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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-07-28
ALIYEFOURTH,
Grand Doinss in the Norshw.s.

seNone to do It reverence" cannot be said
of the Fourth Of July, 1888 The whole
Northwest commenced on that date jubi-
lee, the like of which has never been k1own
in this country; and to the general patriot
ism excited By the occurrence of the "Dec.
laration" anniversary, is added the special
influence of the fact that 1883 marks the frd
century of the existence of the Northwestern
portion of the United States a. civilized
community. Only one hundred years OF
time separates the eras of the Wild beast and
Indian from that of the arts of peace, and
the white mans culture; but the path Of hu-
man progress expands like fan, and it may
truly be said that the work Of the past GEN.
tury has bsen the utilization Of the expert
ence and labors of all previous ones. In NO
place has this been more conspicuous than
IN the West, and proud of their record, ita
denizens, through the "hundred day" Cen
tennial Exposition inaugurated at Cmcin-
matt, Ohio, on tho Fourth Of July, are CON-
memorating the lapse of an even century
since the white man began to redeem the
wilderness, and substitute his peculiar insti-
tutions and definite methods for the hap-
hazard ways of poor Lo.
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sure Cure for Piles.

DR.. Kinks German Pile Ointment has
cured Blind. Bleeding and Itching Piles
when all others have failed. 1t absorbs
the tumors, allays the itching at once, acta
as a poultice, gives instant relief. DR..
Kinks German Pile Ointment is prepared
only for Piles and Itching OF the private
parts, and nothing else. Every box ID
warranted. Sold by druggists. or sent by
mail on receipt OF price, $1.OO per box.
Sold by Meyer Bros Drug Co., Topeka,
Kansas. Agents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-07-28

Then let the moon usurp the rue Of day,
And " hiking spefs show the sun hia nay;
For what my senses can perceive.
need no revelation to believe"
Ladies suffering from any of the weak
who viii use Dr. Pierce's Favofite Prescrip-
ton, accordingto directions, will expert
ence genuinererelation in the benefit they
will receive. It is q positive cure for the
most complicated and obstinate cases OF
leucorrhoea, excessive flowing, painful men,
situation, unnatural suppression, prolapsus,
or falling Of the womb, weak back, 'female
weakness" anteversion, retroversion, bear
ing down sensations. chronic congestion,
inflammation and liberation of the womb,
Inflammation, pain and tenderness in the
ovaries, accompanied with internal heat "
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-07-28

The foundation of all happiness is health.
A man with an imperfect digestion may be
a millionaire, may be the husband of an
angel and the father of half dozen cher
ubs, and yet be miserable if he be troubled
with dyspepsia, or any Of the disorders aris-
ing from imperfect digestion or a sluggish
liver. DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pei
let's are the safest and surest remedy for
these morbid conditions. Being purely veg
etable, they are perfectly harmless.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-07-28

The Most Remark able Thing Ever Known.
Among all the patent devices and drinks
ever set before the public, none have ever
been so popular as the Moxie. Indeed, so
large was its sale, there grew to be general
struggle all over the country to nullify its
trademark, that all might have the right to
use it; but it all ended In favor of the dis
coverer, Dr.. Thompson, of Lowell, Mass.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-07-28

Every one should have practical
business education. Many Of our boys
appreciate this. and are taking . oourse|
q Eliiott's Business College, Buring-
ton, Ia
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-07-28
For The Nervous
The Debilitated
The Aged.

.Nsdica ana scientific skin has as last solved tn
problem Of the long needed medicine for the nsr
vous, debilitated. and the aged. by combining thu
best nerve tones, Celery and Coca with other efec
tive remedies, which. acting gently but efficiently
on the kidneys, liver and bowels, remove disease.
restore strength and renew vitality This medicine n
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-07-28

General Harrison has family prayers
every morning.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-07-28

Barnum's partner, Baily. is building q
600, 600 home.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-07-28

The Mark Hopkins memorial FUND
amounts to $4,000.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-07-28

senator Hav ley has just patented Q nov
por1ectile for ritied cannon.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-07-28
Happiness.

