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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-06-19
scO,r. EmuIsIOn Of Pur.

COD LIVER OIL, WITH HfPOPH0SPHlTES.
DR.. o. Killing of Oakland CAL, says: have used
Scotts Emulsion in my own aud found 1t a most
valuable preparation, and have since used it e1ten
svely in my practice with very surprising results to
myself and patients,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-06-19
Afgal Notices.
TATE on VERMONT. M.rlboro ss

kNTNIE VI WEGMWNI, MaTIbOTO IS.
- The Probate Court for said District.
To all persous interested In the estate Of HENRY
II. HOYT, late Of Newfsne, deceased, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that Eva II. Hoyt aud Mason
Ingram, administrators upon the Estate Of said deceas-
ed, have presented to this court petition PRAYING
license to sell the whole Of the real estate Of tad
deceased aud also have ed what purpOrts to be the
Of all the heirs residing ia this state to such
sale, aud that this court will decide said petition
at session thereof TO be held at the Probate Office
Brattleboro iu said district the last Saturday Of
June, A. d. 1885, when and where you may appear and
be heard In the premises, II you see cause.
"a T.. W. STODDARD, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-06-19

EryEpelas and Salt Rheum was driven entirely away
from Mrs. J: Q. Anderson of Peshtgo, Wis. by Bur
dock Blood Bitters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-06-19
The Atmoanhereo U.oya

Is pure sweet breath. This desideratum is one of
the results OF using SOZ0DONT, which not only in-
vigOrates and preserves the teeth but renders the
mouth as fragrant as a rose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-06-19

"TOO much cannot he said of Adam
sons Botanic Cough Basam, 1t is the best remedy
for coughs, colds etc, that have ever seen To its
wonderful effects owe my recovery. 1t is well wor-
thy Of praise and would advise all to use who
afflicted"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-06-19

For rheumatism, Lumbago, Neuralgia, Cramp and
Collie there is no remedy superior to the genuine Dr.
Thomas Eclectric Oil.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-06-19

The expected canker worms have made
their appearance in many towns in the vlcln-
ity of Midway, Mrss., aud unless active and
prompt measures of determination be adop-
ted they will destroy large amount of fruit
The infested trees should be shOwered
thoroughly with whsleoil soap and water by
means of garden pump or syringe, upon
the first appearance of the worm. -Erchdnge.
We are not aware that csnker worms have
ever done much damage in this vicinity, but
should they appear we hope the above simple
remedy will be tried rather than showering
the trees with Paris green or any other dan
uarnuo VnieOn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-06-19
Agricultural.

The grass crop is reported promising in all
parts of the state aud in New England gen
orally. II is too early yet to predict with
certainty what the hay crop will be. 1t will
be remembered that the prospect for a good
crop last year was excellent up to the begin.
ming of June. 1t seems about time for the
commencement OF series of rainy seasons
such as we used to have, and we are expect
ing at least an average crop of hay. On few
early pieces q good yield is already assured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-06-19

Those who understand the value of time know how
to make a little go q great way.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-06-19

From John F. wyman formerly Postmaster, China,
Mel
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-06-19

my brain seemed perfectly dazed,
And thought with nerves I'd be crazed, -
Said old Mrs. Bell;
"But now / am we'll
And Celery Compound be praised.r
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-06-19
ADVICE 80 Mother..

spaldins's alue will mend anything except broken
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-22
IMMEDIATE POSTAL DELIVERY.
Provisions For Rapid Delivery of MALTA
Special Stamp to be Used.

