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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

In pursuance Of call published in the
CAT of last week about % old soldiers 0f
Thomas assembled in Beams Hall and
organized by appointing ". II. Kingery
Chairman and D. A. J.. Thompson. Sec
The object of the meeting was stated as
being pertaining 20 the organization of a
Post of the Grand Army of the Republic
On motion committee of three, consist
ing Of w II. Markham, NJ. L. Lacey and
Thomas Reed, was appointed to enroll
the names of such persons as would be-
come charter members, and said commit
tee were authorized 10 procure a charter
and the necessary supplies for organizing
the Post. Probate Judge NJ. L. Lacey was
authorized TO act as Treas of said Com
Over 90 names are already enrolled and
as many more as wish to join are cordial
y invited to hand in their names 10 the
Com. at IN early day as it is expected that
a fiourishing Post will be organized in
Colby by the first of April.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25
MANY CITIZENS

Steps should be taken Immediately to
incorporate Colby as a city of the third
class We now have twice the popula-
ton required. With the spring boom
will come host of gamblers and swim
oilers. which injure the reputation and
make trouble for town. and all this can
be avoided by incorporation and ordi-
nances. Oberlin was infested with such
crowd until the town was known far
and wide for IFS iniquity, and it took unit
ed action on the part of her citizens to
Dust them from the town. Let us take
time by the forelock and prepare to keep
out such characters.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25
For Sale.

$50 bushels of corn ut Is cents per
bushel, $50 bushels of rye at 40 cents
per bushel. 100 shocks Of corn fodder
and 2 or , tons of starw.
Any person buying it can feed it
on the farm, good water and fresh
pasture. on sec - town ) range 81.
And | also have some fat hogs for
sale. Il. ". FOWLER.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25
incorporation Meeting.

A meeting will be held at Bean Bros.
store, Wednesday evening, March 3D., a,
7:30 o'clock sharp. for the purpose sf tax,
ing steps toward the incorporation OF
Colby rs city of the third class.
MANY CITIZENS
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

-TAKEN UP.-On see S town 9
range 81, dark brindle heifer with
u white belly and ears clipped on the
inside. Came to the residence of J.
4. Castor, Jan. !. The owner can
have the same by calling and paying
rlry,s.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25
Parties having any intention O

Parties having any intention Of
putting up wind mill should not fail
to call on c. IT, Coover and get the
best windmill in. the market. The
Vane,ess Monitor, also the bestquality
Of pumps. Il
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

The bill reinstating Fitz John
Porter, passed the house on Feb. Is
by vote of III to 113. Quite a
number of Republicans voting in the
affirmative.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

For sale or exchange for good
property. 4 good Norman Stallion,
sound and kind. A sure foalsetter
inquire at Colby House.
Il J, c. STowLL.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25
THE THOMAS COUNTY CAT.
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.
1900

The above is the number of papers we
have issued each week for the past three
weeks. Our regular edition is over one
thousand
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

80 teams wanted at Voltaire. in
quire of Howell Bros, at Voltaire or
Colby.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25
To the Ladiea-

We have. just received something
novel in dress goods. Call early and
get first choice.
J. W. ALLEN & Sons
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

For bargains in claims, in Thom-
as and Sherman counties, call on
kingery & Harvey at Colby. Locat-
ing a speciality. School lands for
sale at great bargains.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

Final proof can now be made
before Clerk of District court. NJ. d.
Lessenger will make out your papers.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

H. \. Smith has 40 tons CT hay
for sale three miles east OF Otter
eOUrne.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

NJ. ID. Lessenger has money to
loan at low rate of interest, on short
or long time.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

Remember that proofs can be
made before the Clerk of the District
Court.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

A new latest improved White
sewing machine to sell or trade for a
COW at j. W. Allen & Sons.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

Every thing in the grocery line
choice and fresh at J. W. Allen &
Sons.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

We are authorized to state that
freight rates to Monument. are the
same as they are to Oakley.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

If you want to sell your decided
land or school land Frank pingree
has & customer for you.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

taps, gloves and m;ttcns at
knock down prices at j. ". Allen &
Sons.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

You will always find :. supply of
the best grades Of coal at ". r.
Smiths when it is possible to get coal
in town.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

