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, 1886-07-31
TERRITORIAL TOPICS.

Col D. G. Russell, formerly connected
with the Omaha Bee, and well known in
this section, was shot by Charley Moore
at Haley, Idaho, last week. The trouble
grew out of some references Russell made
TO Moore in the newspaper, and some OBJ
lectionable remarks he made about Moore's
wife and daughter. Moore met the colo
mel on the street and opened fire on him,
one ball striking him in the mock, and one
on the leg. The former wound is likely to
prove fatal. Russell has had a varied and
exciting experience. He was all through
the war, having served with Mosby's
guerillas. He has also been connected
with the French and Egyptian armies.
He was prosecuting attorney in New Mex
leo with Judge Parks, the recent Judge of
this district. and was a brilliant and iorci
bic newspaper writer. His last visit to
Rock SPRINGS Was at the time of the Chi
nese troubles last fall. He reported the
trial of the alleged rioters for several East
ern newspapers. Rock Springs hide
pendent
Pat Dillon, a well known liquor dealer
of Rawlins, was shot by his brother Nal
achi on Tuesday last. The Laramie
Boomerang gives the following p%articu-
lars: The operating cause of the shoot
ing was jealousy. Dillon Brothers, who
were the principals in the affay, are saloon
keepers here. According to the rumors
that prevail, Pat Dillon, who is chief of
the fire department, occupied rather too
intimate relations with his brothers wife.
The affair finally reached the cars OF NAL
achi. when an open rupture ensued. NAL
achi bought out the interest of Pat in the
saloon business, and after paying over the
money told his brother that if he didn't
leave the town before morning he should
die. His brothers wife was sent home to
her parents. At noon the two men met
in front OF the opera house. Malachi i'm
mediately drew n revolver and began
shooting. The third shot took effect and
Pat dropped to the ground with what is
considered a fatal wound. A large crowd
Immediately collected and Malachi was at
once placed under arrest and lodged in
jail. 1t is probable that he may be bailed
out, in which event more trouble is antici-
pated. Both men have heretofore borne
good regulations. Public sympathy in the
affair is strongly with Malachi"
, 1886-07-31
4 DEcE1vINc OLD MAN.
showing What a Person VIII do For a
Few Cents.

For the last four days there has been a
man old and gray who with difficulty
made his way around the streets, begging
from door to door for his food, and at the
same time never failing to ask if they
knew anyone by the name of Celia Crit
feth. but his answer was always met with
a negative. Thursday evening he was
found by the writer in the alley back of
the Inter Ocean hotel crying like a child
and on the verge of taking his own life.
After talking with him he was induced to
eat a square meal, the first one he said
that he had partaken of in four long
years. His sorrowtul tale he related to
the writer which in substance was as fol-
lows.
Hiram Griffith was a prosperous young
farmer, having inherited his property in
one of the finest valleys of Pennsylvania
from his father. John Griffith. He mar
ried Hettie Lowell June &c, 1856. A
daughter was born to them April /, 81.
The family lived happily together for
twenty years. On July Is, 1876,
the father became suddenly de-
ranged leaving his home in the
night and had never been heard
from since. He finally drified into this
western country. his last stopping place
being at Deadwood, d. T., where he has
been cooking and washing for two miners
for the last two years. being deemed by
them as a harmless ~lunatic. A little over
a month ago he regained his reason and
started for his old home. He received an
answer tn his letter which he had writ
ten, saying that his wife was dead and his
daughter married. but where she was no
one knew. The farm was in the hands of
a man who had held a mortgage on it and
foreclosed two months after the old man
left. On hearing this the old man again
became partially deranged, and seemed to
think of nothing but his lost daughter.
After hearing his story the writer fur
nished him the money to obtain lodging
for the night, and found him the next
morning drunk and jolly. and ascertained
that he was a railroad employe and hap
pened to be broke when the writer found
him. The deceiving uretchi
, 1886-07-31
NEWS NOTES.
General lettings Gathered Around
Town
Condensed for the Benefit of the
Hasty' Reader.

