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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16
CORRESPONDENCE.
THE Law OF DAMAGES.

Section e. of chapter 80 of the Compiled Laws Of
kansas, provides that when the death Of one is
caused by the wrongful act omission of another.
the personal representative Of the former NAV main
tain action therefor against the latter if the for
mer might have maintained an action had he lived.
against the latter for injury from the same act or
omission. The action mnst be commenced within
two years, and the damages can not exceed the sun
Of ten thousand dollars. &e Ii will be conceded
that no action would lie at common law when death
was caused by the wrongful act of another and TO
remedy this defect in the common law the Legisla-
lures Of the most of the States have enacted this
ton e., and other kindred sections. on the same
subject.
The substance of these sections is copied from
what is known Lord Campbelrs Act. passed in
the year sl2, and 10 Vic. enable the personal
representative of kin of the deceased to sue in
Courts of common Law for damages
Let us inquire. upon what principle does the stat
ute rest Does it rest on the value of the life of the
decreased, or is il in the nature of penalty inflicted
on the wronsdoeri 1t is certainly not the latter
but being remedial il is in the nature Of eunpensa-
ton for the value Of the life Of the deceased Then
let US next inquire under a state of correct plead
ink where person is killed. and suit Is brought M
der the section referred to- against the doer
and issue is joined on the death. negligence and the
damages of course, if issue found by the jury for
the defendant, either the death or negligence the
case is at end. Now if the statute and the right
of action based the value of the life of the de-
ceased how is the jury find the vaue of the life
or damages if no evidence is admitted TO prove the
valne Of the life Of the deceased us damages for the
loss,
l am aware that there is a class of cases, where
the facts being proven, the jury may presume the
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The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

Mr.. BLANEs FoEEIGS PoLIcY.-Deep down in
the hearts of the American people is rooted a scnti-
ment utterly repugnant to the contamination Of this
gross injustice in South America and Mr. Blaine will
not have long to wait for triumphant vindication-
The policy outlined 10y him is not -nly favorable to
the commercial interests of this country. which
decidedly the in that direction, but it is
broad. equitable and in with the genius
of American craftsmanship since the foundation of
the Government. II there were other argument
in its favor the fact that ambitious republic like
Chilli saturated with European and especially Eng
lish ideas. backed by English capital. and. by the
force of circumstances arTayed in unfrien6ly
ttnde to the United States, is about 20 obtain
expanse of territory. by of which she will
trOl the whole western coast Of South America. is
sufficient ground for very decent interference. and
n protest which would carry with il the weight of a
command Had Mr.. Blaine been suffered TO carry
his policy, there lis not the slightest probability
that war would have resulted hut the integrity
of Peruvian territory would have been maintained,
and the United States in any contingency that might
arise would have had ally bound by the tics both
of gratitude and seifintersst.-Bdli1aorcA ApaeTiea
the loading RcpWbleaa paper in The SoEilsTa S,ates.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

= The Atehison Patriot crows for Blaine, as
iche were already in the Democratic ranks, and
wurns the Chief that il may be too fast in favor
ing Blaine Republican candidate. The in
nocence of the Patriot is refreshing. We have no
doubt that Blaine, President, would be mag
nanimous to the Democracy and jnst to the
South; but the idea of his Hopping for the sake
Of Democratic support, is preposterous. They
cannot honeyfuggle him as they did poor old
Horace Greeley.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

Mr.. PLATT's RETRENT.-I vauld rather he one of
the glorious '3O6" who stood firm Chicago, even
after the storm came and the stampede RACED. or
Gne of the Spartan hand who at Albany last spring
and summer. for many weeks faced the fury Of a
crazy press and people, than he SENATOR Tom.
Plat But Toms misfortune was that he didn't
face the fury Of crazy press and people" lie
beat ignominious rctrrat in the thickcst
of the fight. The act c5wardly as
the indecent. If the pIcsS was .'crazy~
then, Plat is cTazy" rcviIng the recOlec-
tiOn of that shameful episode. The forebearance of
the press ON that OrcaSinn-whether from IN
willingness nauseate their readers or ont of piy
for Patt himself-shOnli have made him grateful
rather than abusive. But gratitude is evdentally
not one of TOMS reserved yirtues.-AGany EreniRs,
journal fRSp1
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