Mrs. Whitney, they say, is tired of Wash
ington life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-07-28

Thousands Of cures follow the use of d.
|Sage's Catarrh Remedy. 80 cents.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-07-28

James Whitoomb Riley. the poe, IS -
publican.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-07-28
Yi41z l!lSs( II AN ~ q:

earbonste Of soda. One
teaspoon full Of the sArm
1 HAmm eY" brand Of
Soda mixed with sour
milk equals four tsa-
spoonfuls Of the best
Baking Powdsr, saving
twenty times IT. cost
besides being much
healthier, because u
does not contain any
Injurious substances
such - alum~tsrrs aba
etc, Of which mAnybak-
ing Powders are madA
DRirymen and Farmers
should use only the.Axm
Z Hammer" brand for
cl&ning and Keeping
HiIk Pans Sweet ana
Clean.
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Woman's petty spi,e.

New York Star The woman of today is
not as black as she is painted, for after
all. she has SO many things to interes,
her that She does not indulge in as much
scandal as does her brother. 1t is my
private opinion that if any wicked maltc-
ious rnmor is followed up twill be founs
that a man is at the bottom of it-s man
who is probably disljkcd by women and
n avenges himself in that way. Won
en say little, tanlalizing things. just a
small dogs snap at you under the impress
sion that they are doing a great deal OF
harm; bnt men do not hcstitate to tell
great big untruths that are like the
Bite oil bulldog - they Gu,
far in and leave scars. Most of
Us have heard unpleasant things of our
selves most of us. being what the world
calls superseusitivc, have shed bitter tears
over the yelpipg mongrels. that it would
have been wise for US to have scorned.
But Until this word il made over again.
unhind words. untru,hful stories are go
ing 10 hurt and they will hurt Just SO
much more when the womanyou though,
your friend repeats them to you.
1t ais ays seems rs if this were the way:
1t a lSays setms as if one wanted 10 get
down on cne's knees and pray to be de,
nvered from friends and granted only &C.
qua'ntarces. 1t is usually the man in
whom you believed or the woman 10
whom your con Gdencc has been Civ Il
who has managed to
Convey a libel with a frowr.
Or wink p reputation down.
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A IuCky Ith3Can.

Learning this morning that AlonzoC
Edwards was the lucky I.hacan who he'll
on%c-twentieth of ticket No. 81, 500 whicl
drew the second Prize of 800, Geo in tn
drawing OF the Louisiana state lotte,,
held on the 9TH inst, our reporter Gale,
at lis residence to learn the truth of IT,.
matter.
Mr.. Edwards has lived in Ithaen TWEEN
ty years, and rents tie soath end Of tn
one story, u%npaiated house, marked No
10 on Linn street. Mr.. Edwards was Jus
returning from his work as our reportcl
reached The house and he was asked if h,
was the lucky holder OF the above men
toned ticket and lie smiling'y said h,
was. 7.
Have you received the money!" asked
the reporter.
IF saeing is believing, you can look a
the draft that ] received this morning.
and Mr.. Edwards took from his pocket
draft on New York which was as good al
gold. The face value being 81, 1885,, So be
ing deducted ful cost of draft.
Shall you try your luck again?" asked
The reporter.
"On, yes" said Mr.. Edmards, Il shal
try my luck occasionally, but shall 30
lFt my good fortune run away with mt
The best part of it is can now have ,
home of my own" and MIR. Edward
banded over the draft 10 his wife which
he slid he should have cashed at the FRS
National bark. and the money llacrt
where it would be safe,-Ithaca On. Y.
Journal, Aug. 81.
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A STRANGE STORY
A Louisiana Romance or the old
Slavery DAVIS.

Slavery Days.
Nashville American: George w. Cable
said to q newspaper reporter the other
day: ut is interesting that so many short
stories have their scenes lsid in and
around New Drleane and Louisiana. II
: a Romantic country. A friend in New
Haven told mt some time since that while
rummaging among some old law reports
he found an account Of q slave sir! Ana
secured her freedera by learning tina, she
lind no negro blood, as shc had always
herself supposed. 1t was a noted case n,
the time, but had passed from The mem
DRY of the present generation. applied
to an exf justice of the supreme court d
Louisiana, and he. kneH nothing of the
case, unfit he hearched and found il in the
secords. The case was first tried in the
lower court. which declared the girl
a slave. The Supreme Court reversed
the finding at once. Its decision
substantially said that if the pisl WI
black that fact .wcu,d BE proof enough
Of her slavery, but as she was white The
slrl could not be compelled TO prove hcl
freedom, but she must be assumed TO be
free, and her negro blood and slavery
must be proven. That could not he dons
and she was NJ longer a slave. The courr
records ! possess by the courtesy of tht
court. 10 which | must return them,
There records Of the case tel a fasci
mating story of the girls life. In com
pany with her parents and u sister Ell,
came to America from the French prov
ince of Alsacc. The ship was cupiuref
by mutincers and her father was killed
The mother died Don after landing ant
the daughter experienced various advcn
lures among the Indians where they wer.
cast by the mutineers. They Gna ~ wcr,
cold into slavery and became separated
She was at last recognized by some o
her relatives who had followed her nam
ilyto America. Her identity was prove
by her startling resemblance 10 he
mother and by birthmnrks in the shapeo
blackberry signs upon the inside of botl
-egs Just above the knees. II believe she i
still living, an aged woman in San Fran
cisco, Cal, where she has a family ant
where her strange history is unknown.
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Brides in Denmark.