The Leavenworth Times. daily,
the brightest and best daily in the
State, and the CAT one year for five
dollars.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

The bill sustaining civil service was
sustained in Congress giving prefer
ence to soldiers.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

i have more town lots than any
che. Remember the place opposite
the CAT Office.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

For Rock Spring coal call on the
Chicago Lumber Co.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

INTERESTING READING.
Breaking plows at Bean Bros.
-Trusses at Smith6s Walkers.
"A full line of hardware, at Bean
Bros.
-GOodsoe loans money on chattel
security.
Garland stoves. the best at ].
II. Buffers.
Everything you want in hardware
at Bean Bros
M. D. Lessenger will make your
final proof
A great variety Of stoves now at
/. Fl. Buffers.
Comforts and blankets at j. ".
Allen & Sons
Wagon, plow and harrow mate
rial at Bean Bros.
Buy one of those ranges for your
wife, at Bean Bros.
-Eeavenworth Times and CAT one
year for two dollars.
Al legal papers drawn correctly
by NJ. D. Lessenger.
You can buy No. l set of
Harness at Bean Br@s.
We are receiving full line of
implements at Bean Bros.
Remember the CAT Office can do
you first class Job printing.
A new stock of dry goods this
week at J. ". Allen & Sons.
Examine those flexible iron
trssses at Smith & Walkers.
The Vaneless Monitor Windmill
for sale by c. H. Coover. Il
Messengers law Office is one door
sourh of Thomas county bank.
Frank Pingree has few desira-
bic claims for sale very cheap
Before buying a stove iook
at the Garland at I. III. Buffers.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

Frank Pingree has few desira-
bic claims for sale very cheap
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

Before buying a stove ioos
at the Garland at l. Fl. Buffers.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

-Lessengers law office is one door
sourh of Thomas county bank.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

The Vaneless Monitor Windmill
for sale by G. II. Coover II
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

Examine those flexible iron
trnsses at Smith & Walkers.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25

A new stock of dry goods thi
week at J. ". Allen & Sons.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-25
The Leayenworth Weekly Times
ND the Car one year for two dollars.


and the CAT one year for two dollars.
Every thing in the grocery line
choice and fresh at J. W. Allen &
Sons.
80 teams wanted ut Voltaire. in
quire of Howell Bros, at Voltaire or
Colby.
Remember that proofs can be
made before the Clerk of the District
Court.
NJ. ID. Lessenger has money to
loan at low rate of interest, on short
or long time.
H. A. Smith has 40 tons CT hay
for sale three miles east OF Otter
eOurne.
Caps, gloves and m;ttcns at
knock down prices at j. ". Allen &
Sons.
i have more town lots than any
ne. Remember the place opposite
he CAT Office.
If you want to sell your decided
and or school land Frank Pingree
aas & customer for you.
A new latest improved White
ewing machine to sell or trade for q !
ow at J. W. Allen & Sons.
Final proof can now be made |
'efore Clerk of District court. NJ. D. |
.essenger will make out your papers.
We are authorized to state that |
reight rates to Monument. are the
anne as they are to Oakley.
The Leavenworth Times. daily.
he brightest and best daily in the !
tate. and the CAT one year for five
, 1886-09-03

Nnother case Of Mexican outrage has
leon hroucb, n ,he o,,on,;or of Tho s,,,e
-. -
department ior the second uine' ana IN the
adjustment Of present difficulties will no
doubt come in for investigation and, if
established cor re5ross Ton ,.o.rs aoo
rsIaL 60 - -
,a'eo "eofKe' Il ci''@en o' 'he '"ioeu
States then as now a sailor and owner OF
c~oasting vessels, was lying in the harbor
of Ia paz Iower Cal;Corn;a with h;s
, 1886-09-03
CONVENTION RESOLUTIONS.

