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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-11-26
Not Considering the Country.

The saloon-keeper who takes one
hundred dollars from politician knows
that the politician expects to get at
least one hundred and fifty dollars from
the public treasury. 1t is business"
on both sides. His ten or twenty votes
secured by the outlay Of the money
may or may not represent price paid
to the voters. The saloon-kecper may
be expected to keep as much as posi-
bic of his one hundred dollars; but
having taken the money his conscience
will prompt him to deliver some votes;
but these votes represent no intelli-
gent judgment on politics. 1t is less
and less to be doubted that the So
called popular will is in a majority Of
eases ground out at elections through
the saloon mills. 1t is not necessary
10 deny the saloon man choice lie
does prefer this man to that one; but
the preference is either view Of his
business interests or dictate of his
sympathies He is not thinking about
deciding the destinies Of the country
He is putting his friend Jake into Of
flee, or pleasing his friend the alder
man, or cheapening his annual license.
There is no national element in the
business; he is hardly looking outside
his saloon, much less considering the
whole country.-M w. Christian i'd
C0c0te.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-11-26
TEMPERANCE.
"Is PAPA Drunk To.NleHr.n

Written for one dear mother who knows
what lntemperance means.
There was no bread in the house,
Not enough for mouse;
Ny wee darliEgs were supperiess;
Ely wee boys y ere in tears
With their hearts full of fears.
For they were worse than fatherless,
| hear step along the hall,
hear my hearts deep call,
s My first born's voice so dear,
Ia sounding in my ear:
In trembling grief he asks:
Is papa drunk to-night?''
Why my hearts quick beat tonight?
Why clasp / my babes so tight?
Why fear his hand on the latch,
p Or his wild cry for match,
That he may find US?
Papa is drunk tonight"
You, whose hearts are good and true.
You, who know sorrow too,
And you, who make human laws
For future destinies-
Save the boys papa who asks:
is papa drunk to-nighu?'
N. L. 4ioTClaRd, IN Union Signal.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-11-26

Many explosions in Touring mills
are said to have been caused by cleo
tricity generated by belts. Even or
binary belts are found to generate
sufficiently strong. currents to perform
the common experiments for which
electrical machines are used. - Chicago
JQGrnQL.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-11-26

WHEN slave owners began to kill or
outrage those who said what they
thought about slavery and advocated
abolition they sealed the fate of the IN
stitution. Ii the liquor sellers in Iowa
have procured the murder of man
for saying what he thought about their
business and for advocating prohibit
tion, they have done more harm to
''thc liquor interest" than Mr.. Had
dock could have done if he had lived
ten years longer and preached two ser
mons in favor of prohibition every day.
-. !, Times.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-11-26

"a SALOON can no more be run
without using up boys than a Touring
mill without wheat or saw mill with
out logs The only question is: whose
boys? Your boys or mine; our boys
or our neighbor s?'' = Christian In
SLrNctOr.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-11-26

BoeroN boasts a population of $685.
600. The saloon ratio is l to every
l25; arrests, to 124; court expenses,
S2,S24, $50; license revenue, $500, 900.
That is to say, for every 81 revenue
about 81 expense.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-11-26

The New York Mol says that
sign of American names on Broadway
will one Of these days be curiosity.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1886-11-26


September day when | reached Culver.
ton. Direct to Deacon Markham's
took my way, saying over to myself as
| went-'now or never. Straight III
the gravel walk, across the broad
piazza | went and on into the dusk,
parlor, unannounced. By the din
light / saw Kittie sitting ON a low seat
her head resting on the sofa pillows
She was alone and had not heard my
steps, Was she asleepP A low sol
answered me. In moment | wa:
kneeling beside her and had raised the
bowed head.
"Kittie, dear little Kittie," l said
tenderly, scarcely knowing how she
would receive it. With a quick start
and q glad cry of surprise her heac
| was pillowed on my bosom.
30, I'm so glad to see you" sht
sobbed. "They told me you wouldn't
return, and it's so lonely without you. >
"And it's so lonely without you, too
Kittie, darling" | said, kissing hel
rapturously, won't you 90 beck with
me and share my Western home?'
The answer was very low, but
knew it was in the affirmative. ''WiIl
you marry me tonight" / was de.
termined to make sure work now.
There was some hesitation-a few OBJ
jections raised, but finally carried my
point. I'm half an hour, Kittie,' ]
said as she left me for her chamber,
and hurried out to see the old folks.
There was considerable pleasure ex-
pressed at my unexpected arrival, and
great surprise when my errand was
made known few tears of regret
from the mother at parting with Kit
tie, and hearty good wishes from the
father, concluded by the remark: ''That
just as likely as not she would change
her mind while changing her dress.
| think ! accomplished more in thai
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12
The Cowboy Preacher.

