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Western cyclone., 1886-12-02
COMMUNICATED.
[BY A. NJ

This is the very time when farmers
should stay closely at home. There is
no telling when we are to have anoth-
er such cold equal to the one just past
over and ever such blizzard diminished
the strength Of stock to with stand an
other. And one or two women can
not do much at taking care of ten or
twelve head of cattle and like num-
ber Of hogs. Few farmers in western
Kansas have proper shelter for their
stock and a blizzard may destroy
more in one hour than the farmer can
realize in years time. It's too of
ten the case where men leave home ex-
pecting all will 90 we'll because the
wife is there We know it is very Of
ten nessessary for men to be absent
on business, which cannot always b.
avoided but we have known men TO
leave home early in the morning and
not return until a late hour at night,
thinking the women aud children
would look after and care tor the
stock, when they themselves had
no earthly business from home We
venture TO say that farmers in western
Kansas owe more to their wives than
in any other region Of our country.
How many OF our farmers could have
held their claims had it not been for
the patient and willing tOilinI of their
wives. Often the men would be away
from one to three months at a time
and the wife At home, perhapsa horse
a cow and calf and a sow and pigs to
see after. Just imagin a woman tax
ing care of these things in a country
where there are no fences and scarcely
stable and often going from one to
two miles for water. Tie up in the
morning, picket out at noon and fast
en- out ut night was the work of the
wife. But that was 4 necessity and
the wife hravely went through all with
ont murmur for the sake of home.
Now most, if not all ofour farmers can
do better and should relieve the wife
of al out door cares possible. The
wifes cares are many at the best The
home to beautify and the children to
see after, get them ready for school
The proper training Of the child is
nearly always due to the mother: men
take just pride in speaking oft.e pro-
per conouct oftheir boy or Their glrl
but how little do they no Of the care
and anxiety such training has cost the
mother.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

A Mrs Samuels, who was reported
frozen to death during the late snow
storm, over on the Saline, near Ellis
was yet missing at last reports and the
whole country had tarned out to as sist
in the search but no trace of her where
abouts had been discovered up to last
Friday evening and the case still re
mains as an unsolved mystery. The
particulars Of The case we are unable
to give, so many conflicting stories are
afoat, but it seems that the lady was
teaching school and in the evening
started for home getting lost on the
way with the result as stated above
The night, Nov. %, being intensly
cold and stormy the general supposi-
ton is that she has perished with cold.
LATER.-Since writing the above we
learn from the Ellis stage driver that
the dead body Of the unfortunate wo-
man was found last Saturday about
one-half mile south or the school house
in deep ravine where the snow had
drifted over her. She leaves a husband
and three children. The children who
were in attendance at school remainod
in the school hoxse over night and were
safely rescued next morning. This
place is about seven miles north of
Ellis on Spring creek.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

Our friend, Fl. \. Boyd, Of the Logan
Freeman, is the only anti-monoplist
elected on that ticket, in the state.
Boyd is an anti-monopolist in every
sense that the word implies, was form
erly a republican and served over four
years in the Union Army in an I'll. reg
iment and received serious wounds at
the battle Of Corrinth Miss. Boyd is
the most contentious nti-monOpoIist
we ever met and practices just what
he breaches. While we can not agree
with him on some questions, we res
pect him as a gentlman and true
friend and the honor Of representative
Of Phillips county on previous occasi-
ons having fell on such competent
men as Hon. John Bissell and Hon.
W. H. Nc Bride, r.ight have fallen on
a less deserving man than Mr. Boyd.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02
Graham county has 1889 children
of fschool age; Rocks 3,695. Sheridan
1872, Phillips 1917.

The new corn is dry enough for
mixers to make of it good meal. Hot
mush with milk for supper; and fried
mush for breakfast, was formerly a sta
pie article Of diet in many country
households at this season of the year.
And these things are not bad for the
palate and general health of the sys-
TEN even in these modern times.
These dishes can be made very palata-
hle and wholesome.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

Arrangements are being made to
engage Miss Nettie Craig for a contin-
uation ofthe present term Of school for
four moths longer, the money to be
raised by subscription to pay teacher
This will give us about ten months of
school for the year,-iust what we like
to see, Miss Craig is an excellent
teacher and we congratulate her on
this marked appreciation of her serv-
Ice as teacher.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

