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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04
NJ Err M AN
IsreIuer (:nI,.

We are still enjoying st. John drouth. II is be-
lieyed that the corn crop is already cut short one
half
Mr. Wat. Iiinckiey has threshed all Of his crop of
spring wheat, yielding about twelve bushels to the
acre which is more than average, this year.
We out to the western part of this County,
and we found rs we went west, the drouth is worse
Great trouble for stock water.
If person wants TO see the rapid progress farm
ers have made since the grosshopper year, let him
start ut Joe Ren's north line. and take a due west
course. Among few Of the nice houses TO be seen,
We will mention W. W. Alkire's, which looks like
the very ideal Of home comfort. Next, notice
the inyinciLIe with only arm, who knows
no such word as fail the first letter of whose name
is Bob Ladwig. He has not neglected to make
things handy. John ilbers home fits ones fancy of
one of the ancient Ahies that have read of, but
never seen. Pat Kirwin has also u farm house that
will compare with the best Of buildings, and farm
that is perfect mine of wealth. so will find il,
rs far as the eye can See But this is getting of
latitude; we will get back nearer Brcnner, and
notice Charles Donleys fine house. For finish and
exquisite taste of workmanship, commend me to it.
Stopped in just to take a look through it, when he
and his good wife showed us from cellar TO garrett.
1t look. well outside, but appreciate it fully,
ms 10 w. udth 10 uppie
orchard, and the trees loaded down with all va
retes: ripe, while others do not get ripe fol
eight months. Also, to look at the fine hoss-gC
away aud hush you cannot do it justice, only to say
that Mr. Donley one of the neatest farmers in the
State. then do not exaggerate bit. sun, SOME
might think it invidious to make such distinctions
but we beg pardon.
Mr.. Geo. Hagaman has rented out his farm, and j,
talking of going TO Atehison to live. lie certainly
has bright prospects ahead to ever think of leav
| ing 50 nice home; but such is humanity, Away
| looking ahead for brighter fields.
There is a prevailing disease, do not know thu
technical name for it. hut when was boy, w
used to call it belly-aehe.
| L. c. Booth is building Mr. Melin dwellin:
house. on his farm, Mr.. Chamberlain's.
| Nose has about finished his house, which is
beauty, and needs only one more ornament and vi
have u sly notion that he epntenplatcs that.
Often is daily running his steam thresher. GRAN
turns poorly that it is hard to get threshers.
| HERETO.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04

WASHINGTON ID. C., July 29-Much eanvnssing is
going on here as to the organization Of the next
House and it, probable loss the Republicans ow-
ing to the failure Of the New York Legislature to
ps.- law for the special election to fill the seats
vacated by Morton, Miller and LaPham. and by the
death of Fernando Wood. The New York State
CaHyas.ing Board cannot meet under the law until
December after the time for the organization of the
Hsuse. Investigation, however, shows that mem
ber- elected to fill those vacancies can be admitted
TO their seats without the election returns being
yas-ed iy the STATE Board In the returns Of local
inspectors Of New York. they and will give a
certificate that will entitle them TO admission Wal
do Hutehins who was elected 10 hil D vacancy in
New York caused by the death of memberelect
ON the night Of election, admitted this sort
Of n certificate precisely 10 last hour. AZ in the
ease of the successors TO Miller Laphsm Martin, and
Wood, the State Csuvassing Board eOnld not legal
" meet in time to certify his election by the meet
ing Of Congress, and he admitted certificate.
based on returns of local inspectors. Democratic
House established this precedent.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04
Severance issin-.