SOUTHERN VIEW OF BLAISE's PoLIcr.-1he
United States has had no foreign policy since the
war, except that expended in the purchase Of Alas
ka, in the one grOvl that swept the enfe-hed arm
of the expiring French Empire out Of Mexico, and
the Geneva arbitration. All these approve and
give due credit for. These all. Mr.. Blaine has
gone no further than to advise the Gillian author
tiles that the United States will regard with IA
yor conquest or invasiOns for conquest the spoa
ton or obliteration of friendly American States.
that il ought not to he enforced, if necessary by
armsi We so firmly believe that Mr.. Blaine was
right in this that regard his methods Of
reaching this and of minor importance. IL Mr.
Arthur thinks otherwise, in obedience to Grant and
Conkling. he will hear from the American people
the subject. The whole matter in n nutshell i that
the interests Of the United States arc to be sacri
feed TO the enmities of Grant and Conkling Blaine
is to he destroyed if all international American in.
trrests are to be Observation-Disclosures 4nericaE,
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16
DurIcrIrrEs Is prrnInr11xo rnE MrnAIs.-n,

DIfFIcrLTIEs N DIsrRiBCTISG THE MEDALs-One
of the difficulties which the enterprisins third
term" frm of Cameron. Conkling 4 Company will
have TO encounter will he the disposition Of many
members Of the Old Guard Of Chicago to refuse "a
receive n token OF commemorafion of an act which
they no longer consider meritorious. They have
the folly Of their ways and they have also
which is more important, that the country did no,
approve Of their devotion to a idea which was in
violent antngonism to the spirit of its free instiu
tons. The organized effort to thrust Grant upnn
the country as perpetual President is that 70.
the good fame and popularity of its authors were
hest forgotten. Another difficulty be experienced
in distributing the medals that of finding the pres
ent abiding places of the 300 will not be met with
in the nf one of them Mr.. David Mouatt one OF
Mr.. Camerons long term henchmen. Mr.. Cameron
will probably deliver Mr.. Mouatts medal in person
NJ Moyamensing Prison, where that delegate "a
Chicago Is serving the State in much more useful
and honest manner than he did in the National Con
yentiOn.-Ph Phiadeiphid Ia9Hrcr (Rep)
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

THE FLoP IN THE STATE DEPARrxEST.-Mr.
Blanes open letter to the President in relation to
the suggested conference of Representatives from
the several republics in the American hemisphere is
charaeteristically forcefnl, compact and pungent.
1t is not simply vindicaton; it is perfect ju-tf-
it. He spoke with the assent and by the express
authority of the President-a fact which has hcen
denied only by few extra Oficious journals, who
ventured to comment upon n snhieet of which they
were profoundly ignorant. Whoever shall read
what Mr.. Blaine says, will conclude that those who
wish to weaken his hold upon the popular heart will
have to raise some other issue than that involved in
the question discussed in this pungent letter
more triumphant response TO Preiuheed and unjust
criticism has seldom been made by American
statesman-iIbanV Erening Journal
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

BLAINEs COMPLETE DEFEScE.-Nethng remains
to be added Secretary Baines letter to the Pres
dent in relation to the proposed conference of the
representatives Of American republics. That paper
removes the whole subect from the plane Of petty
personal politics. Ii is impossible to put Mr.. Blaine
the defensive in matter of this sort. He arted
after full consultation first with President Garfield,
and then after the accession of the latter with Pes
ident Arthur Both in their high official responsi-
bility approved OF conference of American repub-
cs IA the interests Of peace, to establish the princ
pie Of arbitration for the settlemen Of all disputes
on this coutinent.-Ihrd Herald
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

z We have received the first number of Our
Continent Judge Tourgees new literary paper.
1t is nice affair, with I6 pages and cover con-
tanning contributions from large number of
well-knownable writers, on all varieties of sub
fects-stories, poems, sketches essays fashions
science, fun, etc 1t starts out WELL and deserves
q prosperous career The price is 81 a year.
Published ut Philadelphia.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

