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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-28
Purifying Polluted Water.

The use of alum to clear muddy water
has.long been known, but Prof. Leeds, in
the course of an investigation on an out.
break of typhoid fever at Mount Holly
N. j., discovered another value in it's use,
which may be very important. He found
that the water which was supplied to the
inhabitants of Mount Holly was swarm
ing with bacteria, about fifteen drops be-
ing capable of forming 500 colonies OF
these microscope germs when spread up
on suitable surface He tried the es-
pertinent of adding a minute amount of
alum to this water in the proportion of
only half a grain to a gallon, and found
that not only was the dirt and coloring
matter precipitated, but that instead of
the same quantity of water containing
8,1GO colonies of bacteria, it contained
only 80, and these were all of large form.
On filtering the water through two thick
nesses of filtering paper he found that the
filtered water contained no bacteria, but
was Gas sterile as if it had been subject
to prolonged boiling" This amount of
alum is too small to be evident to the
taste, and is not harmful to health. If his
observations shall remain unrefuted, they
may form valuable method of purifying
polluted drinking water.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-28
In Large Type.
Troy Chief.

It is stated that the post Office depart.
ment has ordered that letters having bust.
ness cards printed on the envelopes are
unavailable only the name and address
being admissible. The reason given is,
that the postal clerks cannot afford to
spend time reading long advertisements
on envelopes. And pray. what need is
there for them to read them? They are
not compelled to, any more than they are
compelled to read postal cards. The card
does not interfere with the address on the
envelope. A man who can read and
write, need not spend more than second in
ascertaining where and to whom to return
an uncalled-for letter, even if there is a
business card connected with it. The
post Office department should issue an Or
der requiring all addresses on letters to be
printed in large type, for the accomoda-
ton of the Democratic postal clerks who
cannot read writing.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-28
ssBill Arp" and Protection.

A friend tells the following story, says
the Tariff League Bulletin. Maj. Smith,
of Atlanta, better known as "Bil Arr"
was talking with me about matters and
things not long ago. "You know I was
an old-fashioned Democrat" said Bill,
brought up to believe in free trade and
sailors rights. am one now; but some
thing has happened. I own little farm
near Gainesville. I used to gather my
corn and sell it in Atlanta for whatever
they would give me. I had some pasture
land for my stalk, and I raised wheat,
vegetables and fruit in a small way.
What we could not consume was wasted.
When the tariff went into operation old
Joe Brown started some iron develop
ments near by, and. Gainesville Station
became quite village. The day before
I left home I sold seventeen loads OF hay.
Buyers didn't bargain for it, but came
and took all could spare at my own
price. I haven't sold bushel of corn in
several years. Those fellows come and
buy it by the dozen for roasting ears.
It's so with everything that grows on my
land. cannot raise as much as they
want. I'm in favor of the thing that did
it, SO I'm protectionist"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-28
The Appeal Sustained.
Ness City News.


We understand that Register Beard, OF
the Wa-Keeney land Office, has received q
sitting down upon at the hands of the
Department for the illegal manner in
which he has been dispensing the patron
age OF his Office in order to keep up few
pampered Democratic papers in this dis
trict. It has been. his rule heretofore to
send all notices of final proof in a county
to one paper, Notwithstanding the fact
that there were other papers published
nearer the land, and the law says plainly
that such notices shall be published in
the paper nearest the land. An appeal
was taken in favor of the Nonchalanta
Herald from Boards arbitrary overriding
OF the law, and the appeal was sustained.
Hereafter it is expected that notices of
final proof will be published according to
law.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-28
OF Importance to Cattlemen.

Judge Krekel, in the United States
Circuit Court, on Jan. z returned de-
cision Of importance to cattlemen. The
case was one in which Charles B. Hud-
son had shipped three hundred and
seventy-eight steers from Burlington,
Kan, with orders to have them in the
Kansas City stock yards.the next day in
time for the markets. The Union Pacific
railroad guaranteed to do this, bat failed
to comply with the contract, and the cat
tie were sold the next day, when the
markets were dull, at loss Of $766.
Hudson sued and recovered the money.
Judge KrekePs decision was In the form
Of refusal to grant new trial.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-28
Quite ENGLISH. Yon Know.

