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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-19
NEGRO AND AFRICAN.

Atlanta Constitution.
It is common mistake to regard the
term negro as synonomous with African.
The word negro does not denote q ma
ticn, tut an ideal type constituted by
the assemblage of certain physical char
acteristics exemplified in the natives of
certain portions of Africa and their de-
scendants in America and the West In.
dies. In Africa the area occupied by the
genuine negro, men with black skin
thick lips, depressed nose, and WOOL
hair, is exceedingly small compared
with the remainder of the continent.
As rule the prevalent color in Africa is
that of the Arab, the Indian, and the
Australian. The true negro districts are
the Senegal. the Gambia, the Niger, and
the intermediate rivers of the coast.
parts of Sudania, SEMINAR, Kardofan, and
Darfur. People who are certainly not
negroes inhabit the whole coast of the
Mediterranean, the desert, the kafir, and
Hottentot areas south of tho line Abvs-
sinia, and the middle and lower Nile.
This does not leave much territory for
the typical negro.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-19
WHY he OBTAINED 4 sussrlrrrr.

why HI OBTAINED suRsrlrurr.
Toronto Truth.
A very good story was told the other
day OF young man painfully conscious
OF an exterior scarcely worthy of his
character. Accompanied by the young
woman whom he married he stepped in
to photoerapher's and drew the artist
aside. He wanted their" pictures" taken,
but had . special favor to ask. Her
folks" he exclaimed, ego good deal on
style. They never saw me, and if l send
them my face they'll be dead agin me.
I'm sight better than look, and when
people come to know me they vote me q
brick. Now, then, what do you say I?
VIII you stand in? She's willing. Those
big whiskers of yours It'll take them at
once and create harmony. You look
like solid capitalist, and they'd take
me for q petty larceny thief" OF couse
the photographer could not refuse a
favor 80 flatteringly proposed, and the
distant relatives, no doubt, in due time
were Rratified with his portrait eide by
side with that of the young lady.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-19

Drtnkable Sea-water.
Cassell's Family Magazine.

OdSSell dmuy MdgdZIuo.
A simple plan of making sea-water
platable would be great boon to mari
ners cast away in boats or RATS, and also
to our navle forces. Mr.. Thomas Kay
has recently shown that he beneficial ef.
feet Of sea water as q drink arc chiefly
due to the presence of chlorine, which Is
combined with sodium and magnesium.
It produces thirst and scurvy when taken
in excess. In order to remove the chic
rine, he mixes sea-water with q certain
preparation of citric acid, or silver cit
rate, and thus produces what may be
called mild mineral water, which is
drinkable, and being nearly free of pre-
cipitated chlorine, is not injurious to
health when taken in IN oderate quanti-
ties. At recent meeting in Manchester
he treated pint of sea-water brought
from beyond the Eddystone with $50
grains of citi ate of silver, and four grains
of free citric acid. Silver chloride was
precipitated and the ovelaying liquid de-
canted and filtered; each fluid ounce
of it contained about eighteen grains of
citrate of soda, one and q half of citrate
of magnesia, half grain of citrate of
potash, one grain of sulphate of magne-
sia, half grain of sulphate of lime, one
fifth grain of citric acid, and less than
half q grain of undecomposed chlorides.
The salts of soda in this LIQUID are
diuretic, the salts Of magnesis aperi-
ent, hence it possesses medicinal proper
ties. It could be safely used to moisten
the tongue and throat and drink in small
quantities. The citrate of silver employ
ed to treat the water should be kept in q
stoppered bottle, covered with India
rubber, so as to exclude light, air and
organic matter, as it is easily decompos-
ed. As an ounce Of citrate Of silver con-
verts half pint of sea water, man may
keep alive for day upon it. Seven
ounces will, it is therefore inferred, keep
him alive for q week; and it has been
proposed to stow bottles of the salt un-
der the thwarts of lifeboats, and in the
lockers Of certain life-buoys which carry
restoratives.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-19
EIGHT POUNDS OF AMBER.