Hon. D. B, Kinney, the representa-
tive elect from Norton county is high
" spoken Of BY his neighbors and we
are Of the opinion is quite an improve
ment over the mugwump, Warner,
who has represented the county for
the past two years in the Kansas
legislature.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

John I. Young has now added to
Ms already we'll filled store. a new nj
fresh stock of dry goods and groceries
winch he is selling at very low and
reasonable figures, you want any.
thing in the dry goods or grocery line
2 careful inspection of his stock will
enable you to buy goods at bargain.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

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The regular price of The Yankee Blade is q % q
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The WESTERN CYCLONE
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Western cyclone., 1886-12-02
WALNTTS, WALNUTS"

ID. Is Rumble has 80 bushel Of wal
nuts for sale cheap. These walnuts
were grown in Missouri and are extra
hand picked. Leave orders OF
Cyclohe Office or call at my residence
D miles northwest of town-D R
Rumble.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

In an advertisement in Millbrook
Times Of last week, the three most
CONSPICUOUS lines in said advertisement
reads as follows; "Just See Here, Sam
Coolers Noxt to Nothing"
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

County Treasurer Wilson and fami-
ly came down from Millbrook Sunday
to visit in the only real line city in
the county, Nicodemus.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

A. ". Frater, Of the Webster bank,
vas up on business Monday and called
at this office. Mr.. Frater is o wide
q wake business man and is succeeding
admirably we'll in his new loc alton,
which he so well deserves to do.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

Mrs. NJ. J. Walton. and daughter
Bell, mother and sister of Mrs. H.K
tightfoot, who have been visiting in
III, for some time past have returned
to their home near Adamson Rocks Co
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

Revs. Hickman; Ora ham, Farley.
and others III attendance at the Baptist
association, gave us call Saturday
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

The Bank Of Nicodemus by 4 L.
Nc Pherson is the way it is to read
and the Cyclone has already printed
some stationary for the new enterprise
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

The safe for the Bank Of NicOdemus
mas arrived. ltis Of the Moseler Safe
y Lock Go. make and weighs 1900
'pounds.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

Come to Nicodemus to trade you
can do as we'll to buy goods Of our
merchants as you can in any town in
the country.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

The emigrant wagon still continues
to persue Q course westward despite
the blzzards. A man seeking home
in Kansas will move though all the
trains in the state may stop,
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

A man named Bundy has contested
the Fremont townsite and the case
comes up for hearing at Oberlin the
24th inst.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

The Kansas legislature meets Janua-
ry 5th, next. Hon. A. W. Smith of
Nc Pherson county seems to be The
coming man for speaker of the house.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

Remember if you wish to pay up
your subscription that four busAel of
corn pays for the paper one year.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02
Corn taken on subscription.

Read the advertised letter list in
this paper
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

AS will be seen elsewhere in this
paper. the firm Of Henrie & Craig is
one Of the new mercantile firms Of
Nicodemus, Mr., Craig having pur-
chased an interest in the store of Mr..
Henrie. The new firm needs no words
Of commentator fron our hands rs
both Harvey Henrie and Sanford
Craig are known all over the county as
two Of our most reliable, honest and
courteous business men. both are
young men and we bespeak for them
a big trade and q bright future.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

A teachers institute will be held at
Webster Saturday
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02
NIcODEMus,

Lyteum every Wednesday evening
at 'Nicodemus,
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

The Printer wants money for the winter so
please pay up your accounts soon as possible
and you will accommodate IS very much,
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02
EVENING SESSION.

Devotional meeting conducted by
Bro. Ruben Lee. Ed. G. W. Graham
preached an effective sermon from
Ezekiel 37-3. Afterward strong reso-
lutions were unanimously adopted in
favor Of literally supporting our home
and foreign mission societies. Discus
cion on ministerial education was
opened by Ed. j. I Farley and it's
Importance strongly recommended by
others in telling speeches.
SUNDAY MORNING.
II a. m; preaching by Ed. J. T.
Farley; text, Judge 3 = setting forth
the supreme Importance of contending
for the faith, once for ALL delivered to
the saints. After sermon three deacons
were ordained.
SUNDAY EVENING.
After devotional meeting, Ed. D.
Hickman preached from Isa, 38-14, an
earnest and interesting discourse
Pledges during the meeting for associ-
ational missions, were secured to the
amount Of 5000. The meeting adj
journed by prayer by Ed. J. T. Farley
and benediction By Ed Hickman, to
meet with the Baptist church at Wa
Keeney, Friday before the fourth Sun
day in February, 1887. We hope to
be permitted to visit the good people
again.
JOINT FARLEY, Clerk.
S. NJ. LEE, Moderator.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

