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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-12

Ave still have dry weather. Bad time for turnips
Miss Anna Carroll has just returned from Grand
iaJand. She went with Mr.. Z. V. Snively and fani
II She says she had pleasant trip.
Mr.. e. Il. Jones is very sick with bilious fever. She
il growing worse.
Mrs. Msle Porter is sick with ehills and fever.
The City Council met. Saturday, the 9TH transact
ed considerable business.
Wheat threshing is going ON in the bottom. e.
Dockhorn had L bushels per acre. John Flanagan
had 20 bushels per
According to appointment, the Republicans of the
city met the 9th Of August. Had quite good
crowd. The house called to order by J. II.
Stone. The object Of the meeting was explained.
then permanent organization was proposed. A.
Carroll was elected President, John Spence Vice
President, J. r. Stone, Secretary, James Barker As
sistant Secretary, Sam. Henderson Treasurer. A
committee was appointed to make arrangements to
raise Garfield flag. the 18th day Of August, 1880.
Committee follows: Frank Colby, Z. Marsh,
Sam. Turner, and w. II. Stone. We then had
speeches from Reverend John Spence, Z. Marsh, and
others James Barker gave n good song, called
.-Marrhing to the Polls, to Vote for Garfield and
Arthur The meeting then adjourned. until Friday,
the 18th of August. EAIGRANr.
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But it has Proved the Most sucee.sfaI No,
Ever Mnde by the Baltimore a. Ohio.

Hut IL has Proved the Most sucee.sfaI Move
Ever Mnde by the Baltimore a. Ohio.
The radical change of policy made by the Bali
more & Ohio, this summer, has borne such fruit as
calculated to lead TO still greater enterprise and pro-
grcsson. The fast trims are the biggest things the
road ever attempted, and successfully have they
been maintained, that already the old road is known
far and wide the model fast line of the CONT
nent. Its record of prompt arrivals and connec-
tons, the past three months is unparalleled. and
not accident of the most insignificant char
aeter has occurred. The replacing of much of
the old steel rail with steel of extra heavy
weight, and the incessant work which has been put
on the truck all Summer, has brought it up to the
highest standard. Not many weeks ago one of the
ordinary locomotives of the road made u of GA
miles in less than seventy minutes, and, after
another made the of ninety odd miles in less
than an hour and forty minutes. The business has
increased largely to neccsstate the putting
of many new cars, which patterns of beauty and
comfort. 1t is now by means an extraordinary
thing for regular trains to go out in two sections
carrying more passengers at one time than formerly
in three days The dining halls, in their dress
of paint, paper and furniture, becoming very
popular. The meals served are of most satisfactory
is becoming national The monster new steamer
Canton, which transfers the New York trains of the
road the bay Mt Baltimore, is an.inmense
cess, making the transfer in five minutes, a great
saving of time the old way of hauling the can
through the streets, by the long weary tunnel.
under the city.
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DEBsrABLE INDIANA.
S,rour Grounds for the IL epu bIicans--HEopcs
of Sucrc<sin October.


WASHINGTON june aS.-Ex- Treasurer John c. New.
of Indiana Is in town. anu says there is doubt ht
the Republicans will carry that State next fall The
Rcpubiiean leaders generally think they stand a
good chance of success In Indiana. and they propose
10 make a most vigorous campaign IN the Hcosier
State. Not even the Democrats doubt that the Re-
publicans will carry Ohio az the October election.
and the only question In that State Is TO the size of
the Rrpul,licni majority. Indiana is, Of course de
batable ground Should the Democrats carry il.
while the Republicans sweep Ohio, it would leave
bitter fight STILL to be waged for the doubtful States
in Noycmber On the other hand, should the Re
publicons carry Indiana wen Ohio, in OctOher,
the Presidential election would really be decided IN
their favor q month in advance. the Democrats
would no longer hope To carry New York For this
reason the Republicans will do their hest TO carry
the STATE and Mr.. New only voices the opinion OF
the best Judges inf his declaration that they da IL
They have the advantage of being heartily united in
the support Of n irstclass ticket headed by Judge
Porter for Governor who is most effective speaker
on the stump, and will take the tield early. The
Democrats, on the other hand, divided into fss
candidate for Governor is a whom their candi-
date for vice-Presdent tried TO defeat for Goa
sress because Of his crazy greenhaek notions, The
recent decision of the Supreme Court, Oycrthruwiug
the constitutional amendments and forcing eey-
ton IN October against Tie VIII of the people, is hay
ing bad effect for the Democrats, and good judges
think il will mike many votes for the Republicans.
Add 10 all this the fact thst the Republicans enter
the canvass the best of spirits. and WITH yater
hope Of success than before years. and it will be-
seen TINT there strong grounds for the expectation
that Indiana will resume, this year. her old place a.
a Republican State
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Eanning Items.