The Ces.t-,ii STATE still continues to worry over
.sGypsy- and his many sins ''Field" retires from
the combat in the tassi gallant manner, because he
understands that Gypsy Is young lady, Inc
idea, Il should smile Thei tonnes forward an
other correspondent who signs himself p THIS
person writes in the most egotistieal
manner possible; states that he knows who gypsy
Is, il il and So h supposed but thAt II Is q
country school teacher: then he proceeds to give
him thorough penlashins. calling that sen'irnlah
a number of the most elegant and refined names that
his vocabulary WIN Afford and ends by demanding
that he retract things which he never said He says
that Mr. Milbourns lhe {. the gentleman meant OBJ
ject i'm writing items WAS To vent his wrath Now,
| We know that We are mot NJ. Mbourn. not by
long shot therefore, thai long space spent In abus-
| ing him was most ridiculous. And moreover, we
are not one whit frightened by the pet names hurled
| at us by the Highlanders, and the humping anu
| pounding promised us by the "Cousins' "P says
/ that the Highland band contains some of the bost
material in the State. Ii may be, but niasf say
that il is in the most refreshingy state. at pres
| ent Judging from the diseor,iant sounds which
grated upon our ear ON the Fourth Of July. There,
| nov,
| No rain yet. Everything il suffering for water.
Wolf River is standing stagnapf. with no perceptbie
motion of its waters below the miIllam. There is
talk of steam engine being put mp In the Hour mill
1t will certainly become u necessity. II this dry
| weather continues
This Tuesday, morning. Mr.. L. " Pugh aud Miss
Henney were united in marriage, by Rev. Under
wood. The bride and groom will take trip to Ken
| tucky.
Mr.. Thomas Goheagun and family have removed
from our midst.
Mr. Rippey, wife and daughter, started tins morn
ing. upon their European tour. ftheir present plan
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04

TuPEKA August l. lssi.
En- CHIEF lis there named Mike Hazen living IN
Troy Is his name Mike Ifnot why is he called Mike
ST. JoHS.
lnarer-Iie lives here. His name is not Mike.
lie got that in this way: Al the battle OF Pra-
rie Grove, the Union army went into the fight with
the es playing that good old time. $50 to the Dew
il aud Shake Yourself" At the first onset all the
ffcrs either killed. wounded, or ran away.
The stoppage of the music demoralized the army.
and they could not be rallied. Gen. Blunt galloped
around in the greatest excitement, excaming, "Cn-
lees we can find u fer, only the Archangel Michael
can save this army Hazen at once stepped to the
front of the columns keeping time his bass drum,
and struck up whistling the same tune, and made
so much louder and better music that the army i'm
meately rallied, went in, and cleaned out the Reb-
els in short order. After that, the soldiers called
Hazen the Archangel Mechael, which soon settled
down to Mike. and Mike it is to this day.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04

LITTLE MORE ISpEPExDEScE--Hon- Writ w.
Walton editor Of the Clay County Dispatch seorehes
the tines and political trimmers Of the Kan
sas press in the following way:
There are half dozen more clean cut, earistie
newspaper men in the State who insist on calling
hoe, hoe. When they see State officer. judicial
officer or any other public man making q eonspieu-
ous and mausoleum of himself they do not hest
tate 10 say 80 in good plain English And on the
other hand there are LOT Of fellows engaged in the
business because they have failed in every thing else
they have undertaken. who cDdesvOr to hreak the
force of what the half dozen .ay by shouting in
astutc chorus, '-0i those fellows ars candidates
themselves. You must not pay any attention 10
what they say they preiudioed against the 'ins
and want in themselve--- The time may come In
the history Of State politics when the voice Of such
independent takers Jake Admire. Leslie Perry.
Marsh Murlock. Sol, Miller, John Gilmore. Jack
Downing and Re others, NAV be heard andfs ieir
advice Needed. but il Is not likely to arrive until the
profession il Invested Of large number Of rcesters
whose sole ambition Il 70 he classified as the lick
spitfles Of come favor distributor who has sceiden-
tally oate to the surface and j. using almost super
human efforts 10 remain there. A little more indie
pendent Thought and action in free Republican Kan
would add yigor and freshness 70 the tene Of ifs
political preza.s
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04
REVISED PREDICTIONS,
BY HENRY :. vESSoR

August, 1881.
I. Probably warm and oppressive.
y Generally pleasant weather,
3 with fairly warm days and
4. cool to cold days, and fall-like
5. evenings and nights.
6. Fair and pleasant.
Z. Sunday-Heat and storms
& Sultry weather. with heavy
3. showers-cOoler evenings and nights
10. Ditto.
H. Heat again in the United States,
H. with cloudy and sultry weather,
H. with storms in Canada.
H. observation-disclosures.
L. Cooler to cold, and cloudy and pleasant.
lG Storms through portions of Virginia
H. Hail-stOrms and frosts
49, probably in some sections.
49, Heat and storms.
20. Ditto.
81. SuHday-Sultry and -howery.
- Sultry and windy.
u. Heat and wind.
81. Ditto.
25. Heavy storms on the lakes, St. Lawrence,
~ and around New York.
q. Cooler weather. with
- Sunday-rains and fro-ts in
-. northern sections.
~. Fair and pleasant, with cool evenings and
81 nights with indications fer returning heat
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04
,,r.Iru AND HAPPINExs.

