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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-12-18

Two Of the Russian Imperial Palaces.
Pail Mall Gazette
Active preparations are being made at
Gatschina for the arrival of the czar.
who is to go into quarters there. The
great palace not only provides accommo-
dation for the emperor and empress
and their suites but for the
emperor's brothers and the i'm
perial household in it's entirety. A
number of apartments are also preserved
for state occasions. The rooms inhab-
tied by the Emperor Nicholas and the
empress are still kept in their original
condition. Portraits of the Prussian
royal family and gifts from the same are
to be seen on every side. The play hall
is unique room. Offering facilities, Tor
all kinds of amusements in the winter.
There is stage on which grand dukes
and ladies of the court often play; there
are slopes down which imperial and 9th
or high personages slide on cushions;
there are swings, climbing polee, bail
games, and, in fact, an endless variety Of
amusements.
The emperor and empress pass the
winter here in quiet with the family.
The castle, however, gives the impress
ion of strongly fortified retreat. In
front there is deep moat, which can be
filed any moment with water, while the
approaches, defended by cannon, can be
isolated by the drawing up Of the bridges.
The castle is protected by moats on three
sides, these certainly lending to the
charm of the park. All working people
belonging to the palace ~ear distinctive
marks, and before entering or leaving
they are examined.
The palsce of Gatschina Is only one Of
number Of residences which the emperor
possesses in the neighborhood of St
Petersburg, and the majority OF which
he never visits. Ono of them, Taizi, has
q peculiar history. It belonged to one
Demidoff, who was q man OF fortune.
he gave brilliant banquets and mair-
tanned his own company Of musicians,
some of whom were clever artists, who
had studied in Paris. This wealthy man
often showed foolish extravagance, while
at times his conduct partook Of eccen-
tricity. His daughter was betrothed to
q nobleman and the day of the marriage
was fixed, but instead Of attending the
wedding the father sent q letter, in which
he expressed regret at not being present,
and asked that representative he sent
might be courteously received. This
was driven up in richly
equipped carriage with gaily dressed
goodman and attendants, and it proved
to be dead pig, which was stuffed with
gold pieces and precious stones-
paternd wedding gift.
On another occasion Demido6 bought
an estate and invited the late owner to
bis palace. Here he made him dead
drunk and then sent him home in
coffin, having first informed his family
that he was absolutely dead. The reIa-
lives received the coffined man with
tears, but what was their surprise to find
he dead man coming to his senses aud
he vacant space in the coffin filed with
gold pieces. This palace is now in COM
olete disorder.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-12-18
CuriOsities Of Suicide.

Suicide is not necessarily an evidence
OF insanity. In early history selt-de-
struction was considered an evidence of
courage, and death was preferred to dis
honor. This principle was inculcated
by the philosophy of the time, and often
self immolation constituted part of it's
religion. Suicides were committed an
GENTLY Il to avoid pain of body and
mind; e. }, as an examrle to others. Two
OF the most distinguished men of anti
putty, Brutus and Oassius, sacrificed
their own lives; 80 did Mark Antony and
Cleopatra. After Antony's death, Cleo
patra visited his tomb, over which she
poured bitter lamentations, say ing, Glide
me, hide me with thee in the grave; for
life, since thou hast left it, has been
misery to me-" She then sat down to a
magnifoentsupper, after which peasant
came to the gate with basket of figs
covered with leaves, and concealed under
the leaves the asp which she applied to
her bosom. Samson, Saul and Judas
Iscariot are Bible examples of suicide.
Suicide was advocated by the dis
tinguished philosopher Epictetus, who
said: If you like not lie, you can
leave it; the door is open, get you gone!
But little smoke ought not to frighten
you away; it should be endured, and will
thereby be often surmounted." Zeno,
the founder of the Stoics, az he was
leaving school one day, fell, put finger
out Of joint, and went home and hanged
himself. It appears that the Roman
laws respecting suicide were made in
consideration of how suicide would affect
the treasury, and the magistrate had the
power to refuse or permit suicide; and if
it could not be shown that he was f.
fering at the time from great grief, mis-
fortune or madness, it was deemed a
capital offense, and death was the punish
ment. In the island of Coos the magis-
trate had the power of deciding whether
q person had sufficient reason for killing
himself. A poison was kept for the pur-
pose, which was given to the applicant
who made out his case. Thousands have
annually sacrificed their lives by throw
ing themselves under the wheels of the
idol Juggernaut. A sort of fascination
sometimes leads to suicide, as is seen IN
those who jump from heights: as towers,
precipices, etc. The coolest attempt at
suicide, perhaps, on record, is one re-
lated Of an Englishman who advertised
that he would ON certain day put him.
self to death in Covent Garden, London,
for the benefit of his wife and children.
Tickets of admission one guinea each!
Voltair relates that Creech, the transla-
tor of Luoretius, wrote upon the margin
of the manuscript the following words:
Remember to hang myself after
my translation is finished" And
Voltaire adds that lad he been tIansla-
ting Ovid he would not have committed
suicide.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-12-18
The Friend of the Kditor.