The printers nine will play another
game with the picked nine tomorrow.
During the absence Of Mr.. j X. JEFF
frey Joe Fisher will act as county clerk.
A refractory broncho was the cause Of
some excitement in front of the city hal
yesterday.
Work has commenced on the eight
foot board fence which is to enclose the
new fair grounds.
Messrs. Baxter and Palmer have form
ed a law partnership and established theii
Office in room 2, Delaware block.
This is the last day that the board of
equalization will convene to hear com
plants in regard to the amount of assess.
ment.
A good lot of hay can be cut from
around the lakes north of the city. The
quality is very good, being wild oats and
all over a foot high.
Highest temperature yesterday, So
lowest, So; mean temperature GO;
mean humidity, 81; highest velocity Of
wind, 20 miles per hour.
Mrs. F. Z Warren gave a highly en-
tertaining reception to her friends last
night. Quite a large number were pres
ent, and all thoroughly enjoyed them
selves.
The interest which has been taken
lately in the killing of gophers for the
bounty, seems to be dying out, as but
few scalps have been turned in during the
last week.
The register and receiver of the land
Office have had official notice, by the presi.
dents circular, as what is not expected Of
them in politics. The governor received
his several days ago.
The Courier reports a very fair build.
ing boom at Fort Collins. Besides the
school house and two new 500, 900 mer
chant Touring mills and the Mosmar
block, there are several residences already
under way, and others contemplated.
Mrs. E. B. Visscher tainted in front O.
Zehner, Jackson & Buechner's jewelry
store yesterday afternoon. The lady
says that she had 5000 i'll her possession
before ~fainting which she missed upon re-
gaining consciousness. 4 dflligent search
for the money has thus far proved I'M
ayailinp.
, 1886-07-31
THE PHENIX


Offers for Saturday trade
Fresh Brook Trout ana
Salmon.
Dressed Chickens and
FOsCl, Beef, Mutton, V'e0i,
Spring Lamb, Ham and
BreNhfHSf Bacon.
Spinach, SsCeet Corn and
NsCeet Potatoes, Summer
Squash, Tomatoes, CaMii-
HOsCer, Cabbage, Beefs,
String Beans. Turmtpx.
Carrots, Onions, Lettuce,
CELER y, Kadishes, Gu
ctSsMbers, Parsley, Mint
and Potatoes.
Grapes, Peaches, PiNnis,
Pears, .1Yples, Bfackber-
rtes, kaspberyies and Wa
term eiOns.
Fresh Ranch Eggs and
Butter.
, 1886-07-31

The Union Pacific Railway company to
Robt. f. Mccormick, lot No. l in block
lac, in this city; consideration $25.
Chas. Blindt to 7. A. Kent, lot No. 3
In block 1874, in this city; considera-
ton 81.
Claim of priority of water right by
Chas. F. Rugg, to a ditch taking water
from the west side of Bear creek, inI Sec
ton 7, township 10, north of range GO
west.
Claim to water right by John Hunton
for ditch to take water out of the north
side of Richard creek for the irrigation of
4S0 acres.
Same, for ditch to take water from the
north side of Chugwater creek for the
irrigation Of 800 acres.
, 1886-07-31
W'NtersNeiOMs and CNnfa-
tOMpeS at j. y. 4 NylOr''s.


Send 81 for two handsomely made boys
grades proportionately reduced. We have
the largest stock OF Turkish towels in
Colorado. Handsome ones for DC, for
mer price SOC. Extra large, extra fine
and beautiful towels soc, sold everywhere
for 81. When you want dry goods write
to us for prices We guarantee satisfac-
ton or refund your money. NJ. j. Nc
Namara X Co. Denver, Col.
, 1886-07-31

All travellers stopping for a time in
Cheyenne can find the best accommoda-
tons in the city at the Western Hotel on
Fifteenth street. The location is agreea.
bic and convenient, rooms pleasant and
newly furnished, meals the best a first
class cook can prepare from the finest
materials in the market, walters who I'M
dertand their business. the best liquors
and cigars in the bar room arc among the
many attractions Of this popular house.
HERMAN KMME, proprietor.
, 1886-07-31

A Call.
In accordance with a resolution adopted
at the last meeting of the Territorial
Democratic Central committee, the mem
bers of said committee are hereby re-
quested to meet at Rawlins, Wyo., Thurs
day, August 10, at IL o'clock a. m.
A full attendance is requested. as bust
ness Of importance is to be transacted, and
it is preferable that it should be done by
the members in person rather han by
proxy. l.. MURRIN, Chairman.
j. G. FRIEND, Secretary.
Cheyenne, WyO., July %. 1856.
, 1886-07-31

$40, 10000 deposited in First National
Bank, Denver, by the Distribution Cigar
Store. VIZ challenge imitators to deposit
from $500:00 up if any of the advertised
nickle brands will compare with the
S. NJ. S. in quality or value. f. j..
Towslee 4 Co. are sole agents for the s..
Nj. s. Ciga.s
, 1886-07-31
ROCKY MOUNTAIN RESORT

