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The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-01-24

JAY GOULD says that the year 1855
will be money-making year. Doubt
less it will-for Mr.. Gould. The busi-
ness of stealing railroads aud swindling
foolish investors is not much affected
by the conditions of other business.
Mr.. Gould and the millionaire country
editors will continue to grow richer.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-01-24

DANGER of losing the capital wrought
a marvellous change of heart in the
Bismarckians. From being the only
opponents to division of Dakota, they
have suddenly become the most radical
diyisiOniSts in the Territory.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-01-24

IT is claimed that Grover Cleveland's s
standard for cabinet officers is so high
that to find them he will have TO go
not merely out of his party. but out Of
this world as well. 1t is devoutly to be
wished that he will stick to his text
AS nearly as the limitations of poor
human nature will permit.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-01-24

TIE sentiment throughout Dakota
seems to be largely against any reduc-
ton being made in the amount of ex-
emptiOns allowed by law. Our people
believe it is none too liberal for the
good of the farmer and settler Bis
mdrck Tribune.
We do not believe this statement to
he correct. Honest people believe that
the present exemption law is a premium
on dishonesty. No man who is worth
all that the exemption covers is in a
condition to suffer from being made to
pay his honest debts.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-01-24

AN enterprising weather prophet Of
fers to tell, for a consideration, just
what kind of weather may be expected
on March 4-inauguration day. Demo
Gratis may have use for the prophets,
but Republicans have none. We all
know very well that it will be the cold
est day our party has seen for twenty
fNnr NnnrS
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-01-24

TIE Lord helps those who help them
selves. and 1t is time for the people of
Dakota to take some practical steps
toward the organization of State gov
ernment i'll order to knock at the door
OF congress with the authority Of the
people This was the course taken by
California, Kansas and Colorado, and
there is reason TO believe that it will be
as successful in the case of Dakota as
in their case, for Dakota has higher
claims TO admission into the Union
than they had. Chicago Tribune.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-01-24

COLD weather is not confined 70 this
region. Spain and southern Europe
are suffering from the severest winter
ever seen by the oldest inhabitants,
causing incaculahle distress.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-01-24

\ WEALTHY BOstonian has shown
that he considered his wife worth eX-
actly her weight in gold every year. lie
died recently and by will left her as an
annuity her weight in the precious
metal. 1t behooves her TO grow fat.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-01-24
Josh Blllings.


Joe Howard In Boston Herald1
Idon't know whether you like Josh Bill
lings In Boston / like him l doubt il
thers can be found in all the realm OF &C.
centricity an individuality more absolute, an
oddity more original, an author who has
given vent to more common sense, clothed
in taking and interesting garb than this
same Josh Billings IL he were To stand
erect he Is about slx feet six inches tall, well
proporsonei. and very fine LOOKING. He
has very heavy, large head, thick, black
hair, which falls upon his STOPPING shoul-
derS He carries his head well forward, and
elevates his back 80 that the ordinary camel
would grow green with envy.
Tho 4-year-old that called il "Thaulc
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-01-24
How Marriages are Made I'm brittany.
lSf .Innlea' Gazeffa1

The Bretons OF Penze and the adjoining
parishes have, occording To one of the French
papers, a Michselmas custom which renders
them quite independent OF the musical and
terpsichorean aids to matrimony found so
useful in Vienna. On Michaelmas Day all
the young women In the district who desire,
TO enter the married state as smble ON par
ticular bridge, tricked out In all their finery,
and take their seats on the parapet. This,
eligible young men from Penze and the
neighboring parishes presently make their
appearance ON the scene. They scan the
features Of the seated damsels tender giauces
are exchanged; and when at length swain
has fixed his choice on n particular nymph,
he approaches her and offers Ter his hand to.
help her to tho ground IL she accepts his
hand for this particular service she accepts
II for life. The parsats are never very far
on on the 70 occasions, and IL they raise no
objectjo,. tho young couple shak, hands and
the wedding soon follows.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-01-24

DAKOTA built 266 miles Of railroad
last year. In all the States and Terri
tories, Iowa and Minnesota only eXcels
this. each having built 270 miles.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-01-24