London Truth.
A piece of amber weighing eight
pounds is at present being exhibited in
he Mark museum, at Dantzic, for which
he owner has refused 81, 500. It is prob
ably the largest piece in the world with
out blemish. Frederick the Great, more
than century ago, paid the same sum
for piece weighing thirteen pounds
which is preserved in the meteorological
museum at Berlin, but it has gaps and
cavities. Two beautiful pieces of work
in amber are also to be seen in Berlin.
One is flute, which also was an acqui.
sitio9 of Frederick the Great. The
other is complete tobacco pipe, belong
ing to Frederick William I'LL, the father
of the present emperor. It bears an ad-
mirably carved likeness of that mon
arch.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-19
BREEDING PIGS.

If . SOW produces two litters each year
it follows that during two-thirds of the
time the energies Of her system are di.
rected to the growth of these litters be-
fore farrowing. This leaves only four
months of the year to suckle the two
litters, or. only the length usually al
lowed for one. It sometimes happen
that sows are bred soon after they have
farrowed, and are thus required to carry
one litter while sucking another. But
this always results in the diminished
thrift of one litter or the::other, and often
in the injury of both, as well as the SOW
herself.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-19
FOR THE DAIRYNAN.

The introduction of the creamery has
wrought a wonderful revolution in dairy
methods. Scarcely ten years have passed
since cooperative butter-making came
into vogue. Yet in that brief time the
butter product of Iowa has been raised
from only q million pounds annually to
almost 1OO,0OO,O00 in 1884; from a few
hundred thousand cows to 100000 in
1880; from an inferior article of "Wes-
tern grease" to q superior article of
Iowa gilt-edge butter" and from a mere
pittance to handsome price per pound
Cows have nearly doubled in average
value. The acreage of pasturage was
greatly increased, which rests the soil
and the farmer.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-19

and smoke several hundred fset IN
height The air was soon filed With
fiery cinders and hot ashes, which came
down npon them in clouds. The affreiaht.
ed men Immediately drove their sheep
in place Of safety. and rode to the near
est settlement with the startling neWr.
Several exploring parties have zone to
the scene Of eruption. A BRIGHT pink
glow noticed in the hirizon at Virrinia
City for several nights is believed TO
have been caused by the eruption.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-19
A REMEDY FOR sCAB.

The treatment usually practiced for
scab in sheep is to steep one pound OF
tobacco in gallon of boiling hot water;
then add four ounces flowers of sulphur
and stir frequently until the LIQUID is
cooled to 1902. 1t is then poured over
the sheep, along the back, and as it
runs down rub it in the scsbby part
with the hand, using also corn cob to
break up the scabs. The same treat
ment will prevent healthy sheep from
being infected. Apply once or twice
and then keep the sheep in dry plac
for few days.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-19
DO YoUR BEST,

n n all well to drift idly-Do.
LIES steady stream In its silent how
May carry M down from the hills OF Light
Into the dark and desolate night
It Il not well to work idlJ-no.
The life we live and seeds we cow
Will bring Us Q harvest soon or late,
0fpeace or paints the win Of fate.
It II well to wish evfl-ro,
Not to our most tmplacable foe.
The years of time IN their rapid fight
Will crush the wrong and reward the right,
Nearing % swift comes eternify's night,
And justice IL sure, tfslOw.
-Phlddelplda Times.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-19
oBsERvANr MAMIE w1rHERsPooN.

Texas Siftings.
$50 this is your birthday is it, Manner
said visitor at the residence of Colonel
Wltherspoon, the whole family being
present in the room at the time.
"Yee, this is my birthday" replied
Mamie.
.And I suppose you have had lois OF
presents?"
my birthday is of no account" re-
sponded Mamie, shaking her head; cit is
on the 18th of the month. My sister has
Q much nicer birthday than I have.
Hers is on the 3rd of the month"
"What difference does that maker"
at makes all the difference in the
world. Papa has got lots of money to
buy presents with on the third Of the
month, but don't stand any show at all
on my birthday, for then his salary is al
most all gone"
After the visitor had departed Mamie
was very much surprised ct getting
something on her birthday for which
she was not prepared.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-19
A RICH SOIL.

Although the rich soil of Holland il
worth from $500 to $4OG per acre, . large
portion is devoted to pasturage and
meadow. She feeds over 10000 head
of cattle, although her area is usually
soc, 900 acres, and produces annually 81 ;
COG, 900 pounds of cheese and 1000, OO0
pounds of butter. The COWS used to
have been carefully cared for centuries
for producing the larger yields of milk,
and are now now unexcelled.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-19
A YOUTHFUL PENITENT.

