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Bent County register., 1886-11-13

1t makes some of the old towns
awful tired to see how Lamar is
catching the cattle shipments and
the ranchnens trade. We can't
help it, our merchants don't believe
IN war prices or overland figures,
but sell goods way down cheap,
and that is Whist catches the trade.
Bent County register., 1886-11-13


committed in Hodgeman county,
Kansas, a week ago yesterday. The
writer giving the account, who is a
brother of the two ladies shot, will
be remembered US the young man
who assisted in arranging our office
and getting out the first issue of the
REGIsrKR. Mr.. Lauber has many
old arquaintances in Lamar who will
regret to learn of the sorrow that
has invaded his family. A dispatch
r, ceivei later, states that the blood
thirsty murderer was taken out by a
infuriated mob and hanged without
any ceremonies, on Wednesday last,
Nov. 10.
"In God We trust; all else cash. y
is the motto of the Lexington (Kan)
Leader. In God We trust, is well
enough to be placed at any mast
head, on any banner, from the house
tops and steeples, every place where
the intention is to inspire faith and
respect for the ruler of the universe,
but when it comes to coupling the
name of the Diety with a motto that
e1cites derision, it is time to call =
halt and We are surprised that a
paper should prosper in a town in
enlightened Kansas, that carries at
its mast hesd such an attempt to
blaspheme. We are not overly bur
dened with Christianity, but there
are some things that strike us as be-
ing very much out of place, peculi-
arily wicked; challenge to test the
power of the Almighty, ana this
motto strikes US of being that kind.
For shame on community that
would tolerate it by lending patron
aye TO its author.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-06-17
THE NUMERALS.
Origin of the Most Ancient Roman
Figure Marks.

When the noble Roman Of remote
antiquity wanted to mark the number
one he drew single straight line or
digit to represent the uplifted fore-fin-
ger. In our modern type we print it L.
For two ne drew two digits, or II for
three he wrote Ill, and four he repre-
sented, not by w., which is a compar-
atively late innovation, = but by the good
old clock. dial symbol, I'LL. These, in
fact, are nothing more than just the
fingers of one hand. But how about
five :? Why should 1t be represented by
the apparently meaningless symbol V :?
Simply because V is not V, but rude
hieroglyphic of one hand, the broad
stroke standing for the four fingers u.
nited, while the narrow one stands for
the extended thumb. V, in fact, is
nothing more than very degenerate
pictorial symbol. like the sY still used
by printers in certain circumstances to
call special attention to a particular
paragraph. AS for Y, that is usually
represented as equivalent to two such
hands set side by side but this inter-
probation I believe to be erroneous. L
think it much more likely ION the In
dian analogy to stand for 'one man up
that is to say, ten. with people who
counted by fingers alone, or, in other
words, employed a decimal notation.
If this hypothesis be true. X represents
a double of the Indian man figure, with
outstretched arms and legs like CO.
Iossus, the hand haying disappeared en-
tirely by disuse, as often happens in
the evolution of what are called cursiye
hieroglyphics.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-06-17
DENNSYLVANIA
STATE COLLEGE.
Winter Telm begins January 6, 1885,

STATE COLLEGE.
Winter Telm begins January 6, 1856.
This institution is located in one of tho most
beautiful and healthfulspots OF the entire Allie
gheny region. 1t is open to students OF both
sexes, and offers the following Course OF Study:
]. A Full cientiic Course of Four Years.
2. A Latin cientific Course.
3. The following ADVANCED COURSES, of
two years each, following the first two years OF
the Scientific Course: (a) AGRICULTURE; (b)
NAUTICAL HISTORY; (c) CHEMISTRY AND
PHYSICS; I'D CIVIL ENGINEERING.
4. A shortSPECIAL COURSE in Agriculture.
5. A short SPECIAL COURSE in Chemistry.
A reorganiZed Course In MECHANIC
ARTS, combining shop-work with study.
Z. A new SPECIAL COURSE 1.-TWO years. in
Literature and Science, for Young Ladies.
s. a Carefully graded Preparatory Course.
9. SPECIAL COURSES are arranged to meet
the wants of individual students.
Military drill is required. Expenses for board
and ncdentals very low. Tuition free. Young
ladies under charge OF a competent lady Prin-
cipal.
For Catalogues, or other information address
GEORGE w. ATHERTON, l.. d.,
President,
27-29 State College, Centre Co., Pa.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-06-17

AnUnknownBurialG GroundBrought
to Light in West Virginia.

