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The St. Johns herald., 1885-07-23

Via Wingate, to Ft. Wingate, m.to Zuni, 4s mirs Viz Manuelito, to Fl. Defiance, (Navajo Agency)as miles to Canon de Chelle, 6s miles; to Keams C - non, go miles. Via Holbrook, Tri-weekly Stages, to St. Johns, S miles; to Fit. Apache, go miles; to Springerville, es miles; to ShowLow,. so miles; Taylorvllle, s miles; Moqui Indian Village, 90 m. Via Winslow, to Brigham City and Sunset. Via Ash Fork, Daily Stages to Prescott and WhiPple Barracks, s4 miles. Daily Stages from Prescott to Phoenix, and Tri-weekly Stages to Ft. Verde.
 Via Peach Springs, to the GRAND CANON OF THE CoLoKvbo, r miles.
 Via Kingman, Daily Stages to Stockton Hill, 10 miles; to Mineral Park, I6 miles.
 Via Yucca, to Signal, 40 miles.
 Via Needles, Steamer to Yuma, Colorado River Agency, Ft. Mohave, Mohave City and Hardy vile, Arizona, and Eldorado Canon, Nevada.
 w. C. DENNlSON, F. ". SMITH, 6en'T Passen0er Aqent.
 6eHI Superintendent.
 w. C. Nixon. Agent, Albuquerque, N. M.
The St. Johns herald., 1885-07-23

Shoshone { Idaho) Journal: The folly of overlooking stock cars was clearly demonstrated in Shoshone last Monday. While the east bound freight was laying over here, it was discovered that five head of steers were lying dead in one ear, and others roaring and believing like wild beasts. They had been damned in the cars regardless of room, and the owner probably lost ten per cent of his shipment. The company refused to haul them out until the owner signed release.
The St. Johns herald., 1885-07-23

A man having built large house was at loss what to do with the rubbish. His Irish steward ad- vised him to have a pit dug large enough to contain it. And what, ," said he, smiling, what shall I do with the earth I dig up from it?" To which the steward replied with great gravity: Have the pit made large enough 10 hold il all.
The St. Johns herald., 1885-07-23
$100 REV ARD-

The undersigned will pay the above reward to any person or persons who will denouuce and prosecute to a conviction, any party or parties, (except OUT own emplOyes) for driving, killing or otherwise handling our stock Our cattle are branded on the left hip as shown above with split in left ear; our horses have the same brand on left shoulder.
 HUNING & COOLEY,
 Show Low, Arizona.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15
One More Place,

A place in Cove county without town
or a newspaper either don't seem to be
just the thing. There was one such place,
but County Surveyor Ferris went west,
Thursday evening, to plat $40 acres of
ground whereon city is to be built
This ground is said to belong to Judge
Benson. It lies on two sides of Hackber-
ry creek, ten miles south and slightly
west of Grainfeld, The name of the new
town, the talk is, will be Cove City
Cove City will probably be after the
county seat in nice war costume when
the day for reaching for that commodity
arrives. 1t perhaps will refuse utterly to
take a railroad, unless it is offered one
running east and west. Cove City will
perhaps not touch such thing, unless
she can confer it's name. This perhaps
would be Blackberry Valley, San Fran
cisco and London railway" Cove City
we dare say, would turn up it's nose
at the idea of being connected by rail
with GraiDfield, Buffalo Park or Grinnell.
But there is room in that one place to
build town of ultimate commercial im-
pOrtance
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15
Loco DoWned for Awhile.

We have taken pains to make extensive
enquiries concerning the present condi-
ton of the loco plant in this section OF
Kansas. The testimony covers large
region of country, extending from here to
south of the Arkansas river, and west
through Cove county. There is gener-
al agreement in the statement that the
loco grub has severed the loco stalks
from the roots, and that the stalks have
either blown away or are ready to do so
when urged by favorable breeze. In at
least this large belt of country, stock is
considered exempt from injury from eat
ing loco this fall. Stock will, therefore,
enter the winter in much finer condition
than it was in the outset of last winter.
AS to what the fate of the loco is to
be for the year 1886, there is, at present,
no unanimity of theory. Some think
that the grub which has cut the stalks
this season is what poisoned the live
stock last year.. Others think that the
loco stalks are poisonous, and that the
seeds have ripened, so as to send forth a
new crop the coming year.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15
Struck bv Lightning.