VINO doubts Dakota's capacity for
corn-raising? Yankton county shucked
ont 5000, 600 last year.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-01-24
Tho "Masher's" koiier-Skating FIirtatiou..
(Norristown Herald

Lying on the right side, my heart Il at
your feet"
Lying on the left side, II have money In
bank
Standing on your nose, II have no objec
tion 10 mother-in-law."
Jumping on your skates, "rm afraid I
can't trust you"
Lying on your back, 1assist me-.
One leg in tho air means, @catch mev
One skate In your mouth, crushed again. -.
Hitting the back Of your heal with your.
heel, II am gone"
Suddenly placing your legs horizontally on
the floor like the letter v indicates, Il am
paralyzed"
A backward flip OF the heels and sudden
cohesion Of the knees to the 9oor indicates,
"may skate the next music with you"
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-01-24

BISMARCK now has two splendid daily
papers. the Journal and the Tribune.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-01-24

dfnni tunei in A. the leaders head lurches
suddenly forward, his baton descends swiftly
and emphatically, and all the instrument,
burst simultaneously into the grand tutti
with which the overture begins
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-01-24
An lee Way tn De.


A country darky called on Warren Partin
the other day for some Ice, saying that the
doctor had instructed him TO procure the ice
for his wife, who was very sick. The darcy
only wanted ono pound Of ice, and ON bsis1<
told that such small quantity could not -
sold for less than cents per pound, he do
parted, saying:
II can't pay dat much for de Ice, and II my
ole 'onsn can't git well widout it abs muf
dis, data all"
Miss MorosinL
brooklyn Eaglel
How aisurdly the descriptions Of Efixr
Morosini were exaggerated in tho newspa-.
pers In tsad Of the beautiful creature sx-
pected to see, when she sang at 6teinway
hall, found stumpy sort Of a woman with
face that might have belonged to .
housemaid or o cook and with awkward
and uncomfortable manners have come to
the conclusion that Schelling is not To bs so
much envied after ALL Miss Morosini pos-
sesses about as much pretensions to beauty A
an average shoe factory girl, and she sin .
In the high and somew hat nasal soprano prs-
vslent in boardsng-hous back parlors He
seems to feel rather discouraged, as 10 n.
though his wife is in q fair way 70 make
money, The talk about her singing In grand
opera, or even opera OF any sort, Is thu wild
est sort OF nonsense. II people want TO 90 and
SEQ Miss Victoria Morosini Schslling Huis-
kamp simply because she has becume notori-
GUS as bankers daughter who nsarrie =
coachman, they are at liberty 20 do 80. of
course, IL they arc willing TO pay tl.5D fos
the sight II would be perhaps just as we'll
Tot to rave about the beauty and genius OF i
woman who Il not attractive In tho sheatext
degree. nor endowed witt more tl.an the rnosN
ordinary Of musical sccomglishmsnts, !. {.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-01-24

Tho 4-year-old that called it "Thank
stuflin day" was not Tar out oi tho way,
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-01-17
FOR CITY MAKsmAL.

woe are sutOTized 70 announce Nr. " =
w McLAreu has d candidate fyf city msrsL 8.
fhs ensuing city election.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1885-01-17

Ladies approve OF your smoking
Little Joker.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-12-12

lieve, on place Of his own. Day before
yesterday, neighbor was in town to see
about having Boyd arrested and brought
before the probate judge for examination
on the charge of being ineane. Boyd was
said to have been making some threats
which indicated that his running longer
at large was very dangerous to the satety
of the neighbors.
John Griffith was deputized yesterday
to arrest Robert Boyd. He did 90, and
brought him to town. McQuade, who
had the day before made the complaint,
accompanied the two other men to town,
and told the county attorney that he did
not believe that Boyd was crazy. Nc
requested that the case be dismissed 81 e
was told that the costs would have to be
set tied first. They were settled, presum-
ably with money furnished by the pris-
oner. They amounted to about five dol
lars.
Boyd's trouble, when analysed even
rapidly, seems to have consisted of up
righteousness induced by about the usual
form of bottle-and-neck exhilerant.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-12-12
STOCK SALE,