.Lampasas Jake. the cowboy
evangelist who is holding reyivals in
New Mexico. can beat sam Jones rs a
vernacular preacher Here is an alb
stract from one of his sermons. How
many of you's are ready to die now
with YOU boots on?
Where'd yoU be 70 breakfast?
Don't any fyou drunken, swearing.
fighting, disappearing, gambling, THEW
inc. tin-horn, Notwithstanding
ga!oots, look at me ugly, because |
know We, I've been through the drive.
You're al in your sins.
You know a fat, weli-careG for thor
oughlv branded steer when you see
one, and You can tell whose it is and
where ii belongs. There's man
that owns it. There place for it to
90, Theirs a law to protect it But
the mavericks is that? You're
all mavericks and worse The nave
rick has no brand on him. He goes
beilering about until somebody takes
him in and claps the branding iron on
him. But You whelps. you've got the
devils brand on You You've got his
lariat about you. He lets you have
rope now. but he'll haul YOU in when
he wants frewood. = [Des Moines
Mail.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12
Sherman County.

Sherman County.
Welcome! gentle rain.
The storm on Wednesday night was
very severe, though we believe it has
not damaged crops to any great ex'
tent.
H. Berdine was the recipient of a
pet badger.
Query-Who is iSHs'Doesticks?"
The corner stone services of the
Bethel church were conducted by Rev.
Caldwell. Those who attended were
highly pleased with the sermon.
Whispering rumor, so they say,
Lacketh not voice to sing
Of approaching wedding day,
Portended by tell-tale ring.
Oh, We hypocrites, whose noses pro-
ject far into other peoples business,
and roll calumny under their poison
Gus tongues as sweet morsel, should
straighten up their affairs at home.
The singing at Mr.. Prindle's was
largely attended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoyt deserve great
praise for their assiduous attention
given to the little folks of Garden
Plains Sabbath school.
Dear editor and readers, please ex-
cuse this letter, as we are precipitant-
ly occupied hunting dux-vox populi
Erin 60 bragh. CoMpos MENT1s.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12
Prairie View.

Ed. CAr.-Once again come with
few items for your valuable paper.
Well, first of all, crops are looking
fine since the rain.
The farmers are still turning up the
sod, and all seem hopeful for another
year.
On last Sabbath, Aug. 1st, we had
preaching and Sabbath school again
with a good attendance. As usual, we
listened to q sterling sermon from
Rev. Armstrong. All that marred
our enjoyment was that the house was
not large enough for the congregation,
vet crowded as we were we observed
perfect order.
We are glad to see again the pleas
ant faces of bliss Iona Fox and Miss
Carrie Barnhill. We are glad to have
you home again, girls, for we cannot
spare any bright-faces.
We must not forget to mention, as
a sample of the interest our young
folks take in our Sabbath school that
Miss Edith Ellsworth, our librarian,
walked A miles to attend last Sab
bath. We hope, Miss Edith, you will
come again, out won't have to walk.
Lost, strayed or stolen, a young
man of medium hight, with blue eyes
and light hair; when last seen had on
light clothes. Anyone giving any in
formation leading to.the discovery of
his whereabouts will be rewarded. |
might add that the initials of his
name are Charley Roberts. Come back
again, Charley. l don't think Mr..
Boyer will hurt you, that is, if you
don't go up to take dinner any more.
Well, for fear of wearying you with
too much nonsense, / will close, thank
ing the kind editor for noticing my
last effort. More anon.
j. d. S.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12
Eden.
Eden is on a boom again.

Eden is on boom again.
Plenty of rain and lots of sunshine
make the garden loom up as in the
days of old.
Base ball playing, horse and foot
racing at Morley's store every Satur-
day afternoon.
Mr.. J. A. Dobbs has his new house
completed, and is going after lumber
next week to build stable.
Mr. Will Brown is putting down q
we'll on his claim.
Mr.. j. F. Gettig's house will be
completed next week.
The prospect for an abundant corn
crop is fattering.
Prof. Reynish is as happy as lark
since he attended the hop last Friday
eve.
Messrs. Allen and Wallace Marble,
of South Eden, are making some val
liable Improvements on their claims.
They have come to stay.
A new postotfice is talked of at
Morleys. An Office is very much
needed in this vicinity, and we hope
there will be one established here in
the near future.
Prairie breaking goes on the same
as ever, and may it continue until
snow flies.
The Thomas CAT is read in nearly
every home in Eden.
Mr.. Grepp has the finest piece of
corn in Eden. Mr. Grepp is one of
the first settlers in this locality.
Grand hop at Morleys next We'd
nesday evening. All lovers of the
fantastic step are cordially invited.
4 very interesting game of ball was
played at Morley Saturday afternoon.
The boys think with little more
practice they will be able to play the
Thomas Cats.
One OF THE BOYS.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12
Cumberland.