The district number IA school house
stands by Big creek, in Ogallah town.
ship. Some of the neighbors were charg-
ing that an incendiary had set fire to the
building. County Superintendent Rich,
wishing to see for himself how it was, WIS.,
tied the house. He socn satisfied him.
self that it had been struck by lightning
during the heavy wind and rain storm a
week ago last Monday night. The fiery
fluid had knocked off the chimney, and
damaged the east wall to considerable
extent. The wood work was not damag-
ed seriously.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15
The School Election.

The election was attended Will con
parative slimness Of numbers. Inere
was no exciting issue, such as the deiea'
of particular individual for one OF the
high offices.
Director Kelley presided
District Clerk Welch read the foioW-
ing report:
Number of children of school age, as
developed by the school census which ID
now being taken, 175. ~
Total salary paid male teachers for the
year, $40.
Total months taught by male teachers,
nine.
Total salary paid female teachers Tor
the year, S72O.
Total months taught by female teach
ers, nine. 400
Average salary OF male teachers, SOU
Average salary of female teachers, SD:
Length of school term in weeks, taught
by legally qualified teachers, 30.
FINANCIAL EXEIBIT.-RECEIPTs.
Balance in hands of district treasurer,
August 1, 1884, $99.55.
Amount received from county treasurer
from district taxes, 81 ,43.6O.
Amount received from state and coun-
ty school funds, apportioned to the dis
trict, SI63.31.
Total amount received during the year
for school purposes, $2,2O6.46.
FINANCIAL EXHIBIT. IT.-ExPENDITUREs.
Amount paid ont during the year for
teachers wages and supervision, 81 ,26O.
Amount paid for rents, repairs, fuel
and other incidentals, $289.2O.
Amount paid for school apparatus,
S50.16.
Amount paid for furniture, S41.2O.
Amount paid for all other purposes,
$232.37.
Total amount paid out during the year
for school purposes, 81 ,S72.S7.
Balance in hands of district treasurer,
July 81, 1885, S$3333.59.
Total receipts and expenditures, bal
anced, $s,s06.46.
w. B. Kritfeld was elected clerk to
succeed J. M. Welch, whose term had ex-
pired.
A. L. Gleason was elected director, in
the place of James Kelly, who resigned.
Mr.. Gleason has one year to serve.
S. T.. Bartlett resigned as treasurer.
Thomas Caddick was elected treasurer.
He Will have two years to serve.
The question of adding to the school
another department was discussed, and
the motion prevailed. This, it was con-
sidered, will add about $6e5 to the ex-
penses of the district for the coming year.
The district funds which are available
at present, or to be made so when want
ed, amount to about $500. It was thought
that II mill tax would meet the re-
qllirements of the coming year. It was
finally decided to levy a l. mill tax, on
the ground that necessity is the mother
of economy.
The new department, it was supposed,
will occupy the northeast upstairs room
in the opera block. If this is done, the
district will have to finish the room inside
in payment for the rental for one year.
This will cost about seventy-fve dollars.
Some talk was spent on the question
OF building a new school house. It was
asserted that the rooms which are occu-
pied by the school at present cannot be
had for more than the coming year. It
will be well worth the time of our tax
payers to be ready to act in this matter
within the next few months.
It was also voted that the two higher
departments of the school should be
taught only eight months the coming
year, instead of nine, as has been the Gus
tom in the past. The two lower depart
ments will be taught nine months, as u.s.
mol
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15
CITY Marshal Frick had handed in

City Marshal Frick had handed in his
resignation, but he has been induced to
withdraw it. The inducements, we are
informed, are the increase of his salary
from $25 to $50 per year, and the pledge
of the city government to stand by
him in all proper efforts to enforce the
ordinances. This step is wise.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15
CHOKE DAMP,
In a Wei! in Highpoint Twp, this
County, Kills Two Men
and a Boy.
Ness City Times, ~.

At about 6 o'clock A. NJ, last Saturday,
Mr.. E. F. Knight and Mr.. Otto and his
12-year-old son, Swedes, who were work
ing for him, were suffocated and died in a
well which is located in Mr.. Knights
sheep corral, about hundred yards from
the house. The well is twenty eight feet
deep and contained about two feet of
water. It was in daily use, and no one
supposed it to contain any deadly gases.
Mr.. Otto was last to decend into the
fatal well, and was very loath to go, but
being urged by the ladies and being
desirous to bring out his son and employ
er, finally consented.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15
Great Rain.