Inc South Carolina Legislature is
quite Engfah, you know, in its methods
wear handsome and costly gowns of blue
ana royal purple silk velvet, the clerks
wear long. flowing robes OF black silk,
ana the sergeants-at-arms open and
close the sessions with the mace and
sword OF State, handed down from the
colonial times. In the House of Repre-
sentatives the members, when in their
seats, wear their hats, as the English
commons do.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-28
BEGGS' CHERRY COUGH SYRUP

BEAijS CdEihhI COOOh OAhOI
Is warranted for all that the label calls
for, SO il IT does not relieve your cough
You can call at our store and the money
viii be refunded to you. ! It acts simulta-
neously on all parts of the system, thereby
leaving no bad results b JOHEs ~ u.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-28

"ANTED.- Sewing machines to repair have
w a sewing machine agent, who viii work h
my shop ON Saturdays at repairing sewing machinee
Those having machines IN need OF repairs VII
please bring them to my shop
40 W. B. KRITCHFIELD.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-01-28

Wetherbee & Morgan
Make long time loans and handle
real estate in all counties in this
Land District. No delay in paying
out final proofs. Call on or address
them at their Office, Ness City, or
Wa-Keeney, Hans.
The Press., 1888-09-27
Autograph Copies of Water Co1ors.

AACAAO8rdpA COpAeS O1 water COlOrSo
 The lithographer smiled when asked about this, and said that it was quite true that the Autograph copies of water colors were often taken for originals.
 ''Some little time ago." he said, ''one of the largest advertisers in the country was persuaded to order 8 quantity of imitation water colors for advertising cards. He hesi- tated about doing 1t, saying that he did not believe the masses of the people cared for such things. They preferred the shiny gloss of the ordinary Autograph, he believed. He gave the order, however, and as he does things on large scale, he gave large order for the first set of four sketches. Before this was exhausted he ordered an even larger quantity, and this was again followed by an order larger than either of the previous ones. Some of his employees noticed that one man came frequently for the pictures, asking for three or four sets at once. They were glad to give them to him. for the cards were only used as advertisements, and of course they wanted as many as possible distributed. This tstranger, however, came so often that their curiosity was aroused, and they took some pains to find out who he was. They found that he was a picture frame maker who was framing the cards in such 8 way as to hide the advertisement, and was doing flourish ing business, selling them at $3 set. t."-New York Mail and Express. 2s##eEs
The Press., 1888-09-27
[F'rom the holiday number of Little Folks.) SOME SAYINGS OF LITTLE FOLK.

Mother "Don't think so much of get ting presents. You know, It is more blessed to give than to receive" Bobby (6) : "Then hope lot of people will be blessed on my birthday"
 Harold G 1-2) and Frank (3) persuade mother to take them for ride on the top of tram-car. She feels very nervous, and holds them very tightly. Harold Don't be a coward. You have the safest place in between us.
 Nurse to the miller (A man with no son) {: "Would you like to have our boy, miller You might buy him from the minister. " Ernest @ 12), with vehemence l: "Oh !! no, no, miller, but I'll sell you papa.
 MT. F-, out with his children, takes them to milkshop, because they com (0 "An' me next, tause dot pettieoats. :"
 Harold (4) declines to go to the front garden to see a procession pass. 'Im afraid don't want to get mixed up with the band"
 Harry (5), who is not allowed to ask for things at dinner, waits long time, and at last bursts out with : "Mamma, when are you going to ask me to have some more pudding?''
 Norman (D begs his mother to take him 10 ball. She says he can't dance. "Yes I tan dance. And my way is more diff cult than your way. I dance alone, but you have to be nodded up."
 Mamma: ''I wonder what poor baby is crying for, don't youP" Katie 6 1.2). "No, don't think about it"
 Mrs. W: "You must do your exer- cises better. I have no pleasure in life if my pupils do not do their exercises well. Isn't it very sad to have no pleasure in life '? Harold (6): "I don't know. I nev- CT had DO pleasure in life.
 Charlie (6) looking at print of the pictul e of the Sistlne Madonna, in which the Vlr- gin and Child a1e represented among clouds "How did she get up there ?' Mamma does not know. Then, half to himself "It must have been 'splosion. /"
 Nurse ''Oh, Harold, you shouldn't put such big piece of bread in your mouth. |" Harold e 3-4): "Never mim, Mana, it is detting ittoo Clittle) p
The Press., 1888-09-27
Proof Better than Assertion.