Ground getting dry, 80 ii is harl blowing.
J. X. Jackson treated himself to u riding pillow
with a shade over it.
The Etherton Brothers are building them n fine
honse DO not know whether Charles, Thomas OF
Martha is going to get married; or, maybe all on
EN-
Thomas Hays is fixing to build himself barn on
the land he boughs Of W. J. Reed.
J. j. Bradley will also build nice little house in
our burg.
A. J. Bradley left. last Friday. TO look for farm
to buy or rent. He went to Eastern Nebraska.
g. N. Senior is at his mothers, just in from Smith
County He reports good prospect for and
hay.
Our District Clerk reports 90 scholars of school
age-i9 males and 80 females.
There seems to be mt Holley's mills, at Buff
falo.
Plenty Of apples and watermelons-
We understand the picnic that was to be the 18th
has been postponed for two weeks account Of the
show ut Atchi-on.
Ben. Thomas has new wagon-box, built at Fan
ming. by Finis and Joe Hobbs-
Dyrcs. of Missouri, wants to buy farm
joe JoHxsoS.
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FROM BEL0IT.
BELOrr. kAN.. Aug.

BELorr, KAN, Aug. 9Th, 1880.
MR. EDiToR;-I drop you few lines from this, the
Queen City Of the Prairies,- to inform you of tho
fact that have had snother gala day in Bcloit
and that another Candidate for political honors la.
been made happy by nomination.
Two Congressional Conventions in less than a
mouth and another to conc Ia less than q week.
proves that Belof IL Of the Of political
gravity and every visitor, as we'll as delegate,
found kind word aud hearty welcome awaiting
him
The Republican Convention was quite sn imposing
Affair." not only in numerical strength but in intel
leetual ability. The brains Of the party were repre-
scnted. well rs the rank and fle Some Of the
ablest in the State were here and for the first
time in years, Peace, sweet and balmy peace II
not good win tn all men,, prevailed in the Conven-
ton, and anderson walked in the favor If not
the affections Of the Republican party-sand he was
happy
The Greenbaekers held their Convention here the
9Th inst and placed the name Of John Davis ON their
ticket for Congress- "Anofher soul was made hap
py;r and assure you, there was just ss much gush
and enthusiasm IN our Convention rs there was i'm
the Republican Convention. and an sinsnite- sight
more '.sood will Our nominee gave US an excel
lent speceh-cIear, logical and convincing; and =
Mr.. Stewart, just from the canvass i'm Maine told Ne
many good things, and told them well; and my opin-
ion 10, Mr.. Anderson win have to learn his little
piece and tell it better than he has in this canvass
as yet, or he will fnd Jordan hard road to tray
ell this time.
Next week, the Demoerntic party Of this District
viii meet hero alan, to make nomination for the
same once; thns making Il certain that ut Beloit
VIII be nsunsted The next Congressman Of this Dis
friet--and that Anderpon l. the msn- But guess
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rss who said 's '.ws sss w, would take %. n.
-ou ssss with its head nj ~, h, ing and e
-d s aas thar hole and shat. han e s, n,9'.s.
and ~.nl.a f'sfAa Natural Hist or-v vi
This rem. 'aed 81, she trairie> IN. P,,;s..
known and exea- i IN greet care, anil thu raffi.-
Dog ''buiIdsr his hole home n that ssune bolr .
snake goes in an makes his Company sake. erj
then the owl crawls in for =, for the winter.
makes his home in the same no. = hole. and w..
AeR.-Thc people have made til us rattlesn,I.,
John Davis to guard it. But Morn - hI;n,l.I n.
is in the way and that same old ''ow- :, kes, 81
the glare Of light from Pennsylvania, wi 49,
ing around the opening. until, fear, the IA j.,
will DIT. -empt it. The Prairie Dogs could Gle. -
the rat,lesnakes, if the owl would only 'elh
tree look wise, aud wall its eyes, vhere it will a
the Greenbaek cause harm; hut this Is expecting
too much fear; and yet they have more chance
in this race than a cat in he'll, without claws for its
Hfe Bnt they will keep fooling around that hole
blame the snakc-let's ut him! Is. OD.
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De.iphan County re.eh.r., Association.

