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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29

SCASDAL.-The divorce business in Kansas
Is becoming shame and scandal to the State.
1t occupies large portion of the time at every
term of District Court in the State, and it would
seem as if the bulk of the population of Kansas
were in pursuit of divorce. In Decatur Coun-
ty, which has scarcely any population, at the
September term of the District Court, there were
twenty on the docket. Nine of these were
divorce cases. of the remainder, five were Grim
inal cases, leaving but six of what might prop
erly be called civil cases. Every County has its
heavy quota of divorce cases. Something should
be done to make it exceedingly difficult to OBJ
tain a divorce.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29
Finished.

The last services to the remains of the dead
President were performed Monday afternoon,
at Cleveland. The remains were taken to Wash
ington, where they lay in state, in the rotunda
of the Capitol, until Saturday, when they were
conveyed to Cleveland, where the funeral Oc-
Cured on Monday, witnessed by the largest
gathering ever assembled in the State Of Ohio.
A full account of all the proceedings since his
death, would fill many ISSUES of our paper. and
we have not the space to give even q synopsis of
the leading incidents.
No man who has eyer lived since the world
began, was mourled by or had the sincere syma-
thies of so many people throughout the globe as
President Garfield has had. In foreign cOun-
tries, the mourning is as universal and as sincere
rs in America. In all time no man has had such
u grand and imposing funeral. The civilized
world has been literally draped in black. Flow
ers strewed the track of the journey from ElberOn
to Washington, and from Washington to Cleve-
land, and to the grave. Tributes of flowers
were sent by the car load. The floral kingdom
was almost impoverished to supply these offer
ings. Flowers woven into all the beautiful de-
signs that taste and art cOuld produce, regard
less of cost, were brought into service, to ex-
press the love of the people. If there is any
consolation for the bereaved family, it is surely
afforded by these unbOunded demonstrations.
Since it had to be, the country will be glad
that it is over. For almost three months the peO-
pie of America have lived in suspense, often
hoping for the best, but always fearing that the
worst might be announced ut any moment.
The papers have had little else, and it has min
gled with all the details of business. Every one
felt as if a calamity threatened his own family I;
and Monday was n strange, solemn day, in which
every one felt as if he were the principal noun
er. The mighty tide of life must rush on again,
and business resume its wOnted course. Other
hands must take up the work unfinished by the
dead, the ranks will close, and the world will
move on, with scarcely jar-Of so little cOnse-
quence is even the greatest in the progress of
the worlds work.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29
WHO LOST Az ARM


NEW YORK, September 20.-The fund which the
friends Of President Garfield began to raise for the
benefit of his family, Il few days after the assassiu
tion. sweled So i6l, and now amounts to si9o
0s.3S. As was expected, money came without ap-
peal so soon the death Of President Garfield ne
licved the embarrassment which weighed against il
in the eyes of many long he lived. Early i'll the
day, Drexel & Co., of Philadelphia redeemed their
premise made three weeks ago. They opened a sub
scrption list in that city, and headed it with
Edwin n. Benson, also of Philadelphia, followed
with an equal sum. Several more thousands were
added in smaller amounts in Philadelphia, but were
not reported in detail to-day. Meanwhile the home
list was swelling, Brown Brothers Il Co opening it
with g 600 subscription Cyrus W. Field remained
in his office all day caring for the fund.
NEW YORK, September 2l.-The subscriptions to
the fund for the benefit of Mrs. Garfield received
to-day, amounted To s5i 1855. Among the largest
subscribers VIM. H. Vanderbilt. the First Ma
tional Bank Blake Brothers, of this city and Boston,
Mrs A. T. Stewart and Judge Hilton. All these gave
8, 900 each. Rev. Dr. Mark Hopkins. who was pres
ident of Williams College while President Garfield
studied there, among the subscribers Mr.. Van
derbilt sent his subscription in nclosure in the
following letter:
No. 40 FIFTH AVENUE. NEW YORK, September 70.
lSSl.-Cyrus W. Field-My Dear Sir: The death of
President Garfield fills with the prOfoundcst sor-
row. The loss TO the country is irreparabe. My
warmest sympahcs with his family in this great
action. Please accept INV check for - 900 for the
trust fund for Mrs. Garfield. Sincerely yours,
W. ii. NANDERBILT.
The entire amount new subscribed Is SlG6 S56.33.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29