Texas Siftings.
Some supposed friends ota nswspaper
have particular ideas as to what Kind Of
items paper requires. Not long sincs
gentleman came into tie sancsum Of
Texas paper and said to the editors.
"Look here, You miss q heap Of live
items. I'm on the street ali day. TN
come up every once and . while and
post you
"All right, fetch on your items, but
remember we want news"
Next day he came up, beaz.ing I'll
over. "rve got q live item for you.
You know that Internal, bow-leggsd
gorilla of brother in law OF mine, who
was in business here with NET"
II believe remember such person"
said the editor YEARLY.
"Well, I've just got news from Nebras-
ka, where he is living, that he is going
to run for the Legislature. Now, lust
give him blast. Lift him out Of his
boots. Don't spare him On my ae-
count"
The editor shook his head and the
news gstherer retired.
Next day he came up again. sMy
little item was crowded out. At least I
didn't sea it in the paper. I've brought
you some more news" and he handed
In an item about q cat, as follows:
"a Remarkable Animal-The family
cat of our worthy and distinguished Eel
low-townsman, Smith, who keeps the
boss grocery store of ward No. Is (beee
always on tap), yesterday became the
mother Of five singularly marked kit
tens. This is not the first time this un-
heard of event has taken place. We un-
derstand Mr.. Smith is being favorably
spoken of as candidate for alderman"
The editor groans in bis spirit az be
lights cigar with the effort. II is not
long before he hears that Smith lie going
around saying that he has made the pa
per what it is, but it is not independent
enough to suit the public.
Many readers will say that this sketch
is overdrawn, but thousands Of editors
all over the country will lift up their
right hands to testify that they are per-
sonally acquainted with the guilty
party.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-12-18

The new Newton directory contairs
2, 400 names, and would indicate pop
uation Of 10000.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-12-18

The prompt use of Ayers Cherry Pectoral
will often prevent serious lung troubles.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-06-03

While sinking an artesian we'll
on the premises of Ex-Governor
Evans, in Denver, oil was struck at
q depth of LOO feet. Oil men Of
Pennsylvania say the indications
are good for a big flow. The we'll
will be sunk several hundred feet
deeper. Great excitement pre-
walls over the find.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-06-03
es, apportioned as follows:

The several Republican County Central Com
mittceS OF the State are hereby Instructed to
call primary elections Of the people on
Saturday. September
For the purpose OF electing delegates to the
said State Convention, the primary elections to
be carried Out in compliance with the laws Of
the State and the Instructions Of the Commit
tee
The following test will be required Of each
and every voter at the said primary elections,
viz: That he is citizen of this State and will
support the Nominees of the Republican party
at the coming election.
c. C STEVENSON, Chairman.
F. C. LORD. Secretary.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-06-03
HE SPOKE TIE TRUTH
AtDetroit Rev. DIR. Chas. 0 Reilly
Treasurer Irish National League of

AtDetroit Rev. DR.. Chas. 0 Reilly
Treasurer Irish National League of
America delivered the Decoration
Day Grafton and awakened great
enthusiasm by saying that the
United States did not know when
it was insulted. England always
knew where it could insult with i'm
runity. O'Rielly remotely alluded
to England's attitude toward the
North during the war, and said it
was a shame that the men who
twenty five years ago would draw
revolvers or 90 down into their boot
legs for bowie knives if anybody
said the United States world be a
free country, now held the reins Of
Government. He said it was the
same lot who had England's SYM
patty and covert support during
the war that now sought. by quiet
means, to degrade the nation which
they had once in open rebellion,
attempted to destroy.
A wild scene followed these re-
marks. The veterans who stood in
the ranks about the monument
cheered with one voice. Thousands
Of citizens applauded, but one man
cried out: Il didn't come to hear
political SPEECH" Il am glad
the speaker dares to tell the truth"
yelled another man. There was a |
conmotion in the crowd, and the
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-06-03
JOHN KELLY.
june B 1850