Doniphan County Teacher, Association
Troy. August 7th 1882
The Association met, pursuant to adjournment
President shancr in the Chair.
In calling the roll. IL was found tina; large rsjor
| ity Of the members were preseut.
In accordance with the provisions Of the by laws
this was the regular meeting for the election of off
GERS, which was attended to with the following re
suit:
Presidential. l. Edwards.
Viee-Presdents-r. b. Marshall. Frances Kainer
J. l. Noble. and DeIlie spauIdins.
Seerrtary-R. q. Drake
Treasurer. A. Dillon
communication from the Jefferson County Nor
NAL Institute consisting Of the following resolution
was read before the Association:
Resoiroa, BY the members of the Jefferson Count,
Normal Institute. that the Legislature of Kansas
meet i'm Topeka, January TO- 1881 be respectfully NJ
quested to consider the propriety Of 80 changing
See Art. G. of the School Laws of Kansas as TO re
quire for an Grade certificate addition to tho-e
required for and Grades the following studies,
instead Of those now required: Bookkeeping, Phys
iology, Civil Government, Algebra. and Natural
Philosophy.
After being discussed, to some extent by Messrs
Mecarty Hill, Nihart, Heeney, Shaner, Baker, and
Latta, in which many points in favor Of and few
in opposition to the measure brought out a
motion Was made to dispose of the subject. The mo-
tion was carried in the affirmative. Next was a mo-
tion to lay the subject the table, be called up
at some subsequent meeting This motion Was lost.
Afterwards, by vote Of the Association the re-olu-
ton was adopted, and referred the County Normal
Institute, for their consideration.
The County Superintendent presented tie subject
Of the present manner Of distributing the Normal
Institute fund. Whereas, IL is now distributed in
equal quantities TO all Institutes throughout the
State and small Institutes with only one or two
Instructors. receive the amount of money from
the State that the larger ones, with much greater
enrolment do the present law this point is uI,-
just, and shonid be changed that the fund would
bc distributed aong the different Institutes IN pro-
portion TO the actual attendn,ire az ci,romcnt.-
At the request oE Mr.. IIeenry the above subject
was tabled to lie taken up ut the next regular
meeting.
By vote of the Association. it was decided that
an adjourned meeting of this body be held ON Satur
day, August l4tl mt this place.
Moved by Mr.. Latta that the next regular meet
Messrs. Baker, I4atta and Drake, the question was
decided negatively, by nearly unanimous vote.
On motion of Mr.. Marshall, and without person
voting in the negative, it decided to hold the
next regular meeting Mt Severance, September liti,
1880.
The President appointed the following committee
on prognmme-T. u. Marshall. Frances Katner.
and Nora +. Dunleavy-to report Mt the adjourned
meeting. RIG. DRAKE.
Secretary.
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A Few FAcrs.-It il n fact that the Republiran-
in all the closely contested districts in Kansas are o
posed to the denomination Of Governor ~ John
IL is fact that thousands of Democrats are in IN
of having the Republicans nominate Gov. Sc.
John. as they hope to beat him with some strong
Democrat or independent
II il fact that thousands of strong Republicans
viii east n blank ballot, far NJ the Goyernorship
Is concerned, IL 81. John Is re-nominatei.
II il fact that the amendment and ST. John are
not iu-eparably connected Mr.. Griffin, of Manhat-
tan, has done more for the Temperance cause than
Gov ST. John, who is not his candidate for the Gov.
ernorrhip
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OnF Rows

WASHINGTON, August lat n meeting Of veteran.
of the late War to dseuss the Boys in Blue- move
ment. and to correspond with their comrades nj
home. Indicating their support the greatest entusi
assn prevailed. a cne4egged soldier said that il
warmed his blood 20 the name of his old com
snandcr Mt the end Of n general order. followed by
orders Of division and brigade commanders The
President and members of the Administration think
that this 10 the most sanguine that has yet
been made In the campaign. and will more
enthusiasm than anything else. They do regard
il in sectional light. but evidence Of the de
termination the part Of the soldiers Of the late
War, save the work Of their arms from tho rebel
Dcmorrary.-Spoeiai Dispafek 10 GLIDE DemorraL
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-12

800 yards light weight Knickerbocker. worth to
Zoe, ut Sc per yard This is a rare bargain, rs they
are much better to wear than calico.
500 yards Hamburg Embroideries, at one-tlrd less
price than You can buy them in st. Joseph
30 yards Hamburg Embroideries, white anil red
and white. at PC per yard. Ho1 is hat for Lorf They
worth Sc TO Sc anywhere.
Don't buy Parasol until YOU price ours.
Don't buy Fan until you price
Don't buy pair of Picnic Mitts until you price
ours
Don't buy spair of Kid CLOVES until you price ours
Don't forget that these goods cheaper than ever
before offered
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-12