Provisions For Rapid Delivery of Mail-A
Special Stamp to be Used.
A circula relating to the immediate de-
livery system, which is to be put in opera
tioh on October 1st, has been prepared at
Washington, y. C, and will be sent to
postmastersat once. After quoting section
Of the postof6ce appropriation bill, which
provides the terms under which immediate
deliveries sre to be made, the circular says:
ut has accordingly been decided to intro
duce the special delivery system on the LIST
of October, 1885, at all the postofices at
which it is permitted by law, namely, those
at which The free delivery system is in
operation, and those in cities and towns
having population of 500 or over, as
shown by the last federal census.
Suitable supplies of these special delivery
stamps will be sent to postof6ces in the
country which may make reQuisition for
them, and when received they are to BE-
taken in by the postmaster in his account
current and accounted for quarterly, in the
same manner as ordinary postage stamps.
They are to be sold by postmasters in any
required amount, and to any person who
msy apply tor them.
But they can be used only for the purpose
OF securing the Immediate delivery of let
ters addressed and received in the mails, at
any OF the offices designated as special de-
livery offices. Under no circumstances are
they TO be used in the payment of postage
Of any description, or OF the registry fee, nor
can any other stamps be employed to secure
special delivery stamps.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-22
FOREIGN.

There is great excitement in Seville, 8
province in 8 ain, over the governments
proposal to abolish the power of the local
authorities during the prevalence of cbol-
era, because of the inefficiency of sanitary
arrangements, and 20 itself assume the d.
rection of the ci'y's official affairs. The
populace are hostile to the doctors, and are
averse to any interference in family affairs.
They strongly support the local authori-
ties. Great crowds assembled in all the
public places to discuss the
situation, and civil guard Yves called upon
to disperse them.
The Paris chamber of commerce has sent
memorial to the government protesting
against the pretensiOns of Germany in az
Stunning possession of Port Sequero and
Little Popo, on the west oast of Africa, and
urging that the government maintain the
rights of France along that part of the
African coast.
French newspapers Comment on the
great number Of German spies discovered
recently in various parts of France. 1t is
reported that the government has decided
to order the expulsion from French terri
tory of all Germans, who can be proved
to be spies, or who can reasonably be sus-
pected of being such.
The Montreal b )ard of health declares
that the small pox is now an epidemic
there. The civic hospital contains thirty
six patients, and is crowded. A new wiz g
is building, which will hold fifty more.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-22

LONDON is a city of gardens. Even in
the heart of the city proper you are coz
stantly stumbling on verdant hooks
bright with flowers. Comfortable
benches abound, which are usually well
filed, more especially in such a delight
full summer as that with which England
has this year been favored. Between l
and some of these haunts are full of
young business men, who after luncheon
seek their repose with a cigarette and
newspaper for precious half hour. The
ground around St. Paul's is now beauti-
fully planted and bright with partcrres.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-22

THE New Orleans Times Democrat re-
lates that a prominent citizen of Jones
county, Mississippi, who stood high in
tie church, made visit to Meridian re-
Gently, and On returning told his neigh.
bors that he had seen ice manufactured
in that town with the murcery standing
at 800. The members of the church con-
cluded that the brother had degenerated
into an able liar. A committee was sent
to Meridian to investigate, but they
came back and endorsed Brother Banks
statement. A look of establishment on
the faces of the assembled brethren
soon gave way to one of indignation, and
Brother Blank and the entire committee
were incontinently expelled from the
church.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-22
SEVENTH YEAR.

NEAR the city of Quereretaro. in Mex
leo, stands cotton mill named the Her
cules, which is famous in the region all
about. In external appearance it is
said more nearly to resemble med.
@val fortress than modern factory. It
is surrounded by high wall and de-
Tended by company of about nineteen
soldiers. These are maintained by the
establishment ostensibly to defend it
against enemies from without, but the
suggestion srises that the soldiers are
also expected to keep an eye on the l, 300
operatives employed. The only wares
produced are six grades of plain cotton
cloth, which is the ordinary article o.
dress for both sexes of the lower class,
and there is consequently ready mark
ct for il,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-22
THE PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION.

