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Wichita eagle., 1886-11-16

The fanatical inconsistency of the prohi-
btionists is well illustrated by their course
in the recent election in New York. The
president of the State liquor dealers associ-
alton announces that tie 81, 900 members
of that organization obeyed his order and
voted against Judge Daniels because he
had prohibition tendencies. Rather than
vote for Republican with prohibition ten
denotes the prohibitionists effected an I'M
holy alliance with the liquor dealers and
helped TO defeat him. And yet these same
fanatics claim to be temperance men,
Wichita eagle., 1886-11-16

New York World Dem.): But the real
reason for the losses, in a majority OF cases
lies deeper than this There is no disguis-
inc the fact that the country has been
greatly disappointed at the comparative
failure of the last and present congress to
do what was expected Of it, The taxes
have not been reduced Needed reforms
have not been advanced Long delayed
legislation required for the welfare of the
country has persisted on the files. The
people hoped for Better things when a
Democratic administration reinforced a
Democratic house
Wichita eagle., 1886-11-16

According to statistics recently gathered
by the Atlanta Constitution, the colored
people own and pay taxes upon O,OOO,-
000 OF property in South Carolina and 3d.
900 O00 in Louisiana This ought to give
them some power in political affairs, as a
matter of common justice and fairness; but
the fact is that they are all helpless in that
respect, as they wouil be if thay did not
own dollars worth of property or pay a
cen: of taxes, and the rights of citizenship
guaranteed to them by the constitution are
arbitrarily withheld from them for the
purpose of keeping the South solidly Dem
Ocratic
Wichita eagle., 1886-11-16
IinWare.
8 Cents SDieCe.
Miscellaneous.

Towel Racks, - tents Apiece
Racks, %
Large Screw Drivers, ~
Rolling Pins, ~
Wooden Bowls 40
Kufe Boxes, 70
Lamps, 70
Lamps, %
Lamps Larger Size, 81
Extra Finished, IOO
Soap, Cakes Boz, z OoA.
Soap, 3 Cakes in Box, ~
Three Chiids handkerchief for .
Ladies Handkerchiefs 5 cents apiece.
Ladies' Randkercbiefs 10 cents apiece
Handkerchiefs 10 cents apiece
XII Linen Towels 10 cents apiece
Large Bat Towels rs cents apiece
Fine OF Baskets 10 to 90 csnfs
Assortment OF Vases 10 cents 10 81 o.
Ladies Gossirners. Extra Fine S1OO
Fine Assortment OF Albums % cents 70 s5Oo
Full Aeso Scrap Albums 10 cents 20 81
Decorated Sets, a pieces, s. per set.
a Large WashboWi and PitcEsr Tor 81
Coal Oil Stoves 81 Each.
ChiIdren's Trunks go Cents TO SLID
Dolls. Sizes from 5 cents 10 81 so
Decorated cups Sacers octoI
Large Assortment of Decorated China gusr ocso aoc
Large Asso fI1aciss comb ana Brush cases.
Large OF Ladies w ork BOXES
Gents Furtop Gloves. so Cents a Par,
Gents half Hose 10 oents SaAr.
Fine Assortment Of Pocket snlves.
Hair, Cloth and shoe brush-s
Fine Asso Of White Granite Ware.
Other Goods OF Every Description n Proportaon-
H. Gil or1 hn CnnuIn006
Wichita eagle., 1886-11-16

In view OF complications that are likely
to arise and the close contest that now
seems probable at the next presidential elec-
ton, one Of the most important measures
that viii claim the attention of congress at
the coming session will be the perfection
and passage of an electoral count bill. The
subject can be discussed as dispassionately
at this time-mldway between two election
sity for it has been SO clearly and forcibly
demonstrated as to remove all cavil on that
point The matter, either in the shape Of
new one. will doubtless be presented early
in the coming session.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30
The Township Ticket.