70 "Clorinda; or, the Rise and Reign of His Ex-
eellency Eugene Iougon.- just published by Mcssrs
I. b. Peterson & Brothers. Philadelphia, is Emile
Zols characteristic picture of the Cont of Napoleon
Ill, and many prominent characters of the time of
the last French Emperor figure in the novel The
restless ambition of the hero and the way in which
scorned woman takes yengence for her wrongs are
the main points of this great and realistic fiction
Look out for another eruption.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-12

IL 1.-THE Black Venus now in press by T. u.
Peterson & brothers, Philadelphia, is thrilling
novel destined to create sensation Of no ordinary
kind. The scene is laid in the unknown regions Of
Contra. Africa, and the slave traffic engrosscs atten-
ton. No better description of the cruel and Zero
cious dealers in human flesh given than in
this great novel 1t was written by Adolphe Belot.
and the Kiralfys' grand spectacular play foun-
led Il
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MONEY To IOAN

IF. IamPsOn Is prepared TO lonn
money 10 the Farmers of Doniphan
County. ON long time, nt per cent. I'm.
teresf, and N reasonable commission.
Money rnny be paid before due. and
stop Interest, If she borrower chooses.
No delays In furnishing the money. No
sworn appraisement or application
required Call ON him mt the Office of
Register of Deeds, ut the Court House.
22dprly. IF. zlAMPSON.
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RepubIicnn pcIernte EIectle..

In pursuance to the call Of the Republican State
Central Committee of Kansas, primary elections will
be held at the several voting precincts of Donphan
County, on Wednesday August 18th, 1850, for the
election of SIX Delegates and six Alternates to the
Republican State Convention, TO be held at Topeka,
ON Wednesday, September Isl, lse
The polls will be open from till O'Clock, p. M,
under the direction Of the Committeeman for each
precinct who will select judges and forward the
turns to the Secretary, at Troy; and the votes viii
be counted and certificates issued by the Chairman
and Secretary Of the Committee
BY order Of the Committee.
c. LELAND, JR., Chairman
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-12

THERE ARE OTHERS 1 SANE FIx.-The editor
Of the Tribune was an observer of the commerce Of
Sabctha last saturday. Immense crowds of people
from the surrounding country there, aud the
merchants were all very busy, but the information
was freely given that trade has decreased to 4, large
extent, since the saloons were closed-the bulk OF
those who sought another trading point going To
Wetniore, while some turned to Seneca and Hiawa-
tina. The business thinking seriously of az
itatng the question. with view of again le,alizing
the ale of liquor. Many who advocated Temperance
during the late municipal campaign realize now that
their methods Of prohibiting the sale of liquors in
towns have proved unsuccessful. and Of them
frankly express preference for the old regime.
Whether the City Council willing grant icen-,
or not, provided legal petition il presented We.
did not learn. but IL il oerably safe o. predict that
an effort will be made to induce them to do so.--
SeHood Tribune
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-12

IF Messrs T. b. Peterson g. Brothers. Philalel-
phia, have in preparation Sarah Bernhar,lt edition
Of the younger Dumas powerful novel, Camille;
or, The Fate of Coquette.- The work will be high
ly important n complete hey to Mile. Berhartlts
conception of Camille. 1t will also he fitting
venr of the great French actress visit this conn
try and the will be found capital portrait
of her. Paper cover at low price.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-12

CHtIRaAS JEWELS Continuously think In,li-
ana and New York wider awake, even than my
of the other States. There disscnsi0ns there
Our party will present solid front TO the enemy.
met Blaine IN Boston, yesterday. by appointment
and, as usual, he has his warpaint He says that
est in the traits of the Democrats aud GrccniaccrS
combined. under the leadership of u late Republican
member of Congress But, he continued, III j. not
question of victory with US, hut the volume Of our
triumph strongly believe that the Union-loving
law-ahling, thrifty and honest people Of the North
We shall Il .If Tor sone Of the sanfbsr,, S,,fes 10
they don't buIdoze our voters, refuse count our
ballots, or swamp with tissue ballots We -iaii
carry some Of the Southern Staies.-Eros Inter-
riesr In ne PHILADELPHIA Press.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-12

