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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

Leayenworth Times: Mr.. Lucien Scott
informs a reporter that he had sold his
farm adjoining the southern limits of the
city to Mr.. Vinton Stillings. The price
paid was ninety-five thousand dollars.
This is the largest real estate transaction
that has taken place in this city for
many years. The property is known as
the Scott farm and contains over one
thousand acres of the best improved
land in the state, having deer park, a
vast extent of stables, sheds, and several
large dwelling houses, and is considered
great bargain at the price, lying as it
does directly adjoining the city.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23
Health is Wealth,

1t is worth more than riches, for without
it riches cannot be enjoyed. Howmany peo-
pie are without health who might regain it
by using Kidney-Wort. It acts upon the
Liver, Bowels and Kidneys, cleansing and
stimulating them to healthy action. It
cures all disorders of these important Or
gans, purifes the blood and promotes the
general health. Sold by all druggists. See
adv't.
g-Diamond Dies will Color Anything
any color, and never fail. The easiest and
best way to economize. 1Oc. at all druggists.
Wells, Richardson & Co., Burlington, Vt
Sample Card, 80 colors, and book of direc-
tons for cent stamp.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

Emporia Nescs: Mr.. Thomas Ryan,
OF this city, informs us there is large
body OF level land southeast Of Sherlock,
on the Santa Fe, over which pillow might
work straight ahead for forty-fve miller.
1t would appear from this that steam
plows might find good field for opera
tons down there.
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eference to Kansas:

AhO lliuIS S1OWluS lOl t1lC duCc
department of the state for the year just
closed is eminently satisfactory, be-
ing in gross receipts $45, S63.14, while
the expenditures have only reached
$5,398.50. This leaves net profit to
the State of $40,464.64. The receipts
of 1885 were in excess of the receipts of
1884 by $5,472.87, being more than the
entire expenditures of the department
for the year just closed.
Fort Scott Monitor: A Parker has
had papers served on him in a suit of
damage, claimed by Mrs. Coberby, who
claims Sc, 900 in lieu of Parker selling her
husband liquor, and in consequence of
the use of the same, by him, she has been
more or less injured, to that extent.
A dispatch from Clay Center says:
about 100 of the best business and pro
fessional men of this city, have organized
board of trade. 1t was decided to In
corporate, and offer for sale 1000 shares
at S. per share. A board of directors was
deceit.
Geo. Hutchins, a carbon trimmer in the
employ of the Topeka electric light works,
was severely frost bitten during the re-
cent cold weather at that place while per-
forming his work. His feet were a pitia-
BILE sight to behold. He will, however, re-
cover.
ElDorado Republican: The body of
an infant was discovered the other day
living out on the prairie short distance
from Reece, in Greenwood county. The in
FAINT was entirely nude and looked to be
about three days old. Who the parents
were is unknown.
During the last week of Decem Der oveJ
1913 were paid out of the Topeka
postoffice in money orders. This is The
largest weeks work in this department
ever record in the history of the Topeka
postofice.
w. s. Naval, man aged 80 years
attempted to commit suicide Leaven-
worth the other day by taking morphine.
He was rescued, however, before the
deadly drug had taken its full course.
Council Grove Cosmos: Tom Carney,
ex-governor of Kansas, and the man who
once gave his private check for $4,000
to tide Kansas over the shoals in the dark
days, is now dry-goods drummer.
The latest Kansas book is 'sThe Texas
Cowboy, or Fifteen Years on the Hurri
cane Deck Of Spanish Pony" written
by Chas. r. Siringo, of Caldwell, Kansas.
During the recent cold weather whole
family was frozen to death near Dodge
City, consisting of father, mother and
five children.
The Usage County Chronicle is of the
opinion that the sale of the Police Gazette
ought to be prohibited by law.
Mr.. N. S. Slossin. of Sabetha, was kill
ed by his buggy horse the other day
while taking it tc water.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

A dispatch from Baltimore, Nd, says: For
some time past efforts have been made to
procure the delivery of mails on Sunday,
but have failed.e Letters from the postmas-
ter here say thai it is not done elsewhere,
and,out of respect for the moral community,
it shoold not be granted Further, he can
see no necessity for Sunday delivery.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

Salvation Oil kills pain every time. Fo1
cuts, bruises, sprains, strains, burns, scalds,
and frostbites it is an infallable cure. Price
only twenty-five cents bottle.
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DROPPED DEAD.