The Republican township ticket of Wa
Keeney township appears beneath the
county ticket. The convention was well
attended, and the proceedings were har-
monious. VIC. Olson was elected chair
man, and E. d. Wheeler, secretary. After
the chairman stating that none but
straight Republicans would be expected
to take part, the ticket, as placed in this
issue, was nominated, with the exception
OF Mr.. HutzeL Mr.. Cyrus Monroe, who
was not present, was nominated for JUS
tice of the peace. On being informed of
the action Of the caucus, he declined to
be candidate, and the township commit
tee substituted the name of s. NJ. Hutzel.
Daniel Pershing will make an excellent
trustee He has been tried.
Than w. G. Olson for treasurer, no bet
ter man could have been found.
J. L. Miller, the nominee for clerk, is
lawyer of good ability, and will take a
pride in the discharge of his official du-
ties.
Wilcox and Hutzell are solid men, and
their nominations are good.
Marshall and Halsey are well suited for
the positions of constables.
AS a road overseer, j. r. Wilson has
been tried. He fills the bill The other
nominees for road overseers are good
men,
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

from the northeast corner of his home
stead for cemetery purposes. He will
fence the property, and have it suitably
divided into blocks and lots with nice
roads and walks between. A portion will
be left for the free use of those unable to
purchase lot. It is the intention, also,
to prepare the land adjacent to the roads
entering from the four sides for the future
transplanting of shade trees. The 'fCaw-
ings" would suggest that certain day be
set apart for the removal OF the bodies
now lying in private grounds to the new
cemetery, and that appropriate services
be held in connection Herewith.
w n
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30
Not Bigger Man Than My Party.

WA-hEENE1, NAN, OCt. AJ.
To W. S. Tilton, Editor Western Kansas World,
SIR:-I learn to-day that certain evil
disposed persons are circulating the story
that I propose to bolt the Republican
ticket this fall-that I am working for
certain Democratic nominees as against
the regular Republican ticket.
Now, do not propose that others who
desire to bolt the head, or any part of the
ticket, shall saddle the thing on me- AS
a Republican Office holder, [ feel it my
duty to support the Republican ticket. L
am not "bigger" man than my party,
and though some Of the party candidates
may not be my individual choice, still, as
[ never have bolted ticket that helped
directly or indirectly to nominate, do
not intend at this age to begin the prac-
tice. Any person who says that [ am
working for any of the Democratic nomi-
nees tells deliberate and wilful false
hood. BEN. G. RICH.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

want men to fight for us in northwestern
Kansas, whether they be editors or not,
if they represent the people out here
Thomas County Cat.
W. S. Tilton, the old rooster who crows
so Justify in the World for Wa-Keeney
Trego county and northwest Kansas, has
been nominated for the legislature by the
Republicans of his county. Grabbed and
crusty, yet talented and influential,
brother Tilton will do much for our sec
ton of the state when elected. Gruf,
bluff and unpublished, his logic and sim
cerity, zeal and integrity, experience and
ability eminently fit him for that posi-
tion.-[ Riyurn Chief.
The Republicans of Trego county as
sembled in Wa-Keeney on the 28th OF
August and nominated the following
county ticket: For representative, w. S.
Tilton, of the World; for county attor-
ney, A. J. Harlan; for probate Judge, DR..
f. 81. Conger; for district clerk, A. II.
Blair; for superintendent Of education, A.
B. Baker. The ticket is composed of good
men throughout, and will certainly be
elected. The following resolutions were
passed: + y
IBx6aio Park Pioneer.
We are pleased to know that w. s.
Tilton, of the Wa-Keeney World, has re-
ceived the nomination for representative
from his county. He has also been Sc
lected as one of the delegates to attend
the great anti-saloon convention at Chi
cago. Mr.. Tilton is one of the most able
and influential men of western Kansas,
and it affords us pleasure to know that
his worth is being appreciated Norton
Courier.
W. S. Tilton, who received the nomina-
ton for the legislature from the Republi-
cans of Trego county, on the 2Sth, is one
of the most uncompromising Republicans
to be found in all the length and breadth
of our western counties. As editor of the
Wcrld-the emanations of his pen have
been consistent with his professions, and
if elected we think the people of Trego
will find no cause to regret their choice.
Il Hays City Star Sentinel.
FROM EX-JUDGE PRATT AND MIR. LEWIS.
PHILLIPsBURG, KANs., Sept. 2, 1886.
Hon. w. S. Triton,
DEAR FRIEND:-Nothing has pleased
us SO much for long time as the fact of
your nomination as representative of Ire
go county. We think the people of your
county could not have made better
choice, although Trego county has as
many good and excellent men to the
number of its population as any other
county in the state.
We think Trego county made splen-
did choice in its entire ticket, and one,
it seems to us, that ought to receive its
entire vote. Yours very truly,
PRATT LEWIS.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

Mr.. and Mrs. j. 81. March arrived
home Thursday evening, and were met at
the depo by the Wa-Keeney Brass Band
and other citizens. The band discoursed
some splendid music The party stopped
at the Trego County Bank, and partook
of bountiful supply of March cigars.
Mr.. March, concerning the details of
whose marriage our readers are already
posted, is young business man of great
promise. We take this occasion to wish
him and Mrs. March the highest pros
perity known to good citizens.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30
School Report.-District 10.

