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The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1886-10-23
CHEYENNE COURTSHIP,
Beautiful Maidens Who Are Worth Lots
Of Ponies and Mules.

of Ponies and Mules.
The Cheyenne tribe of Indians has a
bloody record of wars with other tribes
and of collisions with United States
troops. Its remnants are now gath.
cred upon a large reservation in the
western part of the Indian Territory.
They are a large, athletic, well-formed
race, and are mentally superior to most
other plain Indians. A good reason
for their superiority is to found in the
more carefully guarded morality of
their women.
A Cheyenne maiden knows her rights
and her value. and conducts herself
with strict propriety. according to the
established customs of her tribe. She
is owned by her father, and he may sell
her in marriage without her consent,
but she is not without aremedy. Once
welded, she is the property of her hus-
band. and is bound to all the slavishly
obcdient drudgcry of squaw life. The
warrior, however, who unwisely buys
her against her will does so at q risk Of
losing all he paid for her, as the Chey-
enne law of divorce is peculiar, and
provides important limitations of her
bondage. More commonly she is per-
mitted to choose for herself, and is apt
to do so with an intelligent reference
to questions of comfort, supplies and
social standing.
A young Cheyenne brave has a great
deal Of spare time on his hands, and
n consequence Of this fact is that
there is a vast amount of counting done
by him. His best time ono to him
after sunset, for he is expected to SER
enade, and he does so. He does not
sing. he blows the cho-tun-kah. This
is . sort of flute, varying tnuchin shape
and character. He generally makes it
of two pieces of cedar, followed out
and glued at the edges. 1t is some
times improved by a snake-skin, drawn
tightly over it and dried on, and by
other ornamentation. 1t has from
three to seven tinger-holes, generally
four, and is blown through from one
end. The musical results, altogether
devoid of tune, are described as some
thing doleful. A Cheyenne village
sometimes has the benefit of several
serenades at the same time. One young
lady may have several suitors waiting
for her out in the dewy grass, but her
choice of company among them. when
she steps out of her lodge, is absolute
law, binding upon all. Custom per-
mi.s her to go and sit down by the
favored musician, and a blanket thrown
over two heads is a prairie substitute
for Il parlor corner. The successful
ending of such Il courtship brings the
young brave face 10 face with her
father, and into a process of bargain
ing. which may last for weeks. The
lover is told of all the beauty, virtues
and accomplishments belonging to the
treasure he is seeking, as well as OF
any deficiencies on his own side. and
he replies by all the criticism and fault-
he can think of. The argu-
mcnt has no reference to facts. really,
but to ponies. Rather than break off
a match, an old brave has been known
to settle the matter for one pony. while
a more successful father has obtained
five ponies and two mules AS well as 4
-Harper's Weekly.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1886-10-23
A few still hold to the |,

A few still hold to the idea that
sheen need no water; therefore. when
it is hard to obtain, every thing else
will be attended to before supplying
them. and then make them do on half
rotions or less. This is cruel, to say tho
least of it, and shows absurd and wick.
ed ignorance of the commonest rcquire-
ments of all animal life .--Albany Jour
nal.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1886-10-23

A Second street boy who has been
constantly wrought up by the recent
earthquake, heard a noise yesterday.
and, on being told that 1t was thunder
said that he was rs much afraid of sky.
ouakes as earthquakes. -Adco" lda.)
Telegraph.
The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1886-10-23

-Muskrats damage the Erie cana
go, 900 worth every ycar.--N. y. Maj.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-16
FOR PENSION CLAIMANTS.
A Measure Which has Been introduced
to the House for Their Relief.

A Measure Which has Been Introduced in
to the House for Their Relief.
WASHINGTON, d. c., January "a meas
ure which sets all of the attorneys and claim
agents in pension cases by the ears has been
put forward by Judge Rogers, of Arkansas.
It does not allow any one to ask or receive q
fee in pension cases until the claim is allow
ed. Then the government, who pays the
pension, pays the fee out of the first install
ment. The amount is limited to $40, except
in cases where there is a special written con-
tract fled with and approved by the COM
missioner OF pensions, and this contract
amount can not exceed $25. There are q
few men in Washington worth hun
dreds of thousands of dollars made
out of fees in pension cases. 1t
would be impossible to tell how many agents
there are here and scattered all over the
country, who make a living by the money
they receive from claimants. Judge Rogers
bill Is directed against the very prevalent
abuses of the pension attorney business. It
gives the secretary of the interior extended
power In ruling out claimants' representa-
tives who are not of good moral character,
and who do not possess qualifications to
make their services valuable to their clients.
Violation of the provisions of the bin il
made misdemeanor, and punishable by
Imprisonment, or by fine, or By both. This
is hard blow at an industry q ayocstion,
which has been very lucrative il IL pest
and which has at times buuyg19 ~ esns1
upon fhe fleld a. sWindlinGs tt 11S6v NilI
htedly jmp 49, i :. ! 4 = :,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-16
1Tfr0