Families and invalids seeking relief from
summer heat will find pleasant attractions,
home fare, fresh milk, etc, at Springdhe,
ten miles from Boulder, Colo. Mineral
springs, bath house; cottages connected
with hotel; reasonable prices; excursion
tickets from Denver, including stage fare.
Address Seltzer House, Springdale,
Boulder County. Colo
, 1886-07-31

We request all knowing themselves in
debted to US to us tn call at once and set
tie either by cash or approved notes. We
are closing out our business and desire all
accounts settled at once.
CowHIcK & WHITcoMB.
, 1886-07-31

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
WashInuton. D. c.. Iujv |. 1896.

washington, U. u, Juty !, 1000.
PROPOSALS will be received at the
Contract Office of this Department until
4 p. M. of September Is, 1886, for carry
ing the mails of the United States upon
the routes, and according to the schedule
of arrival and departure specified by the
Department, in the territory of Wyoming
from January /, 1887, to June 80, 1890.
Lists of routes, with schedules Of
arrivals and departures, instructions to
bidders, with forms for contracts and
bonds, and all other necessary informa-
ton, will be furnished upon application
to the Second Assistant Postmaster
General. WILLIAM F. Villas,
Postmaster General.
, 1886-07-31

Il was all run down, and Hoods Sars-
aparilla proved Just the medicine | need
ed" write hundreds of people. Take is
now. 100 doses 81.
, 1886-07-31

Those who want pure Lake Mahpah-
lutah ice. should send their order to Sloan
r. Co., or call at Mauss' bakery, Seven
teenth street.
, 1886-07-31

Pure fruit syrups only used in Ellis
soda water.
, 1886-07-31

Cheyenne Transfer company-From
Eve pounds per day to a carload at a time
Reasonable reductions to large consumers
, 1886-07-31
NesC Potatoes and Cab
b0se, Ranch Eggs and
CTeDMie Butter at y. y.
TNytOy''s.

Engraving in all its branches is dons at
ZEHNER. JACKSON x BUEcHNER's
, 1886-07-31

Go to Ellis confectionery for soda
water and ice cream.
, 1886-07-31

Call at TNys0s''s market
before p"rch 0siMg your
dinner.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-03-27
A Brutal Beating.

Eli Sheldon, who is well known in Ellis
and adjoining counties, in one of his oft
recurring fits of devilish brutality, late
last Saturday afternoon, for some trivial
cause, beat, choked and kicked his oldest
daughter, Cora, in an inhuman manner.
What the result would have been had it
not been for Curry Dickerson, we are un-
able to say. Mr.. Dickerson took the girls,
Cora and Laura, to his home, where they
now are, Cora being unable to sit up, and
is being kindly cared for by Mrs. Dicker-
son. DR.. Kidd, who is giving medical at
tendance, says while her injuries are
quite bad, there are no dangerous symp-
toms, but that she is suffering from ner-
vous prostration.
A warrant was sworn out for Sheldon's
late Saturday night, but when the officer
went Monday morning to make the arrest
Sheldon was not to be found. Sheldon
was seen yesterday near Wa-Keeney.
Constable Hickey is up the road looking
for him. The Sheldon girls came into
town yesterday, and are stopping with
Mr.. Stults, friend Of Sheldon.-[EA,s
Headlight.
LATER ADvICES
At this Office show that Sheldon was ar
rested. On Wednesday last he was taken
before Justice Ross, of Ellis, waived ex-
animation, and gave bond in the sum of
$500 for his appearance for trial some
time in next month.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-03-27
TOWN THRIFT.

David Arbuckle has built quite an adj
dition on the rear of his residence.
Jos. Fischer is building kitchen on
the west end of his Farmers Home.
T. r. Moore is raising the kitchen of
the Commercial House one more story.
DR.. Wilcox is building neat fence
around the old Grammar School build
ing.
DIR. Wilcox is having residence for
his own family built in the North Ad-
dition.
The Wa-Keeney Town Company have
sold nearly all their lots in the North
Addition.
That is big addition which Leonard
Schmitt has built of wood on the west
end of his stone blacksmith shop.
G. G. Stebbins has purchased for J. A.
Maggard and J. w. Davis, of Wellington,
Kansas, the quarter section of land east
Of the north half of the Wa-Keeney town
site, for $500. 1t will be plated into
town lots within week or ten days.
They will have a public sale of lots on
April IA.
The Wa-Keeney Lumber Company
have their yard nearly arranged for bust
ness. Their supply of lumber is immense.
Their yard, just south of the railroad
track, covers all the width between
Franklin and Washington streets 364
feet. The north-and-south width is per-
haps fifty to one hundred feet. Their
Office and shedding are 232 feet long.
Messrs. Porter and Barnes, the men who
Have immediate charge of the yard, dis
play a commendable degree of energy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-03-27