With such proof as the following letter from w. H. Dean, No. 278 Seventh street, New York, it is not necessary to make the bare assertion that Allcock's Porous Plasters cure lumbago. MT. Dean says:
 Some ten days ago was taken with very violent pain in the small of my back. It was so severe that could hardly breathe; every movement caused great agony. finally found out it was lumbago. Being entirely helpless, cocks Porous Plasters; these were well warm ed and applied to my back, one above the other. In half an hour, to my great delight and surprise, found the pain began to abate. In two hours was able to walk out and at- tend to my business, the pain being almost gone. Next day was all right but continued wearing the .plasters for week.
The Press., 1888-09-27
TWILIGHT IN ACADIA.

The sunset gold fades in the sky,
 The night winds moan across the sea; Beside the tide of Aeadie Iwatch the golden splendor die. Der cliff and headland, shore and lea, A mystic shadow seems to lie.
 The sunset gold fades in the sky, The night winds moan across the ses. o, mistress minei It is for thee a The sable pine trees toss and sigh; The sea birds sad and soulful cry Suits well my dream and reverie. The sunset gold fades in the sky, The night winds moan across the sea.
 -Sanborn Cove Penney in Outing.
The Press., 1888-09-27

INTERESTED PEOPLE, patent medicine in the peculiar way in which the proprietor of Kemp's Balsam, for Coughs and Colds, does it is indeed wonderful. He au- thorizes all druggists to give those who call for it a sample bottle free, that they may try soc % and $i. We Certainly would advise a trial It may save you from consumption.
 I have been a great sufferer from catarrh for over ten years had it very bad, could hardly breathe. Some nights I cou'd not sleep-had to walk the floor. I purchased Ely's Cream Balm and am using it freely, it is working cure surely. Ihave advised sev- eral friends to use it, and with happy results in every case. It is the one medicine above all others made to eure catarrh, and it is worth it's weight in gold. thank God have found 8 remedy can use with safety and that does all that is claimed for it. It is curing my deafness s-B. W. Sperry, Hartford, Conn.
The Press., 1888-09-27
ABSTRACT OF STAFFORD, ss, Probate

NOuTT. NWVEs IKTIl, IoNos
 Upon the application of Charles Mayo and George Bowden, praying that Maggie Mayoa minor,b given In adoption to said George Bowden per application on file more fully appears, it is Ordered. that said application be heard and deter mined at the Probate Ofce in Stafford, in said dis tict the 29th day of September, A. ID. lSs nt 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice Dc given ot the pendency of said application, and the tmo and place of herring thereon by publishing the same twice in some newspaper having a circulation in said dis- trict and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of stafford, in said district
 JAMES F. CHAMBERLAIN, Judge.
The Press., 1888-09-27
MoRR1sTowN, TENN, July 4, 1888.

The Swift Specific Co.,, Atlanta, Ga.:
 Gentlemen-Five years ago was so un- fortunate as to contract an extremely bad case of blood poison. My bones ached and my muscles began to swell and contract. was under treatment of the physician from the inception of the disease until found that he could dos me no good Then, through the advice of friend began talk ing S. s. s. Your medicine seemed to have animmediate effect. took six bottles, and to-day am sound and well. That was two or three years ago. but have seen no evidence of the return of the disease, and take this opportunity to thank you for what it has done for me. It saved my life. You can refer any one to me. a4s R. M. WALL. " FARMERsvILLE, TEX, June 22, 1888. The Swift Specific Co.,, Atlanta, Ga.:
 Gentlemen-The mother of a member of our firm was afflicted with cancerous sore on her face for about twenty years. During the past few years it troubled her very much by continued pain and itching. She used your s. s. S., and the sore has disappeared and is apparently well. Should it break out again, will advise you.
 Very truly,
 PENDLEToN, YEARLY & RILEY,
 Druggists. Three books mailed free on application.
 THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO, Drawer 3. Atlanta. Ga.
The Press., 1888-09-27
A Ta oourt of Probate holden at staIord,

18th day of September, A. ID. 1888,
 Present, JAMES F. CHAMBERLAIN, Eaq., Judge.
 On motion of c. ]. Holmes, trustee on the nsovent within said district it r ordered by this Court thh notice shall be given that the trustee account In sad estate win be exhibited for settlement at tho Probate Oice in said district, tho 2ath day ot ncptembeF lsss at 10 o'clock am, by posting copy 0t the ufuer on the public eign post n aad town Of StAhor hna nl advertising the same in n newspaper publirhed An Stafford, and having a circulation m nad dlHttlcts Certaed from recori MARCUS B. FISK ,Ciefk.
The Press., 1888-09-27
Inventions of the 9th Century.

