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The Red Cloud chief., 1884-03-14

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The train being somewhat late we
obliged to stand for sometime en-
joying the cool air and waiting for it
The party consisted of Prof. Feltham,
of Riverton, Profs. F. B. Smith, 1. O.
Walker, and other teachers from Ina
vale; Prof. D. ]. Judson, Supt. Spring
er iand others from Red Cloud. At
Blue Hill We were kindly met by 8
large delegation consisting Of one man
who. feeling kind toward the teachers,
invited us mi and all to his house to
dinner. and as it was the only invita-
ton we received it is needless to add
that we accepted it As We were wend-
ing u way up the street we were met
by our own Prof. Funk. who kindly
shook us by the hand. We soon reach
ed the house and after the usual
preliminaries of registering our names
and SO forth, We at last seated our.
selves to q sumptuous repast consisting
of pork, scolloped herring and weak
tea. Having finished our meal we pro-
.ceeded to pay u 35cts. apiece and
started on an inspecting tour around
the town. Five minutes showed US
nothing very blue, and no very large
hill, so we wended our way to the
school house, where We were soon fol.
lowed by about forty other teachers.
About 2 o'clock We were called to
order, after which we had singing by
the house, and prayer by the presi.
dent. A short lecture on the errors oil
speech, with illustrations, by Miss Put.
nam, was next in order. followed by
short speeches from Springer, Felt.
ham, Judson, and others on the same
snhject. Next came q few remarks by
Supt. Springer, Profs. Feltham, Jud'
son, and Miss King, on intermediate
grammar. Then we were let out tc
enjoy . recess of fifteen minutes
After we were called to order. Tn.
next in order being the debate. Tnre,
Judges were chosen, viz: Miss F. L
knight, Mrs. C. G. Wilson and Miss E
\. Putnam. MI. Watkins opened tn,
debate with a soul stirring speech
lauding the teachers and the press {.
the highest, but signally failing to in
troduce any argument wherein tn,
press exerted any influence on society
He was followed by Mr.. Smith, of Ina
vale, who utterly squelched him in
few minutes, besides brining sbundan
proof to bear on his side Of the oues
ton. Mn. Watkins again spoke ut con
siderable length, Introducing . new
line OF argument, but a. before failin,
to produce but few points in favor O
the press. He was again followed b,
Mr.. smith who, this. time, completell
demolished him, showing plainly tina
the influence of the teacher was fa
ahead of that of the press. He spok'
about 20 minutes, during which tim,
he held his audience spell bound 'as i
were" Mr.. Watkins Is q good talker
but totally incapable of Of handlin,
such q question. while Mr.. Smith j
not only . good talker but is perfectl,
Capable Of handling this question O
any other. The judges decided unani
mously in favor Of the negative. Ate
the debate we listened to Prot. Funl
LOT about twenty minotes ON inter
mediate reading. W. were then I'D
Journed.tO meet on the second Satur
day q April, at Red Cloud, We q
last found ourselves sstely on the roaI
home, entirely satis6sb With eur tri
to the wonderful city q Blue Hill.
A TEACHsp
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-03-14
LEGAL NOTICE.

nTIS L. BATTLES. DEFENDANT, Will.
take notice, that on the 10th day Of March.
1894. Samantha 4. Battles: plaintiff herein. h!ci
her petition In the District court OF Webster
county, Nebraska. against said defendant, the
object and prayer Of which are to obtain. a de
cree Of divorce from said defendant; and. also,
the care and ;ustOdy Of the following named
children. tO-wit: Francis H. aged 10 wears,
James o. aged 10 years. Laban B.. aged 8 years:
and Amy z. aged s years being Of the issue OF
said marriage. You are required to answer said
petition on or before the 18th day OF April. 1874.
Dated, March 10th. 1894.
SAMANTHA A.. BATTLES. Plaintiff.
mr145t By Haley Bros, her attorneys.
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-03-14
Geo. o. Yeiser. r. ID. Yeiser.
Gee. q. Yeiser & Co.,
Rel ss!.!, / Insurance Agents
F. CLOUD. NEB

hED CLOUD, NED. -
No. 12l-Farm of l6O acres, three
miles from Cowles, 80 acres under cul-
tivation. All smooth land.
No. 129-Farm of 16O acres, four
miles from Red Cloud, 80 acres under
cultivation. Good stone house with
basement. Stone stable and 200 fruit
trees just bearing.
No. $4,000 acres school land 800
acres decided land, timber and fencing.
Will sell stock with farm if desired.
No. l37-Farm of 800 acres, seven
miles from Red Cloud, 100 acres under
cultivation ; frame house, stable, etc.
No. l44-Farm of 800 acres, 2 miles
from Salem, Kansas. Well improved,
all creek bottom land, and ar unfail-
ing stream of water. d,
No. l45-Farm of 160 acres, four
miles from Red Cloud. Wood and
running water fine spring for cheese
factory.
No. l47-Farm of 24O acres, 81 miles
from town ; fine streams of water and
plenty of wood. Good improvements.
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-03-14
THE WORLD STILL v