Sudden Death of Miss Kate Bayard, Daugh-
ter of the Secretary of State.
Washington, d. c., January 16.-Miss
Kate Bayard, eldest daughter of the secre-
tary of state, died suddenly about o'clock
this afternoon, just as she was getting ready
to attend the reception at the white house,
given by Miss Cleveland. The reception
was suspended Immediately upon the receipt
of the news of her death.
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When Baby was sick, No gave her CastoriA,
When she was Child, she cried for CastoriA,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them CasteciA.

Philadelphia has extended the immedi-
ate delivery to include Sundays. If it proves
successful it will &c continued.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

Mice recently took possession of two bee
hives at Bordentown, N. j., drove out the
bees, and ate half the honey.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

The famous belled buzzard, of which SC
much has been written by the Georgia edit.
ors, has been seen again.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

If all so-called remedies have failed, Dr.
Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures.
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Ar rH1Rrr-r1vx THE AyKRAaE AMER1cAH DIES

Ar rH1RrY-FIvE THE AVERAGE AMERICAN DIS
COVERS THAT HE has AN ''DRKzNAL STOMACH"
and so goes into the hands Of the doctors for
the remnant of his life. Prevention II bet
ter than cure, but DE-. WALKER's CALuoRNA
VINEGAR B1TTERs will both cure and prevent
dyspepsia, diseases of tho skin, liver, hid
neys, and all disorders arising from bad
blood
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

lnvigOrate, renew, and beautify the hair by the
use of Halls Hair Remover.
For sick and nervous headaches, constipation,
and liver troubles, take Ayers Pills.
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Rivalry in the holiday trade reauhed such
pitch at Troy, N. Y, that leading firm
advertises "Toys sold on installments."
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

"A new CONNECTION called outlets Tears
is much priced in Paris. Each globe has in
it drop of brandy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

The statisticians now tell US that the
reputable NJ. D. in the world now number
one hundred and ninety thousand.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

Time is too valuable to be wasted in credu-
lousy experimenting with various remedies
when Is cent bottle of DIR. Bulls Cough
Syrup, will at once cure your cold.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

New York women are said to be running
to double chins, and the cause is too gener-
Gus diet and too indolent habits.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

The freak of drunken sailor at San Jose,
CAL, was to climb an electric-ight tower and
yell at the top of his voice.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

I'm one of O'Donnell's procession in San
Francisco, recently, man carried banner
inscribed: "San Francisker will be Free"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

"A Georgia man swallowed his tongue, and
came near strangling before doctor could
get it back into position.
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Trough on Catarrh"

correct offensive odors at once. Complete cure
of worst chronic cases; also unequalled rs gargle
for diptheria, sore throat, foul breath. Soc.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

Best, easiest to use and cheapest. Piso's Rem
edy for Catarrh. BY druggists. SOC.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

When getting your boots OF shoes Strengthened
use Lyons Heel Stiffeners; they save money, give
comfort and keep them straight
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

FOR cuts from oGroeu Oire fence, sore shoulders.
sfcks and open sores en- animals, vse ttewe-t's
He ling Ponder. IS and so CTS. o bJy
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

The Smithsonian institution no longer
gives away its publications, but offers them
for sale at about cost price.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

They are saying in San Francisco that il
is a burning shame that there should be
1874 boys in the San Quentin penitentiary.C
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

