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An alarm of FIRE was sounded through
the city early last evening, which was
found to mean that the Cheyenne house
was partly in flames and was soon to be
DESTROYED unless the FIRE iend could be
checked. The fire department was
promptly on hand, however, and by their
%gallantry soon succeeded in subduing the
flames, but not until much damage had
been 1one-thc damage, to a considerable
extent, being caused by the water. How
the fire originated seems to be a matter of
considerable doubt, but it was undoubtedly
the result of an accident The house and
contents were insured.
, 1886-03-20

f. II. Bryant and others, who are
largely Interested in the Silver Crown
mines, came in from that district yester-
day and brought with them some very
fine specimens taken out lately, especially
some very rich ones from the Sunset lode,
of which Mr., Bryant is one Of the pro-
prietors, These parties state that claims
are being taken up in the Silver Crown
district very rapidly and it is expected that
there will be a big rush there in the course
of a few weeks. The smelter is not rum
ming at present on account of the scarcity
Of water. 1t is expected, however, that
1t will start up again as soon as the spring
fairly opens and that things will be lively
in the new camp before long.
, 1886-03-20
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breakfast, dinner or supper
at y. y. TayfOr''s.

g. II. Atkinson, the celebrated mer'
chant tailor, of Rockford, ILL.,, has returned
once more, and has established his head
quarters at room 3, Inter Ocean hotel,
where he will remain until Friday next.
He carries, as usual, samples of the latest
STYLES of American and imported goods,
which he will make up into irst-class gen
tlemeu's garments, cut, fitted and made
up in the best and most artistic manner.
, 1886-03-20

While the Alert Hose company with
their hose cart were hurrying to the fire
last evening, they ran into and smashed
the Illuminated sign in front of one of the
saloons on Seventeenth street. The sign,
which was worth about $50, was totally
wrackad
, 1886-03-20

Mr.. w. c. Pollard, Of this city, has in his
possession quite a quantity of the wood
of the old historic Charter Oak, of Hart
ford, Conn. some of which was kindly
shown by Mr.. p. to a LEADER reporter
yesterday. who wos also presented with a
small fragment. Mr.. Pollard explains
how ho came to have this wood, being
formerly in the employ Of the owner of
the old Charter Oak estate. Not many
months & he presented the Congreca-
tional church with a large fragment,
which eventually became a part of the
pulpit at that church,
, 1886-03-20

so buys or sells 1000 bushels of wheat
80 buys or sells 5000 bushels Of wheat
40 buys or sells 1900 bushels Of wheat
so buys or sells 5000 bushels Of wheat
Quotations by telegraph every few min.
utes. Trades closed any time during the
day or month. Checks made at once, all
welcome. Come and look at the markets.
Neff, Prentice 4 Co,
G and s, Commercial Block.
For fine watch repairing,
DAVID MILLER. Idelman block
, 1886-03-20

209 Seventeenth street. opposite Leader
office, having secured the services Of a
portrait artist from Chicago, solicts the
patronage Of all those having work OF
this kind to be done. A cordial invita-
ton extended to all interested.
, 1886-03-20


DR.. w. A. Wyman is on a visit to
Greeley. Col.
f. H. Bryant came in irou Silver
Crown yesterday.
Russell Thorp arrived in Cheyenne yes
terdsy from Rawhide Buttes.
F. S. Lusk, whose range is on Running
water, returned yesterday from a trip to
Chicago.
Col Babbitt will sail to-day from Eu-
rope and will reach Cheyenne in time to
attend the stock meeting.
John Blocker. a well kaown cattle man,
is now on the trail with two herds belong
ing to the Murphy Cattle company, of
johnson county, Wyoming.
, 1886-03-20
Shell oysters at HeGfh's
CITY market.

Engraving in all its branches Is dons at
ZEHHER. JACKSON d BUEcHNER's
, 1886-03-20
Shell oysters al Heath,
CRY market.