The Cumberland school closed July
9th Quite numberof the patrons
and friends came to listen to the ex.
ercises and expressed themselves well
pleased
The program was as follows:
Song, Welcome, Welcome.
Salutatory, by George Smalley.
Trouble. Nora Middleton.
The Lazy Puss, frankie Hurlock.
The Problem. Mabel Gibbs.
The smooth Path, Edna Middleto n.
An Heroic Deed. Cora Hurlick.
Song, Happiness is Everywhere.
The Housekeeper Trunk, Mary
Strayer.
The Girl and the Razor, by Eva Lee.
A writing match, Lizzie Menthick.
A man of Words. Frank Strayer.
Song, The Mountain Echo.
Lillian's Fancies, Hattie Hurlock.
Death Doomed, Fred Lee.
Harrys Birthday, Anna Mentlick.
Exercise song.
The School Boys Plot. Willie Sto-
bic.
Sunny Western Kansas, Edna Mid
dleton.
Song, We Have no Home.
The Girl Love, Frank Strayer.
Katie Lee and Willie Gray. Cora
Hurlock.
Dialogue, Playing School.
The young Doctors Story, Mary
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12

When your tongue is coated, when
your eyes are dull, when your blood runs
sluggish. when YOU nave fever when
you feel languid and have no appetite
and all you eat lies on your stomach like
a brick, also when your head aches, your
blood is out of order Your liver does not
work properly. you need a good reliable
remedy that viii put new life and blood
in your veins. Begg's Blood Purifier and
blood malieriS prepared expressly for this
purpose, and acts on the whole system
if You try it once in your
family YOU will never be without it. Sold
by Walker & Yous>e
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12
Gasoline and coal oil at the Central.

Ladies' examine our stock of dress
goods at the Great Western Dry Goods
and Grocery House.
Croquet sets at the Centrel Drug Store.
A full supply of boots and shoes at
Boerners. Every pair warranted. Man
ufacturer of boots and shoes. Repairing
promptly and neatly done. Next door
south of Walkers drug store.
Quick Relief is just what is wanted in
every case of cramp collie or diarrhGa.
Chamberlain's collie. cholera and diar-
rhGa remedy relieves the pain promptly.
and is Il certain cure 4 dose or two is
all that is required for any ordinary case.
Recommended. guaranteed and sold by
Walker & IOusse.
Croquet sets at the Central.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12

On Aug. 9th, the 49th congress adj
journed. 1t has been remarkable
congress in some respects. The house
is democratic and senate republican,
and it is well known that they have
already drifted far apart The most
conspicuous thing has been the veto
ing by the president. The president
has used the veto power more times
than al. his predecessors, principally
on pensions 1t is impossible to give
a resume Of all. but what interests us
is that q law was passed whereby sur
veyed lands granted to railroads CO.
terminus with completed portions of
such roads and in organized counties,
shall not be exempt from local taxa
ton or account of the lien of the
United States upon them for the costs
OF surveying. selecting or conveying
them. The law also provides for sell
ing such lands or the refusal or neg
ioct OF the companies to pay costs of
survey
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12
HNMEsTEADs.

HNMESTEADS.
No. 2l1, 32O Acles in z, 80. two houses,
twenty one acres broke, price $4,000 cash.
Ne. 217, I60 acres, S mile from Eustis OF
Leonard, $4,000 cash or trade.
No. 202, 160 acres six miles from Colby
$4,000
TIMBER CLAIMS.
No. 2l2. I60 acres fourteen miles from
Colby, six miles from r R., $250.O0
No. 222, 16o lacres miles Of Colby
S500,00.
No. 223. $40 acres two timber claims ard
two decided quarters all adjoining, $4,000, 90
for all or Sl500,OO for half.
No. 227, 800 acres one quarter timber
entry and one decided, all choice | aud, price
$4,000
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12
Wendell Items.