NOTWITHSTANDING 1Other Shiptonis
dire prediction. the world still exists,
The people will live longer il they use
DR.. Bigelow's Pssitve Cure, which sub
dues and eOn9uen eeughs, colds, con-
sumption. whOoping essgh, and all
diseases Of the lungs. For proof call
a: A. Lindley's drug store and get q
bottle free.
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-03-14
N PROOF NOTICE.

Land Office, Bloomington. Neb.. Feb. q, 1891:
AYOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
IL follOwing-named settler has filed notice Of
his intention to make final proof in support Of
his claim, and that said proof will be made be:
fore Clerk District Court. Webster county, at Red
BENJAMIN X. PIERCE,
on HID No. S722. for the west hall, southwest
quarter sec n, o I n r u west. He names
the following witnesses to prove his continuous
residence upon, and cultivation of. said land, viz
William d. Mckinney. James ID. Allabaugh,
Joseph w. Jones. August PierstOd. all OF Scott,
Neb.
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-03-14

Seven men caught steel
ing Barb Wire, and have
accumulated and i'm
mense stock, and secret
ed in MORHART &
FULTON'S Store and
must be sold at once at
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-03-14

BvRx's hog cholera and qniasy
cure. Warranted. For sale by Hen
~ Ntk- 23-3m
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-03-14

GROUND Floor Prices
to avoid detection and
make room for heavy
invoices of Ranges,
Stoves, Shelf and Heavy
Hardware, Creamery,
Dairy and T%ransporta-
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-03-14

ton Iron Clad Cans,
upon which the utmost
human skill and genius
have been employed
combining, durability,
utility and perfection!
Veni Vidi ViCi.
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-03-14
LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE.
I'm THE DISTRICT COURT OF WEBSTER
i County and State Of Nebraska.
Clara z. LebiF, Plaintiff,
W.
Henry Lebir, Defendant.
DIvOACE.
Henry Iebir the above named defendant, win
take n68iee that On the 18th day Of February,
i8el. the plaintiff. Claf1 =. Lebir, Aled her peft
n and Tor Webecer county, Eebraska, AGAINST
aaid defendant, the ob3eee md prayer Of which
10 % Ob4ain . decree Of divorce Sineulo matrt
I'm and gross and wantOn neglect 70 provide fOr
m~afntenance Of plaintiff, he defendant being OF
s~ufhcient ability - 70 do. 7 b defendant, Henry
ed 30 answer said petition On or before Monday,
he 31st day Of March, lsSA.
CLARA Z LEBlR.
n3l-N By John NJ. Chain, her attorney.
The Red Cloud chief., 1884-03-14
aPRCIAL nAHINAHON

SPECIAL EXAH1NAIl0N.
NYOrIcR Il HKRxBY GIVEN, THA3I Will
~ examine M perD0le who mA9 oeels0 %
o6er thcmaeaves Is candidates tor teae0ese OF
TIE Common school Of this county, az "a os.oe
= isSS. CHA6. w. SPRlN6EB,
mr3S9. County Superintendent.
F." PROBATE NOTICE.
IN THE 9TH DAY OF MARCH, 1854 . ,peti-
" don was nled In county court q Me0siet
~ WeSafer counfy, be appointed administrator
Of the estate Of Albert G.. Granger, deceased;
Notice Is hereby given that ! have appoinsed ana
heaTtn9 Of said petition. All persons Interested
Mn take notice hereof, and attend at the once
the county fudge Of Webster county. at thas time
IL they 20 desire.
In witness whereof. ] hereuntO set my hand
and afix the seal of said county court, at FED
cloud, March 18th, 1884.
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-12
One More Honest Man.