Y The Topeka Capital denies that Gov. ST.
John begs for money, when he tramps over the
country. As a collection is almost invariably
taken up to aid the Temperance cause in Kansas,
and the money placed in ST. Johns hands, it
comes much nearer begging than does the man
with an organ and monkey, who passes his hat
around among the crowd for nickels. The Cap
ital, or some other paper, has also denied that
ST. John sent a begging circular TO the Kansas
churches, asking for 81, coo, but says il was the
officers of the State Temperance Union. As the
name of st. John stands at the head Of the list,
this attempt TO creep out of it is as thin as the
other
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

No BRASS MEDAL Man IN IowA.-The statemen
that member of the 306 band had only to present
his pound brass medal along with his application fo
Office to secure what he wants. has confirmation il
recent appointments. George +. Bryant, appointed
postmaster at Madison, Wis, voted every time fo
Grant at Chicago. w. II. Armstrong. non inate'
for Commissioner Of Railroad Accounts, 0el
cgafc nt Chicago from from Pennsylvania and sioo,
with the Cameron elan for Grant TO the end. II i
explained that the failure Ia appoint n SOC maj
United States District Attorney fer Iowa owing
TO the fact that the State has man entitled to
medal tioG Herald tRep.l
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16
Dr.. Frazisr's Root Eitters.

FraZiers Root Bitters not a dram--hop whiskey
beverage, but strictly medicinal in every
They act strongly the liver and kidneys, keep
the bowels open and regular, make the weak strong
heal the lungs buid up the nerves and cleanse the
blood and system Of every impurity.
For Dizziness, Rush of Blood to the Head, tending
TO Apoplexy. Dyspepsia. Fever and Ague. DrOpsy.
Pimpes and Blutehes. Serofnous Humors and Sores,
letter, Ring Worm, White Swelling Eryspelas, Sore
Eyes. and for young men suffering from Weakness
Debility caused from imprudence. and TO females
in delicate health, FraEiers Root Bitters espe-
cially recommended.
DR. Frazier: have used two bottles of your Root
Bitters for Dyspepsia. Dizziness Weakness and Kid
ney Disease. and they did more good than the
doctors and all the medicine ever used. From the
first dose took began to mend, and ! am now in
perfect health. and feel well as did. con-
slider your medicine of the greatest blessings.
MRS N. MARTIN, Cleveland, o.
Sold by all druggists everywhere at 81 per bottle.
HENRY & co., Sole Propr's,
81 Vesey Street, New York City
ID. c. SINCLAIR,
l3oetIy Wholesale and Retail Agent, Troy Kan
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

= The Kansas prohibition papers are now
busily engaged in abusing one James C. Mc(;in-
mis-, who is travelling in Kansas writing his
personal observations of the workings of the liq-
uor.aw to the st. Louis Globe Democrat. They
charge that he is an agent in the pay of the Dis
tilers Association If he is, the Distillers Asso-
citation must he after the TRUTH for the statements
of McGinns are the exact truth
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

II Here is one of the beauties of the prolib-
itory law passed last Winter: A man who has
planted and cultivated a vineyard, has made a
property that is valued high by the assessor, and
he is taxed accordingly; yet, by the laws of the
State that taxes him ON this property, he is pro-
hibited from using it for his profit. The law for
bids him to make the money from his property to
pay the taxes on it.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

FATAL EFFECT OF THE Brass MEDiL--Thrce of
the now famous '30G- medals are to come 10 this
county. They represent the betrayal Of the people
10y three men whom they regarded "a friends. Near
ly nineteen hundred years ago a somewhat similar
transaction took place The thirty pieces used
in the purchase of POitcr's Field. IL is too mnch
10 hope the comparison will hold good throughout,
and that there will be triple selfimmoaton, hut
the prospects excellent that these three bronze
tokens will 10 their unhappy owners three
unhonore graves in the political graveyard of the
party-L Lancaster yrlr Era fRep.l
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16
On Thirty Day., Trial.