The tariff, civil service reform, silver
coinage, and all the other topics upon
which conventions are lifting up their voices
throughout the land are of small concern
10 the people OF the territories who need
care for none of these things because they
IAN have no voice in their regulation.
lar other needs have we, hut they are of
more vital and practical Importance,
though involving less exalted themes.
When the Democracy meets in convcn-
lion at Rawlins to nominate a delegate,
its platform uttcrances need be only such
~ concern territorial wants. but they
should be well considered and stated with
emphasis. They should forcibly present
The subjects upon which Wyoming inter-
csts have been neglected by congress and
the administration, principally by CON
cress, however; they should also outline
Le policy that would govern legislation
nv a Hs%sc'ic territorial legislature,
and in doing this no point of Importance
10 home interests should be omitted from
the list. so far as grievances have been
felt and complaint heard from the people.
To such a platform Democratic Legislators
would be pledged and on such a platform
Democratic candidates could more easily
be chosen, while upon matters concerning
his duty the delegate also would be held
IN them as representing the wishes of
those he is supposed to represent.
, 1886-09-03

Concerning the awful realism of
Titian's anatomical drawing and color
ing this story is told: When he first
painted his John the Baptist the Turk
ish ambassador urged him 10 go to Con-
stantinople to sell it. He followed that
advice. The sultan admired his work.
and declared the neck of the decapitated
apostle was not correctly represented.
Now" said the sultan, IL will show
YOU Calling n slave the royal despot
drew his own blade and severed the vas
sails head from his body. Over his
CHASTITY remains the sultan argued the
Justice Of his criticism. Titan is said to
have proiitcd by this horrible experience
and thereafter depicted the drawn mus
clcs and severed arteries with frightful
intensity in the copies of his Original
study chicago News.
, 1886-09-03

THE returned Bulgarian prince has
written a very submissive letter to the
ear and, in return, has been snubbcd for
his pains, and informed in effect that the
czar will sec about it. The chances are
that were the affair ripe there would be
an abdication instead of 4 revolution, and
Bulgaria would become in name what
Alexander's elevation has failed to make
ii in fact, Russian territory. and there
would be no remaining barrier to the Mus
covite advance on Constantinople. The
peace of Europe, so often supposed TO be
on the eve of rupture, annot long hold
ont against the gathering storm. If Ger
many consents there is apt 10 be very little
delay about the matter.
, 1886-09-03
A FAMOUS TRUCKING SECTION.


The Rich Region That Has Been De.ei-
oped In Southeastern Virginia.
The famous trucking in the vicinity OF
Norfolk, Va, lies principally in portions
of Norfolk. Nausemond and Princess
Anne counties. Various causes combine
in rendering the section especially suit
able for the trucking business. The soil
being a light sandy loan becomes warm
early in the spring, is readily influenced
by fertilizers, which are held by a clay
subsoil from three to four feet beneath
the surface. The influence of the salt
atmosphere of the ocean to n great ex-
tent counteracts frost in early spring,
while proximity to the gulf stream rem
ders the winter milder and the spring
earlier than at other points of the same
latitude. The relative situation and ac-
feasibility by water to great northern
markets contribute to the desirabiiity of
the section.
The ~well-known fact that Norfolk
truck reaches market in bt tier condition
than that from many other sections is
due to the fact that the bulk of it is
hauled in spring wagons to the wharves
n thence forwarded without further
transfer by water transportation. With
so many favorable conditions it may be
readily seen why this section has
so wonderfully developed since the
period when trucking was systematically
begun there, not over twenty years ago.
Nearly all of the truckers are natives
who own their own farms, inherited
from ancestors, and all of them have
HOO .xn ..vall - IL 80 ..na1tl.v lxr fhn
business which they follow. | never
knew of one who made a failure. Some
times the losses are very heavy on one
article by reason of depression in the
market, but these are invariably offset
by good prices received for other~pro-
duce. Some idea may be formed of the
f%luctuation in prices when it is known
that in the case of an article, kale, SO
largely produced there, the price varies
according to circumstances from 3 cents
to S1.50 per barrel.
Large experience. system and undi-
vided attention, added to natural advan-
tages, produce the satisfactory results
spoken of rather than n peculiar
method of cultivation. The ordinary
system of hot-bed culture obtains and
vegetation is forced by the judicious use
of fertilizers, without which the bust
ness would prove a failure, for though
the soil is admirably adapted to truck
ing it is what is generally denominated
poor land. The business is conducted
by some parties upon a very extensive
scale. The Young strawberry farm,
two miles from Norfolk city, is the larg-
est in the world. A few years since a
Mr.. Ames, of Nansemond county, sold
half of his potato crop for $50, 600; what
he realized for the balance | did not
learn. The same season Mr.. Ambrose
Lindsay, the largest trucker in the same
county, disposed of his crop of the same
vegetable for 500, 900. -Norfolk (Na.) Cor.
Philadelphia Times.
, 1886-09-03