The death of John Kelly, the
New York politician. removes from
a peculiar sphere one of the best
known men in the United States
Kelly had been for many years be-
fore the public as the leader of
Tammany, political organization
in New York which has always
welded vast power in the shaping
Of democratic measures in the field
of politics.
There was a great difference he
tween John Kelly in private life,
and the idea formed of him as a
politician by the general mass Of
newspaper readers.
He was looked upon by most PEG
pie in the United States as the EN-
boGiment of political trickery and
chicane, a man void Of honor or
principle; who used his power to
rob the Municipality Of New York.
Mast always pictured him as low
browed, ignorant Irishman and
one utterly unit to associate with
gentlemen. To large circle of
personal acqua Etances IN New
York. Kelly bore a reputation sec
ond to none. He was a man OF re-
fined tastes, liberal education and
polished address. who had among
his friends the leading men of the
nation.
He was was also close student
Of Shakespeare. and an actor Of
great power.
He frequently played in Shakes
perian characters for the benefit Of
various charity fuads in New York
City, and his rendition of Richard
Ill has been ranked by leading
critics as in every way equalling the
work of the first professionals.
His hand was ever open to the
poor, and although relentless in
politics his heart was the most for
giving to those who had personally
injured him and he was worshipped
by his family, His word to his
followers was as good as a United
States bond and this combined with
a special knack orreading character
and splendid faculty for political
combinations gave him a power
over as close a political corporation
DIS was ever formed
Under his management the Tam
many tree spread its branches, not
only over the State of New York,
but over the National Government.
Its roots went down into the muck
Of the penthouse strata, and 1t drew
It's sustenance from the soil Of the
slums. but it thrived under these
con diiions, and secured the gigan-
tic growth that it now enjoys. The
cardinal principle of Kclly's life |
was an answering fidelity to party, |
and in the last Presidential cam
paign, although Kelly was Stumbled |
In the National Convention and his |
derided, election day
found him at the head Of an army |
which he led to the polls at a time
when Cleveland's chances were
trembling in the balance, and
saved the day for the Democracy,
At this time a shake Of Kelly's
head would have changed the re-
suit.
The loss of so brilliant and stead
fast a leader as John Kelly is a scri-
1us one to the Democracy, and will
h. f>lt hx, tha-, in 1899
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-06-03

first two individuals were eager to
clinch, but bystanders interfered
and prevented fight. The great
est excitement prevailed for a time
but finally the procession reformed
and marched to the cemeteries.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1886-06-03

TIE basis Of repre- N to said Conven
ton WAS mad as tol,"" (. e delegate for
each so votes, and one ~. -~.i fraction of %
or over, east for the Blaine and Logan Elec-
tors at the last election, aggregat;ng IA Dele
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-11-21
LoNG-LIyED wGIMs.
Curious Directions Contained In the
Wills OF Various People.

An old woman who died lately IN a
village in Western Pennsylvania was so
attached TO her home and It's belongings
that she begueathed it to her daughter
so long as not an article of furniture
was removed from the place it had Oc-
cupied during her life. Any change
made in the house or furniture would
forfeit the legacy. Not a year haC
elapsed after her death when by an
explosion the house and al in it were
shattered TO fragments.
In no way do the ruling passions OF
men show themselves so strongly as by
their wills. 4 curious collection made
of these last testaments exhibits the
extreme forms of vanity, benevolence
malignancy and humor.
Jonn Reed, q gas-ighter IN Phila
delphia theatre for nearly fifty years.
bequeathed his skull to the property
room, to be used only as poor GOr-
ick's" in the graveyard scene in Ham
let.
Harriet Martineau left her skull and
brain to a surgeon. for the purpose Of
scientific investigation. Cartouche gave
his skull to Genevese monastery; and
Jeremy Bentham his body to friend.
VINO aFtlcul6Lefl tue SkelelOu anu OIesseu
il in bentham's own clothes.
4 wealthy English nobleman, dying
about century a-o left FIVE guineas for
the purpose of purchasing picture OF
a viper singing the hand of his bene-
factor. TO be given to an ungrateful
friend in lieu of the large legacy left him
By a former will, now revoked.
Every kind Of vhim and freak have
been expressed by will. Sieur Senoit
desired that he might be buried in an
old leather trunk which had gone
around the world with him three times.
A YEA thy Kentucky iron master, who
died few years ago, ordered that his
body should be kept unburied by his
family, and as soon as il was put under
ground they should forfeit their inner
| itance. ..r
A shrewd merchant in Bremen left
large iegacies to six friends with the
condition that none Of them should fol-
low him 10 the grave or show any sign
of respect or grief on pain OF forfeiture.
Five obeyed the conditions, the sixth
rode as chief mourner and threw flowers
upon his coffin. A codicil was discOY-
cred by which the loyal friend who
should disregard the will should
receive treble the amount given TO the
others. I..ll.
There is something pathetic in even
malignant attempts to make mans
whims live after he is dust IL is the last
puerile effort of weak human nature 10
defy death.-To ns' Companion,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-11-21
Making Even.