$500.
The LEADER office will pay the above
reward for the arrest and conviction Of
anyone guilty Of stealing copies Of THE
LEADER from the premises OF subscribers.
, 1886-03-20
YOU CANNOT BEAT

This assOrfnae emf OF regefa-
bIes, consisting Of sfSIHs
beans, pjePiaNf, c0uliHOsCer
tomatoes, asparagus, spin
ach, lettuce, radishes. ont
ions and celery, all tWsf re-
retired at the PhRnir.
, 1886-03-20
brighton Creamery bur
ter at Heath's cry market,

Grain. stocks and provisions bought and
sold on margin every day at our office.
Checks for differences made promptly at
3 O'Clock. Neff Prentice X Co.. 6 and 3,
Commercial block. Telephone No. e..
, 1886-03-20

NJ. P. Keefe has taken a "trip to Den.
yer.
, 1886-03-20

Items OF Interest Concerning Prominent
People.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-07-17

school WIS leiL wlti.ou. ioa>.o.. A...S.
some singing, and the distribution of the
Sunday School Magnet, the school dis
persed. Next Sunday Rev. Elliott will
probably meet his regular preaching an
pointments, which viii occur at the close
of the Sabbath school in the morning OF
at IL o'clock A. N. and o'clock in the
evening, sun time.
Some weeks ago the Carvings stated
that Sch. Opfer had traded 800 acres Of
land here for Clay county property. II
was reported, as stated, to your CORES.
pondent at the time. Mr.. Opfer noticed
it, but he considered it but slight mis-
take, and let it pass. Others, however,
have interpreted the statement to mean
that Mr.. Opfer traded property to which
he had no title; and it is to contradict
the rumor thus circulated that this cor
rection is made. But 800, not 900, acres
were so disposed Of by Mr.. Opfer.
W. C.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-07-17
!. s. Land Final Proofs,
Land Office at wa-Keeney, Kansas.

Land Office at Wa-Keeney. Kansas.
June %, 1886.
No. 4707.1 Notice Is hereby given that the follow
ingnamed settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof In support of his claim and that
said proof will be made before the register and re-
ceiver of the u g. land Office at Wa-Keeney Kansas,
on Monday, August g. 1886, viz Charles Cornelssen,
homestead application No. 7148 for the n of
section 2, In township 16 of range W, 9Th P. N.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said
land, viz: Max Vented, Morgan E. Doerschlag,
of Wa-Keeney, Kansas.
ss2 ". G. L. BEARD, Register.
Cowick & Wheeler, Att'ys.
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Horehound Not a New Discover

DR.. Ward states: Horehound has
been known to physicians since the be-
ginning of the world as the king of all
remedies for diseases of the throat, chest
and lungs. I believe Billiards. Hore-
hound Syrup is the best combination
known to-day for consumption, coughs,
colds, bronchitis and all diseases having
their origin in the throat and chest.
There are hundreds of physicians using
this plain, home made remedy in their
practice, and they all report the same
uniformly good result. Call for free
sample bottle from our agent, n. J. lille,
Wa-Keeney, Kansas. 3
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-07-17

Land Office at Wa-Keeney, Kansas.
June 5, 1855.
No. 46171 Notice Is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof viii be made before the register and
receiver of the q. 8. land Office at wa-Keeney,
Kansas, ON July 20, 1856, viz: David Wise,
homestead application No. sos, for the northeast
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of said
land, viz: Aaron Mort. Abijah Cox, w Hankins
and George McVey, ell Of Wa-Keeney, Trego
county, kansas. B. j. F. HANNA, Register.
John Nelson, Atty. $50
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-07-17

rived in Ellis last Saturday, and are said
to have come here direct from Austria
They are living in the south part of town,
and will probably locate here.
A bright little fellow of about eight
summers got on the passenger train at
Russell last Thursday evening, and hid
himself under a seat. He was not dis
covered until the train reached Ellis.
L. 81. Boyd requests us to announce
that the Ellis county Normal, which was
to have been held August 10th, has been
changed to the I'd of that month by re-
quest of State Supt. Lawhead. Prot A.
Carroll will act as conductor and Prot
Halleck as instructor.
A very quiet and orderly excursion
party passed through Ellis on a special
train last Monday evening. 1t consisted
of party of 225 deaf mutes, who had
been in attendance at convention in
Chicago, and were on the way to their
homes on the Pacific coast.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-07-17
Land Office at Wa-Keeney, Kansas
lima % 12oe