THoRSY PATH.-ln the event of General Gar
iald's death the country will for a long time mourn
its murdered President, but business will 20 on as
usual. and the splendid progress we are now making
dent Garields death is a very mournful one, but is
one which, in view of his present condition, cannot
he avoided. The Yice-President probably has more
to dread it than any other individual IN the
land His position in the event of the ssion,
cannot but he painful one. His path will he thorny
from the time he the duties Of the Office u
til he no doubt very gladly will resign them We
all hope he may be called upon to undergo the
annoyance and perils which appear to he about
to devolve upon him along with the Presidency
Baltimore Gd.effe IIcm
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29

~ There are Christian families SAYS the exam
lining committee Of the Boston Public Library in its
last annual report, in which the Old Testament is a
forbidden book TO the young
Those Christian people are sensible. very
large proportion of the Old Testament is simply
beastly, and not fit to be read by women or chill
dren. The bandit, Anthony Comstock, should
have commenced his work of suppressing obscene
literature by suppressing the Old Testament
otherwise, the history of the lecheries of the
Hebrew Kings.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29

"ATCuIsoN's MOSTHLY."-This is the title of
9 new magazine, the first number of which has
just been issued at Atchison, devoted to general
literature and home reading. Herman J. Rod
man is the managing editor. 1t is exceedingly
well printed, aud the price is only 60 cents per
year. We trust that this magazine will sur
mount the difficulties that beset all such publ
cations in the West, and make success of it.
The number before us contains several interest
ing articles; but we must be allowed to say that
IL lie inexcusable in the editor of literary mag
azine to state that Barton Keyes" wrote the
song of "Star Spanglod Banner" 1t is an ont
rage on both history and literature.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29

q 1t docs seem to us that, inasmuch as Fred.
Douglass generally manages to hold a fat office,
on the ground of his being representative col
orod man, he ought not to be ashamed of being a
negro. He evidently is, and is forever on the
watch to see if some person doesn't betray, by a
word CT sign, that he knows Fred is colored
man. He remarked, some years ago, that Abra-
ham Lincoln was the first distinguished man h.
ever conversed with, who did not take OCCASION
in some way, to remind him that he was a negro.
Now he is boasting that, while in Europe, he
was often in the society of noblemen who did not
treat him differently from other people, on ac-
count of his color. If he is ashamed to have
people know that he is q negro, suppose he stand
aside, and let some other colored man have
chance, who is not ashamed of his race
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29
This In Well.

Gen. Arthur has produced two state papers OF I'M
portanec-his letter Of last fall accepting the nomi
nation and the brief address which he delivered. On
taking the oath of Office in the Capitol nj Washing
ton. Both of these documents superior to the
ordinary Of such compositions showing breadth
Of conception and felicity of expression which are
rare in our Presidential literature II he continues
as he has begun President Arthur will be known as
one of the best writers among all the occupants of
the Prpsidency-Nerr York Sun.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29

VA scandalous report has been set afoat
concerning DIR. Bliss. II is asserted that he con-
tinually sent out false statements regarding the
condition of the President, in his bulletins, for
effect upon the public mind, while his son fur
nished the real facts, which were sent in cipher
TO New York, to be used in stock speculations.
This is too horrible to believe, but it is given the
color of truth by the fact that the Bulletins were
untruthful. 1t is to be hoped that the whole
truth of the matter will soon be made known, so
that the public will be satisfied.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29

"The present remarkable year may witness still
another celestial wonder The say
that . mysterious star called the Pilgrim. which wai
observed in 9I5, 1864 and l572, is expected by as
tronomers to appear before long. 1t was described
in 1872 as brighter than Jupiter, and such was it'
brlIiancy that persons were able datect it
in clear sky and at night when the sky was sc
overcast as 10 hide all other stars IL appears, il
will probably be visible for several weeks in the con
stellation Of Cassiopea.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29
Disgrace to J0urn ism.-An Illinois Ed.
itor who yileIy AssaiIs the President.

