislature pledged to
vote for law regulating fares and freights on
railroads. Ii is too late.to remind these Coun-
ties of the miserable inconsistency of sending up
delegates who blindly and stubbornly voted for
a candidate for Governor who was being sup
ported by those railroads, under control of the
greatest monopoly in the United States, that
cares nothing for the interests and the rights Of
the people. That railroad monopoly, it is rea-
sonable TO suppose, expects that Governor to
return the favor, in the way of yetoing bills
designed to regulate freights and fares. But
nevertheless, it is time Kansas was taking some
measures to protect her citizens from imposition
by railroad companies. They long ago abandon
doned all pretence Of trying to run their roads
to accommodate the people of Kansas; but if
there was any arrangement of timetables that
wOuld ineeommode onr people in the matter of
mails or travel, the timetables We're put in that
shape. One of their latest outrages is a scheme
to break up the grain business of Kansas for the
benefit of men interested in the railroads The
ST. Joseph and Western Railroad managers have
issued an order prohibiting the unloading and
re-shipping of corn at points along the road, but
when corn is loaded at any point, it must 20
through7o st. Joseph. Mr.. Leland has an ele-
vator at Troy, and Mr. Snively has one at Wa
thena. These gentlemen have been purchasing
corn at different stations along the road, ship
ping it TO their elevators TO be shelIed and clean
ed, and re-shipping the shelled corn to the ST.
Louis and Chicago markets. This can no longer
he done. These men must let their elevators re-
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

y Tom Anderson appeared before the Repub-
lean Convention, at Topeka, and sang Carve
dat Possum,r and other favorite songs. Tom
might have gone into the negro minstrel busi-
ness, and now be wealthy. He has followed
railroading, and is poor.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09
HIGHLAND NURSERY.

FENIE subscriber again offers for sale choice lot Of
IL twoyearoh Apple Tre-s. Also Peach, Pear, Plum
ChsTTy Grape Vns Raspberry Strawberry Iaarkberry,
and Gn>-bery Plants and line lot Of Hedge Plants
Shall keep up supply Of Nursery the oi place
Two moas of Hege Plants grown in Neiaha and Brown
Coun have been secured iOr my Spring trade The quail
ity will be good, the size medium.
$. j. EDGERLY, Proprietor.
Hishland Kansas Annnsf Is1s
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

II We learn that the Severance Hancock
Club have not only sent enough money to Indi-
ana to secure the State 10 the Democracy, but
are now working up a boom to start Democrat
ic paper in the County. The frosts of Novem-
Der will take some of the brash out Of them.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

rS- The Republicans have already nominated
candidates for tine State Senate in a number of
the Senatorial Districts in this State, and in
nearly every one there has been bolt and other
nominations. Is this the advice of the Topeka
Capital being carried out, is it that advice re-
actingf Whatever the cause, unless these diff
ferences are healed, the Democrats are going to
carry a large number of Senatorial Districts, if
not a majority of them. But few members of the
House have as yet been nominated. The same
rule may apply there.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

FROM THE WEsT.-A letter from Decatur Coun-
ty, says of the condition of the country and peo-
pie:
There will be hut very little raised in this County,
this season. owing to the drOuth, having had rain
of any consequence from Sept. 2Oth. 1872 till July
18th, 1880. Since the 18th of July, there has been
pretty plenty of rain, that the ground is in splen
did condition for putting in grain, and all the set
tiers that get seed improving the opportuni
~ by sowing wheat There may he some corn
raised in this County If frost holds of late Most of
the planted the LIST of May, did come up till
the 5th of August. The people of this County are in
destitute circumstances, and must have help, or
starve Aid to this County should lie sent to Geo.
Persinger, Oberlin, Kan, via Buffalo. X. p X. X.
Smith & Co. distributing agents for this County
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

II During the session of the State Conven-
tion, an unusual episode occurred. Tom Ander-
sons Minstrels took the stand, and sang several
Republican campaign songs. In one of them, to
the tune of ''Battle Cry of Freedom the entire
Convention joined in the chorus
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

y Read the advertisement Of the UestaH
Homestead, of Leavenworth, a monthly magazine,
peculiarly Kansas publication, and of high lit
erary merit. 1t contains excellent farm and
family reading, and is cheap. Low clubbing
rates with other publications are offered.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09
Attachment Notice.