(Wheeiing (W. Va.) Speciall
The recent food which swept through
the. valley drained by the south branch
of the Potomac was instrumental IN
bringing to light what may prove to lie
one OF the most important archaeology
cal discoveries yet made in this coun
try, being the uncovering by the action
of the water of the bleached skeletons
of from three hundred to four hundred
human beings, the remains being &C.
companied by many Interesting relies.
The location of these remains is on
an island of about forty acres in extent,
lying in Hampshire County, about 20
miles from the town of Romney. The
island is seldom visited, no one having
been upon it since the food until on
Friday, when r. ID. Turley crossed and
was horrilied to find himself in wha:
seemed to be a vast cemetery. Skele-
tons we've to be seen in every direction.
some entirely exposed and others but
partly uncoyered by the washing of the
waves.
Writing to the county paper of the
discovery, he says
"In every case where the bones were
undisturbed the SIX sletons were lying
on their left sides, and in front of most
of them was rude earthen bowl, IN
which I found various small objects
such as arrow heads, rude flint knives,
bone beads, bits of shells and what
seemed intended for pipes Of crude cop
per. A popularity of the skeletons
was their large size, most of them be
ing between six aud seven feet. One
of the largest was distinguished by hav-
ing copper bands about the wrists and
ankles
Mr.. Turley took number OF strings
OF beads and other articles to Moore
field, where they were placed on exhi-
biti0n, exciting much interest.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-06-17

When Baby was sick, VIC gave her Castoria,
When abe was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she. became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-06-17

OUR UNE0UALED OFFER: E W sRs nS s % @ Il %
FRANkLN NEMs C0MPANY EILr. PhLLlRhia Pc
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-06-17

The world deals good. naturedly
with good-natured people, and 1 nev-
er knew misanthrope who quarreled
with it, bu it was he and not it that
was In the wrong.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-06-17

Survival of the fitest. Downs FL
ixir has outlived every cough remedy
simply because it is the best. For sale
by j. SpIgelmyer and d. s. Kaufman
q Co.
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29
No Amusement Mt Long Branch.

In all matters pertaining to bathing Long
Branch IS behind the age. The Hollywood
bath houses are the best on the coast, but then
they are the only ones that are at Long
Branch that are fit to be used. In the first
place there is very little beach at the branch;
merely narrow ribbon of sand, and then a
steep descent into the water. The boxes for
bathers are of the rudest, most primitive sort;
bare fioored, rough, pine contrivances fur
nished with pail, a seat, and some rusty nails.
Things are little better under the pier where
the eXcursionists land, and there is more
beach there. For once the poor fare better
than the rich. But sight of the excursion
lists at Long Branch always makes one sad.
Poor people, what dreary time they have.
There is nothing to see and nothing to do, nc
merry -go-rounds, no concert halls, no cheap
restaurants of the right sort, no roller
coasters, no cheap shows, nothing to amuse
the children. They walk the weary avenue
they ride into the shabby village, and then
they come back to the pier and sit in the sand
or battle. Sometimes the crowds contain
very shocking element. Indeed, the Assem-.
bly, the reporter found under the pier on one
day last week was altogether too Hogarthian
for description. Children clad in nothing but
narrow trunks were splashing in the water,
mothers nursed their babes regardless of pub
Lefty, men and women passed bottles to one
another, and altogether-well, on that day
the better grades of excursionists kept away
from the shady, cool and ample beach be.
meath the pier.-Long Cranch Cor. New
York Sun
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

Washington Irving says that Gen. Wash
ington had a serious passion at Is for some
unknown beauty which made him really un-
happy for time. The son of President
Tyler, who is distantly related to the Wash
ington family, tells me that the general tried
to win the daughter of Col Cary, of DENLY,
Warwick county. Va Col. Cary was very
wealthy, and Washington, who paid atten-
ton to none but prospective heiresses, was
much attracted by one of his daughters. He
was poor major then. and he rode on horse
Col. Cary. Cary, stiff old gentleman with
a ruffled shirt and much dignity, asked Maj.
Washington, as he alighted from his horse:
MAY inquire, sir, what has caused you to
honor me with a visit at this timer
Maj. Washington blushinsly replied that he
had come to ask permission to pay his adj
dresses to Miss Cary with view to marrying
her.
"Well, sir" responded the stately colonel, y
would have you understand that my daughter
rides in her own carriage; and if that be your
business you may as well mount your horse,
sir and return"
Miss Cary afterwards married a man named
Amber, a member Of one Of the noted farni-
lies of Virginia. She was present at the
celebration which took place after the sur
render at Yorktown, and it is said that when
she saw Washington so highly honorsd she
tainted away in the realization of the great
mistake she had made in not marrying him
Frank G. Carpenter, in Lippincotts
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29
A Series of Singular Fatalities,