Two tons Of coal were dumped almost
simultaneously yesterday in front Of
two lawyers offices on Griswold Street,
aud one Of the lawyers was speedily
visited by a young nan who solicited
the Job Of bringing up the coal.
blow much9" was the cautious in
quiry.
Fifty cents"
TOO much"
"Well, say thirty five"
At this figure he was set to work, but
when he came up with the last basketful
the,as Yer said:
'.See here, mister, I've had q dozen
offers since you began work to have
that coal brought in for aquarter. Your
figure is too high"
''I knew you'd say that" replied the
man. land So"
You'll make it a quarter?"
"And so. I've brought you up almost
half the other pile to make things even. F"
The lawyer looked out and saw that
il was fact. and he cheerfully handed
over the price agreed upon.-Detroit
FTee-PreSs.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-11-21

Is TO be found at the Nevada Bank San
Francisco, when he is not here in New
York at the Windsor or the Aibemarle.
The history OF the founding OF tn 5
Nevada Bank by the bonanza firm is
another strange chapter in the fortune
building of these four men, and tragic
one, as il involved the death of poor
Ralston.a the President OF the Bank of
California. - Comment and Dramatic
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-11-21

Trains viii stop 81 stations marked =
only when signalec.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-11-21

UTAH d NORTH EKE RAILWAY
Extra
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-10

taoleau was pfesented % ihe universe
Zach 81 The makers thea escorted = lads
70 the dancing plauofm and tho hall
opened.
Tonight the entire city u given over
% balls, and there arc morc than . dozen
IN operations indeed, their number a
limiipa only by The halls available Tor
dancing The great balls are those Of
he2 at Clrnlyal palace, WaAhuglun AZ.
illlcly ball, aud Prot, "a, the fset With
10000, TIE other with 5000 quests. Car.
hiyal palace Is maEniic,nlly decorated
Tor the accession, mud eunVefted Into the
Palace OF Anr,liau, tie walls decOiat d
with armors In the throne room, The
King and queen, surrounded hy their
guards aud maids 81 honor, received the
homage Of thousands " persons
And thus the carnival ends To.mor-
row there Will be a rush for trains, for
the railroads viii be quite unable 10
handle The crowds that want to get away
simultaneously
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-10
Upon Monday, March s, and each
day thereafter, We shall make a
closing sale Of the damaged goods
bought from Ingram g. Go.

wc shall offer,
1000 wards Black Dress satins az 26c,
worth Too
5000 yards redycd plain aud hrocade
silks, at so 20 56c., worth a 90 10 ! 30.
l0oO yards plain black silks, a. zoe
worth 7so.
1000 srds plain black silks, At soo.,
worh 81 90,
1000 Yards plain black SILKS, AT $500,
worth 81 90,
1000 yards plain black SiliA, at si,a5,
worth ~ 90.
These silks heing stained With water,
were shipped hy us go celebrated dyer
Ia tie l.nst in January, have been dyed
and are now On route 70 For Worth
The dyer writes as "thoy prc better than
the, ever Wcre.n We think ihny are a.
good.
100 pieces white Goods. slightly dam.
aged al Dc, yard, worth . 70 zoe,
boo pieces Hamburg Rdgiagsi real bar
gains,
We viii send mail samples nf redyed
goods, aud perfect goods, but Il Is not
! posi- le 10 send correct sample of dam
/ Nkth kN'Nrt
80 dox, Ladies' black and brown Lsle
Thread Hose, AZ sos. pair, worth 81 00i
an rcdyed goods
BOO pieces rorehon Edglugsi real bar
gains.
20 pieces White Curtain Goods real
bargains.
100 I.adles' Gossamers at 75cp worth
SIPS.
100 silk Finish Gossamers at $500,
worth ~ 30,
100 Mems Coats and Vests az 80 90,
worth 500 to $1,000,
100 MEMS Pauls ~ $3.50, worth $3.50
100 Mems pauts OF $3.50, worth 5000.
we'urc showing u great many novel,
ties in new Spring Ginghams and Drost
Goods.
We are Offering great many bargains
all through our store from the Ingram
stock.
We take this opportunity OF saying u
the public that for the spring races w
shah enler our celebrated young horse
named
LOW PRICES
He IN sure to win.
THOMAS FAIRLY,
Advertising Editor Chase Trading Co,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-10
JnallN Mnrllrd.