IL seems strange that any one will suffer from tho
many arrangements brought ON by an impurc eondi-
ton of the blood, when SC0yILL'S BLOOD AND
LIVER SYRUP will restore perfect health to the
physical organization II is indeed strengthening
syrup pleasant to take and has proven itself to be
the best blood purifier ever discovered, eeetuaiiy
curing Scrofula. SyPhiltic disorders, weakness Of
the Kidneys, all Nervous disorders and Debility IL
Indigestion Ii makes the old feel young
and the young feel gay; and will invariably drive
of the system the many ills that human nesh Is
heir to- single bottle will prove to you its merits
n. health remover, for il acts like CHARM espe-
eialv when the complaint il Of exhaustive nature,
having Tendency to lessen the natural vigor Of the
brain and nervous system 3iebsi
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04

" child in Troy has been sick for some time
with what the doctors pronounce Summer complaint
and they have had slight hopes of its recovery
few days ago, there passed from its bowels screw
such ms is used in hanging picture frames. being
over an inch in length, and having one end curved
to form a ring in which to fasten a cord. We have
not learned whether any improvement is since wish
BILE in the child's condition or not.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04

VIII You heed the warninsi The signal, perhaps
Of the sure approach Of that most terrible disease
Ask yourselves If you can anord, Tor
the sake Of saving 50 cents, to run the risk and dc
nothing for il. We know, from experience, that
Shilohs Cure will cure your Cough Ii never fa'is'
This explains why more than Million Bottles were
sold the past year. 1t relieves Group and Whoopne
Cough at once. Mothers. do not be without II. fo'
Lame Back. Side. or Chest, use Shiioht Porous
Plaster Sold by ID. C. Sinclair, Troy; J. A. camp
he'll. Severance; A. S. Campbell Highland; Her
ring Rrothers Highland Station
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04
Kansas German.American Immigration
Society,

ArcuIsoS, KAN, August Pursuant to call.
delegates from all parts Of the State assembled at
Turner Hall, in this city, TO form n German-Ameri-
can Immigration Society for Kansas. A permanent
organization was effected, by the election Of Robert
Forbriger. of Atehison. President; Alfred Meler,
John Walruff. of Lawrence. and George Tauber, OF
Topeka Fee-Presidents; John HOenseheilt, of Ateh-
ison Secretary; &. =. Goodrich, Corresponding Sec
rotary; Oscar Jansen Treasurer; and August Hahn,
of Marysviue. DIR. DELAY. of Parsons, +. Junher-
man, Of Wichita, J. NJ Rothenberger, of Leaven-
WORTH and Lambert willstadt Of AtehisOn, a
Board of Directors. A platform was adopted. de
elaring that the prohibition amendment had turned
all foreign immigration away from Kansas, to the
serious injury Of the growth and prosperity of the
State and that the agents Of other States had used
this fact prejudice immigration against Kansas.
and that this State offered unusual Inducements in
soil climate, cheap lands, and other advantages for
an industrious and economical people to obtain
homes. The platform further pledges the society TO
assist immigrants 20 Kansas to obtain employment
and homes and protect them from from fraud. II
demands in conclusion, n repeal of the constitution
al amendment and the prohibition law. The dele
gates in attendance all German citizens, and
they represented a very large number Of the COun-
ties Of the State Great interest manifested in
the meeting. In the evening, the Turner'S gave
complimentary concert to the delegates- The next
annual meeting Is to be held in Topeka, in August.
of next year.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04

LINCOLN TIE PREr OF OFFICE sEEKERs.-Wbeu
we last saw Mr.. Lincoln, he looked weary and
haggard that he seemed unlikely live out his term
and one main reason for this was the ineessant
prosecutions Of ofiee-seekers. Let his successor
stern barriers against their approaches and let
him also take t precautions against assassination.
Since we know that the spirit Of murder is abrOad,
and that IL seeks the highest in the land for ts vic
miscreant who may aspire to win distinction or
crafty malice, by killing President. Mr.. Lincoln
often most unjnstly assaulted for having petty
guard Of cavalry when he rode out to his summer
residence. some miles from the White House but
We now see that the preeaution was needful We
trust that chance will be afforded ASSASSIN to
strike down the President without exposing
himself to immediate and certain arrest. One sneh
tragedy that Of last Friday evening should suffice
Us for a eentnry.-Gneeeys Edoriai, after Liaootss
Assds siadfiOa.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04