Spoiled or tainted food, he thought, was
of no value, especially ON our markets.
The paper on Practical Dairying caused
rather an animated discussion, and good
will follow.
HORTICULTURAL
BY T. J. Hinshaw, was q rather short pa
per, but full Of good thought.
Some few remarks followed, among
which Prof. Lantz referred to q gentle
man of Clay county, who grew all his
peach trees from the seed, and they were
larger, harder and moro productive.
HoRAos J. NEwBERRY, Secretary.
[The proceedings Of the four sessions Of
the Institute following the above will ap-
pear in next weeks WESTERN KANSAS
WORLD. Land agents aud everybody
else intent in showing what our people
are doing out here to make land more
valuable will do well to order extra copies
of next weeks issue this side of next Mon
day EVENING"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-03-27
ADOPT A POLICY.

Ihe WORLD urges upon our people to
attend the mass meeting for the nomina.
ton of a city ticket; and to see that the
question of adopting policy for the
future action of the city government is
discussed. A person who conducts his
private business without policy soon
runs out of business. This proposition
applies with equal potency to a city gov
eminent.
The people should lead in the adoption
OF this policy. Otherwise, the plans of
the government for one year are likely to
be annulled by the government of the
succeeding year.
A plan of sidewalk-building, which
should contemplate the building of side
walks along every inhabited street,
should be adopted, because this work is
necessity. 1t may require years to &C
complish the work, because of the small
amount of money which it will be pos
,sible to place at the command of the city
government; but if model is adopted,
and worked to, even by slow degrees, the
realization will be reached The present
chaotic condition of affairs in Wa
Keeney on the building of sidewalks
represents faithfully the difficulties to be
encountered in making other improve
-sans.ts.
fahses should be set along the middle
OF one or two streets this spring.
Work on the streets should be done
with view to symmetry, comfort and
health.
We are throwing out no criticisms
against the present city administration.
they have done well.
If the succeeding one does better, the
people will have manifested some spirit
in the matter of having their city develop
ed. The people, in this event, will have
declared, unlike they have been doing
in the past, $50 in, Government; We will
stand at your backs until you have rout-
ed all the difficulties which beset your
Come to the mass meeting!
& ADOPT policy!
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-03-27
Mass Meeting.

A meeting will be held in the Opera
Hall, in the evening of April l, 1856, at
8 o'clock, for the purpose of placing in
nominations ticket for city officers, to
be elected on April 5, 1886, and for any
other business that may properly come
before such meeting.
1t is earnestly requested that all inter-
ested in the welfare of the City of Wa
Keeney will be present and take part.
By ORDER Cry COUNCIL,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-03-27
CAUGHT ON CALLS.
personified for CtEer Reasons.

Nr. Ben Blanchard, of Terre ia ute,
Ind, was a caller on Wednesday. He is
a very prominent real estate dealer.
Mr.. M. Walton, OF Oketo, Kan, is in
the city to remain for few days. He
has large landed interests in western
Kansas.
W. 81. Keller took sick early in the
week. He started, Tuesday morning,
to Clay Center to remain with his parents
for few days.
Mr.. A. s. Beymer, of Monument, st.
John county, was in to see us on Mon.
day. He reports business opening up
nicely out west.
Our friend, Mr.. Horace J. Newberry,
of the Kansas Farmer, has been report
ing the Institute, and visiting us. He is
splendid reporter.
Geo. w. Brooks, who had been here,
visiting friends and relatives, started,
Wednesday morning, to his home, at
Excelsior, Iowa.
Mr.. J. E. Alsop started, Wednesday
morning, to Lawrence, Kan, Kansas City,
Mo-, and Olathe, Kansas, on business
He expected to be absent about a week.
Ex-County Clerk Pinkham started to
San Francisco, CAL, Tuesday evening Oh
q combined business and pleasure trip
He fled notice in this Office of his inten.
ton to be absent a fortnight.
Geo. s. Payne, late station agent at
Wa-Keeney, has entered upon the duties
of the same position at Hugo, Col. He
tells us that the pay is the same there as
here, while the work will be much less.
Mr.. J. H. Stevenson, travelling agent
and correspondent of the Topeka Daily
Capital, arrived in Wa-Keeney Tuesday
evening, and has been working this
region in the interest of that excellent
journal.
Messrs. Porter Bros. & Butler have
located at Scott, Scott county, for the
purpose of practicing law and doing a
general land business. We &C
knowledge the receipt of pleasant call,
last Saturday, from Mr.. J. r. Porter and
Mr.. Butler.
Our old friend, Squire McGarvie of
Ogallah township, the WORLD is glad to
be able to record, has been allowed ar
rearages of pension for almost twenty
one years, at four dollars per month.
His back pension will amount to about
$1,000, and he will draw four dollars per
month hereafter, unless his pension is
increased, which is very apt to be the
case. If We had to 60 out to hunt a
friend who is more deserving of this
good fortune than the squire is,
we wouldn't know which way to
start.
This Office has been graced on several
occasions by the pleasant members of the
faculty of the State Agricultural College,
who have been attending the Farm
ers' Institute. Mrs. Kedzie has made
many friends in Wa-Keeney, who never
will be fully happy to see another farm
ers' institute held here without her being
present. The same is true as to Pro-
fessors Shelton and Lantz, who have been
unremitting in their zeal to make the in
stitute what it has entirely worthy
of the sentiments which actuated its be-
ing held.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-03-27