Newman Independent
A phlanthropic lady saw q couple Of
urchins pulling each others hair, and
separating the combatants, she proceed
ed to lecture them kindly on the evils Of
fighting.
Both boys seemed truly penitent, and
before leaving them the lady said:
You wouldn't pull Billy's hair now,
would you, Johnny"
"N-no, man," faltered Johnny.
"And you won't pull Johnny's hair
again, will you, BillyT"
mo, man," replied Billy. "but L
l."
THAT'S right, Billy. You would rath-
er kiss him, wouldn't you?"
mo, sir; I wouldn't! I'd iruther
break HE durn back"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-19
Public Spirited Colored Mem.

Great praise Is due to the enterprise
and public spirit of the colored men of
our county. We are proud of it and it gives
Us sincere pleasure to refer to It. One
Of our cOlored men subscribed $500. and
others from 500 down, to our college.
There are fifty or sixty subscribing and
taking stock in our county fair. The col.
ored men Of o,ir county have responded
whenever the public interest demanded
it, and the response has been unhesitat-
ing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-19

We are all kings and queens in this
country, and we have q right
to have as good blood a. that
which courses through the veins
of emperors. If the blood is Door
and the cheeks are pale, it is we'll known
that Browns Iron Bitters is the great
tonic which will give color, vigor, end
vitality. Mr.. NJ. K. Gibson, Of West
Point, Miss, says II felt weak and de-
biliated. Browns Iron Bitten made
me strong and we'll"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-19
FARM AND FAMILY.
A GOOD FEED FOR PoRKERs.

Pigs relish green corn, and when they
are 40 fed they consume the entire stalk
they get quite as much benefit e they
do from the grain alone later on. The
nutrive materials which 60 to make the
starch of the hardened grain are now
scattered throughout the stalk In the
form Of sugar, and are In their most
easily digestible condition.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-19
How to Photograph the Hands.

Art Amateur.
Hands are apt to look large in photo
graph, not because the camera has q
special tendency to take hands large, q
some people seem to think, but because
few people understand that well shap.
ed hand is, in fact, the length of the face
and proportioned on that line. But since
hands are supposed to be Of more than
normal size In . photograph, it may be
well to adopt some Of the many ways OF
disposing Of them 20 they will look
smaller. One of these ID to rest the hand
on the little finger, curving the fingers
sliahtly inward. The best use Of the
hands il to allow them natural pose
With relation to some object-asa lettsr.
book or piece Of embroidery.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-19

II L said that the prise Of 40, 900 francs
offered BY the French academy for aome
certain test Of death, to prevent people
from being buried alive, was ejven 10 :
physician who announced that. on hold
ing the hand Of the supposed dead ~.
son to . Strong light, II living, . scarlet
tinge u seem where the fingers touch.
showing . continuous eirculsfion OF ~
blood; no scarlet being ssen u dead.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-19
A WESTERN VOLCANO.
Virginia City Chronicle.

virginia City Chronicle.
A volcano has broken forth in the
mountains sixty miles southwest OF
Bishop creek. A party Of frightened
sheep herders rode into CandelaTia q few
days ago covered with dust and ashes
and with numerous holes burned in thei1
clothing. They reported that on Satur-
day they were startled by an unusual
rumbling noise and trembling of the
ground. At first they mistook the noise
and rumbling for thunder, but 1t va
quickly followed by . tremendous OK.
plosion, and on looking up they were
appalled, ct seeing . mountain not MI
away belching forth colum Of flames
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-19

AN extraordinary wedding occurred
m Pierce county, Georgia, recently.
William Harrell, aged 40, . wel to do
farmer, married 6allie Wilson, aged 10
years md 6 monthA
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-09-19

A REPORTER VISITS TIE HOLY LAND.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-10-09
The Big Sheep Ranches.

