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Millions automatically Considered.

Millions are talked about ghbly In
these times without clear understanding
of the enormous sum represented by the
$50, ,O0Oleft by Cornelius Vanderbilt,
the elder, or the 5000, 100000 left by
William 81. Vanderbilt to his sons. A
Chicago preacher helps one to realize the
magnitude of such fortunes by figuring
out that, if Cornelius Vanderbilt had
been born at the beginning of the chris
tan area and had saved $4,000 year
ever since, he would not yet have made
up his fortune of $50, OOO. 900; and that,
If William FL. Vanderbilt had been con-
temporary Of Adam and had saved at the
same rate of $5,OO0per annum, he would
stiIl have been Ear short Of his 5000, 0OO,-
600 1t the time Of his dea&h, and would
stiIl have bad 70 toll and sexe fox 2115
yenxs II Tho fnfure bneoce az111nG -
,fu11uo u ea0oo 0o0 ~. xh1 49,
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A Cylindrical Jail.

In describing new and particular jail
just completed the Omaha Bee says:
THE new jail just completed cost $780,
600. Its peculiar feature is that the
cells are arranged in the form of great
iron cylinder, which revolves about so
that only one cell is at the opening at
any one time. This cylinder is three
stories high, there being ten cells on
each floor. Its weight is As tons, and
this ponderous weight is hung from
above instead of turning on track be-
low. The strangest part of the arrange
ment is, that the great cylinder can DO
turned by simple crank with little
force, man with his left hand moving it
readily. When all is complete it is the
intention to have little water motor in
the basement, and then by simply NOV
ing lever the cylinder will be SIT to ro-
tating. 1t is suggested that, WHEN there
are prisoners who it is feared may be
trying to cut out, the cylinder Can, by
motor, be easily kept moving slowly all
night, so that the prisoners do not re-
main long enough in one place to do any
mischief, or even to crawl out if they
had made a partial break. 1t seems
that prisoners have little chance for es-
cape from this new jail. A cage Of iron
bars completely surrounds the cylinder
in which the cells are. The entrance on
each floor is guarded by two doors.
The officer standing outside does not
have to unlock even the first door, but
can swing the cylinder around until the
cell appears in which is the desired pris-
oner, and then by simple movement:
the inner door is opened and the prison
er can step out of his cell. Then the Of
fender can open the other door and let
the man out, but the other prisoners are
way beyond any possible reach of the
officer, and it is impossible for them to
make any break on him which he is tax
ing man out or putting another one in.
He can handle any number of men in
the same way, and they cannot get with
in reach of him until he chooses to let
them.
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Without such examples to give one
measure, it is difficult to form q proper
conception of such enormous sums.
Through the TAN Of . Gomez

A dispatch from New Haven, Conn.
says: Professor 81. A. Newton, of Yae.
has propounded some very intereotine
theories concerning the meteoric shower
OF last week. He says that the tele-
graphic reports indicate that the display
was visible to the inhabitants of more
than quarter Of the globe. The shower
was observed in Teheran, Persia, which
was observed seven hours east of this
city, early in the afternoon, and he says
it could have been seen here but for the
superior light Of the sun. The display
in Asia was unusually brilliant, as was
also the case In Naples and London.
The display, the professor says, con-
sists Of the fragments of Biela's comet
the breaking up Of which was first dis
covered by Edward c. Herrick, then
librarian of Yale college, and Francis
Bradley, of this city, in 1916. Since
their discovery Of its disintegration the
comet has rapidly broken up and is now
in millions of fragments.
Hundreds of thousands of years ago
the comet travelled among the fixed stars.
but its path and that of the sun eyentu-
ally conceded so nearly that by the heat
of the sun little pieces of the comets
outer shell were cracked and broken of.
These fragments, together with light
vapor created by the suns action, were
In turn repealed from the sun and the
comet, and gradually fell in line behind
the comet and formed its tail. In this
state the comet continued to circle about
in its orbit every six and two-thirds
years, until about 1910, when it was OBJ
served to have become divided into two
parts. This process has since continued,
until the comet is now but mass Of
fragments, which methodically continue
to move around in the orbit of the comet,
and once in six and two-thirds years the
earth moves through this meteoric belt
and we are treated to an exceptional dis
play of shooting stars, which, in their
rapid movement through our atmosphere,
take fire and give out light, fragments
often falling to the earth.
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San Francisco Chronicle.
deep in the satin recesses," bis letter
ran, ~'of this fairy box you will find a
ring. I had it made for you, to inclose,
as it were, my sentiments on this joyful
occasion"
Her heart stood still.
a.How beautiful she murmured, az
she took up the box. "How simple and
poetic way Of asking me to be his wife,
and so direct. Ahr' and she kissed the
bzuish paper and tenderly united the
string.
II tremble," she whispered. "Win. it
be diamond, or a ruby, or A."
It was neither. It was napkin ring.
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CONCLUSION.
n conclusion, ISlesire to express 2