THK Chicago journal publishes the fol-
lowing which, if applicable 10 an old and
settled state like Illinois, must apply with
still greater and more timely force to a
young territory suffering from careless and
hasty legislation TO an extent which, if
measured by the complaints heard from
all classes of her people, should command
attention and redress;
A man who doesn't know that the
criminal and revenue laws of this state
need TO be overhauled and reorganized,
and who has no intelligent notion as t o
wherein they need amendment, is not fit
10 be elected to the legislature. If any
such should be nominated by either politi
caf party, LET the people %rcpudiate them
is mo good
, 1886-09-03
CHARLIE rO>.

FVTTTFFTITTTTWFTT
In her present hour OF desolation and
-"rreidest til there il not, there cannot
be one true American heart that goes not
ont to her in the kinship of pity.
Looking back over the long, %eyentful
years Of her past we see much that is
heroic. Her proud people, may be. have
been sometimes wrong, Jet us believe,
always brave and conscientious. Twice in
her history have hostile fleets bombarded
her stubborn walls. Summer after sum.
mer has yellow jack" laid his ruthless
hand upon her, aud in 1861, when all OF
, 1886-09-03

her able bodied sons were in her harbor
forts, defending what they deemed the
right, a devastating fire, burning a mile
and a half from Ashley to Cooper rivers,
laid in ashes her finest places. But a few
months since, a very demon cyclone laid
her in ruins. And on the LIST inst, the
climac.ric of woe fell upon her. Her
situation so far as known is pitiable indeed.
Cut off from communication with the out
side world by the severance of her railway
arteries leaves her at the present writing
in an isolated desolation.
, 1886-09-03

A CHARACTERISTIC instance OF political
philanthropy is reported from Washing
ton in the shape of a plan to c%olonize Re-
publican negroes from the South. under
the auspices of the national Republican
congressional committee. The eolonists
can be placed where they will do the most
good in 1883. There is plenty OF time to
import into several close states a sufficient
number to exercise an appreciate iniu-
ence on the result. 1t is said that the
scheme has been tried before, in Indiana,
but that was rather a temporary migra-
tim
, 1886-09-03
AN OLD STORY.

When the spring was beginning and May
day was nigh,
On ii country girl spinning the king cast
h 3 eye;
Fair flourish the roses anear the court
wall,
But the rose of the hedges is fairest of all.
LET me hide my FOOLS face meath a lying
tombstone,
For the worlds gone Annoying, ] NOPE
here %alone,r
Said the Jester, who sat on the steps OF
the throne.
But the blossoms will fade which the
~thoughtless have torn.
And the cheeks of a maid Will grow with
cred and worm,
WHY should there for such a small matter
be woe,
Since each hedge, mud each village, such
roses will showf
king 90 to your wine; pretty maiden,
20 moanl
When its meat hath been mumbled we
leave the picked bone"
Said the jester, who sat on the steps OF
the trone.
Yet a peasant is gri nding a knife sharp
and strong.
Aud silently winding his way through the
throng-
Then the dogs must be driven from lick
ing the gore
OF a monarch struck down at his w pal
ace door.
although her naIne be n gibe, and her affairs
o'erthrown,
In the end, gossip Justice will seize on her
own
Said the jester. who sat on the steps of
the throne.
Edward Sydney Tylee in Temple Bar.
, 1886-09-03

Mr.. Il. Springer. of Mechanicsburg,
Pa writes. Il was afflicted with lung
fever and abscess on the lungs, and re
duced to a 'rdltin0 skeleton. Got a free
trial bottle of DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, which did me so much
good that bought dollar bottle. After
using three bottles, found myself once
more n man, completely restored to health,
with a hearty appetite, and a gain in flesh
Of is lbs.
Call at W. n. Hunts drug store and
get a free trial bottle of this certain cure
for all Lung Diseases. Large bottles 81
, 1886-09-03
The Territorial Democratic Central
Committee.