a Literary Society was organized
at the Baptist church in this CITY
Wednesday evening to meet each
Wednesday in the month at 7;30
o'clock 7. N, The following officers
we're elected; Pres, Q. Talbot, Vice
Pres. H.K, Lightfoot; Sec, Miss Net
tie Craig; Assist Sec. John r. Hawk
ins; Treas. ". II. Cotton; Com. on
programme, Miss Sarah Washington.
II: Hockins and Foster Williams;
Com. to draft const. and bylaws VII.
Cotton. G. II. Newth and Sanford Craig.
The following question was selected
for discussion, Wednesday evening.
Dec. s, 1886!-Resolved that the
Knights Of Labor as an organization
y benefit to the laboring classes Of
the II. s,
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02

Miss Nellie Woodward arrived home
from Nebraska Friday evening.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02
1ST QUARTERLY CONFERENCE
OF THE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
OF NORTHWEST KANSAS

The Fist Quarterly meeting of the
Northwest Kansas Baptis5 Association
was held with the Baptist church at
Nicodemus. Kansas, commencing Nov.
26, 1886.
Rev. Thomas Allison preached an
interesting sermon in the afternoon.
Text, John "a; followed by confer
ence meeting after which Ed S. NJ,
Lee was chosen moderator aud Ed. j.
T. Farley, clerk: adjourned to meet at
z p. N.
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02
ADVERT RTISFD LETTERS.

Letters remaining uncalled for in
Nic0demus Postofiice Dec. |. 1886
Western cyclone., 1886-12-02
EVENING SESSION.

After devotional service, conducted
by Ed, G.. w Graham, Ed. D. Hick
man preached from Acts 4-2. 1--WE
are witnesses. Telling forth the
commencement struggles and progress
of the Baptist churches in Graham
county. After sermon the discussion
on the best plan to sustain mission
work among us and in the bonnds of
our association, was opened by Ed. S.
NJ. Lee, followed by appropriate re-
marks by others.
SATURDAY MORNING SESSION.
After devotional exercise conducted
by Deacon J. A, Lewis, the subject Of
previous evening was taken up again
and continued through part Of the af-
ternoon session and pledges secured
for carrying on the work to the amount
of $3.50; and churches advised to sup
port pastors mole literally that they
may give more time to the work. The
"Our relation to the general
home mission society" vas opened by
Ed G. W. Graham, followed by per
tinent remarks by others. Adjourned
to meet at 7:3O, p. IN.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-05
Written lOI the LiGHT:
About Drunkenness.

GLOW often in taking retrospective
views of life, we find scenes coming vi
wildly up in our memory impressing us
almost as fOrcibly as when they Oc-
Cured. | now have before me the first
drunken man | ever saw, though | had
been accustomed TO seeing moderate
drinking all my life. had never seen
one man drunk. | lived in a beautiful
little village that bOasted of one store,
one blacksmith shop, shoe shop and a
church, and the residences of some eight
or 10 families.
This village was precinct, and on
election days the farmers came en- masse
to vote and talk politics. | had neg
lected to state that the said
store usually had barrel of that
fiery demon, that sOul-destrOying mon
ster, hid away in back room and rarely
ever saw the light of day, but upon this
occasion there were some who made too
free an acquaintance with tnis tavOrite
drink of his satanic majesty. Sitting in
my room and hearing shouting and much
loud talk, | went to the front door to see
what was the matter. A sight met my
tltes pay gOus may hV'Ni SCC NV
like again. A poor human being, made
in the image God, and yet bearing the
resemblance of a demon from the in
fernal word, Taving, cursIng, dirty rs
filth could make him, bare-headed,
his hair disheveled, his eyes wild,
his clothing half torn from him
exposing his person, and this poor Great
ure was surrounded by some half dozen
men endeavOring to induce him to go
home, The impression made on me then
| can never be eliaced. | felt faint and
| sick at heart, and as often us ii comes up
| in memory | feel, hear, | see, as | did
| then, and | pray my father, who is a
prayer-hearing God, TO hasten the time
| when alcohol shall be as things
of the past and We will have
| to turn to history TO learn OF
the aCcursed curse which is now de-
strOying more lives, running more homes,
breaking more hearts, crushing more
hopes, destroys more women, fills more
| jails than all other things combined.
Yet the laws of our country sustain
and perpetuate 100000 soul destroying
saloons, and think of 1t, the Government
of the United States of America full
partner IN this business which should
make angels weep. Ii this is enlighten-
ment, il this is Christianity, pray GOD
pity heuthcn darkness.
Mrs. ). +. c.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-05
Acase ofLIbeI.