Island oack, gentlemen Clear the
trackr' shouted the police, and as the
quickly gathering crowd surged back,
steamer No came up the street, the
magnificent black horses striking fire
from the pavement.
But hold! A wheel comes off! the
steamer is overturned, and the brave
firemen are picked up bleeding and
senseless
An investigation revealed the fact that
in oiling the steamer that morning the
steward had neglected TO put in the Inch
pin. A little neglect on his part had
caused loss Of half million dollars,
The busy marts of trade are full of men
who are making the same fatal mistake.
They neglect their kidneys, thinking
they need no attention, whereas if they
made occasional use Of Warmers safe
cure they would mever say that they
don't feel quite well that tired feeling
bothers them; that they are plagued
with Indigestion; that their brain refuses
to respond at call; that their nerves are
all unstrung-Fire Journal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-16
REPUBLICAN CONFER
ENCE.

Called to Meet at Topeka January FL, 1886
The following call has been sent out by a
committee consisting of Hon. Albert Griffin,
G. E. Wheeler and Rev. Richard Wake:
The interest awakened by the call for a
national convention of anti-saloon republi-
cans, assures the ultimate success of that
movement; but, as its enemies are persist
emily disappearing its objects and in
dustriously laboring to impede its progress,
it has been thought best to invite those Kan
sas republicans who desire to have the party
everywhere unequivocably committed against
the saloon and its interests, to meet in To-
peka, on
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 81, 1886,
at p. m, to confer together and take such
action as will assist in securing a large atten-
dance and harmonious action at Toledo.
Members of other parties, who, caring more
for the cause of prohibition than they do for
party names, are ready to say they are will
ing to act with the majority of the enemies
of the saloon who are now in the republican
ranks, if that party will, as an organization,
uncompromisingly antagoniZe tho liquor
business, are also cordially invited, with the
distinct understanding that they will not
thereby compromise their present party re-
lations except as stated above.
1t needs no argument to show that the in
terests of the people of Kansas would be pro-
NOTED by the closing of the saloons through
out the nation, but, even if that were not the
case, love of country and humanity should
impel every true prohibitionist to extend a
helping hand to co-laborers in other states.
Those seeing this call will oblige by urging
all who can do so to attend. Let us have a
hearty union and determination of all pro-
hibitionists who are willing to unite ON the
plan proposed, if it proves feasible. Indi-
viduals expecting to attend will oblige by
ending their names to c. E. Wheeler, To-
peka as soon as they so decide.
ALBERT GRIFFIN,
RICHARD WAKE,
c. e. WHEELER,
Committee
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-16

of sulphuric acid with two gallons Of
water. This will destroy every germ Of
cholera that it touches in few minutes,
being one of the best disinfectants known.
Garden City Sentinel: The farmers
are expecting big wheat crop next year.
Wheat has never been known to be fail
ure in western Kansas. Even last year
thirty bushels to the acre was our aver
age crop.
Wichita Eagle: Farmers from the
country state that the wheat crop never
promised better than at the present time.
A. j. Brown returned from Anthony, and
states that the wheat there is in fine
condition.
The total value of the full crops of
Riley county for the past year is 81, OIL
887.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-16
KANSAS WOMEN.