Is il n disor,lered liver giving You yellow skin or
costive bowels which have resulted IN distressing
piles; % do your kidneys refuse to perform their
fnnctions If so, your system will soon be eiogged
with poisons. Take few doses Of kidney-"o or,
and you'll feel like new man-nature VIII throw
of every impediment, and each organ will be ready
for duty. Druggists sell both the dry and liquid
EraasriLe Tribune.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04

~ Ayers Sarsaparilla is the proper remedy to
take in the spring of the year to purify the blood
invigorae the SYSTEM excite the liver to action aud
restore the healthy tone and rieor OF the whole
pbysical mechanism, which often becomes impaired
during the winter by lack of open air exercise and
the want of sufficient care in the matter of diet.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04

.GrPsr,- AGAN.-Our Severance correspondent
..Gypsy," has evidently stirred up hornets nest,
and il getting than one person into trouble. A
correspondent in the last Highland Ce"ra State as
sunes or .'Iearns,7 imagnes that it Is certain
school teacher and forthwith proceeds TO heap the
foulest abuse upon him, and not only upon him. but
rdcuIes his reading of the Declaration oil independ
ence, his pronunciation, and even his lips. Inns
abuse is intended for Mr.. J. f. Milbourn, who is a.
innocent of any connection with .Gypsys items as
the Emperor of China is. 80 much for the senseess
ness of abusing a man suspicion. Another cor
respondent of the same paper says has been ascer
tanned that Gypsy is woman and We suppose
next some woman will be abused on suspicion. The
fact Of il is there is entirely too much squeaiing
over that band item. We think it was iniudicious,
and had better been left unsaid but it simply ex-
pressed that writer's opinion, and his alone Sever
ance is not responsible for it, neither is any one Of
the other persons who have from time to time writ
ten items for the paper.
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W. ii. ii. CURTIS,
Dominican, Kansas.

x Chas. Kuchs, of Doniphan. has lately re
eeivsd another large shipment of Boots and Shoes
and his prices them are extremely low. He is
buying his goods strictly for cash. and s therefore,
always obtaining them at the lowest figures, besides
getting the regular discounts Hence, the low prices
on his goods 2sjuly 2w.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04

No man can do n good job of work, preach good
sermon, try law suit well doctor patient, or write
n good article when he feels miserable and dnii-
with sluggish brain and unsteady nerves, and none
should make the attempt in snch condition, when
it can e so easily and cheaply removed by little
Hop Bitters. See other column.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04

For anv other length Of time in aoco5aAnee Win ''
above raies which apply only 70 regular ad'er'is
I,,sin.ss caris Of s fines less - a year -. L.
~ Isc.l and transient advertisements ~ per -,
a -, Irtion and % cents per square for eAch suose
qs;a Sotiees viii be charged 80 per cent extra; ana
dyisI ADVERTISEMENT and personal oouinnhleAllonst
dabie price Locals 10 cents per line iof sihele
scsnss Ter line for Subsequent insertions An
Fiji, line. Of solid NOnpareh make one SQUARE al
s5ns ~ half saunre and over, counted as ful
square. a. l., ..r,,a.d IN will he charg-
u ~ -, "a c.tifying in addition 70 the regular rates
Transient advertisements must be Iasi iot hNAHS "
advance -, -, - 49, ,,o.iee A.
Low a. the tin,es III admit All job WORK mus DC 49,
lar when taken from the office
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r,r..n,urancc and Money Leaning

d. MCINTOSH, Fire Insurance and Loan Agent,
of Troy. gives You your choice of half dozen Q,
the best Fire Insurance Companies IN the ehi'eo
States in which to insure your property NJ inc
cheapest rates. He will also loan money on reai
estate security, at the lowest rates OF interest vi
Gee adinining Boders' Bank. ssepco.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04

~ The Normal Institute has been in session.
since Monday. The attendance is not rs large rs
last wear, but is increasing, from day to day We
have received no report Of its work. the names OF
those in attendance We shall try to procure list
for our next issue.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04

Ed CHIEF Result of prohibition in Kansas /:
..Honestlr and efectualy enforced" Prohibits all
cities and towns in Kansas, from collecting any IL
cense from saloon keepers. Saloon keepers "bis In
dian = do much business; pay license in Kansas ;
me h.npy One OF THEN.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04
MRs. FANNIE ZIMMERMAN.