Before William Fairal Justice of the Peace of Iowa
Township Doniphan County, Kansas
Alexis POulet Plaintiff
James West, }Defendant.
nN the 18th day of August $50 the plaintiff brought
" sut before said Justice against the defendant James
West who resident of the State Of Kansas for the
of s153l: and a summons Of garniSment issued
by said Justice. Said will be heard by said Justice,
at his Office in said Township the ifh day Of October
lse0. ALIENS POULET. Plaintiff
White Cloud. September 9, ls-o-3w. Prs fee, 81.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

rS7 c. C. Burnes of Missouri, has been nomi-
mated as the forlorn hope of the Democracy, as
their candidate for Congress in this District Is
the Burnes family, after swanping Missouri, to
he transplanted to Kansas, to sweeten existence
hereP
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

~ The Greenbaekers, Nationals, want n
change. They want to reform things, by beat
ing out the old corrupt parties, and taking their
places themselves. Two years ago, the Nation
ais carried Lucas County, (Toledo,) Ohio, for
the first time. Their County Treasurer has just
been discovered to be defaulter to the amount
of si7 900. These reformers learn fast There
was never party that contained as many seal
awags and shysters to the square inch as this
same National Greenback party.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

p 1t is announced that Prof Hiram Corson.
of Cornell University, has come out as a champi-
on and defender of modern spiritualism. Note
this prediction: Before many years, it will be
announced that Prof Hiram Corson is insane.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

~ One of the members of that wonderful
Severance Hancok Club, wants to bet that Gar
field will carry but one State, and that is Rhode
Island. Kansas he counts among the certain
Hancock States.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

II Alfred Saxey has been scooped for Judge of
his Judicial District. Awhile ago, he was brag-
ging that he could have his choice of Judge or
County Attorney of Osborn County. His chances
are good to get neither
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

The st. Joseph Herald is publishing serial
written by Jasper II. Moss, which seems to be
mostly about photographs The last installment
given, is Immediately followed by the glaring
headline, 'Piles! Piles. Piles- Is it a warning
to the readerf
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09
Warning to Republicans.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. :, 1889.
Warn Republicans not TO bet on Indiana. Re
publieans have given it up. There has been a
tremendous change, in the last day or two, from
some cause not positively known; but is ruInor-
ed that the Democracy have received an ample
supply Of campaign fands from place called
Soverins, in Kansas.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09
BETrER TIMES.

The business revival and new era Of prosperity
which has commenced in keeping with the in
creased health and happiness all over the land
sulting from the general introduction of Warmers
Safe Kidney and Liver Cure .'The changes wrought
by this remedy says Rev. DIR. Harvey, '.seem but
little less than miraculous" 5aus3m.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

ESrA Kansas correspondent of the Kansas City
TImes says that hundreds of Republicans will
vote for John Davis in preference to St. John.
The fool doesn't seem to know that John Davis
is running for Congress, and st. John for Gov
ernor
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

II The Topeka reporter of the Kansas City
Times, at the late Republican Convention, was a
man of remarkably keen eyesight. He saw ex-
Gov. Osborn and Judge Nathan Price among those
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

Y Notice is hereby given, that we have a
full supply of that eonundrum about Hancock
Hoosiers, and Suckers, and Pukes. Save your
postal cards.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

II How much Office will it take to satisfy r.
W. p. Muse, of Newton : He is q candidate for
Presidential Elector, and a bolting candidate for
State Senator. From our standpoint, candi-
date for Elector is the wrong man to set the cx-
ample of boiling.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. ].