QUIScI. Ill, Aug. 2s-On the lIth inst. the edi-
tor of The Daily Herald in leading editorial used
this language: 1--WE believe Guiteau to be Just ns
honorable as the man he shot, and a mighty sight
less dangerous to the country at large
The Herald editorials have from time to time since
that date reiterated and aggravated this sentiment
by such assertions as, when the doctors finish
Guiteaus work, rs they seem likely to do there will
be no national sorrow.-
He also adds that he had the support of all reputa-
BILE Democrats everywhere.
Public Indignation against The Herald high
among reputable Democrats well Republicans.
A large amount of patronage withdrawn from
the paper. and the feeling of anger eliminated last
night. in the hanging and burning of The Herald
man in efigy, together with a companion efigy Of
Guiteau. In this demonstration both Republicans
and Democrats were engaged, but no personal yio-
lence of any kind intended or attempted
Special % the Cfneinnai Gd-efie.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29

Fwe have heard of q rantankerous Demo-
crat in Missouri who was cleaned out in one of
the recent train robberies, and who has remarked
that if this thing keeps on, he shall quit voting
the Democratic ticket. Does he consider train
robbing political movement, or imagine that q
robber cares q continental for the politics of the
victim he goes throughi If 30, it is a pity he
didn't have the presence of mind to whisper to
the robbers: "rm Democrat; just skip mel"
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29
More Superstitions.

The rain which commenced falling about 5, p. m.
continued about half an hour. The line of person.
who were marching to the catafalque was broker
somewhat. but thousands braved the shower. which
quite for time, and continued upon then
Journey. determined upon viewing the casket and
floral offerings. Just before the rain ceased mag
nifc-nt and unusually bright rainbow became yisi
ble its perfect lines being unbroken The fact that
a rainbow appeared while the body Of President
Garfield Law in state ut Washington, and again to
day has a tendency to create impression that il
an omeu of good.-FropI CLereLand Dispatoh, Sun
dan
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29

NEAL Dow's STATEMENT CORREcTED.-General
Neal Dow is under engagement to deliver twelve
temperance addresses in Indiana, where he now il.
At Chicago the general made his usual unwarrante,l
staetment that absolute prohibition exists in
New Hampshire and Vermont well as in Maine ="
The fact is that in any Of the larger towns and in
many of the smaller ones in Maine, New Hampshire
and Vermont, it is easy to obtain liquor il is in
Massachusetts,. There il difference in the quality
Of the liquor, however especially in the first named
Post
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29
The steubens Coming.

WAsnISGToS, September l6-A cablegram from
Everett. charge dnfaires at Berlin, received
the Department of State to the effect that the invita-
tion of the United States Government through the
German Minister of Foreign Affairs, to the repre-
scntatiVes of Baron Steuben, TO attend the York
town centennial las been accepted with great ap-
probation by the following officers: Col. Won Stem
ben, Seventysixth regiment. Hildesheim Capt. Won
Steuben, Fourth regiment of guards, Spandau Capt.
Won Stenben Eighth regiment, FrankfOrt-on- Oder
Lieut. Won Steuben, Twenty-sccond regiment Ras-
tadt Lieut. Won Steuben, Thirty-ninth regiment.
Dusselorf Lieut.. Won Steuben Seventy fourth reg
ment. Iiildesheim.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29
Death and a New Comet.

ROCHESTER. y. Y. September 2l.-It is regarded
a singular coincidence at least that the new comet
was first observed Mt the hour the President WAS in
the death agony. and will deepen the ssperstitious
notion that coDets are precursors Of evil Director
Swift at o'clock the morning of the 10Th. caught
fine view of Enckes comet. which has periodeity
Of about three and onehalf years. IL can readily be
seen with a small telescope. There arc now four
comets Visible hy the aid Of glass.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29
DeIsgdt,s. AlterBdtes

The primary elections for Delegates and Alternates
will be held in the several precincts on Saturday,
October l5th 1881 under the supervision of the Cen
tra Committeeman for each precinct, if any be pres
ent The election will be by ballot and each precinct
will elect the number Of delegates and aternates to
which IT is entitled The polls will be open from
TO O'Clock =. NJ, Of said day and the certificates Of
the judges and clerks will be received credentials
in the Convention.
BY order Of the Central Committee,
CYRUS LELAND, JR., Chairman.
SLM'L n. JOHNSON, Secretary.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29
The Garfield Boys-How They Stood the
shark.