To Miss Jennie Tlton's many friends
in Trego county, we are glad to present
this, from the Waverly (Coffey county,
Nesus of March Is, as the introduction to
an article in that journal containing a
full account of the closing exercises of
her school: "On Friday afternoon we had
the pleasure of witnessing the closing
exercises of Miss Jennie Tilton's. school.
Although mere children, we pronounce
them an intelligent band. They acquit-
ted themselves we'll. All the evidence
goes to show that Miss Tilton's school
during the past winter has been sue
cees.n
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-03-27
These are Solid Facts.

The best blood purifier and system reg
ulator ever placed within the reach of
suffering humanity, truly is Electric
Bitters. Inactivity of the liver, bilious
ness, iaundice, constipation, weak kid
neys, or any disease of the urinary or
gans, or whoever requires an appetizer or
q mild stimulant, will always find Elec-
trio Bitters The best and only certain
cure known. They act surely and quick
ly, every bottle guaranteed to give entire
satisfaction or money refunded. Sold at
fifty cents bottle by jones & Ferris. 4
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-03-27

r. B. Patterson, the genial railroad
man, has, We are glad to say, obtained
employment as clerk in the land Office of
A. H. Blair. We never have known
Patterson to be otherwise than strictly
attentive to duty.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-03-27

Mr.. P. G. Howe, rom Preston. Neb.,
called on Monday. He is from there to
stay, he says. His family and twelve
other families, from the same neighbor-
hood in Nebraska, have located inside
the Smoky Hill cattle pool, on Plum
creek, in Cove county.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-03-27

w. L. Cook, WORLD a reader from
Ogle county, ILL.,, has located at Ogallah.
He would like to find his friends, Edward
Elliott and Frank Archibald, who have
located somewhere in this region.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-03-27

OF Under Sheriff fischer, OF the en-
tertainment committee for the Farmers
Institute, we cannot speak too fattering-
ly in connection with his raising Of funds.
He is man who "gets there if he starts.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-03-27

Elmer Griffin lost valuable stallion
last week. He drove the horse from
Wa-Keeney to Ellis in two hours and
ten minutes, which caused lung fever,
from which the animal died. Els Had
HgAk, Tiaeairy.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-03-27

Everybody smoke! The best
sc. cigar that ever grew is the
"Gala." The next best is the Little
palthenia' or the ''Gilt Edges" and
the principe" amt so slow. Step
in and try half a dozen of them, and
if you like them, buy one. l have
the whole outfit. KYLE.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-03-27

F. E. Keller is one of the most pains
taking BARRIERS whom we have ever seen.
We are sure that no one can go through
his artistic manipulations without being
highly pleased
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-03-27

Persons wishing business 10
cation should come to Wallace. For
full information, call on or address,
ALLEN & CARPER.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-03-27

Our friend, Daniel Pershing, has been
appointed by Trustee Wilkin to assist in
making the tax assessment of this town.
ship. The appointment is an excellent
one.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-03-27

Mrs. NJ. F. Reavers will deliver an
address, in Opera Hall, Sunday evening,
to the young men and women. Every
body is invited to be present.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-03-27

Go to C.. M. Paull's for choice
-four and corn meal, white and
yellow.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-03-27

The pay car, passing westward, hand
ed the employees at this place their
months money Wed nesday afternoon.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-03-27

When you go to Paull's for coal,
look at his Early Rose seed potatoes.