In conclusion, Islesire to express my ap,
probation of the uniform promptness and
courtesy with which my associates IN the
various departments of the state governments
have responded to every request made Tor
information or advice that would aid me In
she discharge of my duties. -
JOHN A. MARTIN.
Executive Office, Topeka, Kan, January
i9, 1885.
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Section g. chapter A, general statutes of
7e68 provides that the expenses incurred by
01Rcere of this state in arresting fugitives
4EGm Justice from another stats, "shaH be
lowed and paid out of the state treasury"
H. 1ogfslatnre, however, has never made an
4oeDdAfiou for TIE payment Of such exc
sd iE H. obssnce Of gnch specific
- outee IL 49, fReosux9sp Nor
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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1886-01-23

THE STATE HOUSE.
The board of state house commissioners
has submitted a report of the progress of
work on the capitol, including detailed
financial statement of expenditures con-
nected Herewith, A copy of the report will
be transmitted TO the legislature.
THE STATE SCHOOLS.
The regents of the university, state agri-
cultural college and state normal school
have submitted reports of the condition and
needs of these institutions, to which your
attention is directed. These schools for
higher education continue to Justify their
claims to public favor. The number of their
students is steadily increasing and their use
fulness, as well as their reputation, is keep
ing pace with the development of the state.
INSURANCE.
The laws enac' d at your first session con-
corning mutual accompanies took effect at
a very recent date, and It is too early to form
q definite opinion concerning their practical
results. The law regulating mutual life or
companies has had the effect, the
superintendent of insurance reports, of driv-
ing from the state q number of worthless
managed by men whose sole
object was to defraud the public.
1t is also suggested that our laws in effect
against, and thus prevent the
of, fire insurance companies
In Kansas, and managed by our
own citizens. An immense SUM of money Is
sent out of the state each year in the form
of premiums on fire insurance policies, and
If laws can be devised which, while guaran-
teeing the prompt and certain payment OF
losses, will at the same time encourage and
promote the organization of Kansas insur-
ance companies, the result would be Of pub
bic benefit.
BoARD or RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS
The report of the board Of railroad conn
embraces full and valuable eea3e-
nent8 and sfatisti1 concekning IL 6n1-
pugtnkion busfness Of tie eenta IN tEaae
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THE STATE MILITIA.