Oct. 25, 1886.
Editor of the World:
Herein is report of my first month s
school, beginning 27 of September and
ending % of October:
No. of pupils-10.
Those present every day and never tar
dy are:
Sylvia Fellows, Dewey and Judson
Fellows.
Those not tardy are: Irene, John and
Edward Fellows.
Average daily attendance-S.
Average age of scholars-11.
Department
Mrs. SARAH MCNELLEY, Teacher.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30
Remember
That Frank Snider has Oysters by
the Plate and Quart.
U. s.. Land Office, wa-Keeney, Kan,

U. S. Land Office, Wa-Keeney, Kan,
No. 1881. October 26, 1886.
Complaint having been entered at this office by
Irwin Eaks against George Sparks, for failure
to comply with law to timber-culture entry No
5094 dated March H. 1885, upon the or g. tip IL
8, q W, in Trego county, Kan, with view to the
cancellation of said entry contestant alleging that
said George Sparks has failed to break plow
cause TO be broken plowed five acres of said
tract of land during the first year after making
said entry and has failed to plant to trees seeds
cuttings any portion of said tract Of land since max
ing said entry; and that all of said failures
exist up to the present time; the said parties
are hereby summoned to appear at this Office on the
Sth day of December, 1886, at l O'Clock P. NJ, to
respond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged failure.
400 H PILKENTON, Receiver
Monroe 4 Henkel. Att'ys.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30
About Time.

To the Editor of the World:
It is about time to agitate the temper
ance cause. All are interested in it. No
one can afford not to be alive in this mat
fer
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

That prince among excellent gentle
men, Capt. Ward, of Hoxie, was in town
Thursday, and visited the writer.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

Fire! rang out several voices yesterday
afternoon. 1t was located at the west
side of the Aldrin high plank fence. A
few buckets of water squelched it.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

May Beattie, youngest daughter OF
Mrs. G. s. Beattie, is very sick. DR.. Jones
is in attendance.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

Mrs. W. S. Kyle reached home late
last week from her protracted visit in
northern Illinois. She is enjoying
good health.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

-Messrs A. B. Mumert and l.. e. Stair
are down in the Pueblo, Colorado,
country, taking a hunt.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30
September at the Depo.

We are indebted to Station Agent Hay
for the following statement of the busi-
ness done at Wa-Keeney station last
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

Miss May Bartlett is working in the
millinery shop with Miss Walk.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30
FROM q. 8. SENATOR PLUMB.

EMPoRIA, KANs., Sept. 21.
FRIEND TILToN:-I observe your NOM
ination for the house. Whether I ought
70 congratulate you or not, I at least
know [ ought to congratulate the Repub-
icans of your county. I at least hope
you will have pleasant term, and I
know your services will be profitable to
the people. Very truly,
D r pTrMp
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30
G. A r. CAMP FIRE.

The Post and Corps committee have
decided to open the camp fire Nov. IL to
all, only requesting those who attend to
bring donation toward the free supper,
as also tin cups and tin plates. The fol-
lowing program will be given:
ACCORDION SOLO -. S. Opfer.
Address of welcome. S. G. Robb.
Response. Judge S. j. Osborn.
SOLO AND CHORUS.
"Tenting on the Old Camp Ground"
Reading g........ Miss G. T. Stickney.
SONG.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burns and Miss Larimer.
TOAST.
"The Soldiers of Western Kansas"
Response. w. S. Tilton.
Violin solo. Master j. Kessler.
Reading. ng......M Miss Nina York.
Old army songs and
speeches. s............ Congregation.
Lunch.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

We have big stock of new clothing
coming in this week. This will be the
best stock of clothing ever shown in Wa
Keeney. MARSHALL & UFFoRD.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30
Land Office Decision.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23-In the case OF
Maria Good nee Wilcox, of Kirwin, kan.,
on appeal from the decision of the COM
missioner of the general land Office, the
secretary of the interior has decided in
accordance with former rulings of the
department, that the marriage of single
woman who had made homestead entry
will not defeat her right to make final
proof and receive title to the land under
the homestead law. This decision reverses
that of the commissioner of the general
land office, who held that, "a woman who
makes homestead entry and subsequent
ly marries before completing the same.
forfeits her right thereby to acquire title
to the land"
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