The wool growing interest OF Mon
tana is almost exclusively confined to
the belt of rich grazing country lying
between the Yellowstone and Nilsson
ri rivers and extends westward to For.
Benson and the head waters of the
Teton and Sun rivers. The sheep
ranges proper are divided into focks
numbering from l 900 to $4,000 head,
and men of small means are engaging
in the business with certain profit to
themselves-many Of them starting
with 1000 head or less. The sheep
growers are proving more direct and
positive benefit to Montana than the
cattle men, for the reason that more
money is required to conduct the bu-
siness proftably, and it gives employ
ment to much greater number of Ia
borers. Sheep require constant care
and attention, while cattle require lit
tie and are allowed to roam at will
until the rounding up season arrives.
All the indications for 1885 point to a
season of unexampled prosperity for
the stock growers of Montana.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-10-09

Take gallon of green tomatoes and
six onions, cut in thin slices and stand
them in salt and water all night. In
the morning pour off the brine and
put into preserving pan, with four
tablespoonfuls of sugar, four of must
ard, two of ground cloves, two of Gin
namon, one cayenne pepper and one of
best curry pepper. Simmer for one
boar, and when cool pour into pickle
Jars.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-10-09
Cat Straw

1t is great point gained to get the
oat crop in the barn or stack without
rain. Oat straw, when bright, makes
very good feed for horses, and with
meal on it and chaffed, great saving
of hay can be effected. When not at
work oat straw and grain should keep
any young horses in good condition.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-10-09

Singing, irritation ntlam II alton. all Kidney
and Urinary complaints, cared by "Buchu-
Paiba." 81.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-10-09
Rough on Rats. "

Rough on Rats"
Clears out rats; mice, reaches, Hies, ants, bed
bugs.
Heart Pains.
Palpitation, Dropsical SwellingS, Dizziness, In
digestion, Headache, Sleeplessness cured by
Wells Health Remover"
Rough on Corns
Ask for Wells though on CornS.' l5c. Quick,
complete cure. Hard or soft corn warts, bunions.
"Buchu-Paiba
Quick, complete cure, all Kidney, Bladder and
Urinary Diseases, Scalding, Irritation, stone,
Gravel, Catarril of tbs bladder. 81, Druggists.
Bed-Bugs, Flies.
Flies, reaches, ants, bed bugs rats mice, goph
ers, cnipmunks, cleared out by Rough on Rats"
ID cents.
Thin People.
wells Health Remover Restores health and
vigor, cures dyspepsia, impotence, sexual De
olllty. 81.
Rough on Pain"
Cures cholera, collie, cramps diarrhfea, aches,
pains, SprlinS, headache. neuralgia, rheumatism.
Poe. Rough on Pain Plaster. ljt.
Eothers.
If you are falling, broken, worn out and nerv
rus, Use Wells Health remover. 81. Druggists.
Life Preservsr.
Ao'A'i-S -
iealth Remover" Goes direct to weak spots
Rough on Piles"
Cures Piles or Hem 'rrhOtlS, Itchins. Protru l.
ing, Bleeding, Internal or other Internal aud
External Remedy i'll eacl package. sure cure,
)Jc. Druggists.
Pretty Wonlcn.
Ladies who would retain freshness and vivacity
Don't fail to try Wells Health Remover.
"ROush on Itch"
Rough on Itch cures hum ,rS. erup.ions ring
worm, letter. salt rheum frosted feet, chliloIin>.
Rough on Catarrh."
CorrectS offensive odors at once. c Dmplete cure
of worst chronic cases. also une u tie ai gle
for Diptheria, Sore Throat, Foul breath. 5Jc.
The Hope of the Nation.
Children, slow in development. puny, Scrawny
and delicate, use wells Health Renewer.''
Ca.arrh of the Bladder.
Singing, irritation, intlam atlon. all Kidney
and Urinary com plants, cared by "Buchu-
Paiba.' 81.
Water Bugs. Roa 3hes''
Rough on Rats clears them out, also Beetles,
4
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-10-09
Catarrh of the Bladder

Children slow in development. puuy, Scrawn,
and delicate use Wells Health enewcr."
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-10-09

Rough on Rats" clears them out, also Beetles,
Ants.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1885-10-09
Rough on Catarrh,
The Hope of the Nation.