Late yesterday afternoon one and forty
five hundredths inches of rain fell at this
place.
Dropping spirits are completely re-
freshed.
The corn crop is made.
This has been glorious summer in
western Kansas.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15
The editorial heart was made glad O

The editorial heart was made glad on
Monday by the receipt of a choice bou-
quet from the hands of Mrs. B. J. f.
Hanna. We run no risk in stating that
what Mrs. Hanna does not know about
the structure of these choice mounds of
living beauty and poetic sentiment is not
worth consuming any time to learn to a
merely casual observer of the fora of
western Kansas, the large variety of
beautiful garden flowers which Mrs.
Hanna finds for bouquet is matter of
surprise.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

johnson, Simpson 4 Co.'S Consol-
idated Circus and Museum will ex-
hibit at Wa-Keeney, Saturday, Aug.
22nd, afternoon and evening. This
combined organization includes
twenty-five Of the most prominent
artists in the arenic profession. In
the circus department we find
Charles Simpson, the Master Of
Horse par ercellence, with his won
derful imported trained Trakene
Stations Madame Editha, the
champion female bareback eques-
trienne !; the Nelson's, the celebrated
double and flying trapeze artists
Charles Morrison, the leader Of all
''India Rubber men, in astonishing
contortions, and flights upon the
Japanese Perche; Sig. Leon, the
Wizard horseman, in hurdle and
trick riding; Sam Bennett, the
champion leaper of the world, in
his wonderful evolutions through
space the Johnson sisters. in their
thrilling performances upon the
double ladders; La Petite Ella, the
:'Sun-burst'' of the arena, in her
matchless representations upon the
Flying Spanish Rings Lee Powell,
Billy Cults and John Armes, the
peerless singing acrobatic and knock
about clowns of the country; Edna
johnson, the infant prodigy, with
her trained ponies, goats and mon
keys. Prof. Harvey Mackey, with
his celebrated dog circus: Ruble and
Armes, the great double contortion-
lists; Miss Nellie Cults, the favorite
japanese Juggler, Indian Club
swinger, and slack wire artist; Frank
Showers, the human Salamander,
in his wonderful evolutions. Prof.
John McKinstrey's reed and comet
band will furnish the music for the
entire entertainment. In the mu-
scum department will be found
Madame Devere, the Kentucky
Bearded Woman; Sylvia Zobriskie,
the Circassian Lady; the wild men
of Borneo; dens of wild animals and
cages of rare birds Signor Bartino,
the Fire Eater, sword swalIower and
magician; the talking machine, cal
Hope, and host Of other curiosities,
freaks OF nature, strange beasts, ETC.,
etc. Col. Johnson, the manager, de-
sires the public to understand that
his patrons will not be annoyed by
any gambling schemes, or any
other Objectionable features peculiar
with some shows, as they are not
tolerated under this management
under any circumstances, Or in any
way whatever. There will be a
grand free outside exhibition, TO
which all are invited, at l and 7
O'Clock, at which time La Petite Ell
la, little girl nine years Of age, will
ascend a single wire stretched from
the ground to the towering center
pole top, performing numerous
thrilling and difficult feats during
her perilous voyage. Prof. John
Mckinstrey's celebrated band will,
at the same hour, give free Prone
made Concert on the outside Of the
tents. Do not forget the day and
date of the big show, and, also, that
a performance will be given both
afternoon and evening, and that all
free advertised programmes will be
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

There is to be match game of base
ball at misplace on Tuesday next. It is to
he played between the Ellis nine and the
Buffalo Blues for purse of 500 side.
No great risk is taken in predicting that
there will be some lively playing.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15
To-day W. F. Paeett transfers the

To-day W. F. Pagett transfers the
management of the Cakes House to a
man by the name of Eden, from Illinois
Pagett is good landlord, and has fairly
coined money. but the business is not
congenial to him. He does not know yet
where he viii locate, but expects to es-
tablish a general merchandising estab-
lishment at some point in this region of
country.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

That real estate rustler, G.. F. Nc
Knight, reached town Monday evening
with an excursion party of twenty. They
were from Clay county, and Nc has locat-
ed a large portion of them in Trego couI-
nv
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

business was rather rapid at the
.WEsTERN KANSAS WORLD office last Sat-
urday. Two Beems bought paper
apiece. They probably will buy three TO-
day. The ordinance in which they prob
1bly have keen interest appears III this
number.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15
The institute closed Yesterday al