We will send DIR. DYES Celebrated Electro Volta.
ic Belts and other Electric Appliances trial for
thirty days b. Young men and older persons who
are afflicted with Nervous Debility, Lost Vitality
etc., guaranteeing speedy relief, and complete resto
ration Of vigor and manhood. Also for Rheumatism
Neuralgia Paray ysis, Liver and Kidney difficulties
Ruptures, and many other diseases Illustrated
pamphlet sent free. Addres, voltais Belt Company,
Marshall, Mich.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16
ExecutOr's Notice.

Estate OF Petrr Duhy, Deceased-
NOTICE IL hereby given that the LIST dAy Of Feb
~ ruary, 1se2 the undersigned was appointed by ths
Probate Court Of Doniphan County Kansas Executor
the last will and Of Peter Duffy late Of aid
County deceased Creditors present their claims
against said Estate within three they viii be for
ever debarrcd-
HENRY J. DUFFY, Executor.
Eal.ruarr q laa2-iu Pr,. fee
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

B The Lawrence Tribune processes to be in
Volume %. 1t would not be that old, if it had
been started the first day of the passage of the
Kansas-Nebraska bill, and published without in
termission ever since. The original Tribune was
not started that early, and the present Tribune
has been suspended half the time since it WAS
sfarted
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

y" One of the Pennsylvania ''306' Stalwarts
is in the peniteutiary. for election frauds, and
the rules of the prison do not permit the wearing
of medals.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

e The Western County papers are bowling
against an extra session of the Legislature, on
the ground that that section is not properly rep
rescued. Was the Legislature created for the
especial benefit of the sand plains of the West :
For years they have been bowling like coyotes,
because they had not what they wanted. They
seem to think that the Legislature should shape
al apportionment bill, this year, to meet what
may be the requirements of the West ten years
hence. The people of the settled portions of
Kansas appear to be entitled to nothing, except
abuse from the West for not giving it all.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16
Administrator's A Notice.

Eafate OF " WHliAm 1ilchaels, Dtce1seL
IN the 9Th day Of February, Ise2 the undersigned
" appointed by the Probze Court Of Donphan County
Kansas Administrator of the Estate Of William Mchaes
deceased An persns indebted TO said Estate viii maxi
Immediate payment 70 the underigned end those having
claims against the Estate viii present the required
by law.
Trvy, Kan-.s February G Iesa
LOUIS NIcHAEIs Adniniarater.
February .. lsse-su. Pr. fee. a.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16
PILES! PILES! PILES!
A Sure Cure Pound nt East! No One
Need SuHs.rt

A sure Cure for Blind bleeding. Itching and u
cerafed Piles has been discovered by Dr. William
ian Indian rrmedyl called DIR. Williams Indian
Ointment. A single box has cured the worst chronic
Of 25 ~ years standing. No need suffer
five minutes after applying this wonderful soothing
medicine. Lotions, instruments and eiectuaries do
more harm than good Williams Ointment absorbs
the tunors, asys the intense itching ipartieuarly
at night after getting warm in bed.l acts a poul-
tice, gives instant and painless relief and il prepared
only for Piles itching Of the private parts, and for
nothing else
Read what the Hon. J. u. Cofinberry, Of CIeve-
land, about DIR. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
have used scores Of Pile Cures. and il affords me
pleasure to say that l have never found ANYTHING
which gave such Immediate and permanent relief as
Dr. Williams Indian Ointment
For sale by all druggists, or mailed receipt of
price, si.oo.
HENRY & CO., Propr's,
CO yesey Street. New York CITY
ID. G. sINCLAIR,
I3oct1y Wholesale and Retail Agent. Troy, Kan
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

That pure, sweet. safe and effective American dis
tiatiOn Of witch hazel. American pine, Canada fir.
marigod and clover blossom, called Slnfurl's Radi-
cal Cure for Catarrh. few doses instantly relieve
the most violent sneezns or head cold, stop all
wasry discharges from the nose and eyes head
ache and nervousness and bansh all danger of fever
Complete treatment for dollar
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

n The latest stalwart busgabOo is to the eff
feet that Blaine intends to be the Presidential
candidate of the Democrats and dissatisfied Re-
publicans. If they could only drive HIM out of
the Republican party, he would be out of their
way But he is as hard to drive as he is to kill.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

n The papers that have been saying ST.
John would positively call an extra session of
the Legislature, now say there is not much pros
pact of it; and some that were justifying the
proposition, now say they always advised against
it. What is the use of saying sol If they did,
their readers know il.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