A Madrid paper narrates a series Of fatal
tiles to which three members out of family
of four fell victims in that city, and the story
is one that seems asif it might have happened
in New York. The family were flies, a
brother and three sisters. They were in
search of food. The eldest sister alighted
upon sausage and ate heartily. The second
satisfied her hunger on some -four The
third drank with avidity from pitcher Of
milk. Then they essayed to fly, but in few
moments all three fell dead The sausage
had been given its fine red color by means OF
a poisonous aniline dye The flour contained
a fatal percentage of plaster of paris The
milk had in it SO much chalk that no well
regulated fly could drink it and live The
unhappy brother, seeing himself surrounded
by the corpses of his dear sisters, in his grief
determined upon suicide. He launched him.
self upon gray sheet of paper bearing the
inscription: ely paper-sure to kill" and
sucked its deadly poison greedily: but in
vain. The more he took of it the better be
felt. He was doomed to live. Fly paper"
was also falsitied.-New York Sun
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29
For Trade,

Horses, cows. wagons buggies, Norman
stallion, stock of general merchandise, S25CI0
stock Of clothing. one l2horse power engine
and threShing macine. two valuable patent
gifts shares il several good growing town in
ern Kansas several good prescriptions and timber
culture claims in the Gsren City land district farms
and town property in ali the eastern aud southern
states also western Kansas land and great many
vacant lots in western Kansas all trade for
lots in Wichita or improved farms in Setswick But
Ter, Cowey. sumner and Reno counties. Will trade
for mortsaSed property. Three good improved farms
TO rent for 1884, We make specially OF trading. II
You have anything trade sell bring the descrp
ton office; we get you a trade. Town lots
for sale credit. oice SI9 East Douglas avenue. sp
stairs, front room. kEIAAN i SABlN.
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29
no. @..)
AAsA--AN - q 49, M -at+-'h-
OFFICE OF CONTROLLER or CURRENCY
WaShirr~rnp iuiy flS TsSa

washington. July I'd, lsS5. J
Whereas. satisfactory notice has been transmitted
10 the comptroller st the currency that the capital
stock OF the State Nstiss al HaXk OF Wichita Wichita
Kansas, has been increased In the OF forty
thousand dollars t4s ee in accordance with lw and
the provisions Of the act OF May lS and that the
whole amount OF such Increase has been paid in and
that the psidup capital stock Of said bank
amounts TO the sum OF one hundred thousand dollars
tSla.0ll
Now il Is hereby certified that the capital stock Of
the state National Bank of Wichita. Kansas aiore-
said, has been increased Aforesaid in the sum OF
forty eight thousand dollars lS4SdU;l that said in
crease OF capital has been paid into said bank
part OF the capital stock thereof and that said
Increase Of capital is approved by the comptroller
OF the currency.
In witness whereof hereunto aff1X my odlciai sig
nature and seal OF ofifce.
v.P SNYDER
SsxALi Deputy and Acting Compuolles.
de00
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29
Historian Bancroft's Passion for Roses

81
George Bancroft's passion for roses is no
torious and it seems to increase rather than
diminish with each year of his life He makes
it rule to get to his Newport cottage before
June l i'll order to watch the budding and
blooming Of his favorite flowers He has more
than 4 200 bushes in his rose garden, and he
loves them as if they were his children. By
June p his garden is in regal luxury of
blossoms and fragrance, and he usually re-
ceives on that day. Nothing gives him sim
cerer pleasure than the expressed admiration
of friends and acquaintance for his floral
treasures. When any one has botanical
understanding of roses he is delighted, and
will talk with him by the hour He has been
enamored of them, he says, since childhood,
and he admits that the direct way to his heart
is through his beds of roses-New York
Commercial Advertiser
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

Gr. Gladstone receives no salary as premier,
but IS Grse lord Q. the treasury bis yearly
compensation Is g., 900.
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

Hereafter Enciixa sellers Win not b
eilowed to Moko n the streets in dayt;mr.
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29
CONTRADICTION.