The number of invitations to n Danish
wedding vary according to the means of
the brides parents, but there are seldom
less than fifty assembled, and often as
many as $50, old and young, says the
Fortnightly Review. A day or two be-
fore the wedding the various guests send
their gifts, not TO the bride, but to her
parents, consisting generally of contribu-
tons toward the expected feast; and be-
yond participating i'm much revelry md
good cheer the bride and bridegroom DO
not personally benefit. One friend COZ
tributes, say eight pounds uf golden bll-
ter piled high on q platter fringed wi u
sreehery; another Il score or tive of eyes
or some chickens. A lamb, joints of
beef, or a small cask of fine October brew
follow i'll quick succession, and iu this
way the parents frequently receive more
%provender than can be consumeu a. the
!es!ivity, ami their sole expense consists
in the hiring of plates and disucs from
the nearest stores in the town whero the
farmer sells his grain and buys his wifc's
groceries and ribbons. Fer mouths be.
fore the wedding the bride With her
mother and sisters are hard at work al
the loom, spinning and wcav-
ing all the linen for The person
az well as for the honse; which
store, together with n couple of young
horses, q couple of COWS and u pair Of
sheep invariably form q part of her mar.
riage portion. Bridal ornaments are not
heirlooms as in Norway. The DANISH
peasant girl wears a simple crown Of
myrtle with her national costume vary
ing with the district. but alwaA S charm
ine-pots of myrtle are carefully chez.
ishad by girlish hands through The long
winters in anticipation of the g~reatcvent.
Her sole heirloom is the great oakeu
dover chest, heavily clamped and often
finely carved, that holds her guodly store
Of linen. At II O'Clock on The wedding
morning all the guests meet al the house
OF the bride, driving up in carts, and
when she is ready the long procession
starts fer the church, headed by two
oatrders, who ore the best men
Next follows a cart containing thu. band
three or four brass instruments. and That
standing Gish, the village fiddler. Ate,
them comes the cart containing thebrjde
alone, both psrents remaining at home tt
put the finishing touches 10 TIC festive
boaid already spread. Behind lie bri,},
comes the bridegroom also alone, driven
by a kartc. He sits in the middle of his
vehicle in all the conscious CORY OF 4
new tall hat aud cloak with man, capes,
worn ven in the summer time, much as
the lord mayor wears his robe, as lending
Il dignity suitable 10 the solemnity aud as
q mark of distinction. Near the church
children strew flowers. Returning from
church the bride and bridegroom lit 10.
gcther, the band preceding them, herald
ing their approach with a fanfare.
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Mrs. Po9bc G. Ellis Of Sidney. Me, is a
sla ut old lady. She is 81 years old sut! is rs
vigorous as most women CT half her age. I. st
fail she wove 40 yards OF sauntl, and table
linen, stee'ing, and rag carpet besiaes. She
has children In Montana, Wisconsin, Calieor-
mia, Maine, Michigan and Massachusetts,, aud
lives In the house in which she was born.
"A woman who applied for u renewal OF
her license to keep a public house in Stock.
toL, England, was opposed by the local vicar
on the ground that his evening congregation
you'd be !essened thereby and that it would
have "a detrimental effect on the church
directories"
The vincgrowers OF the Santa Anna and
San Gabriel NSllrys Of California think that
Il new tisease has attacked their vines. Tucy
call 1t sap souri, When attacked the vines
wither amt die III once. 1t is infections ard
sprea1s rapidly. the best r"eyieSiy THUS far
knl~n is 10 pail W and burn the Vines the
moment they show the blight.
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Bell THE Cat.