The reputation off, W Provinces fresh
roasted col g Is rapidly coming TO the
iront. IL is well-known fact he has tho
best patent power-toasier ia the suiic,
ara select as lie standard cofiees the
choicest Rios, Santos, q. JaVas and
Mochas, bought OF tlfst hauds IN guam.
Titles 10 meet competition Onco tried
VIII convince yon q LIS Superior merits
Call ~ the Fort Worth Tea store, 20g
Main street,
n. w. pRovIAn, prnnrlrtnr
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-10

Comprising The Hanna s uogsett and
Cause & Phillips abstracts, complied
prior 20 date II hre destroying county
records, arid the j u, Cooper abstract 81
the present. records Titles TO county
aud city real estate promptly distracted
Charges reasonable Loans on real es.
tate negotiated Once Ia Lloyd block
southwest corner Main aud Second
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-10
Tnhn.ionn.

Buy package OF silver Loaf and give
II a fair trial, II you do this you will
never regret 1t. How many disastrous
failures 10 making bread cause troublous
yoxatl0n IN the householder This can all
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II Brown guarantees So purity, strength
and efficiency
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-10
naceIrn,. Arnirn snl,s.

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bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
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rs guaranteed 20 give perfect Satisfaction
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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-10

You are hereby ordered to attend a spe-
cial conclave Of Worth commlndery No
10, X. r., az their asylum, Masonic hall,
at O'Clock this evening, sharp, Rcd
Cross 10 be conferred. All visiting Sill
Knights cordially iuyitod TO attend.
by order Of the eminent commander,
r J. BEAI.L.
Attest s. MIMI, Recorder
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-10
rcy Ma cuREo.

Ahnnt two Yeas siaee ! WA badly ainci1d
with a form ~ koxoma, nud ordinary medluN
Treatment fignhiy failed 10 rnr ne. iheh
psod tour Cariolrn Remedies aud ~ 4 "
weeks was t,tYf,clly cured ihiue iRllMnliy
used thoy viii cure nc worst ~ Y, ai.eaf'A
known GRO. y ~ hhNnNN'
Sat Hom7 tor y, v s. Hampton. Va
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-10
sAIT RHEuM CURED.

Vas tro, BLEED sim 'alt Rhvunl for nun.
ber Of yenrs 70 that The shin rrtirrly came ~
me 81 tpF hnnda from the naEer tips "a TIE
wrlat tire remedies and do tors rrrteflp.
lions ~ b purpose, until l commence taxing
~ a e. PARKER
~ 30 Ssorthamptou 81 Boa,o1. aAss.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-10
lrcAlNn. soALY. PlMPLY.

Por the lsst yer hagr "a . Rpcclys ~ Itch
Ing seaiy al pimply humors on NJ e "
which have spilled great macy l1eih9ns o.
trehtnei without an Gees aph Ntlch was
Mil5. isAAy PHELPS,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-10
Or. q. w. Delbridge OF Atlanta, Ca,
writes OF Guinn's Pioneer

auinn's Pioneer Hood itenewcr pas beer
ueel Tor ytArs with unprecedented success
harm. "a Improves the appetite. digestion aus
blood making athnnl ting, lnyigoistinR ara
tvning ~ II the fahriiona and iisAges % the
systeni, and thus brcoues tho great blood 70
nswUf and health res ioTer,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-10

A choice shipment of Johnson grass
seed, mlllet seed and Amber cane seed
Please do nut purchase until You call on
me and get prices, w j.. PATTERSON.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-03-10

TO 60 r. NJ Pages Eclipse lumber yard
Tor bargains; he Is the drst TO otter the
people iumher, sash, doors, shinsles
etc, etc., AT reduced prices, lie has an
Immense stock