Proposing amendment article fifteen Of the Constu-
ton Of the State Of Kansas relating the manufacture
and sale Of Intoxicating liquors by adding section ten To
said Articr.
BE elaeed Jy Lyisa,ure Of the Stat, Of Kansus tuco-
s cf al the members elected 10 each Ho,se roty there
for:
SEXTON The following proposition to amend the Con
sttution of the State of Kansas shall be submitted
electors Of the State for adoption rejection the general
tlect"n 10 be held th. Tuesday snccr-ding the first
Monday Of November A D. eighteen hundred an, eirbf
PEurusoN-Article fifteen shall he ainrn, hy addn,,
sstion ten therrtu which shall rrad follows The man
uartre and sale Of Intoxicating liquors shall be forever
mechanical PURPOSES"
SEc = The following shall be the method Of submitting
written printed partly written and partly printed
and thse voting for the proposition shall vote For the
proposition to amend the Consultation and those voting
TO amend the Constitution"
SEc J. This resolution shall take s,ct anil be in force
frum and after its publication in the statute book.
hereby certify that the above resolution originated
The senate February eth Is79 anil passed that body Feb
rlTy 2lst lSs9.
LYMAN L. HUMPHREY.
IrcsidsIit of S,Ea.s.
Sceretdry of Sclate.
PASSED. the House Marrh 3d Is7g
SIDNEY CLARKE
Speaker ef HOuss.
Chtcf CLERK Of House
Approved March 9Th. l-59
JOHN p ST JOHN.
GorsTI,or.
THE STATE KANSAS
OFFICE OF SECRETARY OF STATE ~
James smith SECRETARY Of State Of the STATE Of Kansas
do hereby certify that the foregoing tTuc and rrrrt
copy Of the original enrolled iuin resolution file in
ohc" and that the effect by publication in
the statute book. May 2oth. Is79
In testimoney whereof have hcrrun;o suhss .il,ed
lsEAL my name and affixed my official seal Done at
Topeka, this LIST day of July. A u. IssO.
JAMES SMITH
Ang D lsSo.l Secrefdry Of STATE.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

II The Democrats have nominated a jaw
breaker for Auditor of State, but the Republi-
cans have nominated Bonebrake.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

Y Misfortunes accumulate upon Haneock's
head Sergeant Bates now announces his deter
mination to take the stump for the superb
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

n jerry Black has returned home fron. Eu-
rope. Now look out for showers of gems Of
statesman-like wisdom from Gen. Hancock, in
the Democratic papers.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

Tran exchange gives its endorsement to d. p.
Mitchell, being the ablest Groenbacker in
Kansas. We move to insert after the word Kan
sas, sand also the biggest shysterr
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

- If yOu have never noticed, please notice
now, the difference between the arguments used
by the leading Republican and Democratic pa
pers. The Republican papers produce arguments
to show that the policy of their party has bene-
fitted the country, and will continue to benefit
it, and how Democratic policy has been detri-
mental to business, to progress and to the public
welfare. The Democratic paper offers nothing
except charges that prominent Republicans have
accepted bribes, have participated in fraudulent
contracts, or have had hand in specializing
jobs. The one side appeals to reason and judg-
ment the other deals in slander, and appeals to
passion and prejudice. That is the difference
between the two parties.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

~ The Tefft House, at Topeka, is kept on the
European plan. The particular European plan
on which it is kept is that of Cologne, describ
ed by Coleridge.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09
puhIic Examination.

TUNHERE will be public examination of applicants for
Il teachers certificates at my Office, in Troy, Satur'
day. September 18TH Is-O.
Sept 9-sw +. HEESEY. County Supt
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS

TO the Constitution ofthe State Of Kansas,
sybTitted by the lsgisiature at is last
the electors Of the State, at the general
eLection g be held on the I'D day Of No
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

UWc think that all who have attended State
Conventions, within the last few years, will
agree with us that the most insufierable bore
are the spread-caGle speeches placing candidates
before the convention. The speaker gives the
birth and education of the candidate, his services
in the army, his wounds and imprisonments, and
never fails TO vouch for his integrity and Repub-
lieanism. These exhibitions of wind occupied
fully one-half the time the convention was in
session. We think we can truthfully say, that
in every instance they damaged the chances of
the men in whose behalf they were made.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09
Cooper Shop in Troy!