There is an oltlsfaLie which tells how
the mice once. being ~persecuted by the
cat, held a convention TO consider
meansof ggettingrid ofstlrcir totmcntor.
1t was decided to put Il bcll on the cat,
but rs no mouse volunteered lcper-
form the feat the scheme fell thrdig.h.
This fable is recalled for a~lpractical
and mercifni purpose by a correspond
cnt of an English paper. who proposes
that people who live in the country, or
in country towns, shall in the suminer
time make 4 practice OF putting y bell
around the neck of the favorite cat.
This would no doubt save the lives
vi a great many birds. for every active
cat catches. on an average. Mt lpisi one
bird y day at this season. and many Of
the victims a.r SOM birds or insect de-
stroyers.-louh's G~op3aAirit.
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shs Was, .Qaeer,"

Miss Ida Peacock, iss fair faced young
woman of jersey City: Sympathetic
friends of st. Paul's NJ. Z. congregation
were amazed come days ago when shown
a parcel Of annoying letters which she
said she had received in various ways
One note, She declared. had come TO
htr While she was sitting in church.
Without her knowledge the police were
asked TO establish the identity of her per-
sccutors. The detectives set to work and
soon ran the mouse TO the right hole.
Miss Ida had written lie letters to her.
self. She turns out TO be 'queer.' Some
OF the people seen by Che police told
strange stories. One related that Miss
Peacock had said that her father was a
minister ana vas dead. Another had
heard her say she had accidentally swal
lowed q pair of scissors and lived on raw
buckwlieat till she 70, nd of them. To
still another Sue had said that once che
hed an eye taken out of It's socket By Il
needle. a Leighton mad been iafofreA
by the same Mis- reacoc!; that she wns
to be married, Unfortunately the bride.
groom broke his leg and had 10 90 to the
hospital. When the bones had become
knitted sue would wed him AT the
mec'iGg Of the official boart of st. P!ui's
NJ. e. church IN Jersey CITY the Other
night the case of i!iss ida Peacock and
her letters was considered. The follow
ing sirtc resolution was passed with fer
vCr:
Resolved, That the official beard woulj
rather hsve a flock of crows 70 ,st ia tie choir
gallery than have Miss Peacock spread her
her ia "a in orr church
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WANTED TO SURPRISE HIS olsi

Instead, However, Young MIR. Paots
Was Very Much Surprised HIM.
self.
Texas Fittings: The young man Poots
went to see his sweetheart on Austin ave-
nue. the ether evening, and, being quite
ut home with the family. thought tic
would just sip into the pnrlor upper.
ceiyeG and hide behind the sofa. lust to
give her u little surprise as she came in to
light the gas, for 1t was early twilight.
He hadn't been in his place OF conceal
ment but a few minutes when there was
a ring al Tie outer door, ard Il moment
later his hearts delight ushcrcd another
young man into tho darkened parlor. the
young lady not seeming 10 think illumina-
ton necessary quite yet.
They sat downon the sofa together and
the young lady said: ooh, George, | AM
SO glad ii is You. When the bell rang |
was almost surei ii was that dreadful bore
Poots."
Poots silently grit,ed his teeth behind
the sofa.
My dear" said the strange young
man. slipping his arm around her waste,
" no is this fellow, Poots?'
"oh, he's a galcot that comes hanging
around here ono in n while, that we
have TO put up with because his folks
come from the same place in the north.
He bores the life out OF me-"
"A galoot, am r. said Poots to him
self bitterly. 'Ili show who l am when
that chap starts for home" and he
doubled up both fists.
But tie chap wouldn't start for home.
Ne stayed and stayed, and they kept n
billing and cooling until after midnight
Potts position was very uncomfortable,
squatting behind the sofa, and the love
making that Was going on did not add to
his case. There is Mt knowing how long
the Entertainment would have lasted had
not the young lady's father came down
stairs In his dressing gown aud slippers
and dissolved the parliament.
When tEey We're gone. and all was still,
Young Poots tried to tiptoe out, but lie
stumbled over n chair and made such n
racket rs 10 alarm the house. The head
OF the house yelled Police from the
upper window. and Poots managed &c
get into the cellar. from which, he cs
capped by cIawlirg up through a coal
chute in the back yard and climbing an
alley fence. He doesn't call on that cir
any more.
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In chronic casss of neuralgia, rheumatism
or govt, where tae disturbing cause is a GER
OH should be used. This powerful pain de-
stroyer VIII in time dissolve the poison ctrcu-
lating in the blooi, aud bring relief when all
Others fan. Price rs cents.
The latest ness from zululand Gomez nv
cable. The warriors haze oil married; they
des.,e in the fcture peace and happiness aud
enough DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup for the next
season,
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-Four Books Learned i'll One RGaiing
AYgBs's WORK DONE III TEN DAYS,