Mrs. c. l.. Burnett, formerly of Tope.
ka, died in Leavenworth the other day
The Commonwealth says she was wo-
man possessed Of number Of accom-
plishments, but was seemingly born under
an ill-fated star She was released from
the Shawnee county Jail about three
months ago on $500 bond on charge OF
shoplifting. She had been acquitted on
the chage of shoplifting on a suit
brought by Dennis & Co., after weeks
trial After her acquittal she was arrest
ed by another firm on the same charge,
and was admitted to the above bail. At
ter acquittal on the charge brought by
Dennis & Co., she sued the firm for $780,
900 damages for false imprisonment.
Mrs. Burnett leaves three helpless child
rem, two girls and boy, to mourn her
death. One of the girls is the wife of
Jack Dillon, gambler, the two other
children are thrown upon the charity of
the world with their mothers furnished
name upon them.
Manhattan Republic John w.
Campbell and Mrs Martin, of the western
portion of this county, have deserted their
respective families and left for parts I'M
unknown. Mr.. Campbell told his
wife he was going to mill, and he did
load up some wheat and dispose of it
at Milford. He took the two youngest
children. along, telling their mother that
he wanted to have their pictures taken.
He met Mrs. Martin who had no children,
at Junction City, and since then nothing
has been seen of the runaways. Mr..
Campbell had induced his wife to sign a
deed disposing of the farm, and failing to
collect all the money, left the notes with
Mr.. Dow. John E. Hessin, discovering
this froze on to the notes and thus saved
$500 for the deserted Mrs. Campbell.
Winfield Courier: Cowley county has
school '.marm' who, on salary Of
from thirty-fve to fifty dollars month,
has saved enough to buy good farm of
160 acres, put part of it under cultivation,
and stocked it. She is little more than
twenty years old, Independent, pretty
and neat, with an energy and business
tact that would do credit to any man.
Going to no extravaganza in dress, she
is always as meat as new pin" The
young men who have earnestly tried to
convince her that it is not well for a
woman to be alone (since she has got
this fine farm is astonishing. But she
sweetly smiles on them, this coquettish
girl, and gently, but emphatically says
ssNo"
Jennie Fleming of Ottumwa, Coffey
county, was burned to death the other
day. While attempting to throw the
fragments of an exploded lamp out of the
window, her dress caught fire and she
received injuries which she survived but
four hours.
Oswego Independent: Mrs. B. S.
Stone, the wife of one of our thrifty far
mers, living six miles west of Oswego,
points with pride to the fact that she has
sold $40 worth of butter, eggs and
within the past year.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-16
FACTS AND FIGURES.
Which arctic be Cleaned Concerning the
National Loan.

WASHINGTON, D. c., January 9.-The ap-
a board of treasury experts, ''to prepare a
detailed history of all expenditures for in
terest, premiums. discounts, and expenses
incurred in connection with each national
loan from 1886 to June 80, 1885," is said to
mean great deal more than is seen by the
bare announcement. 1t is believed that the
word Expenses" on the treasury books COW
ers good many rather dubious matters and
great deal of richness. Gen. Rosecrans,
register of the treasury, when asked to-day
in regard to the matter said: Fifteen or
sixteen years ago alleged discrepancies in
the public debt induced the senate to ap-
point committee to investigate the matter
This committee started an inquiry which oc-
cupied years. They found the discrepancies
were due to imperfect bookkeeping almost
entirely. The committee stated this fact,
had made difference of SIG, O00, COX, and was
wrong to that extent. They then went into
the tedious work of verifcation, and account
ed for items amounting to 5000, GOO. The
work of verifying the remaining $40, 600
has been a tedious one, but it has finally
been accomplished and we have lately been
able to make q complete history and specif-
cation for all the items except $780,, ZOO, and
the elements of this are all well known, but
the proportions never can be known. ALI
this work has made it possible to make a
complete history of the public debt from the
foundation of the government to date. The
work of the board that has just been appoint
ed is to make an equally full and itemized
account of every portion of the debt. Hav-
ing got history of the principle of the pub
lie debt, we now propose to look after the
interest with equal care. The public debt in
1871 was $75,OO0O 600. At the breaking out of
the war of 1872 it was only $45, 600,
CO., 1t YVES increased in that
struggle to $127. 100000 in 1916. This
debt was gradually reduced until in 1925 it
was only $37. 900. This was the lowest point
in our whole history. 1t increased to &c.
100000 in 1888, was reduced to s. OO0, 900 in
1889, and varied from that point to $64, 900,
OCO, at which figures it stood when the late
war broke out. It thert went up to g, zoo, :
600, 900 in 1866. and is now less than 81 800,
100000. The first officer finds the work of
his Office getting behind in spite of all his
efforts, and more clerical force willb neces-
sary in that department.. During the month
of December 1887 accounts were received
and only ], 1853 were audited. The auditor ne
quires that all vouchers be examined, and
all footings proved This takes great deal
moro tins than under ths Old plan Some
Of H. 1axReet 9pouI1h ennne ID NTH IL
1uve1zunent - 1lko ~ -. In
;;ss :! = ::
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-16
KANSAS FARMING.