II HAVE Commenced operations for the season in NV
Cooper Shop and prepared 10 make 10 order barrels
Of all kinds such pork cider mo--s and apple barrels
hafharel- kegs Sc and all kinds Of eoopeace. Repair
ing barrels speciality. Shop L-lands Pork house
TrDy Sept. 2. ls-D-3m. HENRY MOORE.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

lesI- Some Of the papers are demanding that
tha Republican State Central Committee with
draw the name of Judge Muse from the Electo-
raj ticket, and put another in his place, because
of his running n bolter against the regular
nominee for the State Senate. Has the Commit
tee right to do so, for that cause' No one will
dispute that Muse is setting a very poor exam
pie. candidate for Eleetor should try to har-
monize, instead of divide. Besides, a candidate
for ElectOr has no business to be running after
other offices. A man is needed there, who will
be satisfied with that place, for the time being
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-09-09

ALLEGED FUN.- We fear we are lacking in
appreciation of clean-Straincd fun. For instance,
We never could see the fun in playing practical
delegates and others assembled at Topeka at the
convention, last week, do not appear TO have had
the same lack of chronological development that
we lament. They remained in Topeka. and put
in two days and nights, after the convention adj
journed, going through the farce of nominating
ticket, with an old fool and laughing-s stock of
the city, named DIR. Stringfeld, at the head of it
for Governor. They pretended to he dissatisfied
with the Republican ticket, and declared that
Stringfeld was the only man who could unite all
parties. They named full ticket, pledged it
immense majorities, adopted platform, notified
Stringeld of his nomination, and had torch-light
professions, serenades, etc. Donphan County
was pledged for 2O,oOO majority for the ticket
How IT STRIKES STRANGEI.-A correspond
ent of the LcavenwOrth Times, who recently
struck Highland, seems to have grasped the sit
uation there, the first dash The following par
agraph copied from his letter, states the situa-
tiOn exactly:
There the usual amount Of sore-heads and play
ednut politicians here. whose only idea of
is to draw all the nutriment they can from their
mother country, and who failing this, cry out party
corruption. and shrek luStiiy for reform. These.
with fright smart sprinklins" of the old Border
Rnhian element, constituting the Hancock Club,
number some sixty names III all They meet every
Saturday and speak to another of the hope that
iS written them. The Republican element, of course
greatly prcponderates. and they quietly hide their
time. The delegates to the State Convention are.
believe, unanimous against ST. John though prepared
TO acquicsoc IN the Will of the majority.
The Jackson daily standard. (Jackson [Ohio]) 1873-188?, 1880-09-18
GOING NEsT TO GII.

Well here We are my dear old wife, on board the train
ouritIle all packed in trunk, With lock and trap
hear the bell ringn and the whistles piercln' cry;
There Wife were moYin out OF town; We're gom
West to die!
We've been from James to Johns house, from Johns
TILL now, they've laid their burdens down on board
Ts rather hard send us off, all crippled up and gray,
To find place in which to die two thousand miles
away.
Since we broke up keepin' house, they've carted US
around,
TIL, now, it seems home for earth can not be
found:
As sure this old face of mine meier look young
again,
So sure wen never more return TO trouble John and
Jane.
They send us to a stranger land o'er an untraveled
road,
That Mary, in her Western home may bear the heavy
1t isn't be wondered at that my eyes filled with
tears:
Or that my form is bending down with more than
weight Ofyears.
didn't think twouid come to thls-I didn't mean it
No home is like your own home though made of logs
No breadss sweet when eatin' it mid bitterness and
Few care to fill with peace and love an old mans clos
ing life.
Now. DER long, unrayelel road, we seek stranger
land
The od home circle broken up at cruel Times COM
mand;
But they cannot our love destroy It's stronger now
than when
Our heads wore not the silver locks of three score
years and ten.
Since we broke up keepln' house we've led wretch
ed life:
Jane put the blame upon her man. and John upon his
wife.
They think not of their infancy-of all tho7 fender
years.
When night and day we tolled for them al wiped
their flowing tears.
We leave behind us all the scenes of early years. dear
wife,
And all The friends with whom we've won the vico-
ries of life.
We leave behind the little church, where oft we've
knelt in prayer,
But. good WIFE we will leave the God that met
us there.
Although these eyes CROWN dim still can see to
read
The precious truth in Gods own Word, that child
ren all should heed:
Honor thy father saith the Lord-"thy mother.
honor too
Then nou live long in the land that God has Civ
en- you"
Our latest days viii dawn longour journey end
is nigh
We're going West to Mary's home, we're going West
to die,
Then He who secs the sparrow fall. who counts the
ocean sands,
VIII take US to our better house-the house not made
with hands.
The Jackson daily standard. (Jackson [Ohio]) 1873-188?, 1880-09-18
a DREAM OF AUTUMN.
BY JAMES W. RILEY.