When the conductor had passed through the front part of the smoker to the Denver train, as it pulled out of Crete the other afternoon, he was called back by a tired.looking man with faded terra cotta moustache.
 ''Do you see any check in my hat, band ?" he asked.
 The conductor looked, and confessed he did not.
 Do you remember collecting any fare from me ?"
 "No, I guess I skipped you; gimme your ticket"
 "Now, suppose" said the tired man, "that most men would have let you go when you didn't notice 'emP"
 "Yee. Can't you find your ticket ?"
 ''But I don't believe in letting man suffer for 8 mistake, even if it is his own."
 Want to pay in cash2 How far are you goingP" asked the conductor, filling out drawback.
 "There are great many people, |" continued the terra cotta moustache. 'who think that it is all right to beat railroad corporation, but I'm not one of them. My conscience wouldn't have let me rest a minute if had let you go by."
 Flare to Lincoln's fifty cents," said the conductor, with signs of impatience.
 ''No, I couldn't go to sleep at night, if had something that belonged to somebody else. I couldn't do it."
 He dropped tear, and, reaching down into his vest pocket, drew forth a worn and soiled annual pass. He was an editor, but the conductor was a new man, and had not seen him before. He made some remarks that left blue streak behind them as they ran along over the heads of the passengers, and returning the document, passed on through ths car,
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-12

''She must be quite a large girl, nowP"
 1T didn't give them up; it was not worth while, when had put the people they had designed to rob on guard; they left the town that night, and didn't go to prison.
 "The man whose house was to be robbed gave me some work, but didn' t reform all in a minute, and he never could reform me at all; it was the baby who did it. She trusted me.
 "When found my evil inclinations were getting the bstter of me. went to the baby and she smiled on me. l grew strong right of it made man of | me.
 "I never could tell what the baby saw in my face to make her help me in this way; but it wasn't of this world.
 ''She knew she could save me, and she did it.
 ''That was ten years ago, gentlemen, and am more of a man to-day than I ever was, and it is her doing"
 "She must be quite large girl, now, |" we said.
 "Maybeso; I don't know how that is; some folks say they don't reckon time by months and years.
 ''I'd like to feel that she's the same sweet, smiling baby, holding out her hands in that confiding way, and call me that same name: but never wanted anyone to use the name since she said it the last time.
 "She was going to sleep, never to wake up. the doctor said; they told me she wouldn't know me, and that would disturb her.
 'I went on my knees, and crawled up to the bed and looked at her.
 ''Dear child she was as white as the sheets, and her pretty curls never stirred hair, and her sweet eyes closed, and I groaned in my heart, for I thought she was gone; and then she opened her eyes, and there came great struggle for breath, and oh I'd have died to help her, and she just looked at me, and put one hand up-I fancied she pointed up there-and she smiled on me, and says she. all at once, Joe Joe r and then she made her mother understand she wanted something.
 ''It was the little bank, and she wanted me to have it. I took it to humor her, and thought I'd give it back to her when she got we'll.
 ''And then she smiled again, and I listened to hear her say 'Joe,' and all was still.
 "You see, I never could do wrong now; but how did she know about that little bank and my wicked thoughts
 'sAnd she forgave and loved me too. pretty dear. The smoke makes me cry. There's the signal. Good-day, gentle men
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-12
Arabian Stone and Clay Builders.

The aspect of Arabia is that of a de- cayed country. While the ancient Arabians bored deep wells in the rock, walled them with stone, and built stone houses, their Moslem successors were clay builders, and now the Bedouins only dig shallow pits with their hands and stick. Among the oldest Arabian remains are huge erect stones such as would be called Druidical in Britain, and buildings of huge irregular blocks, such as are commonly called Cyclopean or Pelasgian. Monuments of uncertain age. built of unhewn stone. are frequent in the valleys and on the surface of the Harrat Cor butte) el-Aneyrid, near Med yin Saiih. They are shaped like bee hives, and are about twelve feet high and twenty-five across. Each is built over a sepulchral cell, access to which is obtained through hole in the top,
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-12
Banking Intelligence.

He wanted position in an Austin bank. The president was satisfied with his credentials, but before engaging him put him through a civil service cross examination.
 Suppose now, 8 man was to come in here to deposit twenty dollars in one dollar bills, how would you count them?
 'I'd wet my finger and lift up each bill until I got to the last one."
 "Why would you not lift up the last one? ?''
 Because there might possibly be one more bill under it, snd if the depositor was to see it he wonld want it back, but if the twentieth bill is not lifted up and there should be another bill in the pile the bank makes it, don't you see ?"
 "You will do, said the bank presi- dent. "You have been in the business before, but I didn't suppose you knew that trick. ."-Terds Sittirlgs.
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-12
frightful curse, !" sadly ended the doctor, land numbers some of our most brilliant society ladies among it's victims"
 \ LONG, LONG JOURNEY. \ Pathetic Domestic Scene Described by
 Mrs. VI. l.. Rayne.

Mrs. VI. l.. RRyne.
 When the doctor came down stairs from the sick room of Mrs. Marshall the whole family seemed to have arranged themselves in the hall to waylay him.
 "How soon will mamma dit well ? asked little Clyde, the baby.
 "Can mamma come down stairs next week?" asked Katy, the eldest daughter and the little housekeeper.
 Do you find my wife much better P' asked Mir. Marshall eagerly. He was a tall, grave man, pale with anxiety and nights of watching.
 The doctor did not smile: he did not even stop to answer their questions.
 "I am in A great hurry," he said as be took his hat; 'T must go to a patient who is dangerously ill. This evening l will call again. have left instructions with the nurse"
 But the nurses instructions were all concerning the comfort of the patient; she was professionally discreet and silent The children playing on the stairs were told to make no noise. The gloomy day wore on, and the patient slept and was not disturbed. But that night before they went to bed they were allowed to go in and kiss their mother goodnight. This privilege had been denied them lately, and their little hearts responded with joy to the invitation. Mamma was bet ter or she could not see them. The doc tor had cured her. They would love him for it all their lives
 She was very pale, but smiling, and her first words to them were:
 "I am going on journey Y
 "A journey" cried the children. "Will you take us with you?"
 "No; it is long, long journey"
 Mamma is going to the South, !" said Katy, "the doctor has ordered her to. She will get we'll in the orange groves of Florida"
 'I am going to a far distant country, more beautiful than even the lovely South, said the mother, faintly, "and will not come back"
 "You are going alone, mamma ?" asked Katy.
 "No," said the mother, in a low, sweet voice, ''I am not going alone. My Physician goes with me. Kiss me good bye, my dear ones, for in the morning before you are awake I shall be gone. You will sll come to me when you are made ready, but each must make the journey alone"
 In the morning she was gone. When the children awoke their father told them of the beautiful country at which she had safely arrived while they slept
 "How did she go ! Who came for herf" they asked amid their tears.
 'F1he chariot of Israel and the horse. man thereofr their father told them solemnly.
 People wonder at the peace and hap piness expressed in the faces of these motherless children; when asked about their mother they say: "She has gone on a journey" and every night and morning they read in her guide book of that land where she now lives, whose inhabitants shall no more say I am sick, and where God Himself shall wipe all tears from their eyes.
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-12
Customs Of the Esquimaux.

Dr. Franz Boas. 5xno has travelled along the shores c. Bafin Bay and Lab rador, read paper on the EsquimauI of those regions before the German So- cial Science Association. He said that the Esquimaux were scattered over a very large extent of territory in small settlements, and as they did not have frequent intercourse, there necessarily existed difference in their habits and dialects, although the inhabitants of the various districts were able to make their wants understood by each other. In winter they live in snow houses that are thickly lined with seal skins or reindeer skins, and are so low that a person can barely sit upright As there are very few plants that can be utilized by men, the seal and reindeer supply the inhabi- tants with food, clothing and habita- tions. The lives of the men are spent in eating and hunting, while the women attend to domestic duties. In hunting the seal the hunter creeps up to his victim on knees and elbows, and should the seal become suspicious the man im- mediately lies down fiat and initiates the movements of the animal. As he is dressed in seal far the Esquimaux, when lying, closely resembles the seal. When he is near enough the hunter must strike quickly and kill his game with the first thrust, otherwise the seal will slip through an ice hole and be lost The people are fond of music, and often sing for hours and hours. Much of the poetry refers to returning summer and rushing waters, the sound of which, after the painful silence of hard win ter, is gratefully welcome to the ears. Should family desire to move to a dis tant part of the country to trade or visit another tribe, preparations are made months and sometimes a year before. hand. Dogs are purchased and trained, and finally the start is made when the ice is hard The Esquimaux arc hos. pitable to strangers. Their religion is iraught with superstition. They be. lieve in good and bad spirits, who either protect and bring good luck or cause sickness and misfortune. They also be- lieve in the existence of the human spirit after death.
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-12
The U. s. Supreme Court

Every morning few lawyers, gener- ally wearing black dress suits, congre- gate in the United States Supreme Court room, which was formally the Senate chamber. At eleven o'clock the door of a side room opens and Marshal Nieolay enters, followed by the Chief Justice and the Associate Justices, wear ing their black robes of office. Nicolay announces, as he enters: "The Supreme Court of the United States" the lawyers rising and assuming respectful attitudes. The Chief Justice stands before the cen tral arm chair, and the Justices stand on his right and left in the order of their respective appointments. The Court then bows to the bar, and the bar re- turns the bow reverentially. The busi. ness of the court then proceeds. Once a week decisions are rendered in the presence of half dozen lawyers and n dozen spectators, more or less, which ratify or annul important Legislation, confirming statutes enacted, or setting them one side as worthless. The Supreme Court is, consequently, really the highest power in the land, and the Chief Justice and his associates are profoundly aware of their importance.
 With the exception of Mir. Justice Bradley, the Judges of the Supreme Court are men of great magnitude at the waistband. They eat more good dinners and drink more old Madeira wine than any other class of officials at Washington, and their ''set" is the most exclusive. It has been the custom in years past for the Court to make for nal visit to the President on the opening day of each term, and the neglect of Mir. Arthur to curtail his ''outing" that he might be at the White House to re. ceive this visit, has elicited oensorial re- marks. Indeed, to hear some of these venerable old "roosters" in black gowns sigh, as they talk about the Presidents absence on their cnening day, one would think that some great calamity must ensue, and that the wheels of gov ernment would soon stop. The Presi- dent, however, will soon make it right by giving the court it's clerk, its marshal and its reporter. with their wives, jolly good dinner. - Boston Budget.
 TIE Buffalo Express says this notice was posted up by deadwood husband in the Post-office: My wife Sarah has Shot my ranche When didn't Doc thing Too hur an I want it distinctly Understood that any man That takes her In an keers for hur On my account Will get himself pumped so Full of lead that some tenderfoot will locate him fur Mineral clame. A word to the wise is sufficient an orteE work on fools. P. Smith"
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-12
PUMPKIN PIES.

Gentle stranger, let me ask, Did you ever stop to bask In the atmosphere of cooking. When a maiden fair is looking, AskAncely from the depths
 Of her hmpid, anre eyes As she shoves in the big oven
 Those delicious pumpkin pies2 An, what ecstacies appealing, As the aromas gently stealing, Permeate tue rural kitchen Whose confines hold fair witch in, Fascinating, dainty, rare,
 To intoxicating eyes lis the maiden, flour laden,
 Manipulator of the pies Pumpkin pies What memories rise Even to the sunny skies, Asshe opens to your eyes
 The big oven she did shove in Thosedelicious pumpkin pies. Golden orbs of luscious gloryl Never had the world story Fairer to the heart of man, Ay to hearts of mortal clan,
 Than the manuscript in yellow Hot and toothsome heath your eyes,
 And fain would long to spell, oh, Worldly bhss-in pumpkin pies. Quarter, half, the whole, oh, give it |! could dwell in bliss and live 1t In an hour such as this, An, for evermore I wis Sitting in the pleasant kitchen Whose confses hold fair witch in,
 Fascinating, dainty, rare, Aska9Sely elaucing from her eyes, At me, .ossr pumpkin pies.
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-12
Gold In the United states Mint

"The gold in bullion in the mint just now amounts to s25, coo, GOO in value, said Chief Clerk of the Mint, Hickok. "It is composed of gold bars rin inches in length, three In width and one and half in thickness, each worth S5,oo0. 10 began to accumulate about Eve years ago. when our foreign trade increased in n wonderful manner. A large amount of English and French gold was paid into the country and was sent to the New York Assay onice, where it was melted down into bara All this gold was sent here. It is 1000 fine, which is our technieality for pure or 2A-carat gold. The American gold coinage is 900 fine, while English Is a25 hne, co that we are glad 10 get that coinage to melt down. You must not suppose that this large amount of gold is always in the mint The amount huctuates. Next week we may have great deal moro, or it may nearly al be gone. lt depends on the demand for gold coin"
Connecticut western news., 1884-11-12

NEW ENGLAND DRAWN BUTTER. Mix together smoothly level table. spoonful of -four and cupful of butter; put the mixture into a saucepan, pour in half a pint of boiling waler, or of milk and water, place the saucepan over the fire and stir the sauce until it has boiled for two minutes; season it with salt and pepper and use it. Hard boiled eggs, chopped, are usually covered with this sance for salt-fish dinner.