The brick kiln whose fire has been
killed turns out a nice lot of 10000 bricks.
They are red in color and at least up to
the average of burnt bricks in excellence.
The kiln which is now being burnt holds
10000,
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

Squire Croft went to Oakley yester.
day. on business.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

Leo Monroe has been to Kansas City
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30
Hats and Caps
AT VERBECK'S

Parties going east, west, north or
south, will do we'll by getting through
tickets. Baggage checked through to des-
tination. Tickets on sale at Wa-Keeney
depot.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

Ellsworth has received a carload of
fine brick. 391
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30
Miss G. 7. STICKNEY.
w. r. INGRAM.
CoLLYER, KAN, Oct. 20, 1856. 400;

The settler who votes. the Democratic
ticket next Tuesday, and thereby gives
his support to the administration which
demands that he must, during drouth,
either let his family starve or lose bis
homestead if he seeks their support else
where-that man is slave to his party.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

At least IS per cent. more business was
transacted during the month of Septem-
ber, 1886, than in September, 1885.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

Hon. NJ NJ. Fuller, of the Ellis Head
igAf, has been nominated by the Repub-
licans of Ellis county for representative.
He and Mr.. Tilton will represent the edi-
torial fraternity of these parts in an able
Manner [Grainfeld CAP .>heat. And all
other fraternities and interests, we hope.
ED. World
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

We are pleased to note that our friend
W. s. Hlton, of the Wa-Keeney World,
has been selected by the Republicans of
Trego county as their candidate for rep
resentative. Trego will be well represent
ed in the next Legislature, and all western
Kansas will have bright. alert and fear
less champion on the floor of the house
in the person of w. S. Tilton.- Gaylord
Herald.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

w. S. Tilton, of the Western Kansas
World, has received the nomination for
representative from Trego county. This
is wise stroke for Trego, as Bro. Tilton
is eminently qualified for the position,
and his ambition for the advancement of
western Kansas is. unbounded His name
is Eli PAillipsburg Herald.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

The Fremont Star wants to bet US a
cigar that Tilton don't get there for rep
resentative of Trego county. While we
don't indulge in the filthy weed, we are
nevertheless willing to bet the the biggest
kind of a watermelon that Tilton will get
there in good shape. In fact, there is no
serious opposition WiAlbrook Times.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

We are glad to note that our friend
w. S. Tilton, editor of the Wa-Keeney
World, has received the nomination fol
representative from Trego county. Mr.
Tilton will make an excellent representa-.
tive of his county and a good legislator
There is no doubt of his election 7'9pe.
ka Common zveaHk.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

We must extend our congratulations to
brother Tilton, of the Wa-Keeney World,
on his nomination for representative. In
this case nomination is equivalent to an
election, and 1ilton is justly entitled to it
by virtue of long and faithful service to
the party; besides, we are satisfied that
no man could be selected who would be
capable of doing better service for the
county, lfillbyook Times.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

The Trego county Republicans nomi-
mated the following ticket: For repre-
sentative, w. s. Tilton; for county
attorney, A. J. Harlan; for school
superintendent, A.. B. Baker; for probate
judge, F. H. Conger; for district clerk, A.
II. Blair. If Bro. Tilton makes as good a
representative as he is editor, he will be q
success. Els Rerfezv.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

The Republican convention of Trego
county nominated our valued friend, ".
S. Tilton, editor of the Wa-Keeney
World, as their candidate for representa-
tive iD the legislature All we have to
add to this news is, that if Republicans in
all of Kansas counties would do as we'll
we would have the brainiest, the most
brilliant and best working legislature in
the states Beioit Courier.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

want men to fight for us in northwestern
Kansas, whether they be editors or not,
if they represent the people out here
Thomas County Cat.
Western Kansas world., 1886-10-30

Our genial friend W. s. Tilton, the
wide-a-wake editor of the Wa-Keeney
World, has been nominated for the leg
islature by the Republicans Of Trego
county. Tilton is an accomplished gen.
tleman, an able man and will make g
good representative Home Sentinel.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-30