Mellow hazes lowly trailing
Der the wood and meadow. yelling
Sombre skies, with swallows sailing.
Sailor-lk". to foreign lands;
And the no. ga winds overlapping
Summers brink, and fiood-like sweeping
Wrecks of roses where the weeping
Willows swing their helpless hands.
Haunted high, like torches fllnging
Flakes of fame and embers, springing
From the vale the trees stands swinging
In the moaning atmosphere;
While in dead'ning lands the lowing
OF the cattle, sadder growing
Fills the sense to overilowing,
With The sorrow of the year.
Fields Of fragGed stuhble tangled
With rank weeds. and shocks of tangled
Corn, with crests like wet plumes danglcd
DER the hNrvest's battle plain:
And the sudden whirr and whistle
Gfthe quail that like a missile,
WhiZ2es over thorn and thistle.
And, Il missile, drops again.
Mufed voices hid in thickets
Where the rcdbird stops to stcl; its
Ruddy beak between the pickets
Ofthe trua0ts rustic trap;
And sound Of laughter ringing
Where. within the wild vines swinging,
Climb Bacchante's sehoolmates ilngiug
Purple clusters in her lap.
Rich as wine the sunset flashes
Round the tilted world, and daslcs
Up the Sloping west and SplashCs
Its red foam against the sky,
TIL my drern Ofautumn, pallng
Inthe splendOr all-prevailinc,
Like swglow leaf goes sailing
Down the silence sOlemnly.
The Jackson daily standard. (Jackson [Ohio]) 1873-188?, 1880-09-18
ST s.! g! s. 81

81 s! 8! 81 81 8!
The person who comes to the Fair and
fails to examine, carefully, the New No.
s Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machines
sold by the veteran agent J. B. Howe,
neglects an important duty. Mr. Howe's
long experience in the machine business
enables him to know at glance which is
the best machine in the market, and after
looking over the whole field carefully, he
began handling the New No. s Wheeler
& Wilson as the best Machine. These
machines can be seen at Rices store, and
at Downey's gunsmith shop. Go and see
them. Don't neglect it.
The Jackson daily standard. (Jackson [Ohio]) 1873-188?, 1880-09-18
LIVERY!1LIVERY

Tom. Delay called us to his Livery Sta
at some Of his rigs. We saw about tive
dozen fine, new buggies and carriages, and
he said that thele were about the same
number out. He said all his buggieS
were in good repair, and that he had a
fine stock Of horses, in condition.
We have used Delays livery quite eX-
tensiyely, and can testify that his car.
riages and buggies are not subject tt
breaking down, and the whip has rarel,
to be used on his horses, as they are alive
and in good condition.
We advise every body to call on Ton
when they want any thing in his line
He is jolly, accommodating fellow. q
The Jackson daily standard. (Jackson [Ohio]) 1873-188?, 1880-09-18

OUR solemn-looking young friend, Da-
vid L. Picllrt, If Il e hardware store, IS a
wag, serious as he looks He had wag
on at the Fair yesterday, with a written
proposition pasted on it, saying that he
would sell the wagon for $3.50, payable
when Hancock should be elected Presi
dent
. Now if Dave will modify that PROPOSE
ton to read, when Hancock shall be elect
ed and inaugurated, we will talk to him.
The Republicans have such way of
counting out fellow, you know. See
how they hoisted President Tilden. And
there is jim Blaine, of Maine. He count
ed you out last winter, and now he is
counting you out again. Do not depend
on the Congress of rebel Brigadiers.
Blaine has the President, the Supreme
Court, Ger erals Sherman and Sheridan,
and the army. y' g-
The Jackson daily standard. (Jackson [Ohio]) 1873-188?, 1880-09-18

MAYOR ALESHIRE wants it distinctly
understood that the ordinance against
fast driving will be enforced. This has
become a dangerous practice in the crowd
ed streets, and His Honor will have the
thanks Of all good citizens if he succeeds
in putting stop to to it.