The steamboat, the reaper, the sewing machine,
 Cars running by night and by day, Houses lighted by gas and heated by steam,
 And bright electricity's ray. The teegraphs click speeds like lightning released,
 Then the telephone comes to excel it; And, to put on the finish, the last but not least,
 Is the famed little Purgatiye Pellet.
 Last but not least is Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellet, because it relieves human suffering, adds to the sum of human comfort, and enables the relieved sufferer to enjoy all the blessings and luxuries of the age we live i1,
The Press., 1888-09-27
TREAsuRY DEPARTMENT.

TREASURY DBfAHTMEkTs ! 1T
 OFFICE OF CoMPTRoLLER OF THE CURRENCY. 1 | Washington, uly 2Tth, 1888. ) q WTHEREAS, by satisfactory evidence pre-. w sented to the undersigned, It has been made to appear that "he First National Bank Of Stafford sprfngs," in the Borough of Stafford Springs, in the County of Holland, and State of Connecticut has complied with all the provisions of the Statutes Of the limited States required to be complied with before an association shall be authorized to commence the business of banking.
 Now therefore IT. Jesse D. Abrahams, Deputy and Acting Comptroller of the Currency, do hereby certi fy that'The First National Bank of Stafford Springs" in the Borough of Stafford Springs, in the County Of Holland, and State Of Connecticut, is authorized to commence the business of Banking as provided in section ffty-one hundred and sixty-nine Of the Re- vised Statutes of the United States.
 In testimony whereof witness my hand and seal Of office this 2Tth day of July, 1888. -
 TL. S.l J. D. ABRAHAMS,
 Deputy and Acting Comptroller of the Currency.
 No. gqf4.
The Press., 1888-09-27
"Tommy," said the old gentleman, sternly,

''Tommy," said the old gentleman, sternly, 1T understand that you were hanging about the ball park this afternoon instead of being at school. I wont have you wasting your time that way. What on earth could you see or hear peaking through knot hole in the fence?"
 ''I could see you, pa," responded Tommy, 'Fsettin' on the grand stand and shoutin', Good boy. KelY!,n
The Press., 1888-09-27
An,Offensive RreaIh

is most distressing, not only to the person af flicted if he have any pride, but to those with whom he comes in contact It is delicate matter to speak of, but it has parted not only friends but lovers. Bad breath and catarrh aSe inseparable. Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures the worst cases as thousands can testify.
 Boils, pimples and skin diseases of all kinds speedily disappear when the blood is purified by the use of Ayers Sarsaparilla. It has no equal as tonic alternative, the results being immediate and satisfactory. Ask your drug eist for 1t, and take no other.
The Press., 1888-09-27


 G st9ntaneous Process. Pictures copied and en- Rargsd, finished in India Ink or Water Color. Also views 0f residences and other buildings. All work must lAe paid for when ordered. E. l.. BURR.
The Press., 1888-09-27

THE BERKSHIRE BOAR, WALNUT HILL, \ No - win stand for services at L. R. LAMBS, 2sa2m r os OTIS MANN, Proprietor.
The Press., 1888-09-27

Y HAVE 100 M feet logs (whole length) in \ my mill pond. and would like to quote prlGe on any kind of native lumber. w. BRoohS.
The Press., 1888-09-27
HUNTS REMEDY

RELIEVES Ghe Kidneys: REVAVES the Liver;
 RESTOR ES the Life. SOLD UNIVERSALLY.
The Press., 1888-09-27

Three books mailed free on application.
 THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO, Drawer 2. Atlanta, Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-13
NUMBER OF SHARES e2ooo OF 81 EACH Full Pad IND soxsszssAs1z
OFFICERS.
DIRECTORS.

OFFICERS DIRECTORS.
zon w.P G. BUTLER
Washington D C.
Secretary, WILLIAM
Washington D. C. ION
Vice rsiden O BARTON Ion. CLARKE cRANDAI1.
Mare AandN Yard T. cANADAY
Treasurer Hon JOHN sHIPmAN JONATHAN BARTON, .s.N
Dc BENJAMIN W. BROWNE
GonoalM Manage W. CUNNINGHAM, WILLIAMS oDELI.
The capital stock Of this company 1925
shares of 81 EACH
The company incorporated under the laws Virginia and
the stock worcestershire and with no personal liability to
the holder.
The GOLD MINING COMPANY location Music Mountains A. II as
sound mining enterprise placed the market
possibilities have been exceeded Every share should double
value within year. and they may qadpe they
property that would ordinarily have been capitalized times
great account Of its known richness and promise
The shares made small that invest Subscriptions
for five shares welcome those for hundreds
Every dollar of earnings will the stockholders dividends
there is nothing else that they can be used for.
Wisewel mill capacity 20 per day. with powerful machinery
has been purchased and will be the ground ready for erection at the
mine within the next thirty days.
The solid basis which the company the practical
proofs of the richness Of the mine have already secured the confidence
of the public and the steadily advanced in selling vae
Within the last few days bona fde sales have been AT PAR
There better stock the market permanent Investment
For full information in regard to this Mine apply to the
SECRETARY Room 40 LIE Drot Buildino
WASHINGTON D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-13
Issa ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE. il,