As in all south American countries me
negroes Of Brazil have ii stroI,g dspoSiti,sa
to return 10 savXGery. Civilization see ms
70 have taken but slight hold on them
in Thousand little ways they preserFt
the habits and traditions of their ancestors
The strange Wild songs and dances whjth
their fathers indulgrd i'll in Aferica. all
which they still preserve, are only OFT
ward sigItS Of an innate savagery over
%hiCh civilization has not been able to Oh
Tain n mastery. have seen often in lie
coast towns negroes whose faces WPre
mere MASSES of sears from wounds which
had htrn Systematically self inflicted ia
order that the negIu might show i'll his
face what his tribe and station was after
the manner of his ancestors.
\ friend told me that once walking in
Para he saw an aged Vegro of gigantic
statup. and majestic bearing eumins-
down the street The street WAS full ,f
negroes. and as the old man CaIns. alI4E.s
they all fell ON their knees and bowed
their furrhcadS To the dust. Tears fell
from the eyes of the object II their the-
yotiun aS. with the ar worthy Of Francs
at Pavia or Napoleon taking leave of tbs,
Old Guard. Ia passed ON and diSappcarett
il WAS aSccrtained that the odd man MIS-
once great warrior king i'll Africa and
WIS, moreover. a 'fttich man" of WOO
drous power. In hi. slavery and in his 1Ed
age the people of his tribe did not forget
beside the Amazon the devotion they uIrc,-
showed him ON the CUngU.-C Chicae,U
Herald
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-30

The plUCklest strike on record Is Ger
tslnly that of Prussiaa infantry com
pany, who s.me thirty-five years ago took
their lives in their hands and deliberately
suspended their military functions in the
hope OF provoking an investigation that
would help them get rid of the prepoSter-
Gus tyranny Of their commanding officer
lie had harraSsed them for years in way
that would have secured his conviction
heture commissioner on lunaCy. but see
ing no other way of redress. the men
agreed on strike en- masse. and on the
next parade day, AT II preCuncerted signal.
came I" an order arms. grimly disre-
<srdIng the captains counter orders
The shrlrks and blasphemics of the in
censed martinez failed to shake their
apathy, but the moment "a superior officer
appeared On the SCENE they Obeved his
commands with cheerful prumptitude.
SuspeCtIng the motive of their conduct
the major ordered up four additional com
p8nleS, which then formed square
around the mutineers and then marched
them off To prison. The consequent in
vestlgatlOn proved that the captain was
decidedly more than half crazy: neverthe-
less, his victims Were sentenced To penal
Servitude for periods varying from five to
fifteen years. To man they received the
verdict with cheers, declaring that. com
pared with the misery of the last two
years, Prussian fortress under IA sane
commander. would be a welcome harbur
of refuge. DIR. Oswald in Cincinnati En-
UulrpT
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-30

One day, at the American legation, a
bright little lad Of dozen years came in
with some letters while sat talking with
the charge, in the absence OF Minister
jackson. The boy was so polite, so
prompt, so spirited that he attracted my
attention, for | saw he was an Indian and
was, in this position, quite emancipated
from the awful frOwn and sense of superi-
ority Of the darkbrown Spaniard-a new
order Of being.
Yes" said the charge. that boy was
harefOoted, or at least wearing sandals a
little time ago. and almost naked. He
was employed to feed furnace in a ma
chine shop, but one day he was found sit
ting behind wood pile with pencil and
an old envelope in his hands. The master
demanded to know what he was doing
The lad answered that the furnace
was full of wood, and he WAS trying to
learn 10 write with what spare time he
had"
To make long story short, this little
Mexican lad had picked up a pencil and
then by copying the names Of his employer
and others which he found about the shop
on old envelopes, he had already learned
To write a good hand He was promoted
TO be atekeeper, and is now the littl,
man VINO takes the letters of the American
minister to and from the postofiice; and
even takes money to and from the bank
"Steals'
The charge was indignant. al could not
even get the boy to lie for all the gold i'll
Mexico
So You see, our legation in Mexico is do
ing solid good. 1t has lifted at least one
human being up to the high level of soul
equality. And this is much more than
ever knew any other American legation
TO achieve, or even undertake. joaquin
Miller's Mexico Letter
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-05-30

Torpedoes are all right in theory. but
will prove poor factor i'll naval warfare
against ships well prepared and on the.
alert: there are various devices Ia neutral
ne them, or render them harmless. or
nearly so. Gatling guns, electric lights,
grape and canister tOf which modern can
non will throw about a hOgshead full at a
single discharge are very serious impedi-
ments in the way of torpedo devices 1t
will be in the future as in the past There
will always he a Farragut who will say. as
he said when the Tecumseh sank going
into Mobile Bay, and his fleet captains
hesitated, "- the torpedoes 20 ahead. =
Charles W. Read in New York World.