No. 4706. Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has fled notice of her intention to
make final proof IN support of her claim, and that
said proof will be made before the register and re-
ceiyer of the q. 8. land Office at Wa-Keeney, Kan
eas, on Monday, August 9Th 1856, viz: Ella Doer-
schiag II. E. No. 1852. for the i of section a. In
township Is g, of range "a W.
She names the following witnesses to prove her
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of said
land, viz: ]. b. Mack. s. z. Hogin, of Wa-Kee-
ney, Kansas, Max Vented, Otto Cornelssen of Cy-
rus, Kansas ". C. L. BEARD. Register.
Cowick & Wheeler, Attys. $50
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u. s. Land Office, wa-Keeney, Kansas,

q. s. Land Office, Wa-Keeney, Kansas
NO 1854 June %, 1885,
Complaint having been entered at this office by
Frank Danford against Albert s. Ellsworth fol
failure to comply with law to timber-culture
entry No. 1851. dated Nov II, 1879, upon the Sc 4
section 8, township IL south, range % west, in
TregO county, Kansas, with view to the cancella-
ton of said entry contestant alleging that the said
Albert 8. Ellsworth has not since date of said entry
Nov. II, 1879, to this date inclusive, planted OF
caused to be planted and kept growing OF planted
ten acres or part parcel Of ten of trees
upon said tract has he planted or caused 10 be
planted seeds of trees within said mentioned period
upon ten acres of said land any part thereof and
kept the same growing is required by law that no
switches shrubs of whatever kind size or char
acter is now growing or has ever grown upon said
tract of land, notwithstanding the wet and exceed
tngly wet and favorable weather of the last three
years in this country and has wholly failed to plant
ten acres any part of said land to cuttings since
date Of entry, that said entry made and is now
held for speculative purposes; the said parties are
hereby summoned to appear at this office on the
5th day of August 1886, at O'Clock NJ, to respond
and furnish testimony concerning said alleged
failure.
382 &c L. BEARD, Register.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-07-17
WALLACE COUNTY,

Wallace Register, 8.
Mr.. Winans, who has managed Mr..
Clark's business house here since its es-
Enlistment, has gone on visit to his
family and friends in New York state,
where he will spend couple of weeks.
A considerable herd of fine looking
cattle came in on Tuesday from south of
the Arkansas. Many of them belonged
to men in this place. Not less than 49,
600 or $4,000 cattle have been driven
through town this season.
Wallace News, 10.
w. D. and A. NJ. Moore, of Wa-Keeney,
were in town last Tuesday.
Quite brilliant display Of fireworks j.
Illuminated our city Monday night last.
The game of base ball which was play
ed Monday last by the wallace Odity"
club and Leonard nine, on the latter's
grounds, terminated in score of 80 to "a
in favor of the Wallace club.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-07-17
Land Office at wa-Keeney. Kansas,

July 5, 1886.
No. 1854 Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim and that
said proof will be made before the register and re-
ceiver of the U s land Office at Wa-Keeney Kan. on
the 10th day of August, 1856, viz Joshua M Rob-
inson, Presumption D. s. No. 1878 for the y sw
sec II, and the Il Sc 4 Is, tip Is of Is W.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of, said
land, viz: Clement Young, George Young, Joseph
Middleby and Thomas Fields, all of Gibson Kan.
364 L BEARD Register.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-07-17
Rucklen's Arnica saIxe.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns, and all eruptions, and positively
cures piles or no pay required. It is
guaranteed to give entire satisfaction or
money refunded. Price Is cents per box.
For sale by Jones & Ferris.
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}. 6629. US. Land Office, wa-Keeney, Kan.

No. 6629. U. s. Land Office, Wa-Keeney, Kan.
July 6, 1886.
Complaint having been entered at this Office by
John g. Marcy against Charles Mckay for failure
to comply with law as to timber-culture entry No.
$780, dated March 81, 1886, upon the southwest Il
section %, township IA range "a in Trego coun-
ty, Kansas, with view to the cancellation of said
entry; contestant alleging that said entry illegal
and void at its inception in this: 1t made for
speculative purposes, and not for the and benefit
OF said Charles Mckay. That said Charles Mckay
has sold said claim for a valuable consideration ex-
ecuted REIMBURSEMENT of said entry and written
contract for the sale thereof and delivered posses
sion OF said REIMBURSEMENT and contract to third
party and received valuable consideration there
for; the said parties are hereby summoned to ap-
pear at this Office on the 25th day of August, 1885,
at O'Clock P. NJ, to respond and furnish testimony
concerning said alleged failure
Ss4 W. C. L. BEARD, Register.
Monroe Henkel, Att'ys
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]. s. Land Contest Notices,