The GAZETTE chronolOsically, is ia =.
eighty-ninth year of its existence and !.
only the Oldest paper in tha State. but, s;,.
very few exceptions, in the country. ~.
withstanding the fullness of Its years =.
kept, and will continue to keep abreast ot,,.
times in all that pertains to qsu, p,,..
furnishing its readers daily With ps,,.,,
mirror of passing events, domestic ,,ds f..
eisu. It's facilities for obtaining nm,
they iacFeese sre tskeu Advantage Of -,
used s'r '''o 'e"ed' Q; i's resder,, WHO s.,
this k'p; 'hor' uyhIy posted as 10 al ,s..,
Of interest politically, socisIly, fpsp.i.n.
au;! commercially. Special attention
given to matters concerning the st,e ~,
its welfare, while its local columns co,,o,.
al that s of the slightest interest 10 A..
aud';a It's regular correspondence f,on
Washington and Richmond are estu,s. j,
peculiar interest, SIS sitesitd by tbe s.o..
ness with which they are read and oo.;,
By other papers, while lis editorial deDo,,
ment, conducted with refereace 10 tbs h..
interests of the city, State ard country will
continue to advocate what is believed IN :.
right, just: honest and patriotic. With
view 10 the interests of merchants farm
ere, and all interested, its commercial ool
umns are carefully edited and its ma,ke,
reports are acknowledged by all 10 be faith
ful and accurate. Through all this section
of the State and in al! parts OF the country
where viFeinians have located, there will
the GAZETTE generally be found, and thu.
as an advertising medium it has few equal:
outside the large cities. In the household,
counting room and workshop, it is an ever
welcome visitor, acceptable alike to old and
young, the grave and the gay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-13
g1srr;gudrla DazRtf1
wEDNEs oAy EVENING JUNE 10.
CONFESSION OF AN INoE. DG,ky "A dis-
..AnL f.nrn pnGaln n Y NHalcrdsV eSYE.


CONFESSION OF AN INoE> DG.kY "A dis-
patch from Buffalo, n Y. yesterday sasS;
The great million dollar fire in Buffalo on
FEBRUARY l, which destroyed the dry goods
house of Barnes, Hengerer and Company,
and seriously damaged other property, VIII %
remembered. Tts origin was not definitely
ascer sined, but it was supposed to have &C.
curred in come accidental way in The paper
ronro located ia the basement The mystery
hes pow been cleared up Officers of Gel,
Bvrne's detectives agency yesterday arrested
one Of the cash boys named Andrew How
ard. aced IL. far stealing Z watch in 'hs
store and were led to suspect that he krtw
something about The origin Of he fire. be
has now made fu;i rnYfrss;'n :hat he started
the Gre himself ATE: a:n'ing iaht be wns
Dn duty ia the store ou Monday mcriii:r
February |, he proceeds with his detail cd
story "a follows: "At 11:30 a. IL. on that Gag
went down into the basement. was aion".
T picked I'D stick and lighted it in the gss.
IL went cut. I then lighted 1t again and
etuck it dowa into pile Of waste paper -
the paper room, by an iron chest. The -
per al! took fire l then ran 10 stairs ~ q
took my seat in the box where the cash boys
sit. The smoke ell came up through The
black dress goods and Up the stairway
started the fire because was mad at Nj.
Starring, the fl ,or walker. He would not
excuse ms to 60 to funeral. was ere Ct
the pail hearers. When I went into he
basement it came into my head then
lighted the stick and set the FIRE. When |
lighted the paper did not think it would
ali burn down. I like 10 see big fire if 20
one gets hurt or hurned up. No person told
me to set the fire. did it myself did
not tell my mother Or father that set The
store on fire." He also admitted making TWO
attempts to fire the present store of Barnes,
Hepgerer & Co.