EDUCATION promises to keep pace with
the other more material interests of Wyo-
ming. as the teachers institute at Raw
Inns demonstrates, with its large attend
ancc ana advanced and progressive meth
DDS, showing that intelligent organization
which is certain to bring success
, 1886-09-03

The exercise of cram" before examin-
ations at college has been much ridiculed
and denounced. 1t is defended by Pro
fessor w. T. Harris in The Forum. -Of
all my school discipline. / have found
this one of the most useful. The abil-
ity 10 throw ones self upon a difficulty
with several times his ordinary working
power is required again and again in
practical life on meeting any consider
able obstacles. Chicago Times.
, 1886-09-03

! 100000 deposited in First National
Bank, Denver, by the Distribution Cigar
Store. We challenge imitators to deposit
from s500:O0 mp if any Of the advertised
nickle brands will compare with the
s. NJ. $. in quality or value. +. J..
Towslee 4 Co. are sole agents for the $.
VI s. Ciga.s.
, 1886-09-03

Quick RELIEF is Just what is wanted
in every case of cramp, collie. or diar.
rhma. Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhma Remedy remedy relieves the
pain promptly and is a certain cure. A
dose or two is all that is required for any
ordinary case; recommended, guaranteed
and sold by W. n. Hunt.
, 1886-09-03

for all bilious disorders
st Patrick's Pills are n splendid family
medicine
st Patrick's Pills are the best physic
anyone can take
Get well and keep well by using st
Patrick's Pills
, 1886-09-03

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. 1t
soothes the chila. %softens the gums. al
lays the pain, cures wind collie. and is the
best remedy for diarrhea. Twenty-Five
cents A BOTTLE.
, 1886-09-03
SNM'N S\eoN Night Might

thousands suffering from Asthma. Con
sumption. Coughs. enc. Did you ever Try
Acker's English Remedy 1t Is the best
preparation known Cor all Lung Troubles,
sold on Il positive guarantee at l0c.. 60c
Pearse 4 McGill, Druggists.
, 1886-09-03

The territorial Democrats convention
will be held at Rawlins, Saturday, Oct. ,,
1886. tor the purpose of naming a candi
date for delegate to congress, and 10
transact such other business as may pro-
perly come before said convention. The
, 1886-09-03
GNN>>oNLc N% pleasant. and
certnin In their

results, are Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets
Recommended by physicians and endorse,
by all who have used them. The bes
remedy for Dyspepsia. Flatuleucy and Con
stipat'on. Guaranteed. and sold at zoe. by
Pcarsc 4 McGill, Druggists.
, 1886-09-03
HILLS STAGE
%ANDEXPREss COMPANY

Coaches leave Union depot, Cheyenne,
at Csc a p,, daily, iexcept sundays;
touch Chuewater, Fort Laramie. Rawhide
Buttes and Lusk, and connect with the
Chicago 4 Northwestern railroad at Lusk
and Tor Sundance, Buffalo, Fort Fetter
man, Fort Mckinney. Douglas. (Wyo.) J,
Fort Robinson and Chadron in Nebraska,
and Rapid City, Spearish and Deadwood,
Oak.
The cheapest and shortest route by
twenty four hours.
The U. S. mail carried. We have first
class eating stations, and our division
agents take all pains to @ the com
fort Of passengers.
+. i. LoNaHuRsr, Agent.
, 1886-09-03

Letter heads, bill heads and note heads
at the Leader Office.
, 1886-09-03

One hundred cases of claret wine Tor
sale, t3:75 per case. at Masteu's.
, 1886-09-03
THE NECESSITY
DR.. WAGNER & co

We offer 10 apology fof deyotiDg so much time
and attention 10 TINS much neglected class Of
disease s believing that no condition OF humanity
IS too wrttched 10 merit the sympathy AMI best
services OF the profession 10 which We belong
40 many are Innocent sufferers. and that
the physician who dev.trs himself
70 relieving the afflicted and saving
them from worse than death, is no less n
philantlIrophist and a benefacior to his race
than the surgeon or physician who by close ap-
plication eN:els In any other branch Of his pro-
iession And. fortunately for humanity, the day
is dawning when the false phn.nthrOphy tina;
condemned the victims Of folly OF crime, like
the l,epers under the Jewish law. To die uncared
for. has passed away.
, 1886-09-03

Mining location notices at Leader Office