Pratt Center Times. The time is
NEAR at hard when our farmers will select
chair spring delivery of fruit trees. In
fAe frst place it is important that they
bay frem good, reliable firms and then
suefoct the proper variety of trees. A
study of the reports of the State Hort-
0ultural Society is one OF the best
methods of getting an intelligent idea OF
What varieties are best adapted to Kansas
xsil and climate The cherry has proven
= success in Kansas wherever tried and
.xhs Morillo, English Morillo and early
IHichmond are the varieties most highly
recommended. The pear is generally a
failure on account of blight. The plum
~ reported as doing fairly well and the
Wild Goose and Weaver are varieties
rxecsmnended Blackberries and rasp-
slberries require extraordinary care to do
suven fairly well. Strawberries are high
NJ recenmended as profitable crop for
1 uSnnskek and Wilson's Albany the favorite
nxisty. No one should neglect to set
vut grapes IN a climate or soil where they
- % well. The Concord is the favorite
w1riety. Peaches have not proven very
xeottable crop in Kansas, but Of course
No fruit rs1ser should not neglect to
ubsop amnau orcAard The borer is a
ront sneny to the peach tree in Kansas
- snly vigilance and great deal OF
yodk Wlll nd an orchard of these pests.
tfn4 ont an apple orchard care
7nnan u getting large pro-
! ~ ~ sppfoved winter varieties.
= shcf6z be provided with a
sps1iAlly ON the south OF
thwest
Kansas Fds7acr:: Farmers Of western
4 knrsas and Nebraska win have market
~ oorn hereafter to ranchmen west OF
IN, 6ince these cattlenen have found
Sscsssary and profitable to do some
li3inE. It win have tendency to sus-
In prices enough to make corn raising
. proAtable In this region.
}ndSborg Ne,es The outlook fol-
IS .N1,sat crop IS especially good, the
Il; l11iex being favorable although the
Is 5 mall, much smaller than last
His Is due principally to the
IA the crop Of 1885 and the
~ prevailing.
peg Ns,os: Brooncom Is nov
1850 per bon. This county
~ - bet hrooncozn q the
n11ne6n WHO h6ve been 3uIta-
n8 qfr sau16 N ~ -
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-16

much higher temperature ofhot blast is
obtained, and that the proportion of COM
bustible consumed and compressed
coal included per ton of pig-iron pro-
duced is less than with coke alone. NJ
Escalle attributes this result to the guam
tity of water, II per cent, contained in
the compressed coal blocks used by him,
as well as to the nature of the volatile
matter. The volume of gas obtained pei
ton of the compressed fuel at these works
was some 1920 feet.
"A metallic telegraph pole has been
adopted by the Canadian government fol-
it's telegraph line on the Northwestern
prairies. The pole is constructed Of
malleable galvanized iron, u inch in
diameter at the top and q inches in
diameter at the bottom and weighs less
than so pounds. The bottom of the
pole is set into a claw-plate, upon which
the earth is closely packed to height OF
about two feet. Then another plate is
put into place around the pole, and the
earth is packed upon it to the level of the
ground The claw-plates take hold in
the ground at once, SO that the pole be-
comes soldly fixed Immediately after be-
ing set, which desideratum is only OBJ
tained by the ordinary wooden pole after
it has been in the ground for at least a
year. A recent test is said to have shown
the great strength of the pole, as heavy
No. 6 government wire was strung. and
the poles subjected to the greatest posi-
BILE strain, but without moving them in
the least.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-16
INCONGRUITIEs IN THE TARIFF

which could be remedied by looking at the
whole system from business standpoint"
Returning to the subject of the senate, and
the consideration by kthat body of his ap-
pointments, the president said: II have
made no hasty selection of officers, but on
the contrary, have given very much time and
Investigation to the subject, appreciating that
very much depends on the personel of the
government. Possibly may have erred in
some instances but am sure they are few,
and have even evidence that the country is
satisfied with the new officials. 1 have no
knowledge as to what course the senate will
persue, but have no idea that it will assume
to interfere with the pDerogatives of the presi-
dent. I have my duties. 1t has its. One
thing don't believe, that is that the United
States senate will spend its time in listening
to the petty criticisms of appointees which
come from disappointed applicants for
Office
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-16
Converted.

An extraordinary story is reported
from jamestown, o. During revival
in the place young man named Cole
became distinguished as a champion
scoffer. No matter who was speaking or
praying, young Cole kept up constant
undertone OF sarcastic comments on the
same subject. His conduct finally be-
came so annoying that man present
offered up prayer for the young man
to be afflicted with lockjaw or something
which would keep him quiet. No sooner
was the prayer offered up than Cole be
came speechless. His mouth seemed to
be closed Like an oyster, and not word
could he say. Some time after the tenn
porary affection passed away and he re-
covered his pour q apenchs The affair
made 20 stsol = On On ker-
fhst he ~ q 4 ~ q nov him
eaednsly ~
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-16
GRAND ARMY GLEANINGS.