CorrectS offensive oiors at once. CDmpIete cure
# worst chronic cases. also une u tie Us ,ai gle
Or Diptheria, Sore Throat. Foul breath. sc.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-09

nor for terminating and vacating an improper
acquisition of citizenship; even a fraudulent de-
cree of naturalization cannot now be Cancelled.
TIE privilege of franchise of American citizen
ship should be granted with care. and extended
to those only who intend, in good faith to as
sumo it's duties and responsibilities. after
attaining its privileges and benefits.
It should be withheld from those who
merely go through the forms of naturalization,
original allegiance without taking upon them
selves those of their new status, who may
acquire the rights of American citizenship for
no other than hostile purpose towards their
original government These evils have had
many fragrant illustrations / regard with favor
the suggestion put forth by one of my predeces-
sors, that provision may be made for central
bureau of record of the DEGREES of naturalization
granted by the various courts throughout the
United States now invested with that power.
The rights which spring from domicile
coupled with declaration of intention
to become a citizen, are worthy of
definition by statute. The stranger coming
hither with intent to remain, establishing his
residence in our midst, contributing to the gen.
eral welfare, and by his voluntary act declaring
his purpose to assume the responsibilities of
citizenship thereby gains an inchoate status
which legislation may properly define. The
laws of certain States and Territories admit a
domiciled alien to the local franchise comforting
on him the rights of citizenship to degree
which places him in the anomalous position of
being citizen of State, and yet not of the
United States, within the purview of federal
and international law. 1t is important, within
the scope of national legislation, to define this
right of alien dOmicile as distinguished from
federal naturalization.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-09
The Postoffice Department.

The affairs of the postal service are exhibited
by the report of the Postmaster general, which
will be laid before you. The postal revenue,
whose ratio of gain upon the rising prosperity of
1882 and 1883 outstripred the increasing ex-
penses of our growing service, was checked by
the reduction in the rate of letter postage which
took effect with the beginning of October in the
latter year, and it diminished during the two
past fiscal years So, 100 000 in about the proper
ton of So 900 in 1884, to $500, 900 in 1885
Natural growth and development have, mean
time, increased the expenditure resulting in
deficiency in the revenue to meet the expenses
of the department, of S., $50, 900 for the year
1884 and So, 300, 600 in the last fiscal year. The
anticipated and natural revival of the revenue
has been oppressed and retarded by the unfavor-
able business condition Of the country, of which
the postal service is faithful indicator. The
gratifying fact is shown, however, by the report,
that our returning prosperity is marked by
gain of $3.50, 600 in the revenue OF the latter
half OF the last year over the
corresponding period Of the preceding year.
The change in the weight of frst-class matter
which may be carried for q single rate of
postage, from half ounce to an ounce, and the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-09
The Indian Question.

The report of the Secretary of the Interior,
containing an account of the operations of this
important department, and much interesting in
formation will be submitted for your considera
ton. The most intricate and difficult subject in
charge of this department is the treatment and
management of the Indians am satisfied that
some progress may be noted in their condition.
as q result of a prudent administration of tho
present laws and regulations for their control:
but it is submitted that there is lack of fixed
purpose or policy on this subject. which should be
supplied. 1t is useless to diate upon the wrongs
OF the Indians. and as useless to indulge in the
heartess belief that because their wrongs are
revenged in their own atrocious manner there
fore they should be exterminated They are
within the of our government and their
rights are, or should be, protected from invasion
by the NEST solemn obligations They ara
! properly enough called the wards OF the oovarn
meDt and II should be borne in mind that this
guardianship involves, on our part, efforts for the
Improvement of their condition and
the enforcement of their rights There
seems to be general concurrence in
the proposition that the ultimate object of their
treatment should be their civilization and citi.
zenship. Fitted by these to keen pace in the
march of progress with the advanced civilization
about them, they will readily assimilate with
Gre-snass of our population, assuming the re-
receiving the protection incident
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-09

A. W. ToMPKrNs, NJ d., 1T Clinton Place.
New York, writes June 2, 1888; I'm many Of
those insidious diseases of the brain and spinal
cord where local stimulation must be obtained,
and where liniments blisters and various appli-
cations fail marked relief from pain can be OBJ
tanned and the patient greatly benefited by plac-
ing strips of Allcoeks Porous Plastsrs over the,
spinal cord, from base of brain to end of spine.
In all cases Of spinal irritation weakness or
nervous prostration, ! recommend Alcock's
Porous Plasters."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-09

to be imperative and Of no effect and all persons
upon the lands were warned to leave. This
warning has been substantially complied with.