The institute closed yesterday after
noon. 1t was appreciated by all the at
tendants whom we have heard express
themselves. Messrs. Carson and Combs
labored with all possible vigilance for the
success of the institute, and they will live
long in the minds of those who have prof
tied so signally by their instruction.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

The west-bound express train, Friday
evening of last week, brought Mr.. and
Mrs. G. I. Verbeck home from their
somewhat-protracted visit in New York
state. They had pleasant visit among
friends and relatives.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

The energy of Wa-Keeney people
seems to have been expended on the
Grant memorial exercises of the End inst,
At any rate, no exercises of this character
were had in this place last Saturday.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

The main room in the Knights of La
Dor building has been plastered, and is
about ready for use. This is the head
quarters of this order, and it will also be
for rent to persons desiring to "hire
hall" The knights of Labor have a
building of which they have reason to be
DrOud
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

Rev. w. H. Davis, of New York, will
preach in the Presbyterian church in this
place, at II n. m. and 8 p. M, next Sun
day. August I6. Come and hear him.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

IT. B. Sadler, business manager for
johnson. Simpson s. Co.'s consolidated
shows, called yesterday. and gave this
Office some work.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

Our reporter hears that Mr.. W. c..
Olson has gone to Illinois on visit, with
some prospect of continuing the journey
to his native land of Sweden. Mr.. Olson
has been in Was long enough to
enjoy few weeks sightseeing over east,
we presume.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

DR.. Wilcox's newly white painted
residence, with green trimmings and red
hues, looks pretty and comfortable.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

County Superintendent Rich has tax
en- fatherly interest in the teachers in
stitute, and he should receive the COM
mendation OF or,r people for employing
home talent to conduct the work.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

This tier of counties, running north
and south, represents, apparently, the
Western limit of the circuses. this year.
Heretofore the line has been drawn
through the tier to the east of us.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

Ned Ferris is back home from Clay
Center to stay. In the course of few
weeks, he will be the clerk in the drug
store which is now being run by DR..
Scott.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

The residence across the street to the
east from County Attorney Nelson's resi-
dence is being painted.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

County Treasurer Kelly has built
tasty-Iooking barn, and given it nice
red painting.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

The one thousand land circulars
which this Office has turned out for Os-
born & Monroe are pretty to look at, and
place that firm in the light OF meaning
husiness from the word 60.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

1t is talked that the W-Keeney base
ball boys are offering to play the Collyer
club for 500. The Collyer club is re-
nortad as "sorter fighting shy"
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

"A splendid sociable at the school
rooms last evening was the finale of the
normal institute.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

Mr.. Beveridge, prominent young
Indianian, has been in town the past
week, on business before the government
land office.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

Thursday night was very comfort
ably cool
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

Mrs. J. w. Scott and the children
are back home from Rock Island, III.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15
TAX LIST
REAL ESTATE
IN TRE60 COUNTY FOR YEAR 1884.

Notice is hereby given that the County
Treasurer vii! sell at public auction at
his office In the city Of Wa-Keeney on
the first day OF September, 1885, and the
next succeeding days, so much of each
tract OF land and town lots described in
the following list as will pay the taxes
and charges thereon:
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

The boys are having a high-up time
scanning the big show bills of the circus
Which is to exhibit here on Saturday
next
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

Mrs, ". r.. Hunter and son started,
this morning, to Brookville, Ogie county,
ILL.,. to remain few weeks.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

The city government has declared
corporation tax OF Z mills to be the thing
for Wa-Keeney the coming year.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

The weather of last Saturday and
Sunday was about cool enough to be
pleasant.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

An addition has been attached to the
west end of Frick's livery stable.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

Mrs. James Kelly reached home yes
terday morning from Denver.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

-Jno. F. Wood, of the Ness City Times,
was a caller on Monday.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15
LAND! LAND!
s Alb!

1120 acres within 81 miles of
Wa-Keeney. as follows:
Sec. II, IL, "a - Railroad Land;
price five (5) dollars per acre.
e. ! of Sec. "a, IL, 90 School
Land; price five (5) dollars per acre.
Also Timber Claim sw / of Sec.
%, IL, %; price four hundred
dollars (s4O0.O0).
Address, ]. H. McQuowN,
1923 Hays City, Kan.
B. Wagner, Wa-Keeney, Kan,
has
CERTAIN CURE FOR CANCER.
He has just cured Elizabeth Click,
6 miles northwest of Ellis.
Her testimony is: II feel, after
suffering much for four years, that
| am cured and my health is i'm
proving" 1t
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

Louis Ducros has given the T. j.
Losing residence pretty painting.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

SEEDS! SEEDS!