Applications have been made for the en-
rollment of companies of colored citizens
as a portion of the militia of the state.
But section of article VIII of the constitu-
ton, provides that ''the militia shall be
composed of all able-bodied ,rhite male
citizens" This limitation is not in accord
with the spirit and genius of our institutions
and should be stricken from our organic
law. During the war of the rebellion, color
ed men demonstrated their patriotism,
courage and endurance, on dozens of desper-
ate battle-felds. They possess and exercise
all other privileges of citizenship. By their
votes they assist in making our laws, and it
should be not their right alone, but their
duty, to bear arms in any emergency calling
for military force to yindicate the supremacy
of law and the integrity of popular govern
ment. At present the colored citizens of
this state are really a privileged class, en-
dowed with the sovereignty of voters, sbut
exempt from the responsibility resting on
all other able-bodied voters, to sustain, at
any peril, the constituted authority and laws
of the land. :
THE INDIANS IN THE TERRITORY.
About the middle of June last, very alarm
public press Of this and other states, con-
cerning the turbulent and threatening spirit
manifested by the Cheyenne Indians, whose
reservation In the Indian Territory Is only
q ehort distance south of our Southwestern
border. On the 25th Of june / nddressed a
letter to The secondary Of wnx, calline M ~
e thzes rsPoses, .nd lsq ~ lin
<s<-e<l 49, 81 - 49, 81
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-13
The vandalia Stockholders.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 1.-THE ANIMAL meeting of the
stockholders of the st. Louis. Vandalia & Terre
Haute Railroad Company was held at Greenville,
ILL.,, to-day. The annual report for the year end
ing Oct 81, 1885, was submitted and approved.
1t shows gross earnings, 81 1872, 647. 8S; ex-
penses. 1921, GAL; net earnings. $3.50. 963. The in
come of the lessor company being 80 per cent. of
gross earning as above. was $4ll. 1914. 81. from
which was paid in interest on bonds 1914, $50;
taxes and other expenses. $50. ATS; total. 1906. 387,
leaving a surplus for the year of SAG. 406. 81.
Nearly SO, 900 was expended in permanent better
ments to the property, and charged to ex-
penses. The percentage of earnings alb
sorbed by expenses was 654. The amount
of freight traffic was greater by sc. 400 tons than
in 1884, but owing to low rates. the revenue de-
creased. but as the expenses were reduced in a
greater ratio than earnings, the net revenue was
Increased. The directors elected were Thomas
D. Messler. VIM. Thaw. of Pittsbure; w. r.
WcKeen, of Terre Haute. Charles Fl. Seybt, of
Highland. Ills; D.. r. L. Dulaney. of Marshall,
ILL.,; Hon. b. o. Stanard. of st. Louis; A. G..
Henry, of Greenville, Ill.,. and j. S. Peers, of
Collinsville, Ill. The officers elected are: Thos.
D.. Messler. president; John e. Davidson, treas
urer, and VIM. Plant, secretary.
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There is the best of authority for stating that
the Quisley syndicate have succeeded in raising
SIS, 900 per mile to place the Toledo, Cincinnati
& ST. Louis road well upon its feet. In addi-
ton to this sum they will have what is realized
from the sale of $50 miles Of n~arrow-gauge track,
rails weighing IS pounds to the yard. Of the
sum raised $4,000 per mile will be re-
quired to purchase the steel rails
which will be needed in the standard
gauge track. which are to weigh sixty pounds to
the yard. and a large portion of which have al
ready been contracted for; 81 500 per mile will
De needed for cross-ties, so, 600 per mile for
freight cars, $500 per mile for locomotives. 1t
being proposed to run the read for the first
three years for local business, it
it is thought that 5000 freight-cars and forty
FIVE locomotives will handle the traffic. What is
then left of the $l5, 900 per mile will be required
to widen the grade, do the graveling. strengthen
the bridges and ~trestles. and pay for labor. But
a small sum can be realized from the present
narrow-gauge equipments. in such bad condition
are they, and so little demand is there for mar
row-gauge rolling stock.
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BOSTON, Jan. 1.-THE Baltimore & Ohio an
nounces the following schedule of rates: From
this city to Chicago. $ls; to Cincinnati; SIG; to
st. Louis, $2l. so, and to all other points in pro
portion. None of the other roads have yet fol
lowed the example of the Baltimore & OH o in
reducing rates. The Pennsylvania. it is though t,
will not reduce its rates. whatever reduction is
made by competing roads.
A Chicago dispatch says: Reliable informa-
ton was received this evening to the effect that
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company had
decided to extend the field of operation of the
present war to Chicago, and probably to st.
Louis. The warfare was iuaugurated in New
York city a couple of days ago, when the Balti-
more & Ohio, in order to compel recognition
from the other trunk lines, cut the fare to Chica-
go from $40 to $l5, doing this by purchasing tick
cts for patrons at full rates from New York to
Baltimore over the Pennsylvania railroad, and re-
ducine from that city to Chicago to a sufficient ex-
tent to bring the total fare within $15. The result
has been that the New York and Philadelphia
Offices of the Baltimore Sc Ohio have been daily be-
sieged by travellers. The extent of the cut
which the Baltimore & Ohio has decided to make
on east-bound rates to New York and Philadel-
phia was not known this evening, but it is sup
posed that the local representatives of the COM
pany will receive definite advices on Wednes-
day morning. The determination of the
eEd Of the line points to a lively
fight. but it is understood that the
Baltimore & Ohio will not recede from its posi-
ton until it has secured the recognition that il
demands. The step, moreover, will give the lie
to the report that the cut had been inaugurated
tions alleged to have engaged in by Robert Gar
rett.
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-,..,--xsrsnJTRIg--..sss