Notice is hereby given that the UNDER
signed, by virtue Of chattel mortgage
executed and delivered to him on the 18th
day of Sept, A. D. 1885, by the firm Of
Newhall & Dryer, will sell at public auc-
ton, in lots to suit the purchaser, at the
farm of W. 4. Thomas, in Ellis township,
Ellis Co., Kansas, ~ miles northwest Of
the city of Ellis, on
SATURDAY DEC. 19, 1885,
At 10 O'Clock a. m. sharp, the following
property, to-wit: One thoroughbred Her
ford Bull Registeredl Two thorough
bred Short-horn Cows Registered). One
thoroughbred short-horn yearling Heifer
Registeredl ] hundred and three arade
cows. Forty-one grade yearling bulls
and steers. Forty-six grade yearlino
Heifers. Fifty grade Calves Of spring
and summer, 1885.
Dated at Abilene, Kan, this It'll dav
Of Dec, 1885 THEO. MOSHER,
Cashier of the First National Bank Of
Abilene, Kansas, Mortgagee.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-12-12
Ogallah's Literary Society.
To the Editor of the World::

10 the EdH0r 81 tAe WOrt0:
Last Friday Oec. A. evening the people
of Ogallah and vicinity met at the school
house for the purpose Of organizing a
literary society. The following-named
officers were elected: President, Mr..
Smith; vice president, Mr.. Knapp; re-
cording secretary, Mrs. Varnum; treasur-
er, Mr.. Varnum; critic, Mr.. Howe. The
motto of the society, 81 will find way or
make one" fairly expresses the vail of the
Ogallah Literary Union to make their
organization and individual lives sue
cess.
After recitation by Mr.. Smith and a
reading by Mrs. Varnum, the question,
"Resolved, that Trego county is not, never
was nor will be fitted for aught else
than grazing" was ably handled by
Messrs Smith and Wilmer for the affirm
alive, and Varnum and Howe for the
negative.
Meetings are held every two weeks, at
which all are cordially invited. The
question for discussion at the next meet
ing is, Resolved, that a timber country is
preferable to the prairie for poor man to
start home" Affirmative, G. L. Howe
and Joseph Marquand, negative; w. 8.
Knapp and David McCoIum.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-12-12
Wind at Wallace,

Alvin Bennett, Esq, one of our good
Wallace friends, has been around to see
us several times this week while he has
been on land-office business. MI. Ben.
nett tells us that the storm at Wallace on
Friday of last week wrenched several
light buildings out of position, blew
down the frame work of Newton's livery
stable, moved Dr. Hatch's building almost
entirely off the foundation, blew Cullins'e
tall building nearly over, and injured
seriously two men, one of whom was
named Menafee. The other, whose name
Mr.. Bennett does not remember. was q
carpenter, who had been at work on Mr.
Gandy's building. He was sleeping in 9
tent in the night when the storm arose.
He managed to crawl out and wriggle to
the door of house close by. He was too
badly hurt to talk at first, and does not
know yet what hurt him. He is recover
ing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-12-12

the wind had gathered as it swept over
| the plowed ground.
| For fully an hour the wind continued,
coming in gusts which made walls shake
and timbers creak. Then. as If provoked
that its efforts to destroy had proved I'M
successful, it would whirl around the
house and spitefully cast the gravel
againt the south side of the buildings.
From different reports it would seem
that the storm began about q mile north
of town, extending considerably into
Cove county, and reaching far to the
south.
Farmers generally have lost the tops of
their stacks, and In some instances the
wires were broken which had been bound
across to hold the stack together.
The damage in town was more extern
sive than any yet reported. Before Mr..
Mains reached his blacksmith shop Fri
day morning, the wind had tossed it into
the air, letting it fall to its place all in a
heap. The next building to succumb to
the winds force was portion OF the old
section house, which had been moved to
town, and stood with an open side to the
north. One of the gusts lifted it over, and
it landed on it's roof. Yet another oppor-
tunity offered in the long open lumber
shed of Hollington & Son. This the
wind wrested from its position and sent
southwark through midair: Some of the
planks struck L. A. Fishers residence
and broke few window-ights, as also
the storm-hall way to his kitchen. To a
greater height were blown few of the
heavy timbers, which grazed his north
stone wall, and struck the south wall
with such force as to carry away por-
ton about two feet in width at the top
and OF triangular shape, causing some OF
the stone to crush in the roof of the storm
entrance to his front door. Continuing
their course of destruction, they next
came in contact with the town well curb,
which they completely destroyed, and
their force was spent only after stable
hole was made in the north side of Wheel
or Bros store. Among Mr.. Fishers
smaller losses were the demolition of the
curbing to bis new well, and his pig sty.
The latter went he knew not where. His
losses are not covered by his insurance.
Mr.. Hollington's new store was also
slightly moved on it's foundation, and it
was found necessary to brace it on the
south side. Hollington & Son have not
estimated their loss, but are uninsured.
Rev. Weller received cut on the right
cheek from some flying missile, which
first tore away portion of his hat brim
as he was endeavoring to reach Mr.. Fish
er's. No other personal injuries reported.
VIC.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-12-12
School Lands.
TCommuutcQted.1