Cottonwood Falls rder: The Johr
W. Geary Relief Corps, No. SO, elected
the following officers last Saturday fol-
the ensuing year: President, Mrs. w. A
Morgan; ]. V. p, Mrs. G. A. Britton
Treasurer, Mrs. Geo. w. Crum; Conduct
ress, Mrs. J. Johnson; Chaplain, Mrs
J. H. Mann; Guard, Mrs. E. w. Brace,
Secretary, Mrs. F. P. Cochran; A. c.,
Mrs. j.. J. Massey; A. g., Mrs. E. A.
Kinne
La Cygne Journal: Robert B. Mitch
ell post, No. 40, G.. A. R., elected the
following at their last meeting: I. w.
Williamson, P. c.; Samuel Hymer, s. v
c.; R. F. Tgorpe, J.V. c.; DR.. George J.
Rabb, surgeon; E. p McCarty, Q. M;
Ed Allen, o. g.; A. w. Canaan, o. D.;
Rev. S. j. Brownson, chaplain; J. J.
Starks, representative to department en-
campment; alternate representative, DIR,
J. Milton WEIGH.
Mcpherson Freeman: ]. B. McPher-
son post G. A. R., at the annual election
last week elected the following officers fol
the ensuing year: Commander. II.
Wright. Vice Commander-J. q. Eel
lows. Junior Vice Conmander-Joh
Coulter. I. NIB. S. Bonney. Chaplain
A. s. Eastlick. Officer of the Day
Jerry Dean. Officer of the Guard j. d.
Mckenzie.
Atchison Champion: About twenty
ex- Union soldiers who survived the ex-
plosion of the packet Sultano near Mem
phis, Tenn, April q, 1866, met at Eos
toria, Ohio, on the 30th ult, and organ
lied permanent association.
The Women's Relief corps, Of Marys-
vile, Marshall county, report the condi.
ton of their corps to be excellent and
with prospect for large increase in
their membership.
Garden City Sentinel: The Sons Of
Veterans camp has mustered" in about
twenty five of the boys.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-16
By the Barrel.

When you come we will receive
YOU cheerfuIIy. 1t would be highly
improper for us to extend to you
this public invitation to call on us.
and then fail to treat you kindly.
Call, whether you want to make a
purchase or not.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1886-08-05
Ser &danlcenfn8.

ollie Counties bes Staates baben iebt
ibre Beri6te iber bic NnSabl Der f6ulz
fdbigen &inber eingefanbt unb es er=
belt aug benielben, baB Der @taat
Seras cine i9ulfdbiee 8eb6lferung bon
489, 795 Ginoerrt adbIt. Die 3unabme
gegen bas 8ortahr betrdgt 37,117 un6
NIT benz Sabre 1880 Dergli9en, bat fi6
Die gnaabl Der S9ultinber UNI 100
pro3ent Dermebrt.
2eiber bdIt Die 3unabme oes S6ul'
fonbs nit ber ber Ginber ni9t gleiden
S6ritt. Ser @9ulfonb bleibt ftabil
unb notbgebrungen miifen 6aber bic
Musgaben rebuairt perben. STR ieoes
einselue 2inb perben beshalb in bie=
FEM Sabre uur $4.75 ausge3abIt gegen
$500 i'm lebten Sabre.
Mn G9ulfteuer gebt ungefdbr cine
Milion idbrli6 Elm unb bic ausgaben
fnr bic Dffentli6en S@ulen iiberffeiesn
ale ibrigen Granddaughter 5ufamz
menqenommen. Ma11 pertebt Is ni9t,
ben 51ulfonb at bermebren. 90 fi9
aber bic fdulfdbige 8eb6lferung bers
mebrt, 10 muB bic Sdulfeuer nm $780,
900 erb6bt meroen, menn Die Nus3ahz
lung BON 81. IS fir iebes Sinh beibee
balten tperoe1 foa. 9as finb febr
uuginftige &usf9ten. ftir bic 3ufunft.
8emerfensmertb lit Der INTERRUPTED.
Der in ber 3us unb Mbnabme Der &ins
Der in ben beri9iebenen Counties ftatt'
finbet. Sn @alpefon betrdgt bic 3uz
1abr1e 4. 9. iber 1000 uno in ben
Counties 8erar, Bonnie, Collin, @raps
ION, paris, punt nnb 2amar tiber
1000.
Cine Mbmabme fanb fatt in ben
Counties Mranfas, 8urnet, CALHOUN,
Cameron, @rodet, Sails, Sarrifon,
9oufton, Seferfon, Gerr, 2ampafas,
2lano, Milam, @ust, Waibiagton
un6 Webb.