A southern critic Gkens certain literary
lady's sonnets to ''the silvery texture of a
cobweb endowed with the durability of
pearl"
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SCRATCAES.J. T. Shaffer, Madison,
Wis, says: Il cured a horse Of the worst case
of scratches that ever saw, with Veterinary
Carbolfsalye. % and Soc at Druggists.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

Work is again suspended on the pedestal
of the Bartholdi statue. It is twenty-t two
feet short of completion.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

Use DR.. Pie7ce's "Pellets" FOR constipa.
ton.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

-Twenty-six senators keep house in Wash
ington; the others live in hotels and board
ing houses.
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We recommend CATERS Iron Pills to ,

We recommend Carter's Iron Pills to every
woman who is weak, nervous and discour-
aged particularly those who have thin, pale
lips, cold hands and feet. and who are with
out strength or ambition. These arc the
cases for which Carter's Iron Pills are spe-,
cially prepared, and this class cannot use
them without benefit. Valuable for men
also. In metal boxes, at SC cents. Sold BY
druggists or sent by mail. See advertise
ment elsewhere.
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"ROugh on Coughs"
TASK for Rough on Coughs, for coughs, colds
sore throat, hoarseness Troches, 15c. Liquid
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Trough on Pain."-Liquid.
"Rough on Pain" Liquid, 2Oc. Quick cure.
Neuralgia, rheumatism, aches, pains, sprains,
headache, cramps, collie. Rough on Pain
Plaster lie
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23
KANSAS LEGISLATURE.
HOUSE.

The house of representatives convened
Tuesday, January Is, under the proclamation
of Governor Martin at II o'clock a. m.
after many of the members had spent an
hour in the hall holding what looked like a
grand reunion of old friends. A joint COM
mittee was ordered to wait upon the COVER
nor of which Messrs. McNall, Weilep and
Ogden were members on the part of the
house. To fill the vacancy in the position
of docket clerk caused by the failure of Miss
Clough to attend this session. Mr.. j. ID.
Martin, of Dickinson county, was elected
docket clerk, receiving seventy-fve out of
ninety votes on the second ballot. Mr..
Rice, of Leavenworth, and Mr.. j. Lee
Knight, of Topeka were candidates.
At the afternoon session the organization
of the House of Representatives was made
complete by the election of Miss Myrtle
Swafford, of Topeka, as enrolling clerk. Her
competitors were Miss Ellen Williamson and
Miss Una Foulks. The message to the legis-
lature by Governor Martin, was read from
the clerks desk. 1t was listened to with
respectful attention. The usual resolutions
were offered providing for printing the mess
age, and for a committee to apportion
it among the standing committees, and
adopted. Mr.. Burton got In two concurrent
resolutions: one asking congress to put all
surviving soldiers who are in any way disa-
bled, or who are 65 yearl old, upon the pen
sion rolls. The other asks congress to COM
ply with the recommendations of General
Sherman in relation to the military post and
reservation at Fort Riley. The matter of
admission of elected delegates from the
newly organized coun-ies of Meade, Clark,
Comanche and Thomas, was referred to a
select committee, consisting of Bryant, Har-
grave and Thompson, of Harper. The COM
mittee to apportion the Governors message
is: Butterfield, Rhodes, Faulkner, Kelley of
Mitchell, Carroll and Buck. Mr.. Bell was
sworn as successor of Mr.. Coggeshall, from
Dickinson county, the latter having accepted
a federal appointment.
SENATE.
In the senate on January 18th. after listen
inc to n historical SOefc n from tho lieuten
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