Concerning the Unlawful Enclosing of the
Public Domain.
The following proclamation has been is
sued by the president.
By the President of the United States of America.
WHEREAS, Public policy demands that
the public domain ehall be reserved for the
and that our people who seek homes upon
such domain shall in no wise be prevented
by any wrongful interference from the free
and FULL entry thereon, to which they may
be entitled, and,
WHEREAS, To secure and maintain this
policy statute was passed by the congress
of the United States, on the 255h day OF
February, in the year 1885, which declared
10 be unlawful sny Enclosure of any public
lands by any state or territory, to any OF
which land included within said inclosure,
the person, party, association or corpora
ton making or controlling such inclosu-e
had no claim or color of title made or &C.
quired in good faith, or can assertes rights
thereto, by or under claim made in good faith
with . view of entry thereof at the proper
land Office, and which statute prohibited
any person by force, threats, intimidation
or by any fencing, enclosure or other
unlawful means preventing or obstruct-
ing any person from pesceably entering
upon or establishing settlement or resi-
dence on any tract of public lands snbiect
to settlement or entry under the public
land law of the United States, and from
preventing or ohs.ruc.ing free &c and
transit over or through the public lands,
and,
WHEREAS, It is by the fifth section of
said act provided as follows: That the
president is hereby authorized to take such
means a. shall be necessary to remove and
destroy unlawful Enclosures of any of said
lands, and to employ civil or military force
% may be necessary for thst PURPOSE: and
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-22
Potatoes Without HOefnx,

This year am trying to obtain this
object by working somewhat different
than in former years. After fitting the
land as well as could by replowing and.
the use of Whipple harrow, l marked
it out with my sulky plow, using small
plow in place of the usual one. Thih
brought the rows about tbirty-two inch
es apart. In one field tho seed was COW
cred by plank smoother; in the Other.
the seed was covered with q hand hos,
leaving the ridges nearly intact. The
Thomas harrow was used to 90 over both
pieces, keep down the weeds, both BE-
fore and after they were up.
On the piece covered with the hoe
the sprouts came up in the furrow, and
as dragged them-the way of the fur
rows-the fine soil was worked down
about the hills, and the drag running on
the ridges above did not disturb or bury
the tops, each dragging adding q little.
fresh earth to the hlll(?, j. g., the de-
pressed hill. This was an absolute weed
annlhilator. At this writing the soil Is
level, and shall 60 through in q few
days with q winged shovel plow. and
open q slight furrow between the. rovs.
killing them up slightly, and thus burr
dragged four or five times; but there
was not quite as clean culture as on the
other field, 80 to remedy this shoyap.
plowed them, rolling up quite an amount
of fine earth among the vines, and then
the next day "combed" them out, by go
ing crosswise of the rows with slant-tooth
harrow. This work was perfect The
harrow nearly obliterated the ridges
made by the plow, leaving the soil al
most level again, but in the disturbance
the weeds were lost sight of, and the
hoe forgotten. Horses and good tools
can make potato culture without the
hoe possible, and not with very hard
work to attain it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-22

WA-KEENEY, KANSAS, SATURDAY, AUGUST %, 1886

Lynchburg, Va in the oath year of his age.
He served as q volunteer in the war of 1872,
and was twice elected to congress. During
Jackson's administration he was q warm
friend of the president, and made notable
speech for the latter in the house, for which
Jackson thanked him both in person and
bg letter. He was prosecuting attorney OF
Lynchburg for nearly twenty ears, judge
OF the probate court tor fifteen years, and
has been altogether at the bar and on the
bench seventy-three years, having only
retired in 1883, when in his 80 year, and
after he had become totally blind. In all
his official life he never had but two of his
decisions reversed. He became Mason in
1912. He voted for James Madison for
president, and for every nominee of the
democ, attic party since. having gone to the
polls in Carriage last November and cast
his ballot for Cleveland and Hendricks
The bells of the city tolled all of one day
out of respect to Linn.
The New York Commercial Advertiser
says that the financial resources available
to Mrs. Grant are at present not exactly
ascertainable, since they are dependent
somewhat upon the action of congress as to
the current year. The receipts from the
generals book will be hers. Estimating
these receipts at IS cents per volume for an
edition of SOC, 600 copies, she will receive
1926, 900, making an annual income of 3d.
600 at per cent. To this will probably be
addedS5, 900 a year as widow of an ex-presi-
dent. The net rental of the Sixty-sixth
street house, outside of interest and taxes,
may amount to $4,000. So, in all proba-
bility, she will in the course of twelv-
or So enjoy an incon of SIS, 900 of
5000 year. This is all independent of
To income arising from the trust fund or
6zoO, 900. In that sum of money the gen
eral possessed the right of disposal and I'm
til his will is made public it will be impos-
.ible to say whether he has given his wife
4 life interest or whether he. has distributed
his mon y smoug his heirs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-22