Williamstown. Mass. September 2O.-When Harry
Garfield left Williams College for Elberon, he left
word that his brother, James A. Garfield, who is
confined to his room with attack of malaral
fever contracted at the White House, should not he
informed of his fathers death until he was better.
The toling Of the church bells and the excitement
aroused the suspicious of james, and it thought
best by his attending that he be informed Of
the truth. burst Of grief followed, but he is
bearing the trial bravey though he is still in pre-
chrious position. He will be removed this evening
to President Hopkins house.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29
MOsl MaYYeI0uxs

Long Brunch, September 2O-The autopsy is the
most marvellous feature in the Presidents II
shows that the surgeons had absolutely no know
ledge of the character of the wound the loeatOn
of the ball. What called ''the track of the
wound. WAS in fact, n burrOwing pus cavity.
THE cArnErER,
wound, was being pushed into pus cavity. The
ball which DIR. Hamilton, even, thought he could 10
cate within half inch, proved 10 be mere hall OF
pus walled up. The metal which the induction bal
ance discovered was the same accumulation of pus
THE DOCTORS ALL KNEW
within an inch where the ball was, and could have
reached il immediately with knike Yet it was two
feet by the surface Of the body, from where they
thought it was and back of the heart instead of be
ing front of the groin The ball never went down
ward and forward. II went sideways across the
backbone.
THE SHATTERED RIR.
which not known to the consulting surgeons un'
til July BIRD, the object which DETECTED the bu
let and caused it to locats where sug-
gested that il was, and where it remained, perma-
nent danger to the heart The doctors, however,
congratulate themselves that the lung not ser
iOusly affected. That
THERE WAS No NETAsTaTIC ABscEss.
The illustrates how great the skill of good nur
sing is. for it shows that the President kept
alive for eighty days solely by good nursing, while
he had a mortal wound that constantly poison
Ing the system. But the autopsy shows how greatly
the most eminent surgeons may crr-plainly spoken,
that the doctors knew very little about the wound
the course of the ball.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29

Ladies' yon cannot make fair skin, rosy checks
and sparkling eyes with all the cosmetics Of France
or beautifers of the world while in poor health, and
nothing will give you such good health, strength.
buoyant spirits and beauty rs Hop Bitters. trial
Is certain proof. See another column.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29

Y when Prof. Bell located Garield's bullet,
lin \ horn,) he announced that his induction
balance was too valuable to receive pay for,
and that he should make the world a free gift
of the invention. 1t is doubtful whether the
world would accent it, even as a free gift.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29

FThe Republicans of Brown County held
their primaries, few days ago, and, from the
wranglings of the Hiawatha papers, they must
have been lovely affairs. One Of the Hiawatha
papers has taken great interest in DOniphsn
County politics, and had much TO say about
Rings. But if ever a County was Ring-ridden,
that County is Brown. Its politics, its finan-
ces, its material interests, are controlled and
manipulated by a Ring. Brown County is the
last place that should send out crusaders to fight
Rings in other Counties.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29

~ Major-tseneral weitzel says. in article in
the PHILADELPHIA Times that. when Jefferson Dayss
desk was opened, the entry Of the Twenty fifth
corps into Richmond. confidential letter from Gen
saving that the Confederate cause was hopeless. Ii
ha. always been known that General Lee wrote or
testified February January to this effect: but
il he made the same statement in October President
Davis must be held deeply responsible for prolong
ing the war after hi. military adviser had declared
la.St
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29

u movement is on foot TO settlea large number Of
Swedes on the wild lands Of Eastern Kentucky II
Is good thing in two ways. The immigrants will
help develop the resources Of the State and will vote
the Republican ticket The Swedish eolopies of the
Northwest are strongholds Of Repuhlieaniun One
reason for this lie that every Swele can re1ua and
write Kentucky will be lucky IL shc cnn ~rr-r- a
hundred thousand Of these irhaired etruur Iibed
clearheaded Scandinavian -, -
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29
Kfdnev nys.as~~

Kidney diseases afict the greater part Of the hu-
man rare, and they constantly ON the increase
but where the virtues of kidney-Wort have become
known. they are held in check and speedily cured
Let those who have had to constantly do.e spirits
of nitre and sueb stuff. give this great remedy
trial and be cured In the dry form it is most eco
namcal. in the liquid the most conyenient.-Pxiia.
Press.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29

II The Highland Central State has set up for
defender of Christianity. Considering that its
prime object is to lie, blackmail, and finally beat
its creditors, Christianity ought to be proud of
its dafender
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29
Choice E,,rnc,. from DrurrI,,,.