Here, Pettifog, the Tri-Weckly
Clarion has denounced me as Il
fraud and a swindler, and | want
to sue it for libel
well, are the charges true
suppose they aFe-what has
that got to do with the matter"
but how are you going to prove
malice in the publication"
"Sir, I'd have you understand
that in my case the truth is always
malicious"
Judgment for plaintiff Phila-
dClphia Times.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-05
His Premonition Came True.

The bandmaster of the flagship
Lancaster died of yellow fever,
recently, at Rio de JaneirO. When
the Lancaster was ordered to
South America he tried to get his
discharge, saying it had been re-
vealed to him that if he went there
he would die Of yellow fever.
Failing to get his discharge, he
made all preparations for death.
The Lancaster had been in the
harbOr of Rio only a short time
when he was taken sick, and be-
ing sent to hospital Oh shore,
died there. SO far as was known
there was no yellow fever in Rio
at the time, and the only other
case on the Lancaster was that of
one of the members of the band
who kissed the bandmaster as he
was being taken ashore. He, too
died from the disease.-New York
Tribune,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-05
EOITORiALgCLlPPlNGS.

Houston Post.
Certain Texas papers are trying to
get the old Alcalde before the public
again. This is wrong. Let the old man
rest.
BRENNAN Banner.
The drummcrs arc power in the
land. and the Fort Worth Gazette says
it is proud Of their support and good
will.
Paris News.
Judge Terrell, you had better change
your mind. Grandma up the gulf won't
do to depend on. Now, this advice is
golden.
Fort Worih Gazette.
The tramps are unanimously in favor
of the eight-hOur mOyement-fOr some
body else. For themselves, poor souls,
they ask no relief.
Waco Examiner.
Texas is more prosperous than she
has ever before been. If the promise of
the season. as it now exists, is fully
realized, the people OF Texas will be rich
indeed, next tall
Dallas News.
MIR. John Russell. the eX minister to
China, denies that he has accepted lu-
crative and COnnden ial position with
Mr.. MacKay, the bonanza man, and says
that he expects to enter journalism.
This shows that there was mistake in
appointing him to any Office requiring
good horse sense.
Waco Day
The Hill County jewellers who painted
| tho MiEspuri- pa al tip train red the nj IA or
day. may have plain sailing in the State
| Courts, but Uncle Sam will have no ten
der mercy for them if they have viO-
lated any statute of the United States.
| The old man has no friends to reward
nor enemies TO punish when it comes to
dispensing even-handed justice.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-05
An EntsrprIsLna. ReItabIe House

4. Dr.iss can always hr relied upon. not only
to curry instuCk the best ufCN"rything, but to
secure the Agency for such articles ~ haN"
people. Thereof, sustaining the reputation Of
being always vulerprising and ever reliable
Having secured the Agency for the celebrated
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
will sell IL on a positive guarantee. u Will
surely cure every affection Of Throat, Lungs
and Chest, and to show oar confidence, w" in
yItU Won tn call ana get trial hoiiI" Tree.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-05
A Whole Dime Novel.

A ShOshOne Indian just in from
Big Horn reports finding, about
two weeks ago at the base of a
precipice, the skeleton of a man
and a sllver-tip bear. The bones
lay within each others embrace,
and the living bodies had eviden-
tly clasped in a death grip, fallen
from the dizzy edge far above.
The bones of the man were hercu-
lean in size, and the silver-tip, or
Rocky mountain grizzly, had been
one of the largest of its kind.
Both of the powerful frames were
badly broken, and bear and man
were doubtless instantly killed by
the fearful fall. A rusty hunting
knife with a buckhOrn handle lay
amid the ribs of the grizzly; it had
been driven hOme.-ICheyennc
CIV. IT, Tribune.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-05
Stock Books open.