WHEN a couple are engaged in Russia
a betrothal feast is held, and the bride
elect has lock of her hair cut of in the
presence of witnesses and given to the
bridegroom, who, in return, presents
silver ring set with turquoise, an almond
cake and gift of bread and salt. Among
poor people who cannot afford silver and
turquoise, tin and bit of bluestone are
anhstituted.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-22
KANSAS FARMING.

Noteworthy Incidents Among the Farmers
of the State.
The oat crop in Saline county will be
large this year.
German millet is being extensively
cultivated in Wilson county.
Tame grass is going to be extensively
cultivated in Chase county this year.
Large quantities of fax are being
brought to market in Jefferson county.
A hail storm near Elmdale, Chase
county, did considerable damage to corn.
Corn in Finney county, about Garden
City, stands ten feet high without irri-
cation.
The best yield of sod wheat harvested
this year in Kingman county turned out
fourteen bushels to the acre.
Quite forest fire was had in Russell
county last week. One man having lost
1000 thrifty trees by that means.
Early fax has been cut and stacked, in
Wilson county. 1t is in generally good
condition and will make about two
thirds crop.
Mcpherson Freeman: Harvesting is
over, and farmers are now busily engag
ed putting ground in order for another
crop.
The crop of millet raised in Clark
county this year will compare favorably
with that raised in any county in the
state.
Garden City lrrigotor: Crops in this
country without irrigation are as good
as can he found anywhere. Corn stalks
are perfectly giants.
Olathe Mirror: s. 81. Ayers realized q
little over 500 bushels of blue grass off
of his eighty acre tract. He sold 412
bushels for $S0O.4O. The yield was only
about one half of what he expected it
to be.
Junction City Union: Pat Buckley
tells us that he has raised twenty-six
crops of corn in Kansas, and that this
year is the best Of all. There are spots in
this county where the late corn needs
more rain.
LaCygne Journal: A man in this
county has grape vines upon which three
crops of grapes are now growing; one
crop as large as the end of his finger, he
says, second the size of buckshot, and
the third smaller.
Oswego Independent: E. C. Gordan,
who owns an 8O-acre apple orchard, es-
Inmates that his apple crop this year will
produce him over 5000 barrels, and at
one dollar per bushel would be one hun
dred dollrs per acre.
Fredonia Citizen: Farmers are cutting
millet this week. That which was sown
early is heavy and abundant, while the
growth of that planted late has been
checked somewhat by the drouth. Still
the millet crop is good one.
Wichita Eagle: VIM. Walton whose
place is on the Cowskin, has held his
wheat for higher prices the last two
years, and now has the third crop await
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-22

The special delivery stamp must be in
addition to the lawful postage, and letters
not prepared With at least full rate of post
age IN accordance with the law and regula-
tons, must be treated as held for postage,
even Though bearing q special delivery
stamp in addition to fall postage and the
registry fee required by the law and the
regulations.
The special delivery stamps must be ef-
fsctually cancelled at the office of mailing
in the same way as osdina' Y postage stamps.
Letters will not be entitled to Immediate
delivery by messenger when addressed to
postotflce to which the special delivery
system has not been extended.
Special delivery letters will be delivered
by messenger within carrier limits of free
delivery Office, and within a radius of one
mile from the postotice at all other special
delivery offices.
Postmasters at fourth class Offices are not
entitled to commissions on the special de-
livery stamps, and no effort will be spared
to expedite the mailing of letters bearing
special delivery stamps addressed to special
delivery offices. Postmasters are urged to
use all available means for furnishing the
public with information with regard to the
special delivery system. A list of special
delivery offices will be furnished to post
masters, and must be conspicuously posted
in the postoffice, where it will readily at
tract public attention.
[Siened] WILLIAM p. Villas,
Postmaster General.
A second circular issued by the post
master general, embodies technical instruc-
tions to postmasters, concerning the above
system. 1t directs postmasters to employ
the requisite number Of messenger boys to
insure prompt delivery, and provides that
as messengers, and receive the same COM
peneation as other messengers; but in no
case shall the compensation paid to any
one person exceed $50 per month.
Two objects, ssys the postmaster general,
must be particularly and strenuously
sought. The first. the most efficient de-
livery service; and second to bring the
service up to q revenue yielding condition.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-22