A. Compendium OF Business and D.
LII. B., member OF New York Bar.
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Montana, which the Northern Pacific share
holders have heretofore considered to be the
special preserves Of that company. It will.
doubtless, be advantageous to the Territories to
have them gridironed with railroads. but it is
impossible that the unsettled land can provide
an adequate return in transportation for such
vast facilities as will be provided.
At the annual needing Of the stockholders of
the Columbus. Hooking Valley q Toledo Rail-
way Company, the following directors were
elected: Charles Hickox. of Stephensonburg;
w. J. Mckinney, J. F. Wade. C. O.. White and
NJ M. Green. The directors elected the follow
ing officers: President, III. M. Green, vice.
president. Stevenson Burk; second vice-presi-
dent and secretary, VIM. Green; treasurer, W.
III. Colt. The other officers were reappointed.
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II is stated that the report that the Chicago &
Northwestern is about to invade Northern Pa
sifc territory by the construction of five branch
- from as many different points on It's Dead
wood extension in Dakota, does not worry the
Northern Pacific people. 0niciais of the North
ern Pacific say that no harm can result to their
road from the construction of such branches by
ehe Northwestern Company, because they will
not drain the same section Of country, but that
IT will, on the . contrary, be a positive
what has heretofore been a will
Aerness. aud thereby increase the intrinsic
value OF the landed estates of the corporation.
It would seem. however. that the st. Paul, the
Northwestern and Quincy roads all have an eye
On the fertile fields Of Dakota. Wyoming and
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Chicago's East-Bound Tonnage in 1885.
The total shipments of -four, grain and pro-
hoaal a.e.. R.ll~-- L.
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Law without Lawyers
use. BY Henry B. Corey,
condensed and concise explana-
lions of the general laws, and
the laws Of the several States,
dev0ting a full chapter to each
of the following subjects, and
giving in plain language the
law and your legal duty re-
specting Agents - Negotiable
Paper - Common Carriers -
Master and Servant-Marrtage
and DivOrce-Parent and Child
Patents, Copyrights and Trade
Marks-InSurance Contracts
Illegal Contracts-Debts and
their Payment-Statut Of Linn
itations-Sales of Personal Prop
erty - Partnership Corpora
tions-InsOlvent and General As
signments - Shipping Deeds
Mortgages OF Real Estate-Chat-
tel Mortgages-Landlord and
and
Observation-Disclosures and
Distribution OF Property
Homesteads and Property ex-
empt from Execution-Exemp
ton from Jury Duty and all
questions in connection with
these subjects, etc. It contains
also a Dictionary OF Legal Terms
and Phrases.
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The annual report of the State Oil Inspector,
Andrew Hagen, was filed with the Governor yes
terday. 1t gives simply a summary statement
OF the operations of the Office, and is very brief.
The number Of barrels Of oil inspected during
the year was l29. Col. and of these. 1.033 were
rejected. The fees collected amounted to &c.
651.73, while the expenses were only $573. so,
which seems to indicate that Mr.. Hagen is max
ing a pretty good thing out of a very small office.
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His Only Medicine for Twenty Five Years.

CHESTER. ORANGE Co., N. Y, April 2, 1885.
Brandreth's Pills have been my only medicine
for the past twenty-five years. By taking two
every night for thirty nights | cured myself of a
very bad attack of rheumatism and biliousness.
during the time. / nave also found them one of
the best blood purifiers and liver. regulators in
the world. Will be glad to answer inquiries.
CHARLES H. WRsTERvELT,
Justice of the Peace.
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Of course, all will. unless it be the c., l.. St L. &
c., ask for larger per cents. President Ingalls,
pays but little attention to through business, pre-
ferring to handle the better paying local traffic.
The other roads, especially the c., III, & d. and
Wabash, have of late been doing some hard work
to show increased tonnage. and on their increase
they, it is stated, will make a big fight for a lar
ger per cent.
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The Indianapolis Pool.