For some time past considerable COM
plant has been heard regarding the set
Element of school lands, and now there
appears to be q movement on foot well
calculated to prove or disprove the merits
of the complaints SO often heard. What
the outcome will be we cannot foretell,
but evidently the powers that be are in
earnest.
Hon. s. B. Bradford, attorney general
of Kansas, in a very recent letter to
William Wilson, Esq, Of Wa.Keeney,
after writing at considerable length on the
school-land fraud question, says: cit is
nv intention now to visit your place and
make a thorough investigation of the
facts, as 1 may wish to report the same to
the legislature at its coming session." and
after proceeding. he says, II will under
take to let You know few days in ad-
vance when I will arrive at your place for
the purpose of investigating this matter;
until that time I hope no proofs will be
made or certificates issued"
We look forward with great interest to
the final outcome, and the WESTERN
KANSAS WORLD will keep its readers
fully posted in the matter.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-12-12
A WATER REVELATION.
A wA-KEENEY WELL SUNK 270 FEET, WITT
ELEGANT Res ULTS.

It has been the general custom to have
the the drill pulled out, and the hole de-
serted, after going from - say IS to
lis feet deep - after water, and failing
to find it.
Leonard Schmitt said, before the borers
began to sink we'll on his lot, that they
might keep on until they found water.
The declaration sounded bold, not to say
ridiculous; but the outcome showed that
he meant it. Baker & Gochenour went
down 27O feet, taking the hole with them,
so to speak. The last 40 feet or so we're
through shale. The well ends in shale.
There are over 100 feet of water in the well.
It is of excellent quality and soft.
The revolution which this success of
Mr.. Schmitt's works is the establishment
of the fact that if water is not found in
this region within 100 feet OF the surface,
it can be reached by going on toward
China. Mr.. Smith feels sure that the
source of the water in his we'll is down
near the bottom. The vein, he thinks,
is strong.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-12-12
Sentiments Of Respect.

WHEREAS, Our efficient and faithful sec
rotary has preceded us to the spirit
world; and
WHEREAS, We would evince to her and
to those who now or hereafter may know
her our respect and confidence;
Therefore, Resolved, That she enjoys
our full confidence in her uprightness
and purity of life, our admiration for her
gentle and amiable disposition, her faith
fitness in duty, her steadfastness in
friendship and her devotion to truth.
Resolved, That we will cherish her
memory and emulate her virtues; that we
miss her from her accustomed place in
our school and from the places whore she
has hitherto mingled with us and cheered
us by her bright young life, and that we
cherish the hope of meeting her in
Heaven.
Adopted by the unanimous vote Of
Wa-Keeney Union Bible School, Nov. %,
1885. J. WORD CARSON, Supt.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-12-12
Sentiments of Respect.