THE town of Briefly Hill, in the En-
glish coal regions, threatens to disappear
from sight. Clefts are opening in the
streets, and the people fear sudden en-
gulfment into the mining chambers
which honey comb the ground under
meath. The owners of the pits have Of
fered to sell them to the town for fair
consideration, and the council is now
considering whether it is best to buy
them or, to use slang term, to let the
town slide
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-22
Carl Pretzel's Weekly.

NUIl
Adam Smith was q cattle dealer, and
was q very wicked man. A camp-meet-
ing was in progress in his locality, and
among many others who were converted
were several members of his family. At
last he consented to visit the meeting.
and during the progress of the service
one Of the daughters came around IN,
where her father was sitting, and, "a.
tears, she said to him: Father i an
welded to the Lord" welded to who,
did you cay, Mary Ann?" 1.-THE Lord
father" IF that's 60, b'gosh, the Smitbss
have got into q good family at last.".
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-22

CONTRACTS have been made in Califor-
MIA for raisin grapes on the vine at the
rate of $40 per ton, and to 6 cents per
pound for ,aisins in the "sweat box
that is, after they are picked and dried
and before being packed in small boxes.
As vineyard in good bearing will yield
all the way from four to five tons per
acre, and in some cases even more, the
vine dresser has no cause for comp amt.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-22

1t is curious fact that wasps' ness
often take fire, as is supposed by the
chemical action of the wax upon ths
material Of which the nest is composed.
Many fthe fires of unknown origin IN
haystacks and farm buildings may thus
be accounted for.
An apparatus for showing under the
microscope the combustion Of metals by
the passage of the electric spark, througkr
them has been exhibited to the roya,i-
society of London.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-22

"IN 1880, while prscticipg in Madison
county, Illinois," Gays a writer in the St
Louis Medical Journal, II was induced by
the representations of an old woman to
make the trial in dysentery and diarrhea
of tablespoonful doses of pure cider vine
gar, with the addition of sufficient self to
be noticeable, and it acted so charming
" that / have neverused anything else"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-22
A Mothers Fears.

E. w. Give know that many chill.
dren have died from the use of cough
mixtures containing morphia or opium.
But the new remedy-Red Star Cough
Cure-is entirely vegetable and harmless,
and eminent physicians can testify as to
it's curative powers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-22
Why do Doctors Prescribe Liquors?

Because they know not what else to do
or because sometimes little liquor serves
to kindle the exhausted fires of digestion.
But this liquor prescription is bad bust
ness, for the patients, for it makes
drunkards out of a large majority of
them. Browns Iron Bitters does not
kindle a temporary fire. 1t nourishes,
enriches, strengthens, purifies. It drives
out debility and dyspepsia, and sets the
invigorated system at work on a basis of
health.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-22

In the village of Slate Hill, Orange
county, N. Y, is Baptist church which
was built in 1888. 1t is. very primitive
in style, and in the gallery has q pew
which was made exclusively for slaves
belonging to members of the congrega-
which once numbered five hundred.
The church is great curiosity now, and
is visited by many strangers.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-22

The consumption of tea has been grad
ually increasing oflate years in Great
Britain until now the English drink Eve
ines as much tea as coffee. In this
country coffee is the favorite beverage,
nd we consume eight times as niue
coffee as tee.