said to you No-and No-no-noi
Your face grew white as you heard;
Whom else in the world would have loved
me SO
And-taken me at my words
But now to you, Yes-yes-yes, say!
All, now, that you cannot hear;
And now that your eyes are turned away,
l beckon to bring you near.
And SO it goes in this life of ours,
There is always too much at stake,
We cannot guess at the thorns, for flowers
Nor at joy, for the hearts that break
Mary Aigne DeVere.
The English Welcome Never Inspiring.
The English welcome is never inspiring.
once drove up to hall where was a COM
plete stranger. Ny visit had been arranged
by friend, and knew nothing whatever Of
those who were to entertain me, except their
rank and name. The servants seemed not to
have expected my coming, and was ushered
into small and plainly furnished room,
where a dowdily dressed woman sat with her
feet on chair, playing cards with two young
girls She did not rise to greet me, nor even
PuC away ucT Cduus, anu began 10 wonder
whether had arrived at the wrong house or
stumbled into the housekeeper's room But
looked up at the walls and saw Gaines
boroughs and Sir Joshuas, and felt treasured.
l was offered a cup Of tea, and my hostess
gradually thawed. The earl and his son were
out with the hounds, and l did not meet them
until dinner, but by degrees l found that l
was in the company of cultivated and
agreeable woman. She had famed herself,
she explained by a fall, and was unable to
stand, or even to sit: with ease; she told me
which of the pictures were family portraits,
and was learned in literature and fashion
and ceramics.
At dinner she appeared in gorgeous robes
and respondent diamonds, while her husband,
the master of the hounds, came to table in a
coat of pink" The drawing-room was gal
lery of Vandykes, and nobody in England ap-
preclates them better than the countess l
came near taking for her housekeeper. felt
myself more welcome every hour; the choic-
est wine was got out for me; was taken to
the library and the kennels, and the stables,
but was never presented to those young ladies,
whose names l only learned the second day.
Adam Badeaus Letter.
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29
STRAYED.

CTRAYED-August Sth. Poland China pig about
IS months old. Anyone returning 10 Milton Stew
art will be suitably rewarded. dS1et'
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29
LOST.

OST-A gentleman's finger ring with blaci
i Lonyx setting The finder VIII be literally II
warsied by leaving it at room S. Zimmerly building
10 + Douglas ave dS1-6r
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

NOR SALE-Balery and restaurant at Anthony
Il Kan, doing Il good paying business. Reason for
selling, poor health John Amber, Anthony, Kan.
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29
STORAGE.

CTORAGE-For household goods and merchandise
- at 256 Main st. Cheap rates, by Cox * Stanley.
di23If
STORAGE-For household goods or merchandise.
~ boxed or loose; II you have any goods TO store
bring them TO the Wichita Storage Co. No. 1i6 West
Douglas ave. 66-tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

NOR SALE-2 houses and lot for sale on Boss ave
u Gle lrwater, Kan. For Particular address lock
box IA, Clearwater, Kan. DISC Ct
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

NJ ANTED--By September LIST. two unfinished
w rooms suitable for light housekeeping for man
ana wife. within ten minutes Walk of postotfice.
Call at No. S2 y Lawrence ave- or address ID. $
Beachy Wichita, Kan. ds56t+
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

NOR SALE-Spec;al Bargain-Farm
Il Plain, 100 acres Crop OF corn goes "ith proper
liberal cash reduction IF is not takel
Ashbel WEIGH. Eagle block. 77-tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29
FOR RENT.

NOR RfNT-Six roomed house with cellar on Wa
II GO st No. lelS. block from street cars. VIII
REM paItIv furnished; room reserved for TWO
boarders. Wil take rent in board Address CITY
box 80. uoSet'
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

VIZ ANTED-A first class barber. j. T, Hooker. 2l2
w North Main street. dSl6tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

VXyANTED A small house at once. Address
w inquire of c. s. Treat Eagle Office. dS5rf
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

VJTANTED-Girl in a small family Enquire at
w 2DS south Lawrence ave S5-6tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

" ANTED-A young man from the east wishes
w employment IN Wichita; abstracting and insur-
preferred. Address f. j. r. Eagle office. dSi6tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

NNIANTED-A girl u or Is years old is wanted at
w i26 south claim street. The right can have
good home. dSt6tF
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

VNANTED-Boarders by the day week at $40 L
w First st. iS56t*
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29
FOR SALE.

E>OR SALE-CalI at once while the prices re low;
y ne better bargains can be had than In the Micn
na gardens. Ashbe1 WEIGH Eagle block dSoi@t
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

NOR TRADE-~Farms in Butler trade for stocks
Il OF goods on advantageous terms. Aslbel Welch
Eagle block. d11tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

E>OR SALE-Grand Central Hotel, Geuda Springs.
L Sumner county Kansas the great health resort OF
sunny, southern Kansas; doing a good paying bust
ness everyt thing nice anc new; newly furnished this
spring. good chance for some one; reason for sell
ing, age. Call address X. c; Love, Gleuda
spring. Kansas. dol If
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