Fine weather-looks like rain.
Mr.. Bilger has sowed S acres OF
buckwheat.
Mr.. Gibbs house fell down. He is
now putting up another one.
Wilber Myers is going to start to
his home in Iowa next Tuesday with
his pets that he caught on the prairie.
He has an antelope, one badger. five
.swifts, and one prairie dog.
Miss Alice Stobie, who has been
visiting her parents in Thomas coun-
ty, has returned to her home in Texas.
Mr.. Sharp is digging another well.
Ed Halliday says he is not going to
Sabbath school again because they did
not give him card. The superinten-
dent should be more careful after this.
for we want all the little ones to come.
Mr. Meyers and Mr. Byron Poland
have been on the sick list for few
days, but they are better.
Wonder what the young man said
and did when the sand swift run up
his breeches leg at Sunday school.
Since writing the above we have had
another rain. About three inches of
water fell last night. the Goth.
Some are getting uneasy about their
crops. The corn is growing so fast
they are afraid it will shoot and miss
the stalk, and the pumpkin vines are
growing so fast they drag the little
ones of. There is no soil like this.
SHOO Fly.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12

Strayer.
Deeds of Kindness, Eva Ryan.
The little Boy who Died, Anna
Mentlick.
Old Santa Claus Visit, Hattie Hur-
lock.
Little Jack Horner, George Cham
bers, Elsie Middleton, frankie Lupfer,
Katie Mentlick.
Song, must we part.
CLORA c. SMITH, Teacher.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12

Now at this season of the year, when
any of us are liable to be taken with
cramps, collie. diarrhOea, or dysentery,
how essential it is that all families should
keep good collie and diarrhoea remedy
at hand. We guarantee Beggs diarrhoea
balsam to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded Ont of 1000. 600 bot
ties sold last summer not one was return
ed Sold by Walker & Yousse and at the
Palace Drug store.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12
COUNTY DIRECTORY.

Oerk-James N. Fke,
Treasurer-N. ID. Bean.
Register of Deeds-John W. Irwin.
Superintendent Public Ins't-W. W. Walker.
Representative-W.H H. Copeland.
Attorney-W. G. Porter.
Sheriff-W. H. Kingery.
Probate Judge-M. L. Lacey,
Clerk District COurt-E. j. Paine.
SurveyOr-T. p. Chambers.
COroner-M. McGreevy.
Crank Pingree, Chm.
tR. T. Heming.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12

Samuel J. Tilden is no more. The
great democratic chief will be missed
and who will fill his place no one can
tell. He was genial, rich, and man
of many noble traits, and possessed
rare qualities of craftsmanship.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12

If parents who have children would
take Walker & Yousses advice, they
would never be without bottle of Cham
berlain's collie, cholera and diarrhea rem
edy in the house, then in case of need,
night or day, they would be prepared to
cure sudden attacks of bowel complaints
1t is absolutely unsafe to be without a
reliable medicine of this kind at hand and
we know of none better than Chamber
lain's.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12

Walker & Yousse are selling medicine
for diarrh9a and bowel complaint which
is no doubt the best family medicine ever
introduced in this country 1t is not
made to cure every disease, but is all the
more valuable on that account 1t is
known as Chamberlain collie, cholera,
and diarrh9a remedy, and is worth one
hundred times its cost in time of need
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12

Mrs. Reardon has two brothers Wis
iting her.
Ed Wilkey's father and uncle are
out looking at the country.
Every homesteader has a smile on
from ear to ear since the rain.
A certain young man in this viciri-
ty says that the old women and little
children have his best regards.
B. D. Poland is Strengthening up his
business preparatory to leaving Thom-
as county. Sorry to lose so good a
neighbor.
As ''Shoo Fly gave snch a minute
description of that young man falling
out of the buggy leads one to suppose
that 'Shoo Fly" was there too. Won
der if they were the couple that was
scared so. Eco.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12
{. o. o. r.

Cunlight Lodge No. 273, meets regularly every
OTuesday evening at Beams Hall, al Z O'Clock
p. m. Ailmembers of the order are cordially
invited to attend.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12

The county commissioners of Thorn
as county put the railroad lands in
Thomas county On the tax list. 1t
appears from the new law passed by
the 49th congress that the tax will be
collected. The commissioners, at any
rate, had the sand to do their duty in
the matter.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12

A. S. Cutting is cutting a great fig
ure now in the United States and Mex
leo.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12

When you are constipated, with loss of
appetite, headache, take one of Dr. j. H.
McLean's Little Liver and Kidney Pillets
They are pleasant to take and will cure
you. % cents vial Sold at the Palace
Drug Store and by Walker & YOusse If
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12

Ladies combination suits at 81 and 81 .25
at j. w. Allen & Sons.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12

Paint brushes, hair brushes. shaving
brushes, tooth brushes, in fact all kinds
of brushes. at the Palace Drug Store. sold
on very low margin.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12

Smoke the Judic cigar found at the
Central Drug store Best in the world
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12

If you have claim for sale or trade
Kingery d Harvey have customer for
YOU.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12

You will find large stock of drugs,
medicines, paints, oils and every thing
pertaining to the drug line at Central
Drug Store.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12

c. 81, Martin & Bro. carry every kind
OF writing paper, envelopes, ETC., etc.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12

If you want groceries go to J. W. Allen
i Sons. They keep the best line in town.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12

All those indebted to me Will please
call in and settle at once.
NJ. DONEIAN.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12
CITY DIRECTORY.