"A party Of travellers recently made the
Journey from San Francisco to London, via
New York and Liverpool, in q trifle less than
fourteen days.
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Hates the food regulates the stomach and bow
els. giving healthy and natural sleep.
Vinegar Bitters is the great disease pre-
venter, and stands at the head OF all family rem
edies. No house should ever be without il
Vinegar Bitters cures Malaricl, Bilious and
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Kidneys, and q hundred other painful disorders.
Send for either Of our valuable reference
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Medical Treatise on Diseases, or our Catechim
on Intemperance and Tobacco, which last should
be in the hands Of every child and youth In the
country.
Any two Of the above books mailed free On
receipt of four cents for registration fees.
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pEMclnNc Patents, etc. VIZ. 3. GREENE,
TlVOIUVO Box 81, Washington, d. C. Three
years Asst Chief Division Pension Office. Refers
to Hon. r. W. Townshend. c. G. Matson and 9TH
ers. Increase Pensions specially. Want can
vassers in every to- n.
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vinegar WftssTs, spen
fative and touic. puri0eg ~
blood, strengthens the ue
ard Kidneys, and viii RESTORE
health, however lost.
Vinegar Bittefs Is the
best remedy discovered for
promoting digestion. curing
headache and increasing The
vital powers.
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SENATE.

In the senate on January 18th. latter listen
ing to a historical soetch from the ieuten-
ant governor, elected Joel Moody as
assistant secretary iu lieu of j. B. Shafer,
deceased. After the reading of the Cover
nors message they adjourned until 10
O'Clock q. IN. Wednesday.
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u0Mc STUDY. Bookkeeping, Business
HUME forms, Penmansllip, Arithmetic, Short
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I &c New Scrap Pictures and 81 Fancy Cords
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En- Chrome, Gold Scrap, Loop Fringe. DC. Cards
" sent postpaid for &c. Conn. Steam Card
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-09

We venture to say that there are few pref
tier or more attractive articles displayed at
the New Orleans Exposition as the product
of colored labor than the beautiful patch
work quilt made by II committee of the
colored ladies of this parish, aud placed on
exhibition Jan. l, the anniversary of the
issuance of President Lincoln's emancipa-
tion proclamation. The face of the quilt pre-
SCENTS handsome and faithful design Of
Ascension Academy, the new institution of
learning erected in Donaldsonviile during
the past year, traced by Andrew Gingry,
Esq., and worked in variegated silk patches
by the lady members of the following Ex-
position Committee: Mrs. A. Lawrence,
president; Mrs. s. G. Chinn, vice pres
ident; Mrs. E. Slater, secretary; Mrs. DR..
Mary Smith, treasurer; Misses Sallie War.
rem, Josephine Madison, E. Bush, Mines. NJ.
Turner, v. Harris, G. Isom, L. Nelson;
Messrs. Preston Holmes, NJ. Moore, j.
Francois; Rev. F. I. Chinn, superintend-
emit. The work has been executed in a very
skiliful manner and the effect produced up
on the eye is extremely pleasing.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-09

MANAGERIAL CHANGKs.-With the oren-
lug of a new years labor on our sugar
plantations we are called upon to chronicle
the following interesting series IF changes
in the management of several we'll known
places belonging to Mr.. Oliver Beirne: Mr..
], NJ. Breaux leaves his old position on Con-
way to assume charge of the Ascension
place, on this side of the river, about six
miles above Donaldsonville, where he will
be assisted by Mr.. Leo Folse of Assump-
ton parish. Mr.. Eugene Tircuit, the old
manager of Ascension, goes to st. James to
take general charge of the large Armant
place, front and back. He will reside on
the front division of the plantation and will
have his son, Mr.. Thos. Tircuit, for assist
ant manager there, while another son, Mr..
Chas. Tircuit, will he FIRST assistant man
ager of the rear division, ably seconded by
Mr.. E. ]. Dnhon, recently of this parish.
Messrs Alfred and Powell Beckner, lately
of Armant place, have gone to Conway, the
former rs manager and the latter AS assist
ant, and Mr.. Gerard Hebert relinquishes
the position of assistant at Conway to take
charge of the stables on Orange Grove. Mr..
Steve r. Boote has resigned as assistant at
Riverton to take similar place under his
brother, Geo. Boote, Esq, on Mr.. Yale's
Home plantation, aud Nj. Harris Heath
has been chosen to fill the vacancy on Riv-
erton. On all the other Beirne places, 80
far as we have learned, the management
will remain the same IA during the past
year. We hope the changes noted will
prove agreeable and profitable to all con-
cerned.
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CARD