The books are now open for the sale
OF stock in the Universal Building and
Loan Association at the office Of the Sec
rotary at No. East Commerce street, or
=. o. Box -.
l-3O-Im -. j. kEARNEN, Secretary.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-05

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
should always be used for children
teetnlng. Ii sooths the child, sOftens
the gums, alleys all pain, cures wind
cole, and is the best remedy for diar-
rhua. D cents IA bottle. 7-22-lyr.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-05
THE RED RANGER,
A Good Joke on the Hon. Thomas OchiI.
tree.
rrnr, thn tInlrlnnLn Now

From the Phtu lclphiu New,
Writing of theatrical people re-
minds me that the art of making
up as it is called in theatrical
parlanee, has reached a state al
most bordering on perfection.
Capt. Dietrich, who does Ben But
Ter in Evangeline, scored a great
success the other night. Three
hundred brokers looked upon the
performance wherein he appeared
impersOnating a well known mem
Der of the produce exchange. The
illusion so pleased his brethren
that they were cOnvulSed with
laughter. Henry DiXey's imper-
sOnatiOn of Irving is something
wonderful. The closest observer
could not distinguish the real from
the imitation. were they together
any more than he could pick out
which is Crane and which Robson
in the 1.-TWO DrOmiOs.n Nat Good
win succeeds in getting up imita-
tatiOns of prominent persons that
are true to nature. In doing this,
he has just played the best prac-
teal joke of the season, and the
RED Ranger of the Lone Star
State" had to bear the brunt of it.
At the celebrated French ball,
given at the Academy OF Music
last Monday night, all the world
was there. Among the vast throng
of speedy women and fm-lOvimg
men who crowded the dancing
floor and slipped the cNhiIarating
champagne was the jolly face Of
Col. Tom. Ochiltree. Twice dur
ing the evening he was astonishcd
to hear of his having been in pla-
CeS he knew not of. He was, as
he AYERS, diStressingly quiet and
sober, and, therefore, he could not
account for these appariti0ns of
him that were appearing III differ
ent parts of the building. lie
went home, wondering what they
could mean, and he never dropped
on 1t until the next day, when he
read a wonderful account of his
adventures in the newspapers. lie
then took up a clew, which soon
led him to the dressing room Of
the Grand Opera House. Here
was found a regular Titan red
wig" an extra sized padded st0m-
achic dummy and other articles,
which, being put together, made
up very counterpart of the Tex
as eX-cOngressman. SO it turned
out that the eX-member from Sl0-
cum had been playing the report
eTs, the fair masqueraderS, the
whole ball, in fact, in the guise Of
the celebrated Texan. wonder
that the latter was astOnished
when reading the account of what
he had done, long after he was Ell
scOnced in the warm couch dream
ing of the fat cattle grazing upon
the broad acres of his Texas prai-
RE home.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-05

NWRINNI.- h&D DEPARTURES
OnaGl after Monday, November -. a mixed
uuiu carry ing freight passengers and the.
United States Mail will leave the depot ON
Suu1u Flores street daily lSunduyS excepted
al S:.N a. m. arriving al EmrnGurf AT ~ II. III. {;
thence, 10 end Of track. Returning from end
of track, train leaves ElmcndOrf at 3:Ij y. m,
arriving N san Antonio at ; p. IN. Freight
will only be received for EmcndOrf and inter
mediate stations. except Icy special agreement.
Passengers going south of EImcmdOrf will he
carried to end of track. /. LOTT,
PrnsInrmt Nmd GrmnruL Mnmngrr.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-05
A Cheaper Way.

Wife-Well, Ned, what do you think
Charlie wants now? He asked me to-
day If wouldn't help him tease you to
buy him bicycle.
lndulgent Father (who once had ambi-
tiOns himself bicycle? Nonsense
The boy can't have il. Tell him to go
up in the attic and fall down two flights OF
stairs. 1t will be just about the same
thing, and will save me Sl0O.-t Louis
vile journal.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1886-02-05
MUSIC.
The Turner Hall Orchestra

Is ready to furnish music for Balls, Germans,
Hops Weddings, Concerts, etc. Also Piano
and Flute lessons will be- taught For further
information apply to
JOE McALLISTER Leader.