AS effort is again to be made to establish the
per cents of the seven roads in the indianapolis
East-bound pool, we publish as bearing upon the
subject what each road has earned out Of In
dianapolis from JAN "a, 1884, up to date and the
per cents which Commissioner Doherty has rec
commended:
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&@W QORU&d8
This new book contains
Plain directions are given
with blank forms, forthe prep
aration ofeveryl legal document
needed In daily use, viz: As
sfgnments Agreements AM
davits - Chattel Mortgages -
Contracts-Euilder's Contract
Notes - Drafts - Certificate OF
Incorporation-Power OF Attor-
ney to Transfer-Proxy 60 Vote
Transfer of Stock-Release OF
Debt-Deeds, Fun Warrcnty,
Quit Claim-Form OF Acknowl-
- Executors Deed
Release OF Dower-Rignt OF
Way--Contract- Contract FOR
Sale of L~and-Marrfage Con-
tract-Assignment OF Salary
Proof of Observation-Disclosures
ment of Lease-Certificate OF
Stock-Proof OF Loss-Mort-
cages - Satisfaction Piece -
Mortgage Bond-Deed of Trust
Articles OF Partnership
Notice Of Dissolution erti1-
cate Of Limited Partnership
Power of Attorney-Releases-
Bill Of ale-Wills-Codicit--
ETC., etc., etc.
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(tons):

From the above statement it will be seen that
the total east-bound tonnage of Chicago roads
in the year 1885 exceed the tonnage of 1884 10, 1868
tons, aud that Of 1883 Az, 992 tons.
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What EVERYONE Should Know !

It Tells How
to Re m Ov@
Crease Spots, Marks
on Purnitrre Freck-
les Tan, Vermin
from Doge, Super
nuous Hairs, Stains,
Dhndrud, India Ink
Marks, Ink Stains,
Iron RuBt, Kerosene
STAINS, Mildew,
Paint, etc. etc.
..lt Tells How
to Care for
Cnnaries, Carriages,
Brooms, Furniture,
Carpets, Harnesses,
tho Health, Bees,
Poultry, lioid Fish,
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Law, for popular
!. This new book contains
, 1886-10-10

Many of the favorite vegetables iii
America are unknown here. In place
of the succulent Lima bear they have in
England a coarse sort of bean, in a
broad, fiat pod, called broad beans"
only fit to be eaten when served with
bacon. Its season Il mean the beans,
for bacon is an everlasting viand) is of
short duration. At the best beans are
not regarded as an elegant article of diet.
In place of summer squash we have a
green, melon-like looking vegetable
called vegetable marrow" 1t is a deli
cate vegetable, with n soft, pleasant
aroma. String beans or scarlet run
ners," are plentiful. and English aspara-
gus is very delicious and cheap.
The French asparagus is easy to buy,
a few hours bringing it owe to the Lon
don market. Even the nearest African
ports bring a goodly showing of vege-
tables and fruits in their changing seas
ons. Peas are abundant, also tomatoes,
potatoes, artichokes. French and Eng
lish, the latter called Jerusalem arti
chokes, looking like white turnips.
Gooseberries are big and red as crab
apples, while figs, grapes, cherries and
summer berries are not lacking.
But we have no corn, no Lima beans.
no oyster plants, and, alasl the peaches
are mainly luxuries in florists windows,
selling often as high as half n crown
apiece. Save for a few choice varieties,
the English apple is inferior in quantity
and quality to our rich American apples.
London Cor. Boston Herald.
, 1886-10-10
The Worst Not Told.

There really are many things which
can not be portrayed in the public
prints, and though there is a widespread
howl about the evil effects of the publ
cation of the debasing "%sensational ex-
aggerations," which are the leading
feature of some journals, they do not,
appalling as they are, tell the whole
truth. / will confsss hat there is much
that is untrue that finds its way into the
newspapers of the present day, but there
is much that must necessarily be sup
pressed from public view. Newspapers
are not, as has often been asserted,
mirrors of the worst forms of life. They
may not be mirrors of the best. but they
certainly do not present it i'll its lowest
aspect.
There is no question but that for a city
containing 1000, 900 of inhabitants
Philadelphia is comparatively free from
the order of crimes hat never reach the
public ear; that is, there are fewer
hidden crimes in this city han others of
large population-a fact due to its wide
expanse of territory. Still, l am con-
vinced hat there has been many a foul
deed committed within her boundaries
that has not yet and never will become
known. You have little idea of the
crime that occurs without detection. A
police official, who has been in service
for years, and who is a very close OBJ
server. told me hat the world had but a
feeble conception Of what was transpir-
ing in it in this line. -Philadelphia Call.