I'VE know the value of malt, hops, calisaya an,
iron composing Malt Bitters.'"
Our lady customers highly praise them"
Physicians prescribe them in This town.
The largest bottle and best medicine
BEST blood purifier our shelves
Our best people take Malt Bitters-
''Sure cure for chils and liver diseases-
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION.

Republican Delegate Convention will be held in
the Court House, in Troy, on
Thursday, October 3Oth, 1851,
at the hour of 10 O'Clock NJ for the purpose Of nom
mating candidates for the following Offices:
Sheriff,
Treasurer.
County Clerk,
Register of Deeds,
County Surveyor,
Coroner.
After which the delegates of the First Commissioner
District will nominate n candidate for County Com
missioner Of their District.
The basis for representation in the Convention VIII
be delegate for every thirty votes and fraction
of fifteen votes or over cast for Garfield and Arthur
at the November election, 1880.
The following IL the number of Delegates and Al
ternates to which the several voting precincts will be
entitled in the Convention:
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29

Long Branch dispatch Of the 2lst says:
- Mrs. Garfield had on the evening before broken in
upon the calculations of the Cabinet members with
a reouest that
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29

n" "wetmore Clippings. '-Senecd Tribune
"wetmore News.r-SeHeoa Courier. If you wsn'
more of them wet s'pose you wet 'em yourselves
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29
CUTICURA

CUTICURA
Remedies for sale by all druggists Price of CUIIcrKA
Medical Jelly, small boxes, 30 cents; large boxes 81
CUncuRA REsOLyEST the Bloud purifier 81 per hat
tie Ct1ictHA MEDICINAL ToILET soar y cents CTII-
CCRA MEnCiNAL SHAVING soar IL cents; i'm bar. for bar.
bers and large cnSTiIners 20 cents Principal depot
WEEKS 4 POTTER, Boston, Mass
II All msilrd free. receipt Of price.
~Nl IMes OSK Collins NuLTAc EInTRIc
why PLASTER, costing - cents Is far .u.
VNYir prr1va f.erior To every other electrical At-
'nns eA@si8s planee before the unhlir. They In.
PlAsrENS .iantly rrlirys Dyspepsia, Liver
and Kidney and Urinary Difficulties aud may be worn
the pit If tn" stomach the Ehtnevs or any Affect
ed part. Price - rents. Sold ~l-fr.
Weeks a. Peter, Bsstsn. Mass.
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Administrator A Notice.
Notice TO the Public.

LN0R the liberal patronase received during the past our
II years since have been in business thank
full Experience enables to say that and viii
sell Goods better and lower prices than
offered in this ey. We constantly receiving
goods directly from the manufacturer and thereby
all intermediate profits II you Boots Shoes Hats
Clothing Dry Goods Grooeres Nails &C., frOm 10
to IS per cent, by buying them at
FH"s9FICH
The Oldest Dry Goods House In Doniphan.
Sept l. IssI-3m- c. p. PHILBRICK, Proprietor.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29

II Arkansas comes forward with a train rob-
berry, on the Iron Mountain Railroad, last week.
The robbers are said to have been three boys
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29

n The papers are full of speculation as to
Arthurs policy. Wait little while, and give
him chance. He will show for himself
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1881-09-29

uThe King of Ashantee has an army COM
posed entirely of women. He has none but crack
regiments.
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HIGBY HOUSE

NOrth sue FuDHc oIuhItI
TROY, HANSAS.
UyHE House hss been horoushy 0veFhanled and repair
ed and Ia hrsteass In every respect 1t is eonven-nt
10 the Sc yaseph Western Railroad Depot and hacks
connect with al trans the Atehson Nebrzska Kali
rod, at TVy Junction Chsrge. re.ss,.hle
Yrn DUHAIoRR C!srk z1zyD.