WHY VIZ SHALL CARRY NEw YoRK-Yiec-Prrs;-
dent Wheeler gives the following good rsasons ny
he believes the Republicans will carry the State OF
New York:
The unison Of the elements Of the party, and tic
universal sntisfaetion with the nomination; tciiaf
that Hancock eaunot poll the vote that Tlden did in
lH6; the fact that they have Republican State
Government. and not an opposing Democratic Al.
ministration, ~ in 1876: that Conkiin Will make m
earnest canvass for the ticket: that new charters
Ign, and Albany, which have provisions that as-rr,
an honest registration und honest vote that the
new ballot aw seenres uniform ballots, and pFeeues
east, and providing heavy penalty for any viola,
ton Of it's provisions.
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VOC cAxSor COMPARE HANCOCK TO GnAsT on
MEaDE--We notice that several Of the Democratic
papers are slopPng over abeaf Hancock ~ a (ieuer-
al. They arr calling him the greatest General the
Dcmocratic Rebellion Produced while in fact he wa.
rs inferior TO Ge1er1l Grant n commander a. a
panner OF campaigns. ns tae.ieian. and in the sfrae
" Of war rs Marshal Mrrat was 70 Napoleon Bona
pate Hancock greatly resembles Mnrat. Like him.
Murnf n fine -nborsiinste officer To carry ,,t ~,
plans and order. of thinking eomniander: beyond
that he did not amount 70 much. and in these ~.
spects Hancock h precisely like him. His nost rx
travaganf rniogst point TO nothing fBp.rtanee
he ever which he hal To ian ont him
sell All his deeds of any note or creslit were the
others.-C kiea1o Trfb,sas ' e
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GRAND CLEARANCE SALE
|SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS
VAN BUSKIRK & BRECkENRIDGE'S

Lawns worth l2ic and lSe, Zoe per yard. Black and
Brown Lawns solid eolors, worth Dc, l5c per yard
These are the finest Pacific goods, and dirt cheap
piece Plaid Alpaca, drab and white, worth 35c, at
De per yard.
l piece Plaid Alpaca, bne and white, worth 35e, at
De per yard.
piece best Manchester Brocale. worth 35e Mt l6;c
per yarl.
piece hest Manchester Brocade worth 25e, at 16;e
per yard.
per yar,i
800 yards erossbarrcd Jaeonets, worth ae, at iaie
per yard,
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IL Pctersons popular dollar Series is soon to
he augmented by the addition Of Gone for Another,
n sparkling society story. The novel has n strong
plot welldened characters and continuous interest.
All readers of .tion will relish it. Publishers T. b.
Peterson & Irothers Philadelphia Pa.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-12

~ Gristins days Friday and Saturday of
each week, Mt the Kansas FIGURING Mills, Donphan.
Kansas If good wheat is taken, you will be sure to
get the best Of -four. The mill has been rcmodeed,
and is now fr-telass in every particular. The pro-
prietor knows how to give satisfaction to the public.
I5iuy
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GRANT on HaScocK's PRosPxcrs-General Grant,
while in this city, IN the presence Of several gentle
men, gave fiat denial TO the report that he Of
the opinion General W. 5. Hancock would be elected
President this fall and gave his decided opinion
that Garfield would be elected by large maturity,
adding that Hancock would lose strength every day
between this and the eleeticn-SrAfa 1s Err So~a-
rrrr1rYn .Fufv -
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ES We are sorry to say that Brother Trant's
troubles, instead of ceasing, appear to he augment
ing. Last week, he tried for insanity, and ac-
quilted; but day two later, lac arrested, on
complaint of his family and lodged in jail in default
of bail to keep the peace, and is languishing in
the iastile
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-12

~ Mr.. Ham, of Boston, an old friend of Mrs.
Highly and Mrs. Hutchinson, is taking his Summers
recreation for the first time, in Kansas and Coora-
do. We had the pleasure of call from him. in com
pany with those ladies, Tuesday afternoon and al-
so Mrs. Rppey and daughter, of Severance.
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TOWNSEND g. RICHARDSON

Townsend & Richardson have just received a
new line of Laces, Fchus, Neekties, Lace aud
Lisle Thread Gloves, which they now have dis
played on their counters, besides many other
novelties, such rs Colored Boriered Handker-
chiefs Hemstitehed Handkerchiefs, Five Cent
Ruehes, and Ruehing by the yard.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1880-08-12

iE, We have been shown n synopsis Of an address
delivered by Mr.. A. II. Ward, former teacher in
this County, at Farview, No., ON last Decoration
Day, which, for patriotism and eloquenee has rarely
been excelled. Taking this u sample, Mr.. Ward
gives promise of taking a high stand as an orator.