.F' There IL More Strength restorng power
in 30 cent bottle Of Parkcrs Ginger Tonic than
hHshsl of malt a gallon OF milk As appetizer.
blood purifier aud kidney corrector, there is nothing
like il, and invads find il wonderful invigoFant
for mind and body. See other column.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

~ Cephas Thayer. of Medway, Massachusetts,.
now in his ninety third year. attended the funeral
services of President Garfield. Monday. in that
town. He also attended the funeral of President
Washington in 1893. being then eleven years old.
Ills health is still very good.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16
Final settlement.

Estate ef Laban Jackson. Decszsed-
NOTICE HEREBY given credff1r md N Others In
~ tere-;ed that the underigned Aduiaisfzor of the
Estate Of iabzn Jsek.an deceased viii nzk-z full and
final seftI~-nt Of -sd Estate With Probate Court Of
Doniphan County. Kansas Monzy te ID day Of April
X X. sTorr Aduinj.tr.ior
. February q Ises-ix. - Prs fee. a.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

Es' Statistics givo the number of Jews in the
world at 100000. We thought there We're more
than that number engaged in the clothing hus-
ness in the United States.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

- The Falls City GloJc-,IOHrHGI has come cut
in new dress, printed upon a power press, in
quarto form, and has dropped the Globe part Of
its name
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

n We state this rs a cardinal utterance of
truth: If God still punished falsehood as he did
In the days of Ananias md sapphira, ID. W. Fin
ney would have been acting Governor of Kansas,
months ago.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

~ watmough, of Louisiana, nominated By
the President to Paymastership in the Navy,
has been rejected by the Senate, because he is a
rascal But he is Stalwart, and entitled to one
of the "3O6" brass medals. The Senate can't de-
priye him of that.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

r Col. John A. Martin has just celebrated
the twenty-ffth anniversary of his proprietor
ship of the Atchison Champion. As that occur
red only twenty -four years ago, he must count
this anniversary upon the same principle that he
does the age of his paper-from the connection
Of somebody else with the SqMatter .S9rereiqn.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

II If there is any one political position that can
be more easily demonstrated than another is that
the Presidential term should be extended two or
even four years making it either six OF eight years
AMI that no President shoud 10y qualified To he his
own successor.-F Philadelphia 7segraph.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

"I have used Burlock Blood Bitters with great
benefit for indigestion and constipation of;he bowels
Z. J.. EASfoN.
Hamilton, Ont
Price sl.O1. Fqy sale by d. c. Sinclair, Troy.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

u secret caucus of stalwarts was held in
Washington, few days ago, for the purpose OF
making out policy for President Arthur. The
ean was issued by Dorsey, Of the Star Route
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

E The Topeka papers record the arrival of
large consignment of rare books, presented to
Gov. st. John, on his recent visit TO Pennsylva-
mis-. Rare books! 1t was money he wanted.
Old books will not buy votes
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

e If Guiteau is not given one Of those seq
medals, it will be wronging deserving man.
He has done more for the "Stalwartn cause than
all the 306 combined.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

Y One of the strongest points in favor OF
Blaine, is the fact that the New York San Is VI
ciously densuncing him, and devoting large
amount of space to abusing him.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16
Notice for Divorce.

In the District ouphsn cpss s.te sf x.n-ss
cl.ri--a J. Heater. ! ff.issiA
~
Oliver d. Heater iDefend.n;-
ruyHE abave named Defendant Is feby nskt1s that he
Ia. been sued by said plaintiff In she Bscf Court Of
Donphsn County KansAa and that he must snzver de-
mur 70 the petition ned by sad pzntf % sefore the
trur and decree diyorcing her uus aid debadznt and
swzriiry 70 her eusody of the minr ehren William
4 l.. RYAN,
Attorney f9 PiainffE
J.urarx - fss3-<x- Fra fee. G.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1882-02-16

q Blaine's intentions the enigma Of the hour.
-Erchange. The country is well satisfied that
Bainc's intentions good and that be has proved
himself equal many strange and difficult eniergcn-
cies.