FHoR SALE-special bargain 6) acres near v ichita:
Il farming implements 80 with property; very low il
sold in few days. Ashbei Ne,c,, Eagle block. d1,-u
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

NOR SALE-Si0.90 VIII buy i00xli0 fit with house
Il on 4th avenue, just south of William street. sua
Ole for wholesale agricultural implement ware
aouse; side track can be put in very cheap. E. c.
and l.. II. Cole, S29 Douglas d6S-tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

NXTANTED-Isy a middle aged gentleman having
w the highest references 10 character, posi
ton as salesman in a lumber yard clerkship il
an attorneys real estate Office, in all Of whc!
he has had experience. Address call on II. Reune.
our feed and seed merchant, }i9 Douglas SGT
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

NOR SALE-50 lots in Hibargers addition. These
4 lots front on Washington avenue and west on
hosley avenue covered with fine fruit and shade
trees, and will be sold easy terms. Call Bunnen
MorehOuse. Soft
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

NOR SALE-The Wichita Gardens. Tie biggest
l. thing offered in the market Enquit, OF
r~inciple real estate dealers Of Ashoel Weic'
block. dS8l2t
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

E>OR TRADE-Iivery stable and the entire outfit
l. good business, good location: everything be
longing fiTstcass livery stable situated in the
city of Cleveland, Ohio Will trade for land in west
ern Kansas. For particulars address lock box l39
" ichta. Kan. lil-u
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

NOR SALE-li1 % land on the west bank Of She
Il bigArkanSis river.5 miles northwest of Wchita;5b
acres piowed and snieii orchard; no buildings: bal
nce fenced with Wire watered by the river; all good
bottom land; price $50 per If sold soon part cash.
balance 10 sui at per Inquire by letter. j. Is
Brin,ey. Wichita, Kan. da5-wi5tf
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

LNOR SALE Business chance. An investment Of
4 $50 VIII clear over 500 per month above eX-
penses.-Sut furnished rooms best located in the
city. Good reasons for selling. w j., Reeves, at
Manhattan billiard parlor and cigar stand ,32O Douglas
avenue. dSs Or
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29
FOR TRADE.

NOR TRADE-W!ll trade good paying business
4 for real estate ash. Address Allen < Smith.
real estate, over Lewis shoe store. dS,Gt
NOR TRADE-A fine residence in country town of
j. Observation-Disclosures for vacant land In Sedgwick
county. \. +. Niederiander. dS16t
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

WI NBWEAS
Genersi Trafsc AAnAear H. Jcriz, No.
Fl. c. OWN2BgD.
Gen Pass and Ticket AgeDA o. Louis Hs.
C r. RECTOR
Division Passenger and Ticket Azeat W,ca.ta Kan
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

NNANTED-To lean at lowest rates, $4,000 on city
w and farm Property. Money ready any day.
G W Cooner iy- f.Iaiu ST dS0u
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

NIANTED-Parties wanting mending done or any
w descriction, either ladies gentlemen, VIII
find that special attention is given to such work at
w. c. T. L. rooms. de'ot'
Wichita eagle., 1886-08-29

Advertisements in this column will be charged for
at the Of Five Cents per line per week. No ad
vertsements taken for less than IS cents. and will
not be inserted until paid for.
Daily Republican., 1886-07-02

"Yes," said Helen, 81 am dieappoint
cd, l oonfess. Life is very hard and
| stern to me-"
Reginald Chillinefleld thought over
her words. They bsuntd him-apd
not only her words, but the garnet.
brown shadows OF her eyes And jus,
week Afterward hs went back to Glen,
Vile. ~"
"fee, Miss Howard Is at home" said
the shabby maid of .ll-work, at the
third-rate boarding house where Miss
Howard lived. walk in"
And Mr.. Chillinpfeld walked In IN
ind Miss Howard tete a-tete with Mr..
mes.
"Hellol" cried Jones. "Who would
ever have thought OF seeing your"
II might say the same" lauehingly
retorted Chillingfeld as be took Miss
HowarA's hand. "But have news for
you. Miss Helen"
~ have heard Of an excellent situa.
ton near my aunt's-an invalid lady,
whose husband"
Hang the invalid lady and her Inns.
band!' fDterposed Jones. 81 was lust
going to write TO you about it, old boy.
We're engaged. We are to be mar ied
to morrow"
"No" cried Reginald. "Then I'll
stay 70 the wedding. But
"Well?"
Isn't 1t rather q sudden arrange
ment?"
"Life is full OF sudden things" said
Jones, philosophically. "Helen is will
ing to run the risk. -
end 30 the troublesome question was
settled satisfactorily to all parties -
New York Daily News.