WHEREAS, Little Otto Arthur Kerns has
been taken from among us from earth to
Heaven, and we shall see his bright
face on earth no more;
Therefore, Resolved, That bis sweet,
innocent childhood shall be in our men,
cries an emblem of the best of earth and
the purity of Heaven;
That since our Saviour said, "Of such is
the kingdom of Heaven" we will strive
to be like him in purity of Life, that we
may meet him in Heaven.
Adopted by unanimous vote of the
Wa-Keeney Union Bible School, Nov. %,
1885. J. WORD CARSON, Supt.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-12-12
Report of School

IN DISTRICT NO. IA FOR THE MONTH ENDING
DEC. 4, 1886.
No. of pupils enrolled-13.
Average daily attendadce-5.5.
Names Of pupils averaging or more in
examination:
Kinn1e Rich, 9.9. Fred Mcdonald, 95.
Ivan Rich, 81. Willie Mcdonald, SO
Geo. Caskey, 81. Maggie Med Donald, 10
Lille Caskey, 8. Minnie Quinn, 9.4.
Don Mcdonald, 9.8 Swon Olson, 8.
Emma Olson, 10.
SARA A. BROOKS, Teacher.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-12-12
A Walking Skeleton.

Mr.. E. Springer, Of Mechanicsburg, Pa, writes:
Il was afflicted with lung fever and abscess on lungs,
and reduced to walking skeleton. Got free trial
bottle Of Dr. Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
which did me 90 much good that bought . dollar
bottle. After using three bottles found myself once
more man, completely restored to health, with q
hearty appetite, and gain in flesh of 1s lbs. Call
at Jones Ferrs's drug store and get trial bottle
Of this certain cure for all lung diseases. Large
bOtt1ee Al m a
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-12-12
Report Of School

IN DISTRICT NO. ID FOR THE MONTH ENDING
NOV. q, 1885.
No. of pupils attending-12.
Average daily attendance-8.
No. of pupils 80 in department., and hav.
ing an average standing of 8:
Maggie Mcdonald, 10. Geo. Beverly, 9.
Fred Mcdonald, 8. Ed Mcdonald. 9.
Freddie Mcdonald, 10. Maggie Beverly, 9
Robt. Hutchinson, 9. Sam'l Beverly, 8.
Donald Mcdonald, 9. Frank Beverly, 8.
MARY O. SHEPHERD, Teacher.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-12-12
Thousands Saw So.

MI. T. W. Atkins, Girard, Kan, writes: II never
hesitate to recommend your Electric Bitters to my
customers. They give entire satisfaction and are
rapid Sellers. Electric Bitters are the prest and
best medicine Known, and viii positively cure Kid
ney and Liver complaints. Purify the blood and
and regulate the bowels: No family can afford 10
be without them. They will save hundreds Of dol
lars in doctors bills every year. Sold ct nifty cents
a bottle by Jones Ferris,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-12-12

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy does not
dry up cold, but loosens and relieves it.
It aids expectoration, opens the secretions
and frees the system of the poisons, of q
cold. Its soothing, healing and strength
ening powers have won for it the title of
the best made. Every one who uses it
says it's good medicine. Sold by B.
Wagner & Co.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-12-12

Watch for it! The first symptom of
true Group is hoarseness, and if Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is freely given at
once, and the doses frequently repeated,
the dread disease may be entirely pre-
vented and all danger and anxiety avoid
ed Sold by B. Wagner & Go.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-12-12
Called Crazy.

Last Spring man named Boyd, who is
something more than forty years old,
settled about ten miles southwest of Wa
Keeney. He boarded for awhile at Mr..
Hinshaw's place. He how lives, we be-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-12-12
MARRIAGE MATTERS.

Married-Dec. z, 1885, by Rev. J. A
Stayt, Elsy B. Miller and Miss Sylvia L.
Humphreys, all of Wa-Keeney.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-12-12
Our Well Borers Abroad,
Lane County Herald.

Lane County Herald.
Messrs. Cooper & Nickel, we'll drillers,
from Wa-Keeney, have been doing some
very good work in this place. They have
put down three wells, one at the Eureka
House, one at the Rankin House and one
at Walker & Webb's livery stable. An
abundance of water was obtained in each
instance. The drillers returned to Wa
Keeney yesterday, but will be in Dighton
again the LIST of January.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-12-12

We hear that the owner of the north
addition to Wa-Keeney proffers to the
school board the donation of an eligibly-
located block for the school house
grounds. To the board: Take it!
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-12-12
TREGo COUNTY TRACINGS.

Served up by the "Worid's " Rustling
Reporters.
C0llYER CARVINGS,
Q. P RAILROAD TINE TABLE.
East. West.
Fast mail Observation-Disclosures. SAT AN. 952 PM.
Express freight. 500 An. 5O2 PM