To all who are suffering from the errors and
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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-09

Mr.. J. B. Wilkinson, Jr., of Plaquemines
parish, having been appointed Chief Clerk
of the Appraisers Office, New Orleans
custom-house, has resigned his position as
member of the Piaquemines Police Jury,
and Mr.. R. A. Wilkinson has been appoint
ed to fill the vacancy. The latter gentleman
is the same, We believe. who has occupied
the post of sugar maker at Messrs. Lemann
l. Bros. Peytavin plantation. in this par
ish, during the sugar season just closed.
He had contemplated going into the news
paper business here as CO editor and pub
Usher of the Ascension Democrat. but al
tered his plans, and wisely. we think, since
there is little ground for supposing that the
field would have yielded return common
surate with his marked ability as writer or
proposed investment of capital.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-09
ASSUMPTION IrEMs.-Napoleonville Fire
Company No. l held its annual election of
officers last Thursday evening, choosing
%l,a fx~llo,v;~,v r1,v,i lilo

Company No. held its annual election of
officers last Thursday evening, choosing
the following admirable corps.
President. P. J. Gilbert.
Vice President. Oscar Dugas.
Recording Secretary. JOS. v. Folse.
Financial Secretary, Leon Lemmel.
Treasurer. Frank Bergeron.
Foreman. E. P. Heliuin:
Assistant Foreman, Louis C5rde.
Engineer, Vim. l.. Phelps.
Assistant Engineer. Thos. A. Blanchard,
Assistant Hose Director, Alcee Luland.
Fireman, Arthur Marquette.
All of these were reelected, except in the
single instance of the Recording Secretary.
With such an efficient set of officers to man.
age and direct its affairs, Napoleonville
should continue to prosper and maintain
its high standard of excellence.
At Paincourtville, on the 9Th inst.
Mr.. Ducroisel Blanchard, a we'll known
and much esteemed citizen of Napoleon
vile, died at the residence of his respected
father-in-law, Victorin Triche. Deceased
was 81 years of age and was we'll thought of
by all who knew him. For several years he
served in the capacity of a mail carrier,
and was always faithful, prompt, and hon
est in the discharge of his duties. He Leaves
q young widow and four children bereaved
by the loss of an excellent husband and
parent.
Mrs. Heloise H. Landry, daughter of
our esteemed friend, Judge H. II. Carver,
has been called upon to sustain a sore af-
Fiction in tbs death Of her infant daughter
Concordia, aged three months, which oc-
cured at Napoleonville OH the 7th inst. The
CHIEF tenders its sympathy.
Tiae advent of the steamer Cherokee in
the Bayou Lafourche trade has been warm
" welcomed by the host of friends of the
popular owners, Capt. r. U. jos. eau
threaux, Messrs Justin r. Gauthreaux and
H. Chauf. AS practical evidence of this
fact, we observe that the Cherokee came
out with full load of freight picked up
along the bayou between here and Thibo-
daux.
Mr.. Jean Gouaux. the widely and we'll
known Napoleonville druggist, is the proud
parent of a newborn boy. The CHEF is
glad to hear that mother and child are do
ing we'll.
The Jury Commissioners met at the
Court house on Thursday aud drew juries
for service during the first and second
weeks of the next criminal term of District
Court, opening on the first Monday of
Mar Oh.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-01-09

Mr.. Will Alexander, young gentleman
from Memphis, has engaged Phoenix Hall
for short term for the purpose OF con-
Quoting a series of roller-skating entertain
ments. He opened last Tuesday evening
and was fairly patronized until yesterday,
when the blizzard set in and kept people at
home. Mr.. Alexander is wonderfully ex-
pert on the rollers and it is said to be worth
the small price of admission to see him
skate. He has large supply of skates OF
the most improved pattern upon which a
person can scoot around as slick as axle
grease and smooth as glass.