Col. Exon. OH0n., sept, 1875.
Dear Sir:-iu April. i5s5, while thinking of
taking orders in September, snddenly re-
ceived nolica that MY ordination examination
wnnid Ne he'd in II fJrtnEEi:t. | had only L
30 days in which to prepare for The Exam. ]
should reeonne d Il NrSp's preparation in
the case of anyone 50 utterly unrrsp1red as ]
WAS: hut your SYSTEM II 5 so rKESGIAEStD
MY E,TUisL MEMORY, that | wGa ;iblc to re-
member ara we the sist OF any hoQK AFTER
foot. Proctor. Harold Brown, Mosbeim &c
Nc. oNcE. and was SUCCESSFUL in Etitty ONE
ri tic NINE papers. Fac present Bishop Of
ElirGurR Knows tlc facts. t}itAfuiiE YOURS.
fHpy JAMES NiEDLErOS M~ACU0N ALP. u \ j
Ia Ffur. y L0isette, &&i Eifth Ave. n. Y.
Perfectly Taught ~ correspondence. Send
for prospectus,
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The second hama stores of New Or.eans
are said to be great places for "inds'' ia "a!-
uahle antique furniture, handsome pieces of
early French aud Spanish make, imported By
wealthy Cltoles Of .a,Iy days, bting fire.
qaen'ly surrendered 10 the dealer by de-
pendants too reduced III circumstances to
keen them.
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A < Noun tain.

: New York Sun: One OF the curiosi,ies
of Georgla IS TIE 80 called Sinking
mountain" Oh the Chatianoogari;er. 1t
il said that I; is sinking. though almost
ilnperceptibly, all the time. but whenever
an earthquake occurs, even in remote
parts OF the Garth. it instantly sinks from
one to six feet.
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Diseases can be cured ii properly treated In
tin,e, as shown from the following statement
from D. c. Freeman, Sydney: sIIacirg been
d great sui Ter from pulmonary ATTACKS and
gradually wasting away for The psst two
years, 1t affords me pleasure 10 testify that
Scott's Emulsion Of COD LIVER Oh with lime
an! soda has given me great relief, and |
ehoerfuiiy recon neudh to all suffering in a
similar way to .nyse'f. In addition | would
says that it is pleasant 10 ~tal;c.'
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inst nesr Yhat cisna scroam."

= ~
e4id Mrs. Smith TO lIar Slater, Mrs, Davia, Ms
the sound OF a chiiG'e shrek. came aero $ the
garden from q nei.hbor's house. "What kind
OF g woman have you Tor. 2 neightorl D es
she abuse her ehildren3' mo, indeed re.
Piled Mrs. Davis. "She is one of tn most
tender nosiers in existence. Rut you see,
she believes in the Old fashioned STILES Of
doctoring. Wren Il child needs physip, she
ais Al spoon with SONIC uauseolS dose, lays
the little victim fat OF her lap, holds his nose
til he Is forced /, open his mouth for breath,
when down goes TIE dreadful uless. Then
come the y.lis.n NO wondeI,n said Mrs.
Smith. ''yfhy doesn't she use Dr.. Pierce's
Pleasant Purgatiye P,lIsts: 'ihsy are etfec-
tive without being harsh, sad are as easy to
take as sugar plums. G'wQss give them 10
my children.n And 50 10 Is" said Mrs.
h,.is
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1'1e rttt;e ss,d.

A iittle iced lay IN the carriers pats:
= iittte shoot bowed IN the strong Winds
wrath;
AlitSle shruh grew, by its roots held fast;
lEer n stout tree brayed all the winters
blast.
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"A curious ferry o4t is building for the
River ClyGc al G a gov. Ius,eaj of requif.
ing uoHshle landng stages or bridges TO
meet the rise and isll OF the tide, the deck Of
the hoet itfelt viii be movable, carried or six
h1drautic elevators by which 1t can be raised
OF lowered. The bost will I've g double ender,
$50 feet long, o 80 feet beam, and Il feet
inches draugbt.
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As on Earth.

Applicant ~(knocking loudly OF the
gates)-What no, within there,
Voice What's wanted?
Applicant want 10 ste St. Peter.
Voice--Well. You cont see him low
he has gone 10 the ball gamc.-Life.