No. 6655. U. S. Land Office, wa-Keeney, Kan,
July 8, 1886.
Complaint having been entered at this office by
William Pearson against Alfred Jacobsen for aban-
doning his homestead entry No. 7S02 dated May 25,
1885, upon the ne a sec 80, twp IA of range 23
west, in Trego county, Kansas, with view to the
cancellation of said entry the said parties here
by summoned to appear at this Office on the oath
day of August, 1886, at O'Clock NJ, to respond and
furnish testimony concerning said alleged abandon
ment. Wei BEARD Register
Cowick Wheeler, Att'ys. 1856
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WICHITA COUNTY.
Leoti Lance, {

Leoti Lance, 8.
Messrs. Cowan, Replogle, Montgomer!
and Murray are in Wa-Keeney thil
week, interested in final proof and con
test cases.
Leod Standard, 8.
A great many pre-emptors are intend
ing to prove up during the month of Sep
TENDER.
The ladies' dinner and festival, for the
benefit of the band, was patronized to the
amount of $5738.
R. 81. Wade had fine pony shot Sat.
urday night or Sunday morning, from
the effects of which it is feared it will die
Leoti has a novelty in the shape of a
building. 1t is being erected by L. g.
Cocayne on north 4th street. The frame
is made of old-fashioned hewed logs
brought from Missouri When compile
ted, it will be large two-story building
and very substantial
Wichita county farmers are dropping
in nearly ever. lay, and Dragging about
their sod corn being waist high and of
such healthy color, or their oats or millet
or sorghum or potatoes or something else
they may have growing is as fine as they
ever saw any place.
Some one who certainly had no fear of
God in his heart broke the lock, and en-
tered Geo. Blubaugh's claim house du-
ring his recent trip to Harper county, and
toted off considerable portion of his
effects. It certainly must have
been tenderfoot who did it, for no real
westerner would do so mean trick.
Coronado Star, 8.
Mr.. George Coombs commenced burn
his kiln Of brick last Friday.
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Co1LYER, July IA.
coll
Quiet.
Cool nights.
Rain needed.
Wild currants ripe.
Comfortable breezes.
A scarce article-coal.
Too dry for field work.

Too dry for field work.
Potato growth is retarded for want Of
rain.
The millinery store is being arrayed in
a coat of paint.
Roup is diminishing the size of flocks
of chickens in some localities.
We are not alone in our drouth, as re-
ports from central states indicate.
Catholic services will be held az the
church in Collyer, Sunday, July Is, by
Father Martin.
Word has been received that our late
postmaster, J. w. Kyle, has little son,
now about five weeks old.
The infant daughters of s. Orr and w.
R. Ingram have been quite sick of late,
bnt are now out of danger.
Mr.. Bell, of Sheridan county, has har-
vested field of wheat which he thinks
will yield twenty bushels to the acre.
Mrs. p Walsh returned on Saturday
from lengthy visit to her children in
Chicago, bringing one of her grandchil-
dren with her.
Mr.. Keller, of Wa-Keeney, was in town
on Sunday, ascertaining the prospects
for barber shop, but he concluded not
to locate here.
J. II. Smith and L. Hollington took a
trip to Dighton last week. Mr.. Smith
returned on Friday, pretty well sunburnt
by the long ride.
Miss Mary Bundy, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. Bundy, arrived from Nebraska
last week Tuesday, where she had been
attending school.
For SALE, or trade for fat cows-A
choice young Bull, beauty-and few
good Milk Cows. Call at the mill, Coll
yer, Kansas, for terms. 385-tf
The beautiful moonlight evenings have
partially atoned for the uncomfortable
warmth of the days during the past week.
A cool atmosphere then made labor both
possible and pleasant.
Chinch-bugs have commenced their
disastrous work in the corn field Of J. G.
Martin, in Cove county. This is the
only instance SO far learned of their ap-
pearance in this vicinity.
A number of our citizens attended the
Dunkard services at Quinter last Sunday,
and we're highly entertained. It is ex-
pected that their new church will be
ready for dedication about August IA.
Messrs. Mills & Arnold, the merchants
who will soon open general store in the
two-story building formerly occupied by
Wheeler Bros, arrived from Hiawatha
last Saturday evening. Their goods are
now overdue.
Since last Wednesday night no rain
has fallen. The shower then did much
good, but it was insufficient to endure
the extreme heat since, shown by the
thermometer to have been 1880 in the
sun Monday afternoon.
COLLIER, KANs., June 26, 1886.
Parties are hereby warned to keep stock
off of the ne ID of sec. 4, IL, 25; the ne a
of sec. IL, IL, Is, and the ne 4 of sec. 6,
ID, Is. CHAs. F. ST.. JOHN.
G. A. SAYRE.
383-u g. w. LYKENs.
A favorable answer was received from
the o. P. R. R., granting our people per-
mission to hold their Fourth of July pic
mic in the railroad parks at this place.
Our citizens thoroughly appreciated the
but did not accept for fear of
injuring the young trees.
Gray wolves have shown an unusual
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Land ONCE at wa-Keeney, Kansas