~ The question has been asked, why is it always
so warm when the Normal Institute is in operation
That is very simple. II is owing to 80 many pretty
girls being collected together. pretty girls smile
is compared to sunshine; and where there are so
many of them together to smile, ii makes 1t Just aw
full hot.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04

~ We have a speedy and positive Cure for Ca
tarrh, Diptheria, Canker mouth, and Head Ache IN
saILOH's CATARRH REMEDY. nasal Injector
free with each bottle. Use it il you desire health
and sweet breath. Price 50 cents. Sold by ID. e
Sinclair, Troy; J. A. Campbell. Severance; A. 5.
Campbell, Highland; Herring BROTHERS. Highland
Station.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04
~ For colds, cong

~ For colds, coughs, asthma, in short. for any
and all arrangements of the lungs or respiratory
organs, for any complaint tending towards con-
SUMPTION nothing is so reliable as Ayers Cherry
Pectoral In all ordinary cases it is certain cure,
and it affords sure relief even in advanced stages
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04
BOOTS!
BOOTS!
ROOTSI

Van Buskirk & Breckenridge are agents for ~ d..
Wells .-Oid Mems Comfort" Victor and peer
less Calf Bootsgven up to be the best in any mar
ket for the money.
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Dvspepsia and Liver Complaint.

Is il not worth the small price of IS cents to free
yourself of every symptom of these distressing com
plaintsi Ifyou think call Mt OR store and get
bottle of sbilohs vitalizer; every bottle has PRINT
ed guarantee on it; use accordingly, and does
you no good, it viii cost you nothing Sold by D.
r Sinclair TROY; ]. A. Campbell, Severance; A. s.
C,,u,beu. Highland; Herring Brothers. Highland
Station
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04

GAME LAws.-Just now. there is much inquiry
about the game laws, especially with reference to
prnirie chickens The laws were changed, last win
ter SO that is unlawful to kill prairie chickens be-
fore the LIST of September and quail. before the LIST
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04

- We do not often make any editorial mention
of the proprietary medicines advertised in our col
umus. but we believe it to be duty We owe to our
readers to call their attention to the advertisement
Of Dr. j. C. Ayers Ague Cure, which appears IN
this Issue Of our paper.
We know from sad experience that nothing is more
disheartenng than the nsidious approaches and pc
riodIcaI attacks of aIaral and masmatic Disorders
The remedy prepared by DIR. Aver & Co. has been
in use many years, and has proved positive anti
ote for disorders of this nature Ii is, wihal safe
and harmless take, being composed entirely OF
vegetable ingredients, without either quinine or min
erals unlike other socalled Ague Cures, and conse
quenly incapable of producing the depiorabe effects
which follow the Use Of these drugs Our Western
people owe debt of gratitude to DIR. Aver for the
nroduc,iou Of this valuable medicine. Its timely
will save much suffering, and we recommend it with
the greatest confidence in its ability to do all that is
promised for it.-.idins. Ark, Se'ns.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04

To- .Ihave suffered beyond endurance my
life has been a burden to me-" IL have been denied
the pleasure Of society Extracts from testimonials
of those cured of skin and scrouous hnmers by the
Cuticura Remedies
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MONEY TO LOAN.

IF. Hnmpsoa Is prepared TO loan
r,euey 10 the Farmers of DoniPhnn
Couuty, ON long time, at per cent. in-
,.-es,., and N reasonable commission.
Money may be paid before due and
stop Interest, IL the borrower chooses
No delays I'm furnishing the money ~"
sworn superintendent or application
reauired. Call on him nj the once Oh
Register of Deeds, Mt the Court House.
22dprly. ~ N .
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04

II James Mullins, who left this neighborhood.
few weeks ago, to make home in Arkansas, did not
like the country, and has taken up his residence
nenr Girnr,l Crawford County. in this State.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04
FRANKLIN BABCocK

On long time, at per cent. interest, on wen in'
proved Farmsin Doniphan County. Kansas. Apply te
junesi. Y. X. Stout, Troy, Kansas
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04

For the next few days. my farm, and dwelling in
Troy, can be bought very cheap want to use the
proceeds in business RoBT. TRACT
22iuly
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-08-04

~ The only absolute specific We know OF for
sneezing snufng and choking catarrh or head colds
is Sanforis Radical Cure, which for the small sum
Of Il affords instant relief and invariably eures-
Medical Tylsex