MayOr-M. DOnelan.
Clerk-Fred P. Greene.
Treasurer-J. f. Meglemre
Marshal-Wm. Harvey.
Police Judge-N. J. Adams.
DIR. w. NJ. Edwards,
T. p. Feehan,
Councilmen W. W. Walker,
DR.. c. f. COrpofan,
Roht. McGOnigal,
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12
Fer Sal6-R,

Fer SaIe-Bargain.
Two horses, wagon and harness. Call
at CAT office. ED. CROwL.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12

The Democrats of Kansas will rally
by Moonlight this fall.
Thomas County cat., 1886-08-12

SCHOOL LAND.
No. 169, 1GO acres in choice location,
$4,000, one half cash, balance two years at
six per cent.
No. 100. 100, 800. 4sO. or 64O acres all
choice land, price $500 per acre, one-half
cash, balance long time at six per cent.
DECIDED LANDS.
No. 204, I60 acres near Quickville,
$4,000
half cash balance on short or long time.
No. 22S. 16O acres three miles Of post office
and near Colby $4,000 FIVE hundred cash
balance in FIVE years.
No. 22s, 160 acres four miles of Colby
$4,000
Farm Loans specially. Call and see us
or Address WELD Bios. Colby Kansas.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-11-08
Cnnrrr,. mud IIr EleelIons.

The elections Of 1856 have wrought a
considerable change in the House oil Rep
ro,entstlyes. The majority in favor OF
the dominant party has been much d.
mlnished, Republicans go in with great
or strength, and Labor Representative
will cut more conspicuous figure.
The House which meets next month
will show none Of these changer, Tor II Is
tao House elected two years ago. 1t does
not represent the sense Of the people to-
day. 1t represents free trade strength
which the people have very seriously im'
plired, with serious intent and for Heri'
Gus purpose. Mr., Morrison, the chief Of
the free trade forces on the floor Of
tn, House, has been wiped out
Of q factor in Congreft; yet at
the coming reassembllng of Congress
he will take his place q! the head Of the
Ways and Means Committee, aud, ii his
patty permits him, may bring in another
bill or bis old bill TO I'LL American indus
tries.
The new House Of Representatives
ought to be the one to assemble soon after
the elections for Congress. No other
House ought 10 como between Issues
change and the sentiment Of the people
chsuges. We npssk Of Representatives
in Congress as coming "juat from The reo'
pie" Unless an extra session Of the new
Congress ia called, Representatives are
more than year from the people before
they arc sworn in.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-11-08
Mr.. SIooGy's work in WhcclIns.

Mr.. Moody has been with lo week,
working day and night. Ho has more
than satisfied expectation. The people
have llocked to hear him, and not few OF
them have become regular attendants at
his meetings. They go to tho preaching
and stay through the prayer meeting
They show their interest not only by 60
ing and remaining to the last, but by their
close attention.
They arc not all church members either.
Men and women OF the world form large
part Of the congregation, and Mr.. Moody's
appeals have touched many heart not
much used 10 dwell on sacred things.
Hundreds Of thia class have sought quiet
word with Mr.. Moody, but the good mans
timO is so taken up with his public ser.
vices that there is little opportunity 10
minister to individual cases. Therolsnoex.
citement. Being invited, people stand up to
be prayed for and resume their seats. But
there is mighty underlow that is sweep
ing the people along into new and
better current Of lie.
TIA money value could be placed upon
"tls pearl OF great price" tho people OF
Wheeling could afford to make Mr.. Moody
rich beyond tho need Of labor, The man
who leads godly life needs no police
surveillance. lie obey5 the lag because
1t Is right to obey it, He does not wong
his nolghbor. His heart and his pocket
book are open to the unfortunate needy.
His influence among his nelghbors Is for
good.
The ISrELMaEScEE is glad that Mr.
Moody came and regrets that he cannot
stay longer. Wheeling will now feel that
she has q special interest in him, and will
always be glad to welcome him back.