Land Office at Wa-Keeney, Kansas,
No. A663. June Is, 1885,
Notice Is hereby given that the following named
settler has fled notice of his intention to make
FINAL proof In support of his claim. and that said
proof Win be made before the register and receiver
Of the q. 8. land ONCE at Wa-Keeney, Kansas, on
August 10, 1895, VIZ: W@cl RDchts, homestead
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-07-17
NEIGHBORlAG NOTES.
Items From Towns and Counties
Doing Business at Wa-Keeney.
A Big Showing, but All the Better
for That.
COVE COUNTY.

OrlnneH UOlQen Belt, AU
Messrs. Gus. Schmidt and Gus. Peter
son were down to Wa-Keeney, Wednes-
day and Thursday of this week, on land
business.
Quite a number of pleasure loving
people enjoy themselves at evening time
on the croquet ground. Several nice
grounds have been arranged, and are in
use each evening.
Grainaeld Cap sheaf, 20.
This issue finishes volume OF the CAP
Sheaf
Our people had the misfortune to lose
their town windmill in the storm Wednes-
day afternoon. The mast box slipped
down, and the wheel went to pieces
against the platform.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Ayres accompanied
Mr.. Ayres' father and mother to Oberlin
asst Wednesday. The latter will 60 to
visit daughter in Nebraska. Mr.. A. D..
Ayres, of Arkansas City, will meet them
there, and all parties will 60 on to Cali
fornia In the near future.
The Smoky Hill Pool dissolves by mu-
tual consent the first of next week, as far
as dividing their cattle and range is con-
cerned. They will still work together in
gathering any strays they may have out.
Their fence is all taken down or sold, and
the granger man now has possession.
Contractor Barrett, of Wa-Keeney, ar
rived at Grainield Sunday night, and
began to work on the new school house
Tuesday of this week. On Wednesday
he, in company with others, went south
to look at the stone for the foundation.
He will rush the work along as fast as
practicable, and we will soon have a
school building of which we may well
feel proud. A gentleman from Gales
burg, Ill, in conversation the other day,
said: ga town with $1,000 school house
and no court house is better than town
with a $4,000 court house and poor
school house.
Cove City Gazette, g.
A little child of Mr.. McNain, who lives
about sixteen miles southeast of town,
died last Monday night of inflammation
of the bowels. It was buried Wednes-
day in the Cove City cemetery.
Rev. J. E. Plat, state Sunday school
superintendent, will hold Sunday school
institute at Buffalo Park on July 10 and
II, commencing at P. NJ. on the 10. All
the Sunday schools in the county are re-
quested to be present by delegation.
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q. S. Land Office, Wa-Keeney, Kansas.
NO. COL! July TO- 1886.
Complaint having been entered at this office by
Hattie callers against Delilah E Hamilton for
abandoning her homestead entry No. 8265, dated
July u, 1885, upon the ne IA section %, township
IA S, range % W, in Treeo county, Kansas, with a
view to the cancellation Of said entry the ssid par
ties are hereby summoned to appear at this office
on the Oath day of August, 1885, at O'Clock P NJ to
respond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged abandonment.
3o5 wei BEARD Register
S r COwick, Attorney.
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"a Sec Il, lVWneliAp i..4-e,~
He names the following Witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation Of said
land viz Frank Spena, Frank Stradel, Joseph
Bazena, spena, all of Bosnia p. O., Kansas
SS1 B. ]. +. HANNA, Register.