Field, CardeH and Tree Seeds.
KELLY & WALKER have in
stock:
FIELD SEEDS.
400 bushels German and Small
Millett.
$50 bushels Orange and Amber
Cane.
100 bushels Winter oats.
TREE SEEDS.
Box Elder, Honey Locust, Native
Ash, Usage Orange.
GARDEN SEEDS.
A full and complete stock OF fresh
garden seeds in bulk. Examine our
stock before making purchases.
Western Kansas world., 1885-08-15

Treasures Office, In the City Of Wa
keeney, Kansas, this IA day Of July, 1885
JAMES KELLY,
355 County Treasurer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11

Wnas $50 ssxs $ - sA@as.sa naee.
You can get printed lOo0 I'LL Heads
$50
70 can gei printed LOO Letter Heads
for x2.5O.
You can get 1000 Envelopes with your
business eard printed on them for $50.
You can get 1000 Hand Bills 9x6, for
$3.50.
You can set 1000 circulars mote size)
for 500.
You en- ret 1000 illustrated f12 differ
ent kinds) business cards printed for
s.. %, Or 1000 plain white or colored for
$3.50.
You can get illustrated Ball Programs
and tickets for $500 per 100. Full
samples always on hand.
You can get Book or Phamphlet
printed aud bound from SO cents TO 81 90
per page Of 500 copies.
Any Of the above job printing we
guarantee 10 do in neat and workman
like manner. Bill Heads, and Letter
Heads put up in tablet form when de-
sired, ct 10 per cent additional. We
will do job and Book Printing so per
cent. less than any printing Office in this
city that has to employ its lobor. be-
cause We are practical printers and do
our own work and are under lers ex-
pense. All we ask is fair show.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11
The Opera House.

"Power of Money, spectacular
and strongly sensational drama, will
be presented tomorrow night at the
Opera House. The play is highly
dramatic. and startling Situations fol-
low each other closely. The plot is
an interesting one; the cast is good
aud the scenery is new. appropriate
aud picturesque. Power of Money!
is strong in pathos and comedy, aud
does not fail to give satisfaction.
Matinee tomorrow afternoon at $50
Doors open at 2, admission to mpti-
nee, children 10 cents, adults 35 cents,
night admission %, 35 and so cents
Seats on sale at Goodman's Drug
Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11
Increasing of Oysters.

We have made inquiry from oyster
alchers and oyster packers from
srious sections of the oyster regions
Tvs the Easton Ledger as to the
aautIty Of oysters this year In the
hssapeake, especially on the dredg-
4 grounds. The report invariably
that oysters on the dredging
rounds have greatly increased in
hautily and are much more abundant
pw than they were last year. They
{ also reported as having greatly
bproved 10 quality. This abundance
pd increased supply have made
Iices lower than they have been for
ANY years. Cargoes have sold as
Nv as eight cents q bsshel In the
|wer part of the bay some of the
|edgers are talking of cutting out
ID stopping work at Christmas.
ere is pretty good evidence that the
|Ose season now provided by the
Fster law, and rigid enforcement of
Q law by the police force, has been
lOductive Of good results.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11
FOR CHEAP MILLINERY, And use
full CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, 60 to
Mrs. N. F. HoLIDAYoKE's, 80 Main st.
Dancing Academy.

Prof. Mueller, of Washington, d.
c., Instructor of dancing and deport-
meDt at the U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis. Md, has opened . very
select and successful school at the
City Assembly Rooms, Annapolis.
where be will receive young Ladies
and Gentlemen, studeUts from Col
leges and Misses aud Masters, at 3
p. m, every Saturday afternoon, and
also class for Ladies and Gentlemen
from to 10 p. IN, on every Saturday
during December, Januar, and Fehru-
airy, and give twelve lessons for $500
payable, during the first six lessons.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-12-11
False FIRE Alarms /.

The alarm Of Ere last night, sound
ed between eleven aud twelve o'clock,
by which nearly our entire population
was > oused from their peaceful slum-
bers, was false There was no FIRE,
save 10 the brain and mind of some
one who was possessed of desire
which found its legitimate outcome
in something base. II is to be re-
greeted, that this thing has ACQUIRED a
number of times recently. A person
guilty of giving false alarm, if as
certained, should have some punish
ment administered which would con-
troll such exhibitions of reckless con-
duct, and if our City Code has no
